Bob the Plumber

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve had Bob make multiple repairs around our home. He’s extremely honest, reliable, and very reasonably priced. I will be telling all my friends and family to contact him for any plumbing needs.

Very expensive, poor customer service skills. I would not use him again or recommend to anyone. First time I used Bob to fix a pressure regulator, it took him 20 minutes to replace the part (cost $ 150 for materials according to Bob). He charged me $ 400 cash (would have been more if I paid by check). So $ 250 for 20 minutes of labor. Ok, so shame on me for being too lazy to call a different plumber the second time. I called Bob to fix a very slow drip on my bathroom faucet. Told me over the phone it would be $ 125 total to replace both cold and hot water faucets if necessary. Arrived and told me it’s just the cold water faucet, so presumably it should be half of what he quoted. Took the faucet apart, took the faucet with him and told me he can tell me exact amount once he is at the store (nearby) to get the new part. Calls from the store and tells me it will cost me $ 145 total to replace it. I told him I had an identical problem in my apartment a few years ago and a different plumber (who now lives too far away from me) charged me $ 55 total for parts & labor. Bob’s ultimatum to me was pay him $ 145 to do the work, or pay him $ 85 for returning to my house to put back my original part. So much for «free estimate» and good faith. Took him less than 5 minutes to replace the part. His cost for labor alone was $ 100 (for 5 minutes!!). Too greedy, not pleasant to deal with and way over-​priced. There are much better choices in the area. Don’t be lazy like me, call more than 1 plumber and get a free estimate.

Bob was very fast and efficient. He gave me some advice for future problems. I would definitely use them again.

He was recommended by a coworker and was able to come to my place and fix my sink within the hour of me calling him. I’ll definitely be keeping his number and he’ll be my go-​to plumber from now on.

I’ve found Bob on Unilocal a couple of years ago and now call him for any plumbing issues. Always on time and honest. He has worked at my house to fix toilets and replaced our water heater also. He has also come out to our family’s house to do work. He is clear and to the point. He has even suggested a few DIY suggestions that would save us money.

Had a leak develop at my home and called a local Chula Vista plumber to inspect. I was told by this plumber that I needed to replace my entire shower valve and do a considerable amount of modification to fix my leak. I then called Bob the Plumber for a second opinion. Bob promptly came out, assessed the problem and showed me exactly why I was having the leak issue. Bob was able to fix the issue and make things as good as new in less than 30 minutes and at about ¹⁄₅ of the cost that I was quoted by the other plumber. Super personable and comes to fix the issue at hand not to upsell you on unneeded parts. We can’t thank you enough Bob!

Called Bob to come install a new kitchen faucet at my place. Showed up right on time, finished quickly, cleaned up the area when he was done and was incredibly pleasant. What a great experience. Awesome family operation and very reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Bob!

I would highly recommend Bob. I sent him a text and he was here the next day to fix multiple issues in our home. If there is one complaint, it would be that he was super fast — not a complaint of course. If you need excellent, prompt, reliable and super plumbing service, don’t look any further and call Bob. — resident of South Bay San Diego/​by Chula Vista

I called Bob on Thursday for a clogged kitchen sink. Explained we had snaked it both down the sewer line & sink line & used water pressure but to no avail. Bob had no availability for same day service but gave me a next day timeframe between 2−4pm. Bob was here by 2:15 and had my sink in working condition by 3pm. Afterwards, explained how to prevent future clogs of the same type from occurring again. Professional, friendly, good communication, thorough service, and reasonably priced. Would definitely use & recommend again! Thanks so much Bob!

I highly recommend Bob the Plumber to everybody. He’s the best plumber in town. He does an excellent job and the price is great/​very reasonable. Save yourself your time. Call Bob the Plumber and you will never regret. Thanks Bob for a job very well done.

Once again Bob has done an outstanding job! My pop-​up bathroom sink drain had rusted out. Even though I have a pedestal sink, it took Bob and his assistant less than an hour to get it fixed. Bob has fixed a variety of plumbing problems in my condo during the past few years and he always does a superb job at a great price. He even hooked up my gas stove when we bought a new one. I can’t image a better plumber! I highly recommend him for all plumbing needs.

I have used Bob a few times, all good experiences. Bob installed a whole house carbon filter and water softener that I bought. He also redid my kitchen under sink plumbing. He installed a reverse osmosis drinking water filter system that I bought. He redid my refrigerator water supply filter setup in the attic. He replaced a bathroom faucet. Fast response and done quickly, at a fair price.

Bob did an excellent job! Fast, professional and courteous! I will be using his services again and recommend him to anyone in need of plumbing services. He was tidy and left no debris behind. Thanks again Bob!

Bob came out without really any notice within a period of an hour he had the part that we needed for our furnace and fixed it within less than 15 minutes with a smile on his face. Now that’s service! it was a Sunday and he was able to come out and now I’m able to take a hot shower thanks Bob! We will definitely be using him again for any of our plumbing needs and I recommend you should too :-)

I had Bob come over to unclog a couple of drains. He did it very fast and he is very nice. I do have to say that it was a little strange that he brought his wife along. But, she helps him save time so it saves me money. I would recommend him.

Bob showed up a few minutes early to fix my clogged kitchen drain.
In 10 to 15 minutes he fixed the problem (a kinked sewer auger/​snake) I took four to five hours to create. He then cleared the clogged drain, put in some new traps and connectors, tested the results, cleaned up, and gave us a tremendous preventative maintenance tip to keep the kitchen drain cleared.
Start to finish, about 30 minutes. The price was what he quoted me on the phone plus parts. Saved me hours of pain and frustration.
Bob will be my go to guy for basic plumbing issues.

After calling three other flakey plumbers, I called Bob to come out for a clogged kitchen sink. He was able to come out that day and was on time. He brought his assistant, Sylvia, with him. I could not have been happier with the job they did!!! He gave me a couple money saving tips as well! They were both friendly, professional and did a wonderful job! They will be my go to plumbers if I should need one again :) highly recommend them!

Called Bob based on his Unilocal reviews and he lived it up to them.
I had a couple of leaky values that I had been putting off, but I knew they needed repaired. First call was quick, scheduled me for the next day. Showed up on time handled the issue very quickly, too quick, I just need to tighten a nut… embarrassing. Anyway, other value ended up being replaced and changed some piping, looks much better and more importantly, no leaks.
Overall Bob was timely, straight to the point and price was reasonable. I would recommend his service.

I had the unfortunate event of my water heater bursting on a Sunday morning. I had used Bob before so he was first on my list of plumbers to call. I called an left a message for him and withing 5 minutes I had a call back. He said he could be at my house within 2 hours. 1.5 hours later he showed up and had my water heater replaced within two hours. Bob saves the day!!!
I have used Bob on three different occasions and each time he provided quick outstanding work. I have also recommended Bob to others who have used him and they had nothing but great things to say.
Bottom line: If you need a plumber call Bob the Plumber.

Nobody wants to need a plumber. Stuff happens. I hoped Bob would live up to his reviews today when I needed a plumber.
He did. The man is an absolute PRO. He fixed my shower fixture and replaced my pressure valve in record time at at an affordable & fair price.
If you need a plumber and choose anyone other than Bob, your nuts.