Drummer Plumber
Company Overview
Sick of dealing with inconsistent plumbing professionals? Your search ends here! At Drummer Plumber, our team has over 30 years of hands-on plumbing knowledge. Our mission is to provide outstanding service to our valued customers. Offering same-day availability and expertise in both tank and tankless water heaters, we're here to assist you. Our team is always friendly and professional, with no pressure to buy. See for yourself; look at our excellent ratings to find out why we’re trusted for plumbing solutions. Reach out to us today to experience the Drummer Plumber difference! Trust us, you won’t regret it.
We appreciate your attention. Best, 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 costly the job, the higher the commission. I found this practice unethical, as it encouraged installers to overcharge customers.
I spent two years at LATTC learning about plumbing, codes, and pipe sizing. In 1990, I opened Drummer Plumber and have been serving the East Bay ever since.
I’ve recently joined Yelp and have received 45 five-star reviews, and I have many excellent reviews on my Nextdoor page.
I appreciate your attention.
Sincerely, Derek – the Drummer Plumber.
Originally from Scotland, I relocated to Albany in 1970. I finished high school at Albany 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 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

My garbage disposal sprung a leak, causing any faucet water to run right out under the sink. My regular plumbing company had no appointments for 5 days so I found Drummer Plumber who was recommended by my Next Door community.
Derek was able to come the same day and replaced my disposal.
He confirmed the unit needed replacing, went out to buy one, came back and got it installed, testing everything and I was back in dishwashing business.
Derek was a pleasure to do business with and will now be my go-to plumber.

Derek the Drummer Plumber is the best!
I came home from vacation to a flooded laundry room where the water heater had leaked. I saw the great reviews about him and called right away. He came out the next day and replaced the water heater. Did a fine job for a reasonable price.
Highly recommend! He is my go to plumber now!

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.