Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services
Company Overview
A family-owned and operated business in San Diego, the Bill Howe Family of Companies offers plumbing, heating and air conditioning, restoration, and flood services. Established in 1980, Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. has worked to become San Diego's go-to home services company. By delivering top-notch work and competitive rates, Bill Howe Plumbing has not only created a legacy of success but has also become one of the leading property service providers in San Diego.
Comprising Bill Howe Plumbing, Bill Howe Heating & Air, and Bill Howe Restoration & Flood Services, the Bill Howe Family of Companies is a family-run business based in San Diego. The goal of Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. is to maintain its status as San Diego's most dependable plumbing company. By focusing on quality service and competitive pricing, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has built a reputation for success and has grown into one of the largest maintenance and repair firms for both commercial and residential properties in San Diego.
In 1980, a father and son team launched their business as AM/PM Sewer and Drain Cleaning. In 1982, Bill invited his wife, Tina, to join the business, and together they transformed it into the well-known Bill Howe Plumbing. By offering straightforward advice and prompt, friendly service at competitive prices, Bill Howe quickly expanded from a single truck to a fleet of over 60. The launch of Bill Howe Heating & Air in 2007 and Bill Howe Restoration & Flood Services in 2009 solidified the company’s status as one of the largest service and repair firms in San Diego. Throughout the years, Bill Howe has added numerous family members to the staff, including three of his five daughters, establishing it as one of the largest and most successful family-owned companies in San Diego.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Biohazard cleanup
- Damage restoration
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- HVAC installation or replacement
- HVAC system repair
- HVAC system maintenance
- Mold remediation
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Open 24 hours |
| Tue: | Open 24 hours |
| Wed: | Open 24 hours |
| Thu: | Open 24 hours |
| Fri: | Open 24 hours |
| Sat: | Open 24 hours |
| Sun: | Open 24 hours |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Nikki H.All of our water pressure was low and we had no idea what was wrong. Doug came out, assessed the problem and fixed it! I never new our water pressure could be so strong!!!
This did indeed happen at our house. They did fix the issue only after it was discovered, had it NOT been discovered your mistake could have e deadly!!!
Kayla G.Bill Howe restoration is a life saver for my property.
During the last few months we have had multiple fires and floods. The restoration team and project manager Jaime Cibrian has gone above and beyond, always delivering on a timely matter with great communication skills. I highly recommend Bill Howe for any Plumbing and restoration issues.
Saul S.We have had several floods at a building that I manage. Bill Howe is our preferred vendor when dealing with these issues, or any water issues for that matter. There is an individual by the name of Jaime C who goes above and beyond the call of duty. Any problem that we have he is there to see us through it and discus any and every scenario that is available to us. He has a can do attitude and is willing to do whatever it takes to complete his goal. Thank you Jaime for taking customer service to the next level. You and Bh team are appreciated. Thank you BH for sending the best of the best.
Torrey S.After having three plumbers come to my house and attempt to fix my poorly draining tub, all of them told me that my pipes were just old and I would have to install new plumbing in my entire home. (And still charged a service fee!)
I went on the Bill Howe website and was able to easily book an appointment through their chat service.
The technician was on time and very patient with my curious kiddos.
He was honest and respectful and within 45 minutes my tub was draining better than when we moved in!
Very satisfied with the s quality of service, respectfulness and overall experience.
I have been recommending to everyone I know since!
Our water main broke and it was a crisis. Dave at Bill Howe was clearly the best among the four bids we got - not just on price but competence, game plan, time to completion, etc. so we chose their bid and they did not disappoint. Got the job done not only as they promised, but better thought out, quicker and cheaper than promised by the other bidders (in whom I had less confidence). We won't use anyone else in the future. Thanks Dave, Bill and the rest.
Our water blew, and Howe was the only plumber able to come out and replace it on the weekend. They came and did an estimate of the water damage, and they had everything demoed and repaired in a couple of months. Communication was good, the workers were efficient, and they all followed COVID protocols on request. Nice work.
So far have had a terrible experience with this company. I agreed to have a plumbing technician come over to assess a water heater and leaking pipe. I agreed to a no fee inspection and afterwards the technician told md it was at his discretion to charge me $49 for the ""free inspection"" and would tack it onto the total for the job. He quoted us $189/hour and said it would take 1 1/2hours to install the lower element on our Rheem water heater. He sent us to Home Depot to purchase the part and told us he would be back here to fix it at 7:00am. He never showed up and when I called the company they told me that he was on call all day and put us on the schedule from 4 to 8pm. I asked for the $49 fee to be waved and the receptionist told me she would send the information over and someone would call me back. I was called back and reassured I wouldn't be charged the $49 from yesterday and a new service tech named Tony would come over this morning and also for no fee. Next I get a phone call from a service manager named Mauricio telling me he will come over to assess the job. He's not a technician. He asked how much we were quoted and he said he would need 1 1/2 hours to complete the job. He didn't even come over. Something seems off about this company. If you like getting the run around then give this company a call. As for me, I am going to keep searching until I find a reputable company with reliable technicians that keep their word and honor their agreements.
Brad G.Second time Bill Howe has bailed us out! Living in an older Clairemont neighborhood has its advantages but the disadvantage is that we are living in homes with cast iron and clay plumbing that is over 60 years old.
This time our shower and bathtub (both bathrooms) were backing up and not draining at all. Called Bill Howe Plumbing at 7:30am and someone answered! The person who assisted us was super friendly and she let me know someone would be out between 2-5pm but she would work to see if anyone could swing by earlier between jobs. I am bummed I didn't write down the lady's name who answered the call because she was amazing!
By 7:48am we received a text that Robby S was on his way! Robby called shortly after the text to let us know he was about 15 minutes away and would be at our home soon. Robby listened to what wet had tried and then explained his plan to clear the drain. Super professional and really nice. By 845am our clog was cleared and drains open and operating as necessary!
And the cost for this service was affordable and well worth paying!
Highly recommend Bill Howe plumbing and if you live in Clairemont might want to have their number tucked away as it's kinda what we have to deal with :-)
Thanks Robby and the person who helped this AM, you both are truly assets and amazing to work with.
My bathtub drain has been leaking below. On 2 separate occasions I have had Bill Howe plumbers come out to fix the issue. The first time cost me $300. The second $600. Now they are telling me it's something totally different. Why did I have to pay $900 to figure that out when it should have been diagnosed the first time. If your employees really are professionals why have I paid you so much for nothing? I feel like I am being suckered for money. I'd like a refund or some type of reimbursement because this is rediculous. And most of all I just want my damn tub drain fixed.

























