Drummer Plumber
Company Overview
Sick of dealing with inconsistent plumbing professionals? You’ve come to the right place! With Drummer Plumber, our team has over 30 years of hands-on plumbing knowledge. We focus on offering top-quality service to our clients. Offering same-day availability and expertise in both tank and tankless water heaters, we’ve got your plumbing needs covered. We maintain a friendly and professional demeanor, without any high-pressure sales tactics. See for yourself; read our fantastic reviews to understand why we’re the top choice for plumbing services. Reach out to us today to see what sets Drummer Plumber apart! We assure you, you’ll be pleased.
Thank you for your time. 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. In 1990, I established Drummer Plumber and have been dedicated to the East Bay community since.
I’m relatively new to Yelp, with 45 five-star reviews, and I have many excellent reviews on my Nextdoor page.
Thank you for your interest.
Derek – the Drummer Plumber.
Originally from Scotland, I relocated to Albany in 1970. I completed my education at Albany High School in 1978. During high school, I started working alongside contractors before starting my own venture in 1990. I’m married to Katrina R., and we have a McNab dog named ""Buster Posey.""
I love what I do and appreciate connecting with people. 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

We had an outside leak and also wanted to replace the old bathroom faucets. Derek was professional and friendly. With adjustments on all the repairs, everything is working. Great to know he is behind what he does and gets to you asap.

When our on demand water heater died on a Saturday night I reached out to The Drummer plumber and he responded that evening. We had a new water heater the next day after he found a compatible model for the size specific opening. He then followed up by co reacting Noritz to ensure that the electronic control for water heater was working properly.
Loosing hot water with two little kids at home is not easy. The Drummer Plumber really cared and helped us through the situation.

Our water heater failed and we had to have it replaced right away. They were fast to arrive and provided me a quote. I was back and running by the afternoon. Excellent service

Came out the next day. Super friendly and fair price. Helped us diagnose the issue and find the best person for the job. Would highly recommend!

Didn't end up using his services but gave me confidence after a bit of information on doing the job myself, which turned out to be a super simple fix! Call this guy! He's awesome

On Sunday, my water heater began spewing water from the bottom. Every google search and person I spoke to said the unit was shot. The thing had to be 30 years or older so they're right and it ran its course. I did what everyone does and search google and Yelp for people.
I spoke to a few businesses. Some wouldn't come out until Monday or Tuesday to even assess or quote. Some I just got that bad vibe from. Some were outrageously high due to it being an emergency.
Derek at Drummer Plumber reached out to me within half an hour or so. We talked on the phone and he even gave me some explanations on where to shut off the water, how to drain so it won't leak throughout the garage and said he could come by to look at it within 2 hours.
He arrived on time and looked and was able to give me a quote. His was not the cheapest, but the quality he offered was better than the less expensive offers. He did give the option of doing the work on Sunday, but if I wanted to better unit it would be Monday once his supplier opened up.
On Monday Derek and his apprentice arrived. They were friendly and efficient. They didn't mind me popping in and asking questions, but didn't need me there watching or holding their hands through it. They finished the job on time and properly. I have hot water again and was very please with how quickly this issue was fixed. 100% would recommend to others. Thanks!

This guy was awesome!! We needed a faucet installed our back of our house and Derek came by to assess and complete the project the same day!! He was very responsive over the phone and kept me updated every step of the way. The worker who did the work was very polite and did a good job. Both wore their masks and were covid conscious. He also took electronic payment. I'll definitely be calling him again for any plumbing needs.

This is the third time I've used Derek for a plumbing issue, so I'm leaving a review (with regular use contractors like plumbers and electricians I don't leave a review until I've used them more than once...I've had too many experiences where one job was good and the next bad. Derek is friendly, happy to work with you and your schedule, goes out of the way to make sure you are happy before he leaves. This time, I was out of town and my daughter said the hot water died, I trust him enough to go there when my daughter was home alone and have him do whatever work he thought necessary on the water heater without me there.

Derek showed up on time and did a tricky job with expertise. We have an older house with a small space under the kitchen for the new garbage disposal he had to install. While under there, he noticed another situation that was problematic and fix that, all for a very fair price. I highly recommend him!

Thanks Derrick! Fast response and fixed my leaking refrigerator supply valve quickly. No nonsense Plummer, I would definitely call again.