Abante Rooter & Plumbing

Tim M.

Abante just finished a major repiping job at our 6 unit apartment building in Berkeley. They were neat, efficient and terrific craftsmen. They always left the water on at the end of the day so tenants were never without. They were practically dust free when opening plaster walls. They were diplomatic with the tenants. We worked with a T&M agreement and they came in right about where we had estimated. I don't hesitate to recommend them!

Nicole P.

The service technician, James, is one of the rudest people I have ever interacted with. If you work for a small business, you need to have some customer service skills. I will never work with this company again, and I suggest you avoid them.

Brendan S.

I've called them three times in the past two years and someone has always picked up my call. They are here in a snap and have shown up at the agreed time all three times. Their prices are reasonable and I don't worry about being taken for a ride. Maybe they treat me extra nice because they've got the HOA contract at my place but I prefer to think the reason we gave it to them is for their excellent service.

Justin H.

I had an emergency water pipe leak underneath my apartment on a Saturday afternoon. The Abante folks came over promptly and fixed it in no time. Can't thank them enough!

Jessica M.

This is one of the best plumbing companies in Oakland, Fred is responsive and all the guys are fantastic!! Don't wait, call Abante for all your plumbing needs!!

Patti H.

Fred and company are all about service...Prompt, Professional, and Pleasant!
even the day after a holiday week end Great service. I have used them for many years and will continue to do so...

Tomio N.

My main advice: CALL ABANTI FIRST. Period. Full stop.
Sometimes they're busy--but that's how it goes.
Do you want the work done right? I do.

I'm a bit confused by the negative reviews--I know that you're probably already stressed and grumpy if you need to call a plumber. But I really wish those people took a breath before posting those.

I decided to sit down and write this review only because I wanted to support a local business that has always been reliable and fairly priced.

We have a persistent issue with tree roots growing into sewage line, and they have been lifesavers. But we've called them for all sorts of things.

I have called them AT LEAST once per year for the past 10 YEARS, and they have always been the best.

Sometimes their waitlist is longer than usual--but that's just how it goes.

Today they fixed 2 faucets and cleared a bathtub clog for SIGNIFICANTLY less than the 2 other companies I've had to use in the recent past (when Abanti was backed up).

Marc B.

Worst experience I've ever had with a plumber. I live at the Watergate where they have a business in my building near my apartment I called the owner and ask him to come look at my shut off valves so that I could go buy a good quality shut off valve for $10 apiece at Home Depot he said they had shut off valves were fine and not to worry about it he wouldn't even take the time to come look. I'm sure he knew what I needed. He lives here. I couldn't find the exact shut off valve models myself I needed because I wasn't quite good enough to understand the configuration. I told him I wanted the quality one at Home Depot I wanted a particular brand. I figured he was charging me $500 to install the shut off valve why do I care if I paid $50 or $10 for the parts.When the plumber arrived he had these cheap $2.50 shut off valves that won't last in five years when somebody wants to remodel the faucets they'll have to get new shut off valves or risk leaking and of course there's only one reason to use super cheap shut off valves and that's to guarantee more work down the line for plumbers. I was told at one time they used plastic handles. They all had to be replaced I heard.

Steve H.

I've used Abante for years. In the past they were responsive, reasonably priced, and got the job done. NO MORE! I don't know what changed? Outrageous prices. Didn't fix a leak. Seems like they are plumbers to stay away from.

Francois C.

Over the years (10+) the Abante crew have helped me with myriad problems, be it main drain, sink, shower, water heater. They always do a great job and they are competitively priced - that's how I found them to begin with. On one occasion, I had to call them to come and fix a problem that another plumbing outfit did not resolve properly. I cannot say enough about how great these guys are, and special kudos to Aldo who is a super-star in my book.