Quick, quality work! Kellems is our go to plumber. They are currently redoing the pipes in our bathroom after a leak and they've been quick, provide updates, and have exceptional customer service! Even better, they're locally owned and family run! So no "big" company prices or delay to deal with. We won't use anyone else! read more

Fantastic reliable service at more than reasonable prices. I use them all the time. I managed several rental properties in San Diego and they service all of San Diego County. read more

Quick response, very professional and didn't stand around just talking or scrolling on their phone. Answered my questions, listened to my needs and followed up quickly with another appointment once my parts arrived. read more

Their work is excellent but pricy. Condo was re plumbed due to a slab leak. the plumbing part was done very carefully and making sure all piping was secured properly. the drywall and painting people were excellent and today it's hard to find where the drywall was removed. read more

Let's just say, "details" are not their strong suit. Communication is lacking as well... Those are the nicest things I can say. Just an all-around frustrating & negative experience dealing with them. read more

Mike is very pleasant to work with. My contractor hired him for plumbing wor. I highly recommend this company. read more

Total scam. Came out to check a leaky toilet. Water coming from the tank. Quoted us 800-1200$ to repair. Insane. Charged us 92$ to come out and do nothing. Do not use this company. Not good read more

fast, efficient & reliable, highly recommend the Kellems plumbing team for your every plumbing needs.

We just moved into a new house and needed a complete facelift to all of our plumbing as it was original cast-iron. These guys came recommended from our realtor! Mike was able to identify a very clever solution to line our piping. They contracted a company for the lining, but did everything else themselves. We had to dig up both of our bathrooms to replace all of the piping. They worked quickly and always cleaned up after themselves. Extremely considerate of the position we are in with two young kids. Mike was sure to double check that everything was functioning and there were a couple hiccups after completion that they were over here same day to fix everything! Even on the weekends! Would highly recommend them, so grateful to have found them. Their pricing was also super competitive! Thanks for all the hard work! read more

Mike and his team art top notch. Super knowledgeable employees. They are my go to for all my family and friends. I would highly recommend Kellems Plumbing for all my service, repairs or any kind of remodeling needs. Five Star for sure. read more

Mike went above the call of duty to get my water heater replaced quickly and for a good price. Even fixed another contractor's mistake in the process. read more

Contacted Kellems's plumbing over the phone and immediately within less than 24 hours of you requesting a service I was able to have my shower serviced. I went from hardly any water coming out of the spout to having Niagara Falls. Thank you so much Kellems's plumbing! Shout out to Billy For assisting and explain to me what the problem was. Having any issues with plumbing? Call Kellems plumbing ASAP. read more

Kellems Plumbing was initially responsive and knowledgeable. I called on a Friday talking through the issue with Mike. He was willing to send someone out same day which was awesome. I had to work with my tenant's schedule and asked if we could plan for a day the following week. Mike asked for pictures of the shower hardware. I told him I'd ask the tenant to send however he was at work. I sent the pics to Mike when the tenant shared them with me on Sunday. I didn't expect a response as it was the weekend. I followed up on Monday sending the pics and description of the issue again. Mike let me know he was out of pocket that day in a class but would follow up with a quote and availability to come out. I followed back up throughout the week and received no responses. I reached out to another plumber this past Friday after no response from Mike. The plumber came out and fixed the issue on Monday. As a courtesy I let Mike know I'd hired another plumber. I did think that they were knowledgeable and initially communicative and willing to dispatch someone quickly. Unfortunately there was no follow through. read more

Very nice guy! Professional, knowledgeable, & helpful. Had to install a new water heater after I discovered my old one was leaking! I highly recommend Mike! He was able to assist the same day I called him! What a relief!!! read more

We've been using Kellems for a few years now for assorted plumbing fixes and they're excellent. Great response, fair price, excellent service. Even helped me with getting another company on site when he was out of town on vacation and we had an emergency. The last plumber you'll need to call, save the number. read more

On February 15th 2023 after receiving services, their van knocked down a basketball hoop that was set up in the street and it knocked into my housemate's vehicle. It completely damaged the back windshield and deeply gouged the hatch of the vehicle. Not only did they not acknowledge this at first and take accountability for it but we needed to have confirmation from our neighbors across the street that they were responsible for it. The neighbors across the street showed us the aftermath of what happened (pictures and video) and at first they had left the basketball hoop leaned up against the car and then eventually they moved the basketball hoop away from the vehicle. They did not leave any notes on the vehicle and they did not inform us or ask us if it was our vehicle after they committed the damage. My housemate had to drive their damaged vehicle for several days with the back windshield taped up and plastic over it and it had rained as well on one of those days before it was able to be repaired. It took over 3 weeks for the vehicle to get repaired in the auto body shop and not only that but it cost over $1,100 for the rental car in the meantime aside from the $500 deductible to get the repairs done. My housemate and the owner of the house that needed the repair have contacted them multiple times to let them know that they need to pay the cost of damaging the vehicle because they are accountable for it and they have not gotten back to us. The interest is building up on the credit card for the payment for the rental car and they have not done anything about it. It is absolutely unprofessional that it has been 11 months and they have not compensated the driver of the vehicle that they damaged based on their negligent driving. I am writing this review because I am the one that let my housemate use the credit card information so that they could get a rental car so not only does this affect the homeowner but it affects me and the housemate so not only does it affect three people but they're not doing anything about it and the interest charges are around $30 per month and that is affecting my credit score . They need to do something about it. This is very unprofessional and they need to be held accountable and pay the fees and damages for the deductible, vehicle rental and interest charges on the vehicle they damaged. read more

Had a shower that had a slow drip when shut off and YouTube made changing out the cartridge look easy. So I gave it a shot. Fast forward to the cartridge being so corroded and locked in place that it broke in half when I tried to remove it. After telling my wife that the water would be off for much longer than anticipated, I began dialing for plumbers. I called the guy I used before, but he couldn't make it today and going without water over night just wasn't an option for a happy marriage, so called a couple of the "big guys" and they wouldn't even give an idea of pricing over the phone without sending a tech out with a $99 service fee. I called Kellems and Mike was able to give me a reasonable quote right then and said Bill would be out this afternoon. Bill was great; very conscientious and professional, he left the shower fixtures looking better than they did when he arrived. Highly recommend Kellems! read more

Stellar service start to finish. My new favorite plumber! Used his services for a client. Referred by a friend, so glad I contacted Mike Kellem first. Great response time (minutes), great value, great service team, courteous and kind. Nice to have a dependable plumber! read more

Our garbage disposal went on the fritz yesterday. Got some quotes from different plumbers this morning. Mike at Kellems was quick to reply back and his quote (parts and labor) was the best price. After a couple of other questions (ie. availability/warranty) I sent a message back saying, "Let's do this." Mike & Yosh arrived on time and went straight to work. They both were extremely pleasant, friendly and professional. They did the work in no time and did a wonderful job cleaning up the work area afterwards. After getting the receipt and saying goodbye, I, wanting to test the new garbage disposal out, turned on the hot water but found the sink backing up. I called Mike and without even a concern he and Yosh quickly came back, threw a snake down the line and got it all fixed up! This to me is why not only am I giving Kellems a 5 out of 5 but will highly recommend them to friends and family. It's apparent to that they care about the work they do and care about doing the job right. Mike let me know that since we recently had our old cast iron drain pipes replaced (by another company), showing me the pipes under the kitchen sink, that the clog was due to the back wash from the old pipes. All in all, we got a great price, excellent service and couldn't be happier about the work done by Kellems today! Thank you Mike and Yoshy! read more

No need to call anybody else! Excellent customer service! These gentlemen were professional, courteous and respectful of our flooring and cabinets when fixing our kitchen drain. Mike answered the phone right away, stated he'd be out after call he was heading to, but our issued needed to wait until the next day due to an appointment we had previously set. We got to pick the time we needed him to come out on a Saturday. Ladies, you can feel comfortable having these men in your home. There's no hard sales, total confidence in their work and no hidden costs. Kellem's will be our go to plumber when needed and we cannot wait to share this plumbing company with our family and friends. Thank you Mike and Billy! read more

I called after reading the Yelp reviews. I would highly recommend as well. He came out the same day to install a new water shut off valve & ball valve for my main water line in front of the house. He charged hundreds less than what another plumber quoted me. He also adjusted the water pressure, which a different plumber left too low. Quick response time & a job well done. Thank you! read more

Honest, reliable, and reasonably priced. If we have any other plumbing issues we will definitely be calling them.

Contacted Mike about a toilet R&R and a leak. Gave a description of my issues and we set up a convenient appt for the same week. Day of appt Mike arrived on time, wearing a mask and dove right into the work. He finished the installation and troubleshooting sooner than I anticipated. He explained what he did and what he found. I was charged the agreed upon fee discussed on the phone and after inspection. Nice dude, very friendly and courteous. Wore mask entire time and cleaned up before he left. Would readily reccomend him, especially to someone who wants to avoid the big commercial plumbers who are more $$$. read more

I really appreciate Michael's professionalism and great work. Pricing was very reasonable, and I'm having him come back after my baths dry out from a pipe issue, to do more upgrades. Thanks again to helping relieve an already stressful situation. read more

My old shower knob was broken, the cartridge was eroded and I couldn't pull it out. I called Mike and he immediately sent Billy to my home. Billy is very knowledgeable and skillful. He replaced the cartridge in no time. He also volunteered to give advice for my broken sink lift rod drain. The price he charges is very reasonable and the work worth every penny. I am glad that I called him. I actually called ASI Hastings first and the person who answered my call is just an appointment maker with no knowledge of plumbing. She said the earliest appointment is tomorrow and I can't talk directly to their staff. Mike will have my future plumbing business. read more

My son just bought a house and his water heater broke. Mike called and fit us in the next day, so early I'm sure it was before his workday would normally start. He was reasonable, quick, efficient and easy to deal with. He even called and said he was stuck in traffic and would be arriving a little late. Great customer service. As a Realtor I deal with a lot of plumbers, and with the service Kellems provided, I will only be using and referring Kellems moving forward! read more

Michael was super responsive and knowledgeable. He did a great job! Would recommend 10000%

Michael did an excellent job fixing my plumbing issues, I would highly recommend this company. Work took longer than expected because of my old plumbing, but I was charged appropriately for the job and there was no attempt to up sell me. A few days later I had Michael back out for an issue and he fixed it without a problem free of charge. Look forward to hiring again for some other projects in the future. read more

We had a sewage line that was clogged and we needed it checked out ASAP since we were unable to use our shower or toilet. I was able to make an appointment with Mike for that day at a time that made it possible for both my husband and myself to be home. The clog was stubborn and poor Mike had to go under the house to work it out, he was so patient, and didn't give up. He worked his magic and got things flowing again. He definitely saved the day! Mike is very friendly and easygoing and did a great job at explaining things to us. His price was more than fair. read more

Returned my call promptly and could not service me because he was on travel. Immediately linked me up with an associate who did an outstanding job. Anyone who happily refers business to someone else who they trust shows a ton of character. Recommend giving Mike a call if you need a plumber! read more

I had 3 issues that I needed to get fixed. Michael and his assistant arrived on time and did an excellent job taking care of all the plumbing problems that I had (garbage disposal and bathroom sink drains) He was very polite and worked quickly to take care of all the issues. I would highly recommend him if you need a plumbing issue fixed in East county. Great work and great service! read more

Kellems plumbing is trustworthy, reliable, and with a fast turnaround! They came quick, and fully stocked with a replacement water heater to replace ours and got to work immediately! Done within an hour and works perfectly!! Exceptional service.. highly recommended!!!! read more

Mike, Joe, and Gary are extremely professional. They are very knowledgeable and their prices are very reasonable. I had 70 year old pipes and they made them like new. Thank you Kellems Plumbing! read more

I just hired Michael Kellem's for the first time. I purchased a home in Rancho Bernardo and needed to correct plumbing defiencies that home inspector found. He did great work and corrected additional problems, i.e. under kitchen sink shut off valves didn't work. Installed water pressure regulator with one that will be very easy for me to place in the future. I definitely recommend him. read more

I called Kellems Plumbing and Drain Service after doing some dishes and opened up my cub-bard and found a bunch of water beneath my sink. I called and Mike answered and was there the same day. He quickly diagnosed and showed me that my garbage disposal was leaking out the bottom. Mike had me same garbage disposal on the truck. Mike was professional, clear communicator, efficient cleaned everything up. The photo is taken after they have left but wanted to add for them review. Going forward I know who I will call for my plumbing needs. read more

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I asked on my local neighborhood page for recommendations for a good plumbing and leak detection company. Kellems Plumbing was recommended to me by a neighbor. I explained our situation and he was an excellent listener, empathetic to our problems, and very efficient. He immediately noticed that there was a leak behind our toilet and he identified a slab leak that a company that the insurance company hired missed! He repaired the slab leak and toilet leak. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, professional, thorough person to repair and/or detect any leaks! Thank you for helping us during those stressful times. read more

What a great guy! I had a plumbing leak (broken pipe) under concrete. I sent Michael a message via yelp and he got back to me immediately. He came by the house, and gave me a very descriptive written estimate. He was very professional. Other issues arose during the process. Michael fixed these problem although they were created by a previous plumbing service and Michael stuck by his written estimate and didn't charge me extra. Michael was very communicative thru out the process. read more

Michael helped a client of mine reseat a toilet they had been having problems with. After giving him a call, he was at my clients house within the hour to assess the repairs, and returned the same day to complete the work. Great service, amazing quality of work, and all for a fabulous price! I will be recommending Michael to all of my clients in San Diego County from now on! read more

We had an exterior faucet leak. Husband and I are out of town and I call a plumber. He talks to my 22 year old son and leaves him with a $2000 estimate and a still leaking faucet. A friend recommended Mike Kellems. He came out and fixed the problem for $168. Thank you!!! read more

I messaged the company on Yelp late on a Monday evening with an urgent repair needed in a sewage drain under the toilet. Mike replied to me within a minute of my request (yes, less than 60 seconds!) to ask me about the issue and set up a time. Mike and his teammate Yosh came out the same night to take care of the problem. They were incredibly respectful, professional, and cleanly as they came in to figure out the issue and take care of it. They moved fast and explained the issue to me so I could understand it. They also gave me tips on the toilet I was about to install. Mike and Yosh were efficient and overall just great, genuine guys. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a plumber and I'll definitely be reaching out to them next time I have a problem. Thanks Mike and Yosh! read more