Drummer Plumber
Company Overview
Tired of unreliable plumbers? You’ve come to the right place! With Drummer Plumber, we boast over 30 years of industry experience. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. With same-day service and our know-how in water heaters, we’ve got your plumbing needs covered. Expect a warm and professional approach from our team, without any high-pressure sales tactics. Check our reviews; read our fantastic reviews to understand why we’re the top choice for plumbing services. Contact us now and discover the Drummer Plumber difference! Trust us, you won’t regret it.
We appreciate your attention. Sincerely, Derek – the Drummer Plumber.
My journey began after I left a job with a water heater installation firm. They paid commissions tied to installation costs; the more expensive the installation, the greater the commission. I viewed this method as unethical, as it incentivized overcharging customers.
I spent two years at LATTC learning about plumbing, codes, and pipe sizing. I founded Drummer Plumber in 1990 and have proudly served the East Bay since.
I’ve recently joined Yelp and have received 45 five-star reviews, and I’ve garnered many great reviews on my Nextdoor profile.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards, Derek – the Drummer Plumber.
Originally from Scotland, I relocated to Albany in 1970. I completed my education at Albany High School in 1978. While in high school, I began working with contractors before starting my own venture in 1990. I’m married to Katrina R., and we are proud owners of a McNab dog, ""Buster Posey.""
I take great pleasure in my work and enjoy interacting with others. I have a passion for live music, walking our dog, and enjoying a good laugh.
I’m glad to meet you.
Business Services
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing 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: | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day) |
Recommended Customer Reviews

He isn't licensed and was more expensive then other licensed plumbers. Plus, he left the area he worked in without cleaning up.

The quality of service Derrick provided for me was exceptional. His response time was immediate, his instructions of what he needed from me were clear; Derrick let me know up front what to expect and his follow thru regarding my project was amazing. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. I highly recommend the ""Drummer Plummer!""

Called Derek for a quote on replacing the water heater. His quote was fair and competitive.
His service was excellent. He had everything ready to go the day after we agreed on the scope of the job. He updated the parts that needed to be updated without changing the quote.
Very easy to work with. Smiles and a pleasant demeanor the whole time.

Thank you so much Derek! You where so helpful and kind! You where able to help our family with our clogged toilet. The only one we have.. which made for a difficult few days. What a big relief. Great communication and so very kind. I will definitely call you again in the future.

Derek figured out how to tame our erratic on demand water heater.
he is smart, funny and competent. would rehire.
tavie and Carmen

Derek was awesome! Fun and easy to talk to, kind and understanding, quick to come out. And totally reasonable rate! Will definitely call him again :) p.s. As a solo woman weekend warrior I got nothing but praise and admiration for my attempts - absolutely no patronizing or condescension here which I GREATLY appreciate!

I called Derek on a Saturday for a kitchen faucet leak and non-functioning garbage disposal. He texted back right away and came to my home soon after. He diagnosed the problem and fixed it in a high quality manner. He was friendly and knowledgable and I recommend him for any plumbing needs. Thanks Derek!

Drummer Plumber rocks! Fixed our ancient shower / bath diverter, now working like a charm. I heartily recommend Derek, friendly guy, reasonable rates, quick service, gets the job done. And some road stories if you like.

What a gem! I reached out to Derek via Yelp and he replied promptly to my request for toilet installation. Within an hour he was over, completed the installation and hauled my old one. I'll definitely be reaching out for any future needs. Thanks!!!

Edited- thank you for the private response Derek after my original message and your offer to come back at no additional cost. I appreciate your focus on our satisfaction!
Original Review:
Very fast response, and good quality work. Unfortunately there was a misunderstanding about the quoted price: we ended up paying $450 in cash to re-cap a copper pipe with a pinhole leak, whereas we thought that quoted price also included a secondary minor job. Had we understood one another, we would have gone with a quote for the following day from a different plumber that was about half the price. Now we are out of pocket and need to seek a different quote to get the second job done.