Apollo Plumbing

jimmy l.

So I struggled with this review as its such a small mountain community and I know these these can be impactful, such as this one.
I had a septic tank leak (Wet Ground). I had the tank pumped so Apollo could come out and snake the line to the leech field. I wasn't home, but he was recommended, so there was a certain amount of trust built in.
He called me to say he snaked the leech field drain and that it had roots in it. He claimed he snaked over 80 feet to the field and all is well now.I wasn't there, so I couldn't confirm. When I got home there wasn't any debris, but I figured he cleaned up after himself.
The tank filled again within one week, and the wet area and seepage appeared again. I called and called, leaving several messages over several weeks and never got a return call. I am guessing my mistake was telling him it was still broken.
Subsequently, had to have the tank pumped again for another $500 and called a branded plumber this time.They stuck their camera down the line and found some old piping made of tarpaper from the 70's when the house was built, it was just a few feet off the tank (exactly where the wet ground was before and currently). New branded plumber dug up the section of pipe, and replaced with something from this century.
Based on everything there is ZERO chance Apollo told me the truth, this 70s pipe degradation was just 10 feet off the tank, so it was impossible for Apollo to snake some 80 feet, he would never have been able to pass this area with a snake.
Stick to a brand with a reputation and some sort of insurance and gt.

Chris O.

Phil has been helping us with various plumbing issues in our Boulder Creek home for more than 15 years. He always does a great job, takes care of the problem quickly, and is very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone in Santa Cruz County that needs plumbing repairs

Greg C.

Phil is solid as a plumber and someone you can trust to give you the straight scoop, keep your home intact, and keep a lid on costs.

Phil has come to the house many times and I am always satisfied with the work. When I have asked for adjustments he happily made those no cost.

More recently though, Phil has been a no-show. He promised to come to the house several times recently and did not show. I am not sure what is up, but flakiness is par for the course in this valley. But there are solid tradesmen. My problem was not an emergency, but I approached Phil in the beginning of January (if not December) and here we are in March.

Mimi B.

Thank you Phil for a quick and professional response, You will be our first call next time we need help with our septic system.

Dana W.

Another great experience with these guys. Called them this morning to fix a broken water line, they were here before lunch and had it fixed in less than a couple of hours. Reasonable price, great service!

Jim G.

Phil has been taking care of our septic system for easily 10 years. We get roots from the redwoods in our pipes about every six months. He's a great guy, his prices are great and I'd recommend him to anyone.

Juli G.

Have used Phil many times for plumbing work at my house after being referred by a local realtor. He does solid work and guarantees everything. He may not be the cheapest around, but you can trust him to tell you what needs to be done and what it will cost.

Charles K.

Way too expensive. $360 just to fix 3 leaky faucets . He wasn't even here an hour. Now one of the faucets still leaks. I will never call Apollo for anything

Kenny R.

I am also a plumbing contractor and don't always have time to get to everyone's service issues. I gladly refer Phil to everyone who calls in looking for help. Not yet have I heard any negative comments. I'm happy that there's someone up in these mountains that isn't a dumb ass.

Scotty D.

Phil from Apollo drain has been helping me with my plumbing fixes for over 10 years and has done an exceptional job with very reasonable costs. He even came out on Thanksgiving for a clogged sink drain saving the day for me and my family!! Thanks Phil keep up the good work.