Drummer Plumber

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (53)
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: El Cerrito, CA 94530
: (510) 680-0033
: http://www.drummerplumber.com

Company Overview

Sick of dealing with inconsistent plumbing professionals? Look no further! With Drummer Plumber, we bring more than three decades of plumbing expertise. We focus on offering top-quality service to our valued customers. We specialize in water heaters, both tank and tankless, and provide same-day service, we're here to assist you. Expect a warm and professional approach from our team, avoiding any aggressive sales methods. But don’t just take our word for it; read our fantastic reviews to understand why we’re the top choice for plumbing services. Please call us today to experience the Drummer Plumber difference! We guarantee your satisfaction.

We appreciate your attention. Sincerely, Derek – the Drummer Plumber.

My journey began after I left a job with a water heater installation firm. The company offered commissions based on installation prices; the more expensive the installation, the greater the commission. I considered this approach unethical, as it encouraged installers to overcharge customers.

I attended LATTC for two years, focusing on plumbing codes and pipe sizing. I founded Drummer Plumber in 1990 and have proudly served the East Bay since.

I’m a newcomer to Yelp, boasting 45 five-star ratings, and I’ve garnered many great reviews on my Nextdoor profile.

I appreciate your attention.

Sincerely, Derek – the Drummer Plumber.

I was born in Scotland and moved to Albany in 1970. I completed my education at Albany High School in 1978. While in high school, I began working with contractors and eventually launched my own business in 1990. I am happily married to Katrina R., and we have a McNab dog named ""Buster Posey.""

I truly enjoy my work and genuinely like people. I relish live music, taking walks with our dog, and sharing a good joke.

It’s a pleasure 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

Debra C.
★★★★★

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!

Mike C.
★★★★★

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

Garett N.
★★★★★

Derek helped fix our leaky bathroom faucet efficiently and effectively.

Regarding response time, he was very quick. I messaged him in the morning, we talked on the phone later in the morning to confirm the details, and he came over in the afternoon to fix it. I also appreciate his transparency when he was running late from his prior appointment and his flexibility to accommodate my schedule since I had some work meetings to attend.

Finally, compared to other quoted plumbers, he had competitive pricing and no changes to what he had mentioned when we talked.

Thank you Drummer Plumber! Cool name too.

Kevin B.
★★★★★

I have used Drummer Plummer twice, arrived on time, knew what he was doing, made me happy, reasonably priced , I'll call him again

Toni M.
★★★★★

Well, the temporary fix didn't last as long as we anticipated. Last night when I ran my bath the water flow was significantly slower than it had been and when I went to wash my hands after putting cream on my legs, no water came out of the faucet. Outside I heard the sound of water, although not as strongly as the night before. I got a flashlight and went outside to check and there was water coming out of the pipe. We've been fortunate that neither time did the garage flood. There's a drain set into the driveway that runs the length of the garage door and that carried most of the water away. Derek had told me to call him day or night if there were problems, so I went back in the house and called him, leaving a message. It was a bit after midnight. Then I called East Bay MUD again to come out and turn off the water, which they did less than an hour later. Derek called me back immediately and we made arrangements for him to come out after he finished a job he had in the morning. He estimated he would be out around 1:00 in the afternoon. Shortly after 1:00 he called to say he was leaving Home Depot w/ the part for the permanent fix. He fixed it, ran the water to get the bubbles out and refused to charge more than we had paid the day before. Our experience w/ Derek has been stellar each time.

In addition to fixing the leak, he told me that what I had thought was the water meter was just dirt, that the meter was next to it. I had never wondered about the two ""meters"". I decided to plant something in the space w/ the dirt and at my request Derek removed the lid and put it in the garage. Now I have to figure out what to plant there.

Lulu M.
★★★★★

Drummer Plumber is absolutely amazing! We had a small gas leak behind our stove, and he left date night with his wife to turn off the gas for us. Then he charged us significantly less than the rate he quoted us. He fixed the leak expertly, was so kind and helpful, and genuinely made the experience easy and stress free for us. We would use his services again in a heartbeat!

Bruce H.
★☆☆☆☆

I arranged for Derek, the Drummer Plumber, to do a plumbing project at my house yesterday. Derek said he would arrive between noon and 2:00pm. I called at 2:30pm to get an update but got his voicemail. I left a message asking about an new arrival time. I didn't hear from him so I called again just before 5:00pm saying I hope he was ok and asked him to return my call at his convenience. This morning I called again and again got his voicemail leaving a third message. I hope he's ok but I'm assuming he just blew me off. I imagine the insurance company that referred me to him might reconsider their opinion of his suitability.

Of course, I'm happy to update this review if his explanation, if I ever get one, deserves it.

Kim B.
★★★★★

Derrick came on short notice Saturday morning to help us out with gas problem. He fixed it real quick and stayed to make sure everything was working correctly, answering our little questions along the way. It was a fun and quick visit and now everything works! Thanks!!

Judith H.
★★★★★

thank you to all who posted reviews here. i believed you and got in touch with derek.

and, i'm so glad i did. he knows his stuff and he's quick with fixing troubled toilets! mine's been troubled for almost a week and i was going crazy trying to fix it myself.

derek is a sweetheart and easy to work with.

i highly recommend him, for all your plumbing needs.

i was surprised when he suggested that he come over to fix the toilet tonight and was so relieved! (no pun intended)

thank you for excellent service/work, derek.

so glad i now have a permanent plumber and i'll sing your praises on 'nextdoor' and facebook.

Larry L.
★★★★★

Derek showed up right on time and was able to come out within the hour.
He was friendly, helpful and he was very good at communicating with me about what needed to be done. He was also very honest about what might be needed if in the event this procedure didn't get the desired result. As luck would have it, he was able to rout out the pipe and get the kitchen line unblocked and running again. He's such a nice guy and it's great to support a local business. Highly recommended!

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