Does he even need another review? Well, why not. My ancient sink drain pipe decided to quit on a weekday evening. Sink flooded, general sadness and yuckiness. I started calling plumbers at 5 pm, four plumbers total. Michael was the first to get back to me, at 8:30 pm, and came the next day at noon. He cleaned out the drain pipe, which harbored a new life form, and modified the pipe so its crazy angle will not lead to more drain tragedies in the future. The price was very reasonable, and the work was great. Somehow, during this plumbing crisis, we managed to have an entertaining chat about a whole bunch of stuff. I am a happy person with a fabulous drain. read more

I have to echo the sentiments of other reviewers here. Michael is terrific. If they'd let me he would get 6 stars. I wanted my drains snaked because they had been acting up recently, but after getting a quote of $200/hr from the big box companies (with no estimate of how long it would take) I decided to look around for other options. When I called I told him I knew nothing about 1925 plumbing and said that in addition to the work I'd like him to answer a few questions for me. He penciled me in for 90 minutes and asked I needed more time to talk about my plumbing (the work would take less than half that). Due to my miscommunication, he brought the sewer snake instead of the drain snake. He made another appointment for the next day but still spent an hour walking me through every detail of my home's plumbing, from the back all the way out to the city's lines. He came the next day, did the work, all for the original quote. Seriously, there may be people out there as good but I can't imagine you'd find anyone better. HONEST, friendly, great prices. You need plumbing, call him with confidence. read more

As of 3/12/14 the answering machine at Michael Your Plumber states that he is no longer taking new customers. Kinda made me wish I'd gone into the trades...... read more

Mike the plumber came a few months ago. He texted back to me right away, and was available pretty quickly to come over. He found the problem really easily, showed me what it was, explained it all, and was just a really great, affable guy. read more

A big thanks to all the folks who have recommended Micheal Your Plumber here on Yelp and on NextDoor. We had a couple of small-ish plumbing jobs, including re-seating a leaking toilet and resolving a shower that was cycling hot-cold. Micheal addressed everything for the price he quoted for the toilet, and replaced a hose and some nuts/bolts/washers with better quality ones in the process. He showed me hot to fix the shower issue (clogged filter, as it turned out) should it recur, and explained why the toilet seal had failed for the second time. Nice guy, great work, good educator, highly personable. He's very responsive to texts so that's the best way to get in touch. (I suspect those complaining he didn't respond left a phone vs. text message.) Highly recommended and he will certainly be the first person we call next time we have a plumbing need. read more

QUICK UPDATE: We just received a hand-written personal thank you note from Michael for our business. Great plumber, great prices, great personality and, on top of all that, great customer service! --- Another 5 stars for Michael! He is as wonderful as the previous reviewers said. My boyfriend and I met Michael last week when, on basically no notice at all, he came out and fixed our leaky tub at a price that was HALF of what another plumber was going to charge. Not only did he take care of the leak, but he talked us through what he was doing step-by-step, so that next time, we can do it on our own. On his way out, we showed him another plumbing problem that had come up in the kitchen that we are remodeling (sans contractor -- putting the Y in DIY). Basically, the hot water pipe under the sink was sticking out too far to accommodate a garbage disposal. Not only did Michael fix it on the spot, but he did it in 10 minutes with no mess and didn't charge us much for the additional work. The trouble with plumbers is that when you need a plumber, you really NEED a plumber. It's hard to know whether or not they are being honest in terms of the labor and cost of materials and, usually, we're in a desperate situation and can't afford the time to "shop around." Michael is a great plumber, but more important to us is that he is 100% trustworthy. In fact, he told us that he left his previous employer (I won't mention names, but the company has less than favorable yelp reviews) because they encouraged him to mislead customers and over-charge. Michael Your Plumber is our new plumber! Our only regret is that we can't give him more than 5 stars! read more

My garbage disposal was jammed, and Michael helped me fix it via telephone. This is my first ever yelp review, which should tell you something because I use yelp often! Some of the best customer service I have ever experienced! Thank you, Michael! read more

I reached out to Michael to fix a leak that was taking place at my office in the men's restroom. When I first called I reached the answering machine stating that texting could be quicker than leaving a message. So, I did. He responded in matter of twenty minutes. We were able to coordinate a time for Michael to come to my office the following day. He was on time, efficient, and easy to work with. He was in-and-out in a matter of an hour. And, now I there is not more leak! Thank you Michael. I will be texting you again if and when I run into anymore plumbing issues for my office. read more

I contacted Michael via text for a non-emergency plumbing matter. He got back to me the same day (in the evening) and we set an appointment date for two days later. On our appointment date, he arrived on time, was able to quickly diagnose the problem and resolved the issue. I won't hesitate to call Michael the next time I need some plumbing help. read more

Just adding to the deluge of other 5-star reviews. Michael is awesome. He will tell you what needs to be done, and what doesn't, and he will teach you how to do his job if you ask him. That is a sign of a guy who has plenty of work, because everyone knows he is awesome. And, it feels like you're robbing him, because his fees are so completely reasonable, even though you are panicking because sludge is bubbling up into your kitchen sink. read more

Michael is fantastic. I've gotten to know him personally and professionally and he is smart and funny and an excellent plumber. You're in good hands. read more

On time, professional, efficient, fair priced, will call again and will recommend to all of my friends. Thank you!

Michael came over on short notice on a holiday weekend to fix a backed up bathroom sink that was unresponsive to my DIY efforts. It was a small job, but too big for me - the pipe in the wall needed to be snaked out. He solved the problem quickly, cleaned up carefully, and charged a very reasonable rate. An honest, knowledgeable guy, he was great about explaining the work and answering questions, checking out side issues, and showing me how I could DIY in future. He's also fun to work with - quirky sense of humor, great toilet-side manner. read more

Michael came over to fix a leaky kitchen sink pipe. He gave me a set time for his appointment, showed up promptly, and was finished in half an hour. He was very friendly and informative. He advised me of do-it-yourself items I should do relating to my garbage disposal (sign up for warranty, and how to unclog) and the hole through which the pipe comes out of the wall (to keep mice out)...unrelated to what he was doing, but meant to save me money (and having to call a plumber) in the long run. I would definitely use him again. He seems cost conscious and trustworthy!!! read more

I wish I could give Michael 10 stars. He fixed all my plumbing problems and told some great stories along the way. He's trust-worthy, fair and a great communicator. As for the guy down below who mentioned he couldn't reach him, sometimes we all have issues with our phones/voicemail. Not such a big deal. Try again! Michael always calls back, and he always shows up on time and sees the job through. Thanks Michael! Your rock! And I love my new fixtures and the fixed old ones! read more

I found Michael on Yelp and called him based on his amazing yelp reviews. He really is as great as the reviews make him sound. After turning our garbage disposal on with a shot glass in it, we thought all was pretty much lost. I left a message for Michael, explaining the problem and asking when he could come out. He called me back that same day and left a message with explicit directions on how to fix the disposal ourselves (as well as directions on how not to get tricked into buying expensive tools at the hardware store). We followed his directions, and the disposal works perfectly. When we really break something, I can't imagine calling anyone but him. read more

Another great positive review! My water heater broke at the worse possible time, a late Friday afternoon and we couldn't live without warm waters for showers. Michael was the only plumber who answered his phone. He came out that Friday evening and didn't have the part, so he showed up the next Sat morning bright and early and fixed it quickly (less then 30 min.) even though he says it took awhile. Couldn't ask for better service. All for a reasonable price as well. read more

100 year old house. 100 year old plumbing!...aye aye aye.....I called michael at 7:48pm on a Tuesday....by 1:23pm the next day the problem was GONE (thank you thank you thank you michael) and affordable! Wowzer! read more

Michael is the kindest plumber you can ask for! He fixed my sink so quickly and was so friendly and on time. He's very easy to get in contact with, too! Definitely give this guy a call for any of your plumbing needs! read more

Absolutely great. He came the same day I called/texted. So straightforward and clear and such a good deal.

Updating review: Micheal was busy, but he got back to me. Amending review to 5 star for now.

Michael is a great guy and a excellent plumber to boot. I run a commercial operation that uses a lot of water and Michael helped us solve a drainage problem that no one else had been able to figure out. I would strongly recommend him for any plumbing projects and will be using him myself next time I need a plumber. Only word of caution is that he's only one guy so if you have water flooding your bathroom you might want to call one of those 'emergency response' kind of plumbers. Thanks Michael! read more

Save yourself the headache and just call him. I'm so happy I did! He is smart, friendly, genuine and reasonable. He saved me lots of money and gave advice that saved me from further costs. read more

Michael IS definitely my plumber! Courteous: Check. Professional: Check. Affordable: Triple check! He was a complete gentleman. And my kitchen garbage disposal is like new!!!! Weeeeeeeeee!!! My life is at peace. He's pretty darn witty to boot. I'd hire him again in a heart beat. read more

MIchael has installed two TOTO toilets and reinstalled an existing sink with a new fixture. As older plumbing goes, however, there was some extra work he had to do which required him to open up the wall and secure the water lines among other things. Still came under budget quoted from other contractors. His work is always impeccable and he is dependable, efficient, neat and has extremely reasonable rates. I even received a thank you note from him. Who does that anymore? Great guy to work with. read more

Awesome plumber, great guy. I love when professionals are willing to teach you a little bit about their profession instead of wanting you to call for the smallest problem. I got a great tutorial on how to use a snake to clear our tub drain. He's also willing to look at snap shots of your problems by text to help you decide if you need his services or not. Funny to find out that he's also a great chef. I love Berkeley! read more

Michael is amazing - hands down. He has installed new sinks and toilets, and fixed problems with the old ones before we had them replaced. Incredibly courteous and very fair pricing. If we could find a Michael-equivalent for every other house need, life would be much easier... read more

We used him last year to fix a leaky toilet. He was very polite and professional, and compared to some of the plumbers I've used in the past, very reasonable. To fix the leak, he actually removed the entire toilet, which is no easy feat. He replaced both the wax seal and the mounting screws, and then reinstalled the toilet. He was very careful to clean up the entire time. Now the toilet no longer leaks, and it is rock solid. He didn't take too much time at all. I'll definitely use him again for small plumbing jobs around the house. read more

Called Michael just to replace my bathroom faucet. Very personable, reasonable and he got the job done. He doesn't usually answer his phone, because he's out and about working but text him and he will get back to you more quickly, I think. read more

MYP just installed a new garbage disposal and reworked some associated worn out connecting pipes. Fantastic job. However the real added bonus is that Michael is a truly affable and cool person. It is always best to deal with an independent plumber/owner who cares about his work and reputation. I found MYP on Yelp and based on what turned out to be totally accurate 5 star reviews I used his services. My only complaint would be why can't I give him six stars. Thanks Michael. And the follow up thank you card was a nice touch, too. Oh, one last thing. MYP likes texts. read more

Piling on to the great feedback for Michael. He is skilled and he is very kind and personable. Rates are reasonable, and he's responsive. And, best of all, he sent me a video showing me the (now) unclogged sewer pipe he rooted for us. I will call him again, and you should too. read more

I guess my fave plumber is no longer a well-kept secret. Good going Michael. I'm proud of you, and the stellar reputation you have so deservedly earned. I just hope you'll still have time to be on my dance card... read more

Michael is the man. Friendly, honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable.

I have used Michael Your Plumber for years. He's always incredibly informative, he does an excellent job, he's detail oriented. He lets you k now exactly what he is doing if you are interested. He sends awesome thank you postcards. He's the best plumber ever. At the end of each job we always end up arguing over the price because i want to give him more than he wants to take. Call Michael if you ever have any plumbing difficulty. read more

wow. micheal came highly recommended- and not from yelp! i'm lucky he was able to come- he is so busy he is just about to stop taking new clients... but he did come and was able to solve my plumbing connundrum quickly and for a fraction of the cost that i thought it would be! thanks micheal! read more

Called Michael to fix a leaky toilet. His message suggested texting him which did. He responded quickly and was on time and fixed the issue. Will definitely call again when something else goes out. read more

Michael is THE BEST. He is sweet, kind, courteous and honest. I lost a cherished earring down my shower drain, which unfortunately is in a very hard to reach and unpleasant location under my house. Michael responded the same day and not only found my earring, but replaced the drain to be more accessible in the future, the next time I stupidly lose something down the drain. Thank you Michael!!! read more

Michael was such a breath of fresh air after having had a number of bad experiences with plumbers. He is timely, efficient and honest as the day is long. I especially enjoyed the tutorials he gave me as he made several repairs. He both wanted me to understand what he was doing and teach me to fix minor problems myself. He even made me a simple wire probe to fix future sink clogs. Michael is very intelligent and funny. I look forward to working with him in the future and will never call anyone else. His prices are fair and I pay a lot of attention to these things. I also got one of those green cards with a personal note, but mine has an antique ad for a Parisian cafe Maxime. He's quite a class act! read more

Honest Michael did a wonderful job for a tenth of what the big guys estimated. I was very satisfied with the whole experience.

I am new in the area and relied on Yelp to help me find a plumber for a smaller job. Michael was exactly as other reviewers have described him - great! He even had dog treats to make my pooch's day. read more