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17 years in business
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“We chatted a bit about possible bathroom remodel options and Victor gave me some great tips on replacement toilets.” in 99 reviews
“He was super efficient, friendly, and provided a lot of teaching on how things work.” in 3 reviews
“This time, an aging pipe joint (not their work) in the yard detached and they replaced it with care.” in 2 reviews
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VICTOR. R Garcia ..
New construction ,remodels ,new toilets ,new tub installation,new sinks installation,new Faucets installation ,drain cleaning,sewer lines repairs or replacement,new garbage disposal installation,repipes,gas lines,heating system,New water heaters installation and water heater repairs. 24 hours service no extra charge and no travel time charges. We do hydronic heating . New installations one year warranty on labor. Repairs 30 days If you’re not happy we will do our best to work with you so by the end of the job everything is clear . The number one on my business is I’m not there to get your money I’m there to fix your problem.
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- Tempura A.Oakland, CA124728Sep 17, 2023
I've worked with VRG Plumbing on three occasions: once to clear out a blocked sewer pipe, once to inspect my house for a mystery leak, and once to replace a hot water heater. All three times my expectations were exceeded.
The first two times I worked with Victor Sr. But for the water heater I worked with Victor Jr. and Walter. Senior is super-nice and incredibly knowledgeable, but Jr. and Walter really blew me away when they replaced my old hot water heater this past Friday. We didn't know it but we were way out of code in our mid-century home. So they not only replaced the hot water heater, they made major improvements. They anchored and braced it properly, installed the correct pressure valve and routed it to an outside hose bib, and installed a drain pan where I can place a leak monitor. They basically brought us into the 21st century and their pricing was very fair.
They're a small, family operation, so you have to have patience and flexibly when working with them. If an emergency comes up, you might be rescheduled. But guess what--when you have an emergency, they will be there for you. Regardless, your patience will be richly rewarded with best-in-class plumbing at prices you can feel good about. I love that they are a family operation and not some big company that bills at big prices and sends out rando dudes with cheap parts and cheap brands that won't last.
And that reminds me--I'm impressed with the quality of the parts and brands VRG Plumbing uses. They don't cut corners. You get great value in what you're paying for--for both parts AND labor. I don't even shop around anymore. VRG is it for us and I can't tell you how comforting it is to know a truly good plumber that you can rely on time and time again. THANK YOU Victor Sr., Jr., and Walter!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Henry L.San Francisco Bay Area, CA01Jun 26, 2024
I needed a plumber to unclog a shower quickly. Victor was quick to reply on a Saturday with a reasonable quote. When he arrived to our appointment, he greeted me by name and with a smile. The shower clog was not as simple as I originally thought, but Victor was very patient and worked systematically to get my pipe unclogged. The work required him to claw underneath the house in a small claw space. I felt bad, but was glad he found the problem and unclog the pipes. I highly recommend Victor for his professionalism and workmanship. He will get the job done whatever it takes. Thanks Victor.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Naama F.Berkeley, CA031May 3, 2023Updated review
I cannot say enough good things about Victor and Victor Jr, his son.
I have now used their services a few times and every time, they excel. Two days ago our on-demand water heater died. Victor came right over and by the end of the day, yesterday, he installed a new (and more efficient) water heater.
Victor is very responsive and makes himself immediately available when we have an emergency. He is very friendly, reasonable, and super professional.
He's definitely my guy!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 18, 2022Previous reviewWhat an amazing plumber!
We had a leak in our ceiling. Victor came the same day, and scheduled a repair for the next morning.
Victor and Walter were thorough, thoughtful and very professional.
The next day we had another, totally unrelated, leak in our kitchen sink and Victor and Walter came same day again, and fixed the leak.
I found my plumber!!! - Jeffrey ..San Francisco, CA011Sep 18, 2023
We were painting and removed a pedestal sink in the bathroom to get access to the wall. We turned the water off and when we removed the angle stops we realized the threads of both the hot and cold water supply pipes were rusted out. There was no way to get the new angle stops on so we had to keep the water main completely off. This was an unexpected nightmare and it was time to call a plumber. I immediately looked at Yelp and jotted down a few local plumbers. I called VRG and spoke to Victor, who answered right away. He was very receptive and asked some questions and told me to text him some photos, which I did at 2:31 pm. He said he would see if he could come by in a couple of hours. At 3:28 pm he texted me that he was on his way. He arrived quickly with his son, looked at the rusted pipe threads, explained the options, and clarified the risks of trying to remove the two inch stubs which included possibly breaking the pipes because they were so rusted. If the pipes broke, we would have to open up the wainscotting wall. I agreed to have Victor try to remove the stubs. He carefully and quickly removed the two stubs without any issues. Victor and his son were able to obtain the replacement stubs at a nearby hardware store, installed them, and put on the angle stops. We chatted a bit about possible bathroom remodel options and Victor gave me some great tips on replacement toilets. Victor and his son left at about 4:20 pm. Amazingly, we had our water back in under 1 hour. Excellent customer service, friendly, professional, focused and courteous. Great family business. I would definitely call VRG again for my plumbing needs.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Verwin G.Cerritos, CA43Nov 16, 2022
Victor was able to help me out last minute with a clogged toilet. He was very efficient and professional. He explained things well and was even available for follow up questions. Super friendly. I was lucky he was available. I will definitely be calling him again for my plumbing issues.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Rosina R.Oakland, CA2336May 31, 2022
I had a major clog in my kitchen drain and drano didn't work. VRG responded quickly and scheduled a next day appointment. Victor was 40 minutes late, so had to send somebody to finish the job the following day, but they did a very thorough job by replacing the pipes l, drain, and snaking. Victor also informed me that I was missing a P-trap and he explained the importance of a P trap. I appreciate his thoughtfulness. His son did not wear a mask in my house, but I did not set the boundary of asking for him to wear the mask, so I do take some responsibility. Next time I will ask. I also had ask to get a receipt a few times so that I can get reimbursed by my landlord. I would hire VRG again.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Kathleen B.Lafayette, CA03Nov 4, 2022
I discovered a water leak located in my side yard of my backyard. I contacted Victor and was grateful that he responded the same day.
It was a broken pipe in the wall. Victor installed a shut off valve at the site so I could turn the water main back on. Two days later, his team showed up with all the parts needed to repair the broken pipe and to replace the outdoor faucet the pipe it was connected to.
VRG Plumbing did an excellent job for a reasonable price!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Susan J.Lake Oswego, OR50207Apr 28, 2023
I've used them twice and both times it was the best service. Quick to show up and gave great advice as well. I recommend them to everyone!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - G J.Oakland, CA2062Mar 27, 2021
Pleased overall with the quality and end result of the faucet installation. Victor jr and Walter came out whom I found to be friendly, knowledgeable and competent. Giving a rating of 3 stars because I was told a price which I assumed to be a flat rate but ended up per hour which I came to understand when time to pay up 1.5 hrs later. Pretty important detail imo especially when you're trying to pay in cash. I chose VRG because the price I was quoted was significantly less than all the other businesses I was in communication with. In the end I paid close to the same cost as the other quotes so I did not receive the savings benefit I had hoped for.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Christa D.Oakland, CA081Jun 22, 2021
Victor has helped us out with a few plumbing issues and I highly recommend him. First of all, he's responsive, communicative, and shows up on time. He's completed all of our repairs super quickly and efficiently, minimizing disruption. And each repair he's made, though they've been somewhat small plumbing issues, has been a big improvement for us.
Having a plumber I know I can rely on gives me such peace of mind.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0