Review and analyze now for company Whistle Plumbing and provide the analysis in the discussed format for the following reviews: '''I have been a repeat customer of Whistle Plumbing for years now. I actually followed the owner from another company.
They are honest, hard working and professional. They go above and beyond to deliver great customer service.
My house was built in the fifties and we have had some updates that required fixes to the old pipes. I highly recommend them for sewage line repair, pipe replacement, and toilet leak repair.
They are truly the best. They are cool gangs! I have know Paul since they were very small company, Highly recommended Paul, replied quickly.
Found the trouble on Sunday, provided price quote. Came Monday at 3pm, he was done by 4:30pm.
Just in time for me to shower after work. He also went out of his way to cap some unwanted lines.
So, thank you and Job well done. Another great job by Whistle Plumbing.
I called the owner, Paul, yesterday and he sent his team over today. This time I had an issue with my bathroom sink.
They arrived on time and completed the job perfectly! I trust all my plumbing needs to Whistle Plumbing! My original review has disappeared- but this shows how long I have been a happy customer! We're always happy with the service, results, and availability. I never know when a plumbing issue will arise given it's an old home, but I always know who to call for help.
Much thanks to Paul and his team! Quick response and quality service. We had a clog in our toilet and they responded within the hour.
It was a quick fix and Paul was professional and friendly. Definitely recommend.
After countless search for plumbers within the Bay Area, I am very pleased with the services and timely communication by Whistle Plumbing to handle a leak and the renovation for my bathroom. Paul and his team reassured me they would be able to fix the leak through their plan of action in addition to providing an appropriate estimate for their labor.
Prior to my search many surrounding plumbers, they often caused more damage to my situation and suggested paying more out of pocket for the labor. Thankfully, after connecting with Whistle Plumbing, my worn downed bathroom from the 90's is finally remodeled to accommodate the needs of my family.
1)The initial consultation helped me understand the expectations of the final product, especially the need to gut the bathroom within to fix the worsening problem. 2) The work alone was quick and finished within 2-3 business days.
3) Their team ensured cleanliness by laying out floor paper during the construction, and followed up by wiping the floors after. Thank you Whistle Plumbing, I highly recommend these Plumbers, you would not be disappointed.
Maria & Johnny The pilot light on our 100-gal Rheem-Ruud water heater went out yesterday and we weren't able to relight it. I was referred to Whistle Plumbing by Excalibur Water Heaters.
I had to leave a message since I had called after business hours around 5:30pm. Paul had returned my call within 20 minutes, he told me they were closed for the day, but, could help me troubleshoot the issue over the phone.
After texting him a few pictures of my water heater, Paul was able to help me get my pilot light & hot water heater working again. If you are having any issues with your commercial hot water heater, Paul is the man you should call.
Thanks Paul for helping me out of a jam! I can give my daughter a bath again without flooding the garage. :D They were very helpful and fast! The best! Definitely recommended.
This is a great company. The kind of customer service they offer is rare these days! Paul and his team are real pros - highly recommend! Second time I had to use Pauls service.
Whistle Plumbing was great arrived on time as promised and did great job explaining issue with my sewer line and repair. Excellent service, prompt, knowledgeable.
Great pricing as well. Very fair! Paul & his crew are the best.
I highly recommend them! Whistle Plumbing always comes through for us. Their staff are professional and friendly, and their work is always thorough.
Thanks for saving our butts! Great job they were on time and clear on what they could do. They fixed the leak and we plan on using them again soon Whistle Plumbing are my go to guys for Plumbing problems.
Paul is always helpful and reliable. I've used them a few times and they never let me down.
I had a plugged sewer line on a Saturday , I called Whistle Plumbing Paul answers, I tell him what was going on, and he told me he'd be there that same afternoon. Needless to say ,he came through and saved the day .
Thanks paul Paul is always there for me in a clutch situation. I own several properties in San Francisco, yesterday we had an emergency situation and as usual Paul called back immediately from my urgent text to him.
he asked for a few pictures of the problem so that he could come equipped properly to address the situation. He is a lot more than a rotor rooter guy he has expertise in all things plumbing related.
If you want somebody who know s what he is doing and is there when you need him Whistle Plumbing is the company you want and Paul is the man. I called Paul Gutierrez of WHISTLE PLUMBING referred to me by a friend for an emergency job in our bathroom sink.
Within 30 mins Paul sent 2 of his staff to my house and they fixed the problem right away, changing some pipes and thorough clean up of the drain and pipes. Tanu and Anthony were a perfect team who did a fantastic job with ease and efficiency.
We are definitely happy and satisfied with the services that these two hardworking staff did and solved the problem. I give them an A+ and with the company as a whole with Paul's lead.
I definitely would recommend Whistle plumbing to any plumbing or heating job you'll need in the future. Needed a sink drain replaced.
The plumber install the gasket wrong causing the drain to leak, so I requested they come back and fix it. Paul said his plumber accused me of changing it! Really? Paul comes out and fixes it but adds another pipe to the drain and charges me for that.
Should have got it right the first time. I had Whistle plumbing come out 2 times for work they are very prompt, they answer right away and let you know if they day same day.
Great service, good crews. I'm currently scheduling big job with them full confidence in the work to be done.
Highly recommended. Paul is the gold standard in plumbing and in being human.
He's a fair fast and honest professional who is also quite nice and friendly. Have you ever called a plumber out and then have them not charge you? Paul has done that several times.
He's a rare throwback to when businesses wanted to build relationships with clients that will outlast the short term dollar. He's the best plumber you can hire.
If you are lucky enough to work with him you will not regret it. Honest, reliable, trustworthy, great communication and great quality work.
Paul and his crew are awesome. They always go above and beyond! Thanks so much guys! Recently, we had some flooding in our garage/storeroom that turned out to be a leaking water heater.
Whistle Plumbing responded the day of our call and came out to patch the leak, discuss new water heater options, and return two days later to install the new one. It all went smoothly and the team was a delight to work with.
They deliver friendly, responsive, fair and reliable service and we've become repeat customers because of our good experiences with them. Of course, it always happens on a Holiday weekend but once again Paul & Team G to the rescue! Kind, knowledgeable and super efficient! I will always recommend Whistle to others.
Thank you again. Been using this team for 3 years now, AMAZING PLUMBERS, amazing peoplePaul and his crew are fast, clean, and do solid work while sticking to their quote.
Ladies! Call these plumbers if you are tired of men in the trades condescending attitudes. These are great guys who will listen and talk to you as an equal.
Thanks, Whistle plumbing crew! My definite go to for plumbing or water issues. Excellent professional work.
Very quick and responsive. Never had a complaint or issue with them!! I needed to replace my shower cartridge due to a leak and wanted someone local who could get the job done ASAP.
Yelp gave me a list of plumbers but I picked the one with the most/highest ratings which brought me to Whistle Plumbing. The reviews don't lie, these guys are great.
Paul was personable and knowledgeable. He and his team arrived promptly as scheduled and had the job completed in 2 hours.
Also considerate enough to wear booties on my carpet. No drama, no fuss.
Solid company and great work. He even offered me a new customer discount.
Will definitely keep them in mind for future plumbing issues. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
Finding a good plumber that you can rely and depend on is very hard. After reviewing Yelp, I decided to go with Whistle Plumbing to get a quote.
Owner was very responsive and was able to schedule me in the next day. My appt was between 2-4pm, however, Ben & Anthony were kind enough to call me since they were done early from the previous client and asked if I was available.
Of course, I said Yes! They arrived and were very friendly. They also didn't mind me asking them questions because inquiry mind wants to know .
Big plus for me was they cleaned up real well. Thank you! Unfortunately, after using the sink that night there was an issue and I had to call back to have them check it again and sure enough, the owner called and scheduled me the next day between 8-10am.
Ben abs Anthony arrived on time and was able to fix the issue. I'm hoping not to have any issues but if I do, I will definitely use them.
I highly recommend them. Thank you to Whistle Plumbing! I am beyond happy with the quality of service and customer care that this business has shown me.
Ian is attentive to detail, friendly, honest and does good quality work. I am more than confident that others would appreciate his work.
I highly recommend this company to assist you with your plumbing needs, issues and questions. Awesome service ! Paul is the best , very responsive , attentive , and fixed the problem right away.
Paul had performed a jetting service for us almost two years ago. He did excellent work.
I really hoped I didn't have to call Paul again because let's face it, what homeowner wants to run into plumbing issues? I recently called Paul for a quote for multiple plumbing issues at our house. He responded quickly, came out for a site visit and provided a quote in a reasonable amount of time.
I accepted the bid based on Paul's craftsmanship and value. Paul and his crew arrived each day at the scheduled window.
They were courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. It was particularly nice to see the progress at the end of each day because it showcased their attention to detail to their work.
It was artistic just as it was functional. At the end of an approximately two week period, with them coming in and out of the house as required, they have transformed our downstairs into a functional garage with the proper plumbing updates that it needed and was deferred for YEARS.
Working with Paul gave me confidence and relief that if I did have any plumbing issues, he would be the first person I contact. His calm demeanor and voice exudes knowledge and experience in the trade.
I am happy to have Whistle Plumbing as my contact for all my plumbing needs. I highly recommend this company! My husband and I worked with Whistle Plumbing to upgrade our house.
We enjoyed working with Paul and his team. Paul was very prompt and responsive throughout the process.
His team came to our house to look at the scope of work and provide an estimate. His prices were very fair so we decided to go with Whistle Plumbing.
In some of our conversation with Paul, he gave us some very useful advise as new homeowners which we really appreciated. When it was time to do the job his team was organized and cleaned after themselves nicely when the job was done.
I would recommend Whistle Plumbing to anyone who has plumbing needs. I really appreciate Whistle Plumbing! What outstanding customer service! When my mom's water heater needed to be replaced due to the inner tank leaking, she called Cabrillo who has been the company she ALWAYS calls for plumbing issues.
They wanted 3400 and after pricing water heaters the day before, I decided to look for another company. Whistle to the rescue! Exactly what I was looking for- a smaller, family run business.
I had to leave a message and they called me right back. Ben came out & replaced the water heater the same day I called (after Cabrillo left).
AND . .
. with the 10% senior discount Whistle offered my mom, she saved $1200! Ben was polite, professional and did the installation in about an hour + half.
Whistle will be our plumber from now on! I was prepared to just let this go, but Paul's response to my review is infuriating. I looked up the cost of the part on Rheem's website (I have the box the part came in).
It costs $84.12 and I am sure Paul, as a contractor, paid less than this. He told us the part cost over $200, a flat out lie.
This means we paid $400 for less that an hour's labor, overhead and other expenses. We were grossly overcharged.
Get other quotes before hiring this company. Also Paul did not buy the part he installed in my home from a local distributer.
I have the box and the packing label. It was shipped to him from Rheem.
My review goes beyond my opinion of your service; I am documenting with facts that you lied to us about the cost of the part you installed and where your purchased it. People who consider hiring you should proceed with caution as this contractor is not honest and will gouge you.
You were paid exorbitantly for your service and can take some satisfaction in that. Airing my grievance here so potential future customers are informed is the consequence.
I have received some excellent work from Paul and his crew at whistle Plumbing over the last 7 years. Even when we had a major pipe burst and had to reconstruct the entire kitchen, he was attentive and his crew got in there and got everything done for a very fair price.
I could not recommend him highly enough. Nothing like walking into your bedroom (in the dark) on a Saturday night after a leisurely dinner on a long holiday weekend and finding your self not walking on water but very definitely in it needless to say it was a very unwelcome surprise.
Fortunately Paul from Whistler Plumbing came to our Rescue promptly the next morning. My, husband, Jerry did use our own snake but the clog definitely needed the tools and the proficiency of a professional.
We have had to use Paul's services numerous times and his calm coupled with his proficient professionalism is so appreciated. We could not recommend him highly enough.
This review is overdue. Steve is awesome in that he gave me a professional discount due to work performed by a previous employee that while nice, installed my disposal incorrectly.
I am in the process of selling my Shelter Creek Studio and Steve installed a new vanity faucet and basin that cracked years ago. He showed up on time, wore a mask and installed both efficiently.
Thank you Steve for the outstanding installation and for your professional courtesy. Paul and his team are the best! I have used them for 3 different jobs this year and cannot say enough good things about their responsiveness, the quality of work, and just how kind the team is.
It's refreshing. Thank you Paul and the whistle plumbing team for coming to my nursing home on a very short notice when my water heater broke / started to leak.
I texted Paul at 4am responded and came by my facility at 8am. They quickly figured out what was wrong and gave me a very reasonable price for replacing the entire water heater.
The service was done in maybe around 4 hours! Please don't hesitate to hire them for your next job!!! Plumbers were professional and fixed issues with my garbage disposal. First time unfortunately they fixed it but at the expense of my sink pipe leaking water to the cabinet below.
However, they resolved the issue immediately after upon next visit and I've had no issues since. THIS IS THE BEST PLUMBER WE HAVE EVER DELT WITH! PERIOD.
We had a hot water heater crisis at our restaurant and these guys we absolutely perfect. Professional, efficient, and honest.
He drove outside of their normal Sevice area and got a lifelong client. We would encourage anyone to call Whistle Plumbing!!! Paul is responsive and helpful.
He is very knowledgeable on Rheem water heater, even better that the two technical supports from Rheem I talked to over the phone! Prior to calling Paul, I had two persons from different plumbing services came to my house to check. Both recommended me to install a new water heater for almost $3000.
Paul was able to identify the issue over the phone with confidence in ordering the replacement burner assembly. Once received, he cam over and installed it quickly without any issue last night.
My wife is so glad that she can take a hot shower waking up this morning!! Paul even offered me a new customer and essential worker discount. I saved a lot of money.
Definitely recommend Paul to others!! 6/5 stars for Paul and Whistle Plumbing. As a first time homeowner, finding a reliable plumbing service is critical.
Luckily I came across Paul and Whistle Plumbing and he's been my main guy ever since I first met him. Once I first bought the house, he gave me tips as a first time homeowner and helped me distinguish what actually needed work immediately and what needed just monitoring.
You could feel that he was genuinely trying to help and not maximize the cost. When I had any plumbing issues, he was very quick in turning it around and efficient with his work.
He made sure to explain what the issues were and made recommendations to help us prevent it in the future. Called Whistle Plumbing for a second opinion for our HOA.
We had 2 buildings that were only receiving hot water in the cold water valves. Previous company wanted to do a main valve shut off during this crazy pandemic, which a lot of us residents were against.
Whistle Plumbing to the rescue saving the day. They were able to find the root of the problem after crawling under our buildings for two days assessing valve by valve.
They were professional, dedicated to solving the problem, and very easy to work with. All our affected residents were pleased to have hot and cold water again without having to shut down the main valves.
I recommend Whistle Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. 5 stars to Paul and his team! Due to my work, I have worked with Whistle Plumbing professionally for several years.
In fact, I have worked with hundreds of plumbers throughout the years. Whistle Plumbing is by far more knowledgeable, professional, and overall great to work with out of all the plumbers I have interacted with.
Recently, the water heater gave out on one of our homes. Guess who I called? Paul not only gave us a very competitive pricing, he was responsive, and was able to get our home up and running again in a timely manner.
Now that I have worked with Whistle Plumbing both professionally and personally. I can say with confidence that they will deliver.
Highly recommend them! Thank you once again Whistle Plumbing! Super happy with the installation of a new 50 gallon gas water heater. Our 13 year old water heater had a slow internal leak and needed to be replaced.
Ben Dela Cruz was the lead plumber for our job. He and a helper came in, drained the old water heater, removed the old water heater and installed the new one.
All this work was done in about 1 1/2 hours. We have found a new company to do business with.
Efficient, knowledgeable, reasonably priced and a company that can provide all the plumbings for this old house. Thanks Ben! The water heater failed at my place and it needed to be fixed quickly.
Not only did the tank stop heating, the water intake was also leaking. Ben arrived the same day of my call for help and quickly assessed what needed to be done.
He took inventory of all the parts needing to be replaced and returned with a new water heater tank and all the necessary parts. Within 90 minutes of his return, the old tank was removed, new tank installed and hot water was flowing once again! Given my plumbing challenges, I had to take time away from work to coordinate the estimate and repairs.
I really appreciate anyone who is able to give me a window of time that I can plan my schedule around. Ben was awesome.
He let me know what needed to be done. how long it would take, when he would arrive and when he expected to be done.
It was like clockwork! Thanks so much for the professionalism and attention to detail, while providing estimates that I could rely-on. Look no further for your plumber.
I was looking for help with a new gas line service. I received an immediate response.
Paul went out of his way to explain the process and even offered to call PG&E on my behalf! If you've dealt with any plumbers coastside, you know it's slim pickings and the customer service is non-existent. It was refreshing to talk to someone who actually cares about his customers.
Thank you! I'll be updating my review once we're able to get Whistle Plumbing started on our project, but had to take the opportunity to Yelp the great service received thus far! They did an amazing job fixing our downstairs bathroom. They let me know exactly what was happening and what the cost would be.
I would definitely recommend them and use them in the future if needed. Contacted them last month regarding an issue with a bathroom.
Spoke with Paul who immediately began to discuss an expensive (+300) charge just for evaluation. When I began asking him question about why he needed to examine the entire plumbing system, rather than just the local problem in the bathroom, he became abrasive, condescending and rude and said "well, I'm the plumber, not you!" I told him that he was rude and that "I am the customer and need to know why you are charging me so much", he didn't explain, said he didn't need this and hung up.
Plenty of other good plumbers in the city without dealing with the poor customer service and rude behavior. Thank you Paul and team for coming through on short notice.
We appreciate the fast scheduling and rapid response. Completely satisfied with all the work you completed throughout the years.
Whistle has completed slow drains, leaks, replacement of fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen! Oceans of gratitude for the whistle plumbing team. This is actually a review for my mom's experience.
My mom and stepdad are seniors and Poppie's failed DIY attempt at installing a new kitchen faucet resulted in a flood of the kitchen and no water to the house for a day and a half. My mom has used Whistle before and has had good experiences.
Not having water for more than a day created a desperate situation for them and a lot of plumbers would have taken advantage of that. Two Whistle techs arrived at my mom's tonight, after hours, and did not leave until everything was right.
My husband and I are in construction across the bay so we know seniors are often treated - we hear stories constantly. I checked in with her and everything was repaired and she was charged a very reasonable price.
It's good to know that there are still honest people out there. As a first time homeowner, any plumbing issue can be daunting but Paul makes it manageable.
I had a minor water line leak in my crawlspace and a leaking century year old main water shutoff valve that needed replacing that required a call into the city to shut off my water meter during the repair. Paul did a very thorough inspection at my estimate appointment, got into my crawlspace where all my pipes are and provided me with a comprehensive estimate with a warranty guarantee.
He doesn't man-splain (if you're female) when reviewing the issues he's identified and doesn't up-sell -- instead, he provides the pros/cons with each issue & what he considers is an urgency vs what can wait. I also found his pricing to be fair and transparent.
His repair crew is also very knowledgeable and I appreciated that they explained what they did at the end of the repair appointment with before/after photos. The quality of work is high and the team is super experienced.
So glad I have found a local, trustworthy plumbing team and when my water heater eventually gives out this year, I know exactly who to call! DO YOUR RESEARCH Would have loved to have given this company 5 stars, but I think 2 is what this whole experience deserves. ROBERT the technician was the person who actually did most of the work was very professional.
Kept his mouth shut and just did what he came to do. But unfortunately, the lift rod for the pop up in the new bathroom sink faucet they installed was not done sufficiently, because you have to pull kind of hard on it to open or close the pop up.
But I can live with it. Maybe Robert lost his concentration, because his boss was too busy debating me.
The tension was thick in the air. Also, it was a very confined space for Robert and he had to twist his body around as he worked underneath the sink.
And now with the owner, Paul. He was considerate and did come early so I did appreciate that.
But if I was a business owner, I wouldn't discuss religion or politics with customers, because this man really turned me off: dude had no intellectual honesty. I was left feeling disgusted.
This man was not only contradicting himself, hypocritical, but he was also trying to twist things around on me by playing reversed psychology. A typical tactic of a narcissist.
Will never waste my energy on people like him again. But more IMPORTANTLY, he over charged my landlord who paid $500 to replace a leaky faucet.
$500! After he agreed with me that it was wrong to rip people off. Another plumber my landlord consulted with before Paul was only charging $300.
I wish my landlord would have told me how much he was charging before the work began. But because Paul was already here, she just decided to go through with it.
I use to work for a plumbing company as a CSR/Dispatcher so I know $500 is way too much. And I also know that technicians are encouraged by a lot of plumbing companies to purposely rip people off because most people aren't privy to this practice and don't know much about plumbing.
That makes it easier for those who have unethical business practices to jack up the price. They can also lie by saying you have something not working right just to get more money.
In this case though, Paul only jacked up the price. I have used Whistle Plumbing twice so far.
The first was a drain clearing. The second, which deserves this good review, was a leak dripping into the apartment below.
I called them in the morning and they showed up about 2:00 found the problem, fixed it, and cleaned up after themselves. Great service and good work.
If you need a plumber, these are the guys. I have an old garden hose in my backyard that's been stuck to the faucet for a few years now.
I decided to try and remove it with an adjustable wrench. After several minutes of trying the faucet started to turn and I heard a low hissing sound.
It sounded like water was leaking inside the wall! I immediately called Whistle Plumbing and they suggested I turn off the water main right away. In less than 15 minutes Paul from whistle Plumbing was at my house.
He quickly assessed the situation and after 30 minutes of work, the water leak was fixed and the faucet was replaced. I was panicking from the start but Paul was calm, efficient, and friendly.
Thank god for Whistle Plumbing! I will always call Whistle Plumbing for plumbing issues and I will recommend their service to all my friends and family. Water heater broke last night, started leaking badly, called Whistle Plumbing around 8PM, Paul the owner scheduled the appointment personally, then came out the next morning, replaced the water heater within about 2 hours.
Highly recommended, especially for Daly City residents since they are local and got done the job fast. Thanks again Paul! Professional, friendly, and fast service.
Left a message regarding rates. They called me back right away, answered all my questions and gave me an estimate.
I told them my schedule and they were able to work with me to book an appointment. During the day of my appointment they were polite and very efficient.
I had other questions regarding different services which they answered and went above and beyond to give great customer service. Would definitely use them again.
Ratings are for interactions with: Paul and Jim Issue: leaking shower faucet 1 star: Honest 2 star: Best Rate (we received compared to others) 3 star: Easy scheduling 4 star: Personable -1 star: Jim, super nice and cool, didn't bring all his equipment upstairs and had to make several trips to his vehicle, and unfortunately, had to saw off our bathtub handle since it was frozen stuck and could not get access to the cartridge (so glad we did not attempt the You Tube DIY). No longer simple fix.
Total time: ~ 3hrs Jim did not have a replacement but instructed us to a hardware store (hint: initials are Huge and Dumb), which did not sell handle but the whole shower/handle kit which was not needed, instead they directed us to a universal handle, we bought and replaced but was "cheaply made" and felt like it would break after multiple uses, also did not cover the entire unit as needed (see pic). 5 star: I emailed Paul and sent picture explaining what we did.
He called right away, explained lots of things, and came over the next day with the right handle and replaced it. Total time: less than 10 min!! Extra Stars for Paul's Pinoy jokes & candidness! The guys at Whistle Plumbing are polite, responsive, and do good work.
We're very appreciative of them and recommend them highly. Awesome same day help from the team at Whistle Plumbing.
They were knowledgeable, extremely proficient and I was happily charged less then what I thought i was going to have to pay. Although I hope to never have a plumbing issue again, if I do, I know who I'm calling...
check em out they are awesome - Whistle Plumbing Very fair price and prompt service. I had a potentially major repair that needed a potential tub removal.
They were able to diagnose the problem and find a much cheaper and efficient solution that saved me a lot of money. They are fair and honest.
I would recommend them to anyone. We recently had a water heater go on the fritz on a holiday weekend.
We called several places and these guys were able to come out on short notice. Considering it was a holiday weekend, we accepted the quote even though it was a tad bit high considering the actual cost of the water heater they planned on installing.
We had one request, as it was impossible to pull a permit prior to getting it installed, we simply asked if it could be installed to code. We were assured it would be installed to code and the water heater was installed and working shortly there after.
Does the water heater work? Yes. Was it installed in short notice in a holiday weekend? Yes Was the work completed for the amount of the quote? Yes Was it installed to code? NO We reached out a couple of times, after the work was completed.
The first time we were polite and asked if he was sure it was installed to code. He assured us it was.
He even offered to pull a permit himself for 689 more as it would take him 6 hours to get the permit and wait at the house for the inspection. When we reached out the second time and asked if he would stand behind his work if we were to go ahead and pull the permit ourselves and wait for the inspector ourselves.
This is where his true colors came out and he said the inspector may find a few things but he assured us we didn't need those things and if we wanted them done he would have to charge us more. You can use this guy if you want, but bottom line, he is someone who is willing to stretch the truth and lie to your face.
There are plenty of good, honest plumbers out there....if you have to wait a day or two for the good ones, it's worth the wait. Paul is the best.
He fit us in to his schedule on a Saturday afternoon. Fixed our clogged sink.
This wasn't your normal clogged sink. Took extra work but did it with a smile.
I recommend Whistle Plumbing to anyone who needs plumbing work. We've used them several times and wouldn't use anyone else.
Thank you Paul and whistle plumbing. I called them on Dec 18th to have them fix an irrigation line that was leaking, they charged me an hour's worth of work when it should have been prorated to 30 mins.
My net cost was $289 minus a $28 discount equals $261 for that job. They were quick and fixed it in one visit.
Warranty on this job is for 90 days. Next day (dec 19th) I call them for a separate issue, also a leak.
I guess water didn't like me these two days. Anyway, this a more elaborate job, and it takes them 1hr so I pay $289-$28 equals $261.
Warranty for this job is for 30 days. Jan 5th is here and the second job they completed is leaking again, so I call them, this time Paul the professional comes and determines the original fix needs some additional fixing.
He fixes it and then says the warranty is void and to please pay them $989 if I want them to come back to fix this leak permanently as they can't warrant this temporary correction. Now, I'm leaking money.
I say try someone else first. Got zero stars? What a rip off! Bad customer service and ownership.
Don't use them. Two guys came out and ripped out less than 5 feet of tubing.
They charged us 50 feet. When We called the owner asking why we were being charged so much he started acting narcissistic and using reverse psychology.
Like really? Also, they said a receipt will be emailed but never gave us anything. We never heard from them again.
3.5 stars. Summary: no problems yet with work but will not use them again.
Normally with Yelp I use the aggregate review, which they score very highly which I'm sure for good reason. That said I wish I read more deeply into other reviews as that would have solved misunderstanding.
Go forth and read. The work was completed, and plumber did show up courtesy in calling ahead of time in showing up early.
In that regard the workmenship is good with no issues yet and they do have great communication. The few elements that semi-tarnished my experience.
As a prospective client you're obviously reading this on Yelp. Despite their ad saying mention yelp for 10% off, unintuitively you cannot mention this when you first contact them about an appointment.
or when they ask how you found them. Apparently you are supposed to tell the person that shows up, which may be different from the owner or whomever picks up the call.
The deal thus may or may not be honored, and in my case it wasn't so felt a little bait and switchy. Second note that there is minimum one hour charge for any work that starts Even if the task takes less than 7 minutes you're charged with full hour so it's not truly an hourly rate.
I imagine the pro-rate will also apply when rounding up for longer tasks, so your YMMV. The claim is that the standard rate is $225 per hour in 2017, but he'll bring it down to $179/hr though most reviews here mention $179 so it seems standard or at least their way to bypass their "ad" above.
Just for transparency I saw on the invoice there can also be a $15 gas charge on a visit which may or may not be waived. Given that quotes are free I figure if they come back it would have been tacked.
I did have a small task(adding a connecting valve to gas line. I used a professional because it involved gas with more much liability and was pressed for time due to circumstances otherwise I should have just went with another vendor.
So being caught between the rock and hard place, I had to roll with the quote. Maybe the pricest 7 minutes of my life.
Not end of the world for either party. I'm sure they expect some churn with their marketing/business model as long as it gets their people in the door.
I sitll have some peace of mind in having the work completed. Really it boils down to what is least pleasant in life is when you feel you are unnecessarily gouged or tricked.
I'd rather it all be laid in full transparency at the beginning at the appointment phase especially if it is a standard policy. So when I inevitably get issues around utility in the future, I won't use them.
I had an emergency situation at 8am , I called and made an appt by 10am and they were able to come out and fix the problem. $145 for general inspection and they were able to fix the drainage in an hour.
I am very pleased with their response, quick service and experience. I am a very happy customer!! We had a water hammer sound coming from our toilet.
He handled the problem over the phone coaching us what to do without a charge. Honest, prompt, knowledgeable - they've got it all.
The best. Thank you Paul and his team for handling my situation efficiently & effectively.
He respond quickly and had his team do a free temporary fix the day of. Then successfully resolved the problem within my budget.
I will re hire Whistle Plumbing in the future! Thank you! Whistle plumbing was great! Quick, efficient and friendly service. Robert and crew cleaned our pipes, and everything was fixed in an hour!! They even cleaned up after themselves.
Whistle plumbing replaced my power vent water heater on the same day that I called. Apparently, not all plumbers work on this type of water heater.
They were communicative and efficient. We had issues with our washing machine and kitchen sink not draining properly.
I called Whistle Plumbing based on their high rating and they did not disappoint. It turned out the problem was a bit more complicated than we originally thought and Paul & his team did a great job of sourcing the issue and fixing it.
I was very happy with the service they provided from my first phone to the business to how tidy the plumbers left my kitchen. I will definitely call them again!! Our old water heater started leaking puddles out of nowhere! Paul was professional and easy to communicate with.
We had the job completed in less than 24 hours from when we first reached out to inquire! His team; Robert & Anthony were fast and efficient - they went above and beyond and actually helped with a non related issue we needed assistance with. They had our new water heater delivered, replaced with a great brand, and towed away our old one for less then another company quoted us for labor alone!! You can't go wrong with Paul and his guys - We highly recommend Whistle Plumbing Inc!! Our sink had a leak for the past month and being the woman of the house, I surely spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
I was getting so tired of my husband who rarely swears screaming all kind of cuss words when he'd come home from work having to clean under the sink filled with water. I kept bugging him to call a plumber, but you know my hubby can be quite stubborn.
I was glad he eventually bought a new faucet and thought he could replace and fix it himself ....NOT! Finally, he gave me the okay to call a plumber. The reason I chose Whistle Plumbing is because they were located on the same street I lived and it was Memorial Day.
I was actually surprised they picked up. I was greeted by a very polite man and they were at my home within an hour.
I had to leave while my husband stayed and I must say they did impeccable work and I am so happy my sink works. Happy Life, happy wife.
It was nice of Paul to tell my husband he saved a few hundred dollars by having the new faucet and some parts he needed. I highly recommend them and will keep their number in my contacts.
Thanks a Paul for saving the day and my sink! I called Whistle Plumbing to come out and check on my water hammer problem which occurred every time I used the kitchen sink. Oliver showed up at the scheduled time and started with the basics in troubleshooting my water lines.
The process of elimination started with checking the water pressure which turned out to be within the normal range. Next he started checking the angle stops in each location that had a faucet, toilet, or washer.
It turned out that none of the valves had been turned all the way on and he made the necessary adjustments all around the house. It turns out that partially opened water valves create additional pressure in the system and can be responsible for banging pipes.
I tested the results and found the banging sound was more subdued and Oliver said with additional water circulating through the system it may go away completely. Whistle Plumbing declined any payment for this service which I didn't expect but greatly appreciated, and they provided an estimate for a recommended follow up if the noise returned.
Paul is knowledgeable and helpful. Fair pricing and on time.
I will use him again for plumbing repairs and highly reccomended. Whistle Plumbing was very prompt in response to our reaching out via yelp.
They schedule the inspection the same week. They were on time for the appointment window, easy going, and addressed the problem without upselling.
Very honest. They dealt with my issue to stop the water leak from my shower without charging extra beyond the inspection fee.
Would definitely recommend. I can not say enough about Paul G.
and Whistle Plumbing. Paul and his team made it a great experience.
They replaced all pipes pertaining to our leak from a drain in the kitchen sink and washing machine. Not only was the work done very well.
But I was most impressed with the customer service and is attention to detail in following up with me constantly during the whole process. It was not only Paul but his team in general, when ever I had questions.
Paul stands behind his work and any dialogue that is discussed. I recommend Paul for all your plumbing needs.
We suffered a disaster after the big power outage this week. Our tankless water heater was hit with the power surge and died.
Our plumber recommended Paul from Whistle Plumbing because he's more experienced with tankless. When I called him, he said he still have two jobs that day and will come the next day.
I'm not gonna say how much the quoted amount even with the senior citizen discount, so people won't lose interest in getting tankless water heater. Hey it's great (instant hot water, no water wasted while waiting to heat up, no running out of hot water while 6 people take turns showering in the morning and both the washer and dishwasher are on, etc etc).
We have to wait another day for the parts but once they started working, no breaks even for the snacks that we offered them. When they're done, they took all the boxes and garbage and left the place clean.
After they left, I've noticed that the hot water was kinda just lukewarm so I called Paul and told him about it. First thing the next morning he swung by to adjust the water temperature.
That my friend, is what I call excellent service. So even if my purse is crying to part with the money, I'm happy to find another plumber that I can trust.
MABUHAY PAUL!!! Salamat. Exceptional service and professionalism.
Had a major clog that spanned from my kitchen sink to the bathroom and out to the main drain. Cleared out the clog.
Thank you for clearing the clog. I can clean dishes and do laundry again!!!'''.
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