We had water soaked under our hard wood floors on Saturday morning and immediately called Mike to help. He guided my husband on how to turn off main water until he could arrive later that day. He gave use water detection company and water restoration company referrals and everyone came out immediately to help. I must say, this was a very stressful situation and he helped easy the blow with his knowledge and contacts. I am extremely greatful and will certainly use him as my plumber from now on. read more

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Joseph did an amazing job. I would recommend this company to anyone. This company is honest and reliable and it's a breath of fresh air to deal with people who know what they're doing. read more

There isn't a plumber out there like The Drain Whisperer! Professional, knowledgable, helpful, reliable, and trustworthy are just a few words that come to mind when trying to describe The Drain Whisperer. I've only had nightmare experiences with plumbers until I found Mikey. With his many years of experience and no shady fluff, he has become my go-to for any plumbing need. From home inspections to putting in new fixtures, this is the person you can trust and need to call. Over the years all my friends and family that I've recommended him to have only raved about how amazing he is to work with. 11/10 recommend! read more

My elderly mother had a clogged toilet. We were unable to clear it ourself. I called a few people off YELP and pretty much everyone quoted the same price. I called Michael and he was able to come and do the job within 2 hours. He was very professional yet very nice and personable. He was able to unclog the toilet in minutes. We are very happy with his work and most definitely will call him in the future. I saved his number to my contacts. Thank you again. read more

Mike and his team are priceless! They completed the cement breaking, pipe fixing, drain clogging issue! They completed another job of replacing water heater at the same time! Truly grateful for Mike! Thank you for going above & beyond! Please stay safe....we need you! Park Bethany Association read more

Mike blew me away in every conceivable way. I have been searching for a plumber who could not only get the job done, but be someone I could trust to do it right and not take advantage of my less than stellar knowledge of how all those pipes and whatever else is in my walls and under my house actually function. Naturally, when I finally found Mike here on Yelp, it was an emergency situation. We had installed a new washing machine and we were SO THRILLED because we had been without for a tragically long time. Then, tragedy! Horror! The sink began filling with black sludge. Ten minutes of frantic searching later (did I mention it was a Sunday evening?) and I got Mike on the phone. He was at another job, probably couldn't be there until 8pm, but if that was okay with us, he'd be there. IF THAT WAS OKAY WITH US? He's seriously my hero. He spent almost an hour snaking the drain underneath the house to find the source of the clog. He gave a fair price and took a look at two other issues in the house while he was there, giving a quote for them that he stuck to. A shower hadn't been functioning in a bedroom and Mike purchased the perfect fixture, not only aesthetically but for functionality. And did I mention the price was fair and Mike was a pleasure to have in my home and I trusted the work he was doing?? I will refer everyone I know to Mike because he's the man!! read more

I received a quote of nearly $2000 from Mike Diamond to replace outgoing kitchen pipe under the house - they also recommended against snaking my kitchen sink because it might damage an already leaking pipe. So when they left, I still had a backed up kitchen sink. When I expressed my dismay to a friend, she gave me Mike Lavoie's number (The Drain Whisperer). While he is based in the San Fernando Valley, he made time on the same day to come to my place in Glassell Park (90065). He snaked my drain for $50 and went under the house, took pictures of a badly rusted leaking pipe and gave me a quote of $550. He made an appointment to take care of the issue and since I had to leave town on a job, my husband ended up being here for Mike. Not only did Mike take care of the pipe issue but he fixed our garbage disposal and showed my husband how to do it in the future and then he noted our frequently running toilet and fixed that while he was here for free. In the end, we paid $529. This man is hands-down one of the most pleasant, honest, hard-working tradesmen I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. read more

When a plumber exceeds your expectations, you've found a keeper. They arrived early; the cost wound up being less than the estimate; while waiting for the office to provide the price, the guy did some small items for which he didn't charge and did a thorough inspection. I'll be calling them again when I have a plumbing problem. read more

Michael, who owns the Drain Whisperer plumbing service is well worth writing about. He just fixed my mothers old galvanized pipes. Not an easy job. He is easy going, reliable and follows through with what he says. You can ask him 100 questions and he will cheerfully answer each and every one. He and his guys had to replace all the sprinklers (very old ...) and really gave us a great deal. It's rare to find someone as honest as Michael ! I highly recommend him for any or all of your plumbing needs! read more

Mike is the best in the west! He came over for an emergency water heater situation, when i had called late one Friday. He really saved me! Made all repairs, cleaned up, and was fair in pricing. Definitely don't hesitate to call him! read more

No exaggeration the best plumber I've ever met/worked with! Mike not only came over last minute (on a weekend) but also took the time to carefully inspect the issue I was having that no other plumber could figure out. I like to think of myself as a handy guy but will never touch a plumbing project again without his help. Punctual, polite, great with my kids and wonderful with dogs. He went above and beyond expectations while carefully explaining every step. As the old saying goes "if you're going to take the time to do something do it right or you'll do it twice", The Drain Whisperer does it right. Highly recommended!! read more

Mike is a phenomenal plumber. We have used him twice now, once for our showers and once for our toilet. He fixed both issues with ease and professionalism. He's extremely knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions related to plumbing. He really respected our time. After I described the problem to him over the phone, he asked me to text him a picture of our toilet, so he'd be able to order the correct parts. This way he was able to come in with all the required parts and repair the toilet in one go. He also worked around my work schedule, which I really appreciated. I HIGHLY recommend using Mike for any plumbing needs. He's the man. read more

Mike is great, called him for a bathtub drain replacement and earthquake gas shutoff valve, he gave me price quote on the phone (if all goes well), came out on a Sunday to do work, after Mike investigated bathtub leak, determined didnt need the whole drain replaced, just a washer, and charged just a fraction if the drain replacement cost, on a Sunday! My house us from the mid 20's so everything always has to be custom made, the EQ valve was not a straight forward install, but not a challenge for Mike. If your in need of a plumber, you can stop searching and call Mike. read more

I am beyond happy with The Drain Whisperer. I had a pipe leak underground and it was flooding my front yard. Mike spent all day figuring out the source of the leak..he was careful, polite, and really worked hard to assess the situation. He figured out that it was a crack in the pipe and he stayed at my house until it was completely fixed. It was LATE TOO! I told him to go home but he wouldn't leave until it was fixed. I couldn't believe how professional and friendly Mike is! I will refer him to anyone! read more

One of the best plumbers out there! As a real estate professional, it is hard to find good/reliable service people. Mikey is always there for anything I need and very very thorough which makes me feel confident to refer him to people. I've also trusted him to do work for family as well. Highly recommended! read more

Mike is professional, knowledgable, and takes pride in his craft. He arrived at the time he promised he would and expertly resolved the issue with my garbage disposal. I highly recommend him for all of your plumbing needs and would call him again for any future plumbing issues. read more

This was my first time calling a plumber, so I was sure to do a bit of research before I picked a service. I was dealing with a backed up kitchen sink and had water flooding out of the air gap coming from my dish washer. Mike was a true pro, friendly, and explained everything that was going on with my kitchen plumbing. He fixed the problem in under an hour and cleared out the air gap tube that goes from the dishwasher to the sink for free. The best part was the price, which was much more reasonable than the larger businesses that I spoke with. Not much of a Yelper, but happy to help Mike out. Can't go wrong with the Drain Whisperer! read more

Mike really knows the business of drain clearance. We had back to back bathroom sinks clogging up and not draining properly. He came and knew exactly what to do and where the problem was coming from. This kind of knowledge comes from years of experience. Yet, he is a young, bright , and personable guy. ( He has been in the family business for many years. ) I would not hesitate to recommend Mike for your plumbing problems, especially clogged drains. He is knowledgeable, honest, and experienced. On top of all those positive traits, he is also reasonable! Thanks, Mike, for a job well done! read more

Mike and his team (especially Danny!) are the ONLY plumbers that I use for ANYTHING plumbing related. We have two commercial properties and one residential. They are knowledgeable in everything from diagnostics to ordering the correct appliances and hardware. Often in a pinch he's able to help fix simple issues over the phone which is so helpful when you have a restaurant full of people wanting to use the restroom! Some of the projects we've completed with them include: -an amazing water filtration system for our home. We can drink fresh, clean, delicious water out of any faucet in our house! -installation of new bathroom appliances (some of them European and NOT an easy task but Mike did it with quality and ease) -clearing out and replacing a main drain in our yard that was filled with roots and flooding out driveway during our brief El Niño this year. It would have caused my husbands recording studio to be flooded and they really saved the day on the that one-FAST! -finding us the best quality commercial parts at the best prices for our restaurant. Everything from hoses to sinks to faucets and more. The list goes on...There is not project too big or small that Mike and his team cannot handle with professionalism and deliver the highest quality finish. Mike is a superhero. And I will never use anyone else. read more

Mike is great. He comes when he says he will. His prices are fair. He doesn't try to up-sell or talk you into things you don't need. He cleans up any mess. I referred him to my neighbor and she was very happy with his work too. read more

Super fast, friendly and a reasonable price. I'll always use Mike and his brother Lee. read more

Mike is professional, to the point and efficient. He assessed my needs for before and after plumbing work to complete a kitchen remod project. Scheduling was easy and he responds quickly. His work is excellent and clean. He is the plumber you're looking for! Thank you, Mike! read more

I want to share my experience as a first time client here. I spoke with the owner Mike on Tuesday and made an appointment for him to come look at my sump pump today, Friday, since it would be raining until Wednesday and he couldn't come by before Thursday, He said he´d come by around 2-3 after his daughter's school dance. I called and texted in the am to confirm but never heard back. I had to leave work at lunch to come home and wait for him since I work about 45 minutes away from my house and wouldn't be able to drive over if he just texted saying he was there. I get a text from him at almost 3pm saying he's stuck in Malibu in an emergency and can't make it. Completely unprofessional and unless his daughter's school is in Malibu, this was a BS excuse and he simply forgot the appt or the other job payed more. You shouldn't make appointments and waste people's time if you can't keep them. 100% unprofessional. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Mike and his company, The Drain Whisperer, for your plumbing needs. He is extremely knowledgeable having grown up in multi-generations of plumbers. He fixed my shower that was originally an improper choice to begin with, but knowing I could not currently do a complete refurbish he helped me with my current situation. It was amazing as no one before could fix it - not the plumber who did my entire sewage line re-plumb nor a very experienced handyman. He also had the parts and the knowledge about what parts would work with those darned Home Depot brand units that never have replacement parts after a year :( I have had many men in my life that could fix home repairs and they work diligently to get it done. It was the same with Mike who would not give up until issue resolved to satisfaction. He said he does major re-plumb issues and all types so that's good to know. Thanks to Mike I can shower again without being scalded! read more

Can't say enough good things about Mike and his team. He went above and beyond to help me communicate with my neighbor by using the Google Translate app and sort our common plumbing issue. Very glad I was referred to him. read more

So let me say the most common thing said that I never believe, "I never leave reviews." I have two kids, a wife and a mother in law, one bathroom. The sink was clogged in the bathroom, I tried to fix it to save money and was out of league. We have also had a leaking toilet from the base. Too scared to ask for help and afraid of the cost I admit to neglecting things. The clogged sink forced me to ask for help. I left a message and Mikey called me within hours. He met me and a technician at my house the next morning. I showed him all the work and I have to say, his calm and confident manner gave me a sense of peace. What I thought was a nightmare and too much, turned out to be 2 hrs of work and that includes a trip to the store for a part that broke off. He walked me through every step and was supportive, listened to my fears and concerns, and addressed all of them. I was overwhelmed at the price being so fair and considering the other quotes I got and my own googling expertise I was expecting to pay a lot more. This is a good, respectable company led by an honest man. I would trust these guys working on my own mothers house. If you need someone that you can trust, please please save yourself the headache and call them. read more

Anytime you have a clog in your pipes and nasty smelly water coming up into your sink and it's leaking from the pipes, you tend to freak out. The first time I called Mike, he listened thoroughly and even had me send pics to him so that he could help me navigate the problem. I ended up having Mike come over and he was able to within a few hours and just like magic, he fixed the problem. He also gave me some abs pipes and fittings for me to patch up. He saved me a trip to Home Depot!! I definitely recommend Mike to anyone and everyone. read more

At least have one thing go right in your crappy plumbing disaster day-call Mike. I promise he is a winner. And he won't gouge you.

We were lucky to find Michael by word of mouth in the Los Feliz area and have called on him for numerous small projects (drains, faucets etc) in the past. He recently took on the larger job of redoing the piping in our back rental house. He did an incredible job. He works in a timely manner and is one of the most professional people I have ever worked with. He definitely knows his stuff!!! I highly recommend calling him with any of your plumbing needs. If his voicemail is full try texting him at the same number. That's how we fracked him down. read more

Look no further guys! If you want an honest, reliable, and reasonable price for plumbing services.... call the drain whisperer LOL! (I don't know why every time I say drain whisperer it makes me crack up!) Mike is very knowledgeable at what he does. Good friendly guy and funny as well. He came did service at my house changed my water pressure valve, and did sewer inspection included with DVD. The price is fair and reasonable unlike other plumber service that will charge you ridiculous prices. He def my go to plumber. I highly recommend The Drain Whisperer...LOL Thank MIKE! I'll def call you soon for some of minor fixtures we spoke about. read more

Mike is a great guy and a terrific plumber. Came into fix our sewers at work on a Saturday and had it figured out in around 2 hours even with having to remove a toilet to access the system. He is professional and friendly and I would highly recommend him! read more

Mike came within 10 minutes of us calling because he was in the area. He gave an honest assessment of what we needed, which was a simple unclogging! We got 2 quotes before him that wanted to charge us $7k-$10 to replace my pipes. If you need plumbing issues resolved, hit up The Drain Whisperer. read more

The absolute BEST PLUMBER EVER !!!!! Do not even think to ever call anyone else Mike is honest , reliable, trustworthy and very knowledgable ....it is a family owned business and Mike is 3rd generation If you don't call him you'll be wasting your money...it happened to me read more

Five Stars, because when you've spent $100 renting Home Depot drain cleaning machines, not one, not two, but three different times over 4 weeks, and still can't clear the roots clogging the main sewer line under your house..., you're VERY happy to see a pro from a local family business come with the right tools and know-how, and solve the whole problem in short order. Some things are just not DIY, and you just waste money and time, and beat yourself up physically trying it. Thanks to Mike I can once again take a shower, wash my stacked up dishes, and enjoy a working bathroom again, and that is saying a lot. Thanks to Mike! (who also saved me money over those shyster mega plumbing chains that use a low advertised price to get in your door then jack you around with all kinds of added charges. He even let me know what to do to prevent or minimize the problem again in the future.) read more

Mike was great. He came in to fix a couple faucets and ended up also wiring up our garbage disposal and fixing a leaky pipe in just a few minutes. And he's pretty funny. Highly recommend! read more

Mike at The Drain Whisperer was great. He's friendly and professional. Very fair prices and most of all he's honest. He tells you exactly what needs to be done, how much it cost and he does excellent work. I had two jobs done and both times when he left you couldn't even tell a plumber was there except that my drains and faucets actually work now. I would highly recommend The Drain Whisperer to anyone else. read more

I was out of town and had a horrible plumbing emergency - Mike was on it!! He came over, diagnosed the problem, went to Home Depot and fixed the issue all in less than five hours AND came in LESS than the estimate!! He is friendly, reliable, and professional and I can't thank him enough for helping me!! read more

I was having a plumbing issue that had been plaguing me for months. I called Mike, and get this, he told me how to diagnose the issue OVER THE DANG PHONE and then in the same conversation, TAUGHT ME HOW TO FIX IT. My total bill for having this issue fixed came out to zero. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Bubkiss. He was like a good friend who saved me a bunch of dough and asked for absolutely nothing in return. Awesome. Use these guys. If you don't have any plumbing issue right now, go smash something just so they can come fix it. Or, I don't know, become a vegan so you can plug up your toilet and then have them come snake it. Whatever. The Drain Whisperer is an example of what all businesses should try to be like. They're just good guys. People like this deserve your business. read more

Hands down, the best. I almost don't wanna tell the world how I've fortunately found a true, skilled and professional plumber. He is pleasant, maintains a very clean workspace, and again "knows his shit". Feel free to message me if you're looking... I went through 3 other companies that left me with plumbing done wrong! I think the Drain Whisperer needs to start teaching some classes on modern plumbing . read more

If you are looking for honest and trustworthy plumber, look no further than The Drain Whisperer. I am so impressed by the friendliness and professionalism offered by Mike. I had an issue with the kitchen faucet sink. Mike came when he said he would be and was up front with everything. I will definitely use the Drain Whisperer for future plumbing services. read more