This review is long overdue. OC Plumbing has helped us with many plumbing issues: new water heater, new property line cleanout, detecting and fixing leaks, repairing a shower and drain, as well as simply repairing a running toilet. Octavio is very smart and knows plumbing inside out. His son Alex has also helped us and he's very good as well. And just as importantly, they're honest and fair. read more

Octavio came via recommendation from my restoration company. I recently had water damage between the 2nd and 1st floor originating from my kitchen sink and Octavio was able to come by within a few hours of me calling. He quickly accessed the situation and we ran a few tests to determine if there was any additional issues while the area was already open. I reached out to him as a second opinion as the original plumbing company provided me quote for a repair that didn't make any sense to me for a home only 10 years old. A+ interaction! read more

Unbelievable behavior in our home. For example, at the end of the appointment they oddly addressed only me to test the shower when my wife and I were together. When my wife clarified "only him?" The tech confirmed "yes only him" and not in any kind of a friendly joking way. Feels like a combination of just plain rudeness and sexism. If you would like to be treated professionally and respectfully I would highly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

5 stars for Alex! We had a backed up drain that was overflowing the kitchen sink, flooded our entire kitchen! OC plumbing initially was able to come in 4-5 hours. After a few mins, someone reached out and was able to come within the hour. When Alex showed up he got right to work, was very professional, and he was consulting with his team to ensure he could resolve the issue quickly and effectively. I would highly recommend their service if you want quality work! read more

Good plumbing service! I recommend to my friends and family great price and no complaints! Definitely worth it

Aggressive, Scary, Sexist, Unprofessional Behavior. My initial interaction with Octavio was him yelling "ENGLISH" when I said welcome and please take off your shoes. He did not introduce himself, ask to enter, or ask where the problem was. Octavio proceeded to stomp into the kitchen. I asked where he was going. He asked argumentatively: "Isn't the kitchen here?" To which I responded it was and there was no problems there. His response was to shout: "I AM LEAVING!" This interaction is taking my time from work and is very scary. It would have been professionally appropriate for him to introduce himself and go to work on the problem instead of creating conflict and taking more of my time. Ultimately, he returned, now insisted I go ahead of him after he just physically trampled through my home. I felt physically unsafe. On unacceptable sexist behavior, Octavio contacted my spouse (who was not home) with his eta. I requested my spouse return home as I felt scared by Octavio's aggressive behavior and yelling. Now both spouses are missing work. When my spouse arrived, Octavio excitedly and happily said: "What's up Man?" This is the first time I heard him not yelling. Then, he would only speak to the male appearing spouse to check the repair (not the head of household managing the repair). He shouted "ONLY HIM" in my face when he blatantly disrespected the family by only addressing one spouse when we were intentionally standing side by side. This flagrantly sexist and scary behavior needs to be addressed at the highest level. I strongly recommend not hiring this individual or allowing him in your home. read more

Octavio Chavez/"The Real OC" responded to my call for service last Friday at 7 p.m. to do an emergency repair of the copper supply line to my house. I was one hour away from him and out of his service area but he agreed to do so for an appropriate price. He arrives fully prepared to do the job which he accomplished quickly, and was able to restore water supply to my home that evening. He was even kind enough to bring a piece of sheet rock and mud to repair the hole that I had cut to access the site for repair. I haven't received a master class in copper pipe repair, sweating technique. I can't think I'm enough and appreciate his work and professionalism. Off hours, night time emergency work by plumbers that are going out of their service area is not cheap, but it is priceless! Note to self don't put holes in copper piping on Friday night. read more

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Service was fast and thorough. I would not hesitate to call them again son Alex really was thoughtful.

Got recommended by a friend for his services needed to unclog 2 drains in my house reasonable price and very clean and efficient would use this company again! read more

I was informed by the city about a leak, called OC plumbing, they informed me that they would be here at 8 pm. 9:30 pm nobody showed up, 9:43 finally Diego showed up, look to the issue, took a picture and informed me that it is simple and need 10 to 15 minutes to be done. Later I called the office to ask for the quotation, they asked for $2500 for a 10 minutes job... Ridiculous read more

Replaced a difficult to move water heater and didn't charge us extra. Got a great deal on the new water heater as well. Easy to communicate with. read more

I was performing a pre-construction treatment for Termites at a commercial property the day before the concrete was planned to be poured and need a lot of water. Octavio saved the day configuring a setup so I can pull water from the fire hydrant attaching a valve that records as a water meter so I could fill up my 50g tank allowing me to complete the project. He's the man to call! read more

OC plumbing was assigned to us by our home warranty program - and thank goodness for that. Diego and Alex came over on short notice to take a look at our drainage situation. We had slow water drainage and weird bubbling in the toilet anytime the shower runs. They were unable to locate the drain-outs and hence did a high-pressure-water clean from the sewage vent in the roof. Once that was done, they passed a snake camera to assess the root cause. What we saw on the camera surprised us! We had severe tree roots clogging the clay joints. This apparently happens after years of tree growth and weak old-school clay joints which crack and let the root in. Regardless, he gave us a good quote - included pulling permits, labor & parts for replacing entire sewage line to SDR17 pipes (more durable, earthquake proof) and adding 2 clean outs (one for the house, and one for the city). Diego and Oscar worked tirelessly all day and got the work done in about 8 hours. They added a new pipe while breaking the old pipe, in place. Meant minimal digging. They were efficient, on time and effective. We still have some tree roots blocking the pipe that leads to the city mainline, they are helping us set up appointment with the City to get it cleaned out. Overall, we are satisfied with their work and especially since they give lifetime warranty, we feel comfortable investing in this one-time fix to change the entire sewage pipes. read more

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OC Plumbing is the best... look no further if you want quality craftsmanship and honest price. We used yelp to send out requests for quotes and Octivio sent us a quick reply. My needs were not urgent, with only drip, drip, drip to our exterior pipes. We scheduled the apt for 2 days out. The day of, received a message that Alex the technician, was on the way and was within the 2 hour window. Wjen he arrived, he provided options and costs. We found it to be very competitive. However, since he was already there and ready to work my gutt said "go for it", plus Alex just had that good vibe going. Our job was a little complex as Alex had to redo shotty work from a prior company, galvanized pipes.. but he kept on working through. Then out of the blue, there was a change request.. home owner changed her mind.. and Alex flowed right on through and made the changes requested. I feel bad if he was late to his next apt. Not one complaint from Alex, he just kept working. I would give him a 10 if possible. My favorite part of this entire experience, besides excellent craftsmanship, was the excellent communication with Alex, and together we discussed all options to make the customer happy. Happy, I am a happy happy customer!!. Thank you Alex and OC Plumbing! Highly recommended. read more

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Very good service Diego was on time and made sure everything is working fine w.r.t my sink blockage Chavez is also a good guy who did not mind me rescheduling twice due to my work conflict. read more

Called for pricing estimate for the work I wanted done (installation of new water heater) and the person just said "we don't provide quotes, call someone else". Was quiet rude. read more

Spoke with Alex. Called late afternoon on a Friday and Alex was very friendly and helpful in working to schedule someone for a clogged kitchen sink/laundry drain. Service was impeccable. Received a text within 3 minutes that someone was already scheduled and on the way. Not bad for a 5 pm call on a Friday! Within 20 minutes Diego was onsite and helping to jet the cleanout to break up all the grease that has built up over the years. Less than an hour from the initial call, work was finished and all drains were back to normal. Even if I had to wait several hours I would have been equally impressed. Pricing was very fair and both Alex and Diego were very friendly and helpful in dealing with the pain of a backed up sink at the end of the day. Would recommend OC Plumbing for any plumbing needs! Thanks, guys again for the help! read more

We had an emergency plumbing situation at our house today and these guys came out within hours and completed everything successfully and professionally. The fees were reasonable and came with a 90 day warranty. I will call them first next time I have a plumbing issue in San Jose area. read more

If I could give them a 10, I would! Timeliness: I called after hours (after 6pm) and while I reached an answering machine or service for other companies, OC Plumbing picked up the phone to assist me. They gave me a one hour time frame (7-8pm) for that same evening and sure enough, they arrived just after 7. Professionalism: They quickly identified the problem and fixed it for me. Personal Service: Not only did they fix the problem, they stayed to answer my questions and help assist with a phone call to the water company which was part of the underlying problem. I highly recommend OC Plumbing to get the job done quickly, thoroughly and and a very fair price! read more

This rating is place holder to see how effective they were. Pinged then over yelp they responded in 30 min. Gave me a quote and time and I agreed The next morning they were here on time came and ran the auger. I paid them and they were done Will update in few weeks as to how effective they were. But so far so good read more

I've used their services twice before and have no complaints. Today, Alex was able to give me some advice on a rooftop solar heating unit that was leaking. What I like about OC Plumbing is that 1) they always pick up the phone, 2) they're available at a time that is convenient to me, 3) they send you a text message immediately after booking with them, and 4) they send you a text when they're on their way--with a link to track them on a map so you know when they will arrive. Support your local trades! I know I will. read more

Called OC about my water heater going out. They were able to diagnose immediately over the phone and helped us get temporary hot water within minutes. Also they made an appointment the next morning and completed the permanent repair. This is the second time I have called them for plumbing needs and they are always on time , clean and knowledgeable. Can't ask for more in my opinion. Thanks OC ! read more

Great job, definitely recommend Alex and will call him for our other plumbing needs. Property line sewer access point passed the 3x city/sanitation inspections first time, he always arrived on time, ~10% less $$ than two other plumbers, had the tools and the knowledge... and pretty much dug to the center of the earth to address the problem Background - recently bought a house and sewer line backed up water into the basement. Called three plumbers (new to the area) and Alex was the third one to show up. Communication - responsive and clear Timing - arrived on time and completed work in estimated duration Cost - ~10% cheaper than the other two plumbers Expertise - had the tools to properly diagnose, clean out, and repair the problem, while also taking the time to explain the problems, what caused them, and numerous options available Cleanliness - respectful of property and didn't leave a mess Quality of work - passed the mandatory 3x inspections first try Recommend to neighbors - yes read more

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These guys are great. I love that you get a text when the technician is on the way. They came out for a free quote and were amazing. They were honest in weighing the options between a water heater with a tank and tankless. I opted to get the traditional hot water heater. Ours was over 25 years old, but still working!! They came a few days later and did all the work in 2.5 hours. Great job guys!! read more

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Diego has been really helpful and was able to resolve the issue in time, which wasn't fixed by the previous guy from other company! This impressed me a lot as he was able to simplify things with minimum cost! read more

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Amazing! We've had issues with water pressure for over a month and today it came to a full stop. We had two other plumbers quote to re-pipe our entire house both quotes were $8,000.00 and up. That didn't pass the smell test to me since neither previous plumber actually LOOKED at the plumbing or asked questions. Diego was our superhero for the day and God bless him! He took the time to not only provide suggestions, but to also explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. The issue ended up being with our water softener and had nothing to do with the plumbing. So glad I trusted my gut and reached out to OC plumbing. From the moment I asked for an estimate these guys were on it. They were fast, knowledgeable, honest and considerate. Traits you rarely find anywhere anymore. We'll reach out to them again to replace some faucets, but I pray, we never need their services for something like this again. If we do, I know who to call......These Guys! If you have plumbing issues, I highly suggest you call these guys first. Save yourself the heart attack. Thanks again Diego! read more

We had an upstairs bathroom leakage emergency on a Sunday. Alex came in an hour of calling up. He arrived right on time. He immediately identified the problem and gave us a very reasonable quote. Water had seeped through the floor and was leaking in downstairs room. He gave us an immediate solution to fix this mess. Highly recommend these guys, very professional and clear communication. read more

Awsome service, friendly and acknowledge to explain everything. Do a wonderful job for my toilet read more

Alex from OC Plumbing was unbelievable! Not only he explained to me the root cause of the issue but he helped me reduce the cost of the repairs significantly with proposing few options. If you want to find a professional, very fair and friendly plumber you got the right guy! read more

Prompt and professional. OC Plumbing took care of everything we needed twice in one week.

Was referred to OC Plumbing by our Home Appliance Insurance company. I tried calling them several times after a no-show for the initial appointment, but was unable to get through. Left several messages but received no response. Finally called the insurance company for another referral, and the issue was handled. read more

We had an emergency in our kitchen so I called OC plumbing due to their great reviews. I was not disappointed. They were super prompt. Fixed our problem in no time and charged a very fair price. I highly recommend this company. read more

As my plumbing issue occurred in a later part of the day, OC Plumbing was available and great in responding and offered a very quick window of time for a technician to arrive. Upon arrival, Diego was very nice and professional. He explained the issue, and completed the replacement work very quickly. Great job!! Thank you for the great, quick service! read more

After having the plumbing backing up for a week, My home warranty called other plumbing companies and would not even call back or would come collect the deductible and find any lame excuse not to do the job. OC Plumbing responded fast and sent their technician Diego. He was profesional, hard working and with great attitude! He arrived cleared the main line and worked on clearing the bath tub for about two hours but it was getting late. Then he returned the next day and finished the job! I definitely and highly recommend OC Plumbing and technician Diego. Best experience I ever had with a plumbing technicians. I am so relieved, happy and excited to have everything working properly in my house! Thank you Diego with OC Plumbing!!! you are an angel!!! read more

Tjese guys were amazing! They answered on the first call and came out and repaired my tenants leaky faucet early the next morning. Such a great team! read more

Awesome crew! Quick to respond to call, efficient, courteous and knowledgeable on how to solve the situation. Diego made sure everything was running properly before leaving. Highly recommended. read more

Alex (the owner) serviced our water heater that had a leakage a few months back. I was impressed by his prompt and knowledgeable responses and professionalism, and we will certainly keep his contact for future plumbing needs. read more

OC Plumbing was great! Fixed our problem right away. They were also reliable, showed up when they said they would and provided text updates on ETA (no more waiting around 4 hours for a plumber to show up!). Highly recommend!! read more

We had a very bad experience with OC Plumbing yesterday since he came for a couple plumbing issues we had in our house including water heater problem. The technician ,or owner Octavio was very rude and unprofessional from the first moment he arrived in our address since he kept on "lecturing me" and kept saying "listen , listen", and he was yelling and raising his voice. We ended up asking him to leave our house after he collected the deductible and the most crucial job was our water heater which was leaking, and now we don't have hot water for a few more days until we get the next plumbing company to come on. He was suppose to drain the water from water heater after he was paid, but he refused to do it after he was paid since we was angry that we didn't want him do the all job. He acted as if he was the only plumbing company in the area. I do not want anybody else to go through the problem we went through with his company. read more

I had a kitchen sink issue and ended up having to buy a replacement faucet, the guy at OC was great and installed it without any problems. At first I wanted to only repair what was already installed in my kitchen, however the previous installation from 4 years ago was poorly done and needed to be changed. So under the recommendation of OC it was better to get the faucet replaced and it didn't cost too much for it to be done. No more leaks! I would recommend OC for house needs, the response is fast, less than 24 hours from when the problem first occurred and the repair was done. Locally owned and operated is always preferred too! read more