Lee helped me select a new tank water heater to replace my old one after discussing the various kinds available in the context of my 75 year old home. He then installed it flawlessly, upgrading the prior 24 year old connections of all kinds to meet or exceed code. The city inspector was here less than 5 minutes, signing off right away! read more

We are so pleased with the work performed by Kratzer Plumbing. Lee Kratzer fixed and installed new shower fixtures. He I nstalled a timer/thermostat system on our hot water heater to efficiently regulate hot and cold water in our pipes to all parts of our house. He installed a transfer valve to separate hot and cold under our kitchen sink, and discovered that cold rather than hot water was being directed to our dishwasher. Now we have hot/cold water throughout our home in seconds. He also installed a new fill and shut off valves and a flapper in our powder room toilet. He also called our attention to future but not immediate plumbing projects. Thank you so much Lee. read more

I had a sewage backup issue and contacted Lee. Despite the fact that we've never met, he replied very quickly and immediately recommended that I call the city sewage department first, since they might handle it for free (they did). That level of honesty and integrity - especially when it meant he wouldn't get the job - is rare and absolutely worth mentioning. I would not hesitate to call Lee again. read more

We had a corroding hot water supply line under a sink that we wanted to replace. Unfortunately we have galvanized pipes, and Lee was worried that working on the top part under the sink could actually cause something to break down under the house. He suggested that we get all the galvanized (very old galvanized from 1956!) replaced with copper, not a job he actually does so this was not an effort to up sell us. We have used Kratzer plumbing before replace a hot water heater, and we were happy with their work so that's why we had them back. Because he did not perform any plumbing work, he chose not to charge us. Talk about honesty! I will call Lee back every single time from now on! read more

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Kratzer Plumbing continues to deliver the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time] plumbing repairs and installations. Lee Kratzer is responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to do business with. I have used his services over the past decade or more. His plumbing is a work of art -- so nice that it brings to mind a hood ornament. read more

I have had Lee service our property for over 30 years. During that time, we needed him for backups, installs, preventative maintenance, busted pipes under the house, etc. I can say without a doubt he has never disappointed me. Lee is what a service provider should be: honest, dependable, knowledgeable and capable. Lee has all of these traits. I would never ever consider calling anyone else. Once you met Lee you will know what I mean. read more

Lee diagnosed and fixed a gas leak within a day. Very reasonable pricing and you can tell he's an expert in his field. Will call him first for all plumbing needs in the future. read more

I manage a property long distance. I was able to reach out to Lee and set up an appointment while I was in town to replace the flange in one of the toilets. He arrived on time, did a fantastic job, cleaned up during and after the job and was an all around very nice guy. I would definitely use him again. He is worth every penny spent (which in my book was very reasonable). read more

Well, it all started when the shower handle broke off ...the stem actually broke! I didn't even know that could happen. To top it off, it was Dec 31! After calling a few places we were fortunate enough to find Lee. He understood the issue and was able to replace the shower cartridge even though there was no stem left to pull on. Great knowledge and skill, appreciate the great service! read more

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We are return customers of Kratzer Plumbing. We called because of a leaking on/off valve for a toilet and sluggish flushing of our toilets.. Mr. Kratzer answered his text message in a timely manner and always states his hourly fee. We like him because he is kind, honest, very knowledgeable, works efficiently and leaves the work area clean and tidy. The new valve is up to date and our toilets flush great again! read more

This review is long overdue - while we haven't had Lee come out for any projects in recent years, he was able to help us out on several occasions in the past. He was always very responsive and efficient - he's still on my list of contact in case we ever have any projects/needs in the future! read more

The best plumber you can get. So patient, experienced, easy to work with. Can't recommend enough!

Lee is great! Super knowledgeable and helps explain things clearly. We have had him and his son come to our home for a few different jobs and it's always great to not only get things fixed, but to get his insight on things as well. We feel like we understand our home better afterwards. As a bonus, not only is he an excellent plumber, he is also a genuinely nice and friendly person who is easy to talk to. Given that plumbers are often hired to fix what can be stressful issues for the homeowner, we consider this to be a significant bonus. Highly recommended! read more

Dakota and Lee came out when our hot water heater stopped working. The burner was off and I couldn't get the pilot to stay lit. Initially, the call was to replace the heater since it is 11 years old and likely not worth repairing After looking at the problem and some troubleshooting, they advised that there was a good chance that replacing thermocouple assembly would fix the problem. They were honest that there was an "80%" chance of the repair working but left it up to me which way to go. It's good to have choices. No pushy sales job (unlike other shops) for the fast buck. I knew full well that the repair might not work, but I had their informed opinion that the rest of the heater looked ok from the outside; i.e., no leaks or wetness. I was willing to try it to save $$ - and get my hot water back quickly. It turned out to be a good bet. The cost for the repair job was also reasonable and met my expectations for the effort. No price gouging unlike others. I would definitely call Kratzer Plumbing in the future when we needed plumbing work - like when this water heater finally bites the dust. read more

These guys are the best contractors of any kind we've ever found. When you find a good, reliable plumber you hang onto them. They've done a bunch of big and small plumbing jobs for our house, and they always do a great job. They get back to us quickly when we text them, and are able to come out without delay. A few times they've found and fixed problems from previous plumbers. A couple times they even saved us money by telling us what part to order ourselves from Amazon instead of making us buy it from them. They are also just the nicest guys. I strongly recommend them for any plumbing work. read more

Lee is now my go to plumber. He just came and snaked my clean out because our pipes were backed up from tree roots. This was the second time I used his service, first time was two years ago also for tree roots. This time it turns out the tree roots problem is pass our property and actually in the city pipes where it connects to our property. He told us anytime we have this problem, we should contact the city first so we can save money. How awesome is that? He also cleaned up nicely after the job. He even sanitized the side wall of the house where the snake spattered. Lee is great at what he does and very knowledgeable. Many plumbers I contacted through Yelp don't have an hourly rate and they just say it's job/situation dependent. He charges an hourly rate of $150.00, which is one of the cheapest rates I have found. I highly recommend his service. read more

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I would give them 100 stars if I could. Lee and son are phenomenal. The selfish side of me doesn't want to write a positive review as I don't want them to get too busy. However, Kratzer Plumbing is truly exceptional and deserves every possible positive recommendation. I have now used him for three projects and he goes above and beyond at a VERY reasonable price. (He was also a track star (so I hear) back in the day.) read more

Lee & Dakota replaced a water heater for us four years ago. They were both very knowledgeable, easy to understand and a fair price. four years later, the heater developed a fault. They were able to squeeze me in that very same day and provided the same high quality of service and workmanship as before. As an added plus, they were able to replace all parts under a warranty I didn't even know I had. There was a secondary problem a few hours later causing my garage to flood and Lee was able to talk me through how to shut off the water and also came back to make the second fix despite it being after hours. I highly rate this father and son team, they are both extremely skilled, it is a pleasure to watch the two of them at work together. They are very easy to talk to and take time to explain the work they're undertaking. My #1 plumber read more

My first encounter with Kratzer Plumbing was a real no go. I called for service on two water heaters and Lee gave me free advice over the phone. Who does that these days?? He turned down the job because he said we didn't need it. (I'd had other plumbing companies out to do estimates - and got either grossly inflated quotes - or a skeevy vibe like they were casing the house. No thanks!) Impressed by Lee's honesty and integrity, I made sure to keep Kratzer Plumbing's number on file. When one of the water heaters finally died due to old age, we called Lee up. He made time in his schedule, came out promptly, did great work - and left the job site neat and tidy before he left. Lee and his son are professional, friendly and, best of all, love big dogs. We plan on having Lee do all the plumbing work for our upcoming remodel. We're so impressed with Lee and the quality of his work we don't want to go with anyone else. Hopefully, with all the five star reviews, he'll still be able to fit us in. Thanks Lee and D! read more

Lee is a great guy and a great plumber! Los Altos Hardware referred TA Slack Plumbing for my leaky pipe issue but TA Slack Plumbing was booked a week out so they sent me to Lee. Luckily, Lee had a last minute cancellation so he was able to come later that afternoon and fixed the issue in 2.5 hrs )which saved our crawl space from getting flooded). His rate ($200/hour) may be higher than other plumbers' rates but he is able to fix the issues in shorter time so overall, his fee be the same or lower than others. He explained the issue to me and answered all of my questions. For sure, Lee will be my go-to plumber in the future! It will be a toss up between Lee and Kirk at TA Slack Plubming since Kirk was the one who recommended me to Lee in the 1st place. Kirk spent a lot of time helping me shut off the water, the gas to the water heater, etc...even when he wasn't able to come work on my issue. read more

Lee and his son Dakota came a few months ago to install a new kitchen faucet. This may sound like no big deal, but it was the first home improvement project I had ever undertaken so it was quite exciting. Not only were they punctual, efficient, and friendly, but they also happily answered many paranoid-new-homeowner questions about various plumbing-related things around my house. I learned what a sewer cleanout is, where the main water shutoff is located, why certain items flagged in my home inspection were no big deal, and what items I should keep an eye on like leaks from my instahot. Communication was a breeze via text - I sent Lee photos of my existing faucet set-up and my new faucet, and he confirmed that he had installed many similar faucets and that I wouldn't need to buy any additional parts in advance (except something to cover the extra hole in the countertop). He also told me his hourly rate and gave me an estimate of how much time it would take (which was very accurate). I would not hesitate to call the Kratzers for any of my plumbing needs in the future. read more

I'm updating my previous 4-star review because Lee and Dakota have since pulled us out of several jams, and I'm very appreciative. As always, their work is top-notch. But I've also been impressed with Lee's ethical standards and good advice. They're my go-to plumbers. read more

Recently Lee and Dakota showed up, wearing virus masks, and took out our old tankless water heater and installed a new commercial one. They had to work in fairly cramped quarters but never complained and did a very professional installation. As a former engineer I am a fanatic on high quality parts and labor. I watched closely as Dakota, the son, did some very intricate soldering and it was perfect. When they were finished they cleaned up the area completely. I highly recommend these gentlemen for your plumbing needs. read more

I highly recommend. It was easy to set up an appointment (through texting) with Lee. He showed up on time. In 50mn, he fixed the problem I had called him for and fixed another problem I had not noticed. No wonder Lee has 5 stars in all his Yelp reviews! read more

Lee is very responsive and honest and does good testing of the issues. Highly recommended!

Lee is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. There is a good reason he has all 5 star reviews - he earns it. Lee provides so much additional helpful info beyond the project in question n- he is just the BEST!!! read more

Sometimes, it just all works out. Our 20+ year old garbage disposal finally bit the dust and I needed to have it replaced with a new one that I bought. Yes, you have to text to communicate with Lee, but as long as you know that upfront and it doesn't bother you, then you will be rewarded with great work. It turned out that he had an opening the very same afternoon that I contacted him and both he and his son arrived on the earlier end of the time slot (perfect for me) and proceeded to install the new garbage disposal and also replace the sink flange. An hour and a half later, all was done and working like it should. I couldn't be happier! I think my only advice, though, would be to get his opinion on which garbage disposal to get before buying it yourself. Ended up the model I got was a little bit more difficult to install than expected. read more

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Professional, knowledgeable, and quick! Glad to do business locally especially when it is high quality.

So happy when we can book them; they always fix our plumbing problems. Second best is that he will recommend another company should he not be able to do the job. Great guys to work with. read more

I've been reading great reviews for Kratzer Plumbing for years. Finally had the chance to meet Lee and his son today when we had our sewer line back up. He answered my text within minutes and was out to the house in no time. He is knowledgeable, professional, dedicated and extremely experienced. He was able to address the problem. Ended up staying most of the day so we could use our plumbing again. You cannot go wrong with these guys! read more

I have a 15 year old water heater that I thought needed replacement. Invited Lee over to give me a quote. While he did give me a quote (it happened to be a little bit cheaper than all other competitors), Lee also gave me alternate advice. He told me to replace it once the water heater no longer worked as the newer tanks aren't as reliable as the newer models. He gave me some things to look for to know when the heater is about to fail. He's an honest guy, wouldn't hesitate to call him again. read more

We had a clog that was causing dirty water to overflow all over the kitchen. I called at 5pm and Lee showed up at 7pm. He put on booties without even us having to ask and quickly fixed the issue within 30 minutes. He was super helpful and even offered us tips on how to prevent the issue from happening again. Happy to see such professional high quality tradesmen in our area. We will definitely will support this local small business in the future and refer friends. read more

I have my electrician (Duke Electric, see review) and now I have my plumber. Everyone needs their peeps and Kratzer plumbing is mine. I first called them a few years ago when I had a flood behind my fridge. Turned out it was bad plumbing that had slowly eroded and they fixed it. Over the years they have installed toilets and done other plumbing jobs for me. They respond to texts which is the best way to communicate. Professional, fair, responsible and nice. What more can you ask for??? read more

Our go to plumber! Informative, reliable and capable. You cannot go wrong . Lucky to have found him!

If I could give six stars I would. They are excellent. Professional. Respectful. Smart, good problem solvers. Fair pricing. Great work. Highly, highly recommend them. read more

Definitely the best plumber I've ever worked with. Lee Kratzer crawled under our house to find and diagnose a leak under our kitchen that was having gross side effects (drain flies everywhere). He even did the quote on a Saturday so we could schedule the repair ASAP. He is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with; he answered all of my nitpicky questions and even let me crawl under the house with him to watch the repair in action. In addition, he did the work despite the puddle of water in the way (which another plumber refused to do), and he sprayed the entire area down with a bleach mix I made (he provided the spray bottle) to combat the grossness. He was extremely punctual and very efficient. Highly recommended! read more

What do you do when you come home from work to find an inch of water underneath the water heater?? You call Kratzer Plumbing, that's what you do. What does a girl know about a water heater? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I called the number, was leaving a VM, got another call, picked it up and it was Kratzer Plumbing. He was at another job but could he come by in about an hour. YES PLEASE. A HOT (no pun intended) guy named Sam showed up, (HELLO!) and told me that he'd never seen such an old water heater last this long. He couldn't get my water heater that night, (7pm already) but could have it delivered and replaced at 3pm the next day. He showed up at promptly 3pm, the water heater was delivered, he was done by 5pm. AMAZING SERVICE. Every business should take a lesson from Kratzer Plumbing. Simply amazing. THANK YOU! read more

Pleasure to work with and HONEST. These are two qualities I value, and I have never had a problem with the work they performed. Lee actually showed me how to properly adjust and maintain my toilet valves which were costing me a small fortune with the leaks they had. :) There are too many companies that will absolutely rip you off (like Economy Plumbing - do NOT use them). read more

I don't know how they got their 5-star rating. A hall toilet clogged up in mid-April. They used a toilet auger (the same one I have), and were gone in 10 minutes. I was charged $150. Less than a month later, the toilet clogged again. I checked my receipt, and the warranty is for 10 days. So I'm out $150 and a few weeks later I'm snaking my own toilet again. They also do not return phone calls. read more

Just had a wonderful experience working with this company. I texted Lee and received quote information regarding replacing a toilet. I was given a window of arrival and they showed up within that time frame. Dakota was a pleasure to work with. He was friendly, informative, and super polite. The process took about 1.5 hours and he cleaned up the area and removed the old toilet (for a modest charge). So far everything is working smoothly. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again in the future. read more