L J Kruse

★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5 (77)
: 920 Pardee St, Berkeley, CA 94710
: (510) 644-0260
: http://www.ljkruse.com

Company Overview

Our plumbing and heating company, family-owned and operated, has been devoted to service since 1916.
In 1916, Louis Joseph Kruse laid the foundation for L.J. Kruse Company.
Ownership and leadership have remained in the family for close to a century.
Currently, third-generation brothers David and Andy Kruse hold the positions of President and Executive Vice President, while fourth-generation Janell (Kruse) Yates serves as Vice President.
In honoring Louis Joseph Kruse's legacy, we remain committed to quality and service, utilizing highly trained union craftsmen.
We uphold a family tradition of safety, service, and superior construction.
Started by Louis Joseph Kruse in 1916, this tradition flourishes today as a fourth-generation family enterprise.

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • 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
  • 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:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Suzie S.
★★★★★

The story on CBS news about what Will and his team do to give rescued animals a little love and attention by bringing a dog into their business office each week really touched my heart. Thanks for your caring and giving and helping rescued dogs a chance for a forever home.

Bay C.
★☆☆☆☆

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LJ Kruse charged us more than $260/hour in labor plus a $67 travel fee to fix a leak. We are local in Berkeley. They cut through sheet rock and left a gaping hole. Also they never did a water test stating the tenant wasn't home, which could have been easily coordinated.

Cindy P.
★★★★★

We have radiant heating. Ben, from L J Kruse, came out to inspect it for us. Super nice, knowledgeable guy. He moved everything out of the way, then back again when he was finished and showed us how to clean out the trap. We have peace of mind now and it was well worth it.

Catie J.
★★★★★

We use LJ Kruse at our building for interior plumbing services. Great communication from Will and their techs as well. We have had Matt and Ben at our site for various work orders and they have been so wonderful. On time, reliable service and they really do take the time to explain things so you understand the issues and know exactly what steps they're taking to fix it. I don't ever feel like I'm in the dark with them. Great team to work with! I highly recommend.

Daisy D.
★★★★★

In my professional life ( HOA property manager) We always have plumbing issues somewhere. Kruse has been instrumental at one particular property and so helpful when situations happen. The office staff is great and so are the techs that go on site to resolve issues for my homeowners.

Billie W.
★★★★★

Excellent and professional service, estimate, and quality products. Thank you for taking on such a large project and competing the job on time.

Scott A.
★★★★★

Ask for Ramon! He solved my problem without spending any money and then proceeded to diagnose and fix something else I didn't even notice that was about to become a problem.

Family owned and been in the east bay for three generations!

Diana Victoria B.
★★★★★

The folks from LJ Kruse are 100% the most professional, knowledgeable and incredibly hardworking. Greg Stewart and his colleague David were especially outstanding. I had a 100 year old boiler in my house. They came by, removed it, spent weekends installing the new one, and Greg got it working. They spent days made sure to get the system up to speed. I can't tell you how grateful I am for their work. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Vickie from Berkeley

bob h.
★★★★★

We've been LJ Kruse customers for 40 years, and have been consistently happy with the quality of their work and their customer service. Emergencies - they have come through for us every time, including this week. We have one of those old original boilers in our 1920s house and love it for the clean radiant heat it gives, even though it is expensive.

LJ Kruse has two technicians who know how to work on these boilers, and they are both great. When something happens - pilot light or thermocouple, as happened this week - someone comes right away. They are busy, but somehow found a way to squeeze us in. We were so happy to get our heat back yesterday - much appreciated!

Fantastic customer service. I talked to owner Will Kruse this time and, he is just so very nice. Margie in the office too - so nice to talk to her!

Highly recommended!

Ciel C.
★★★★★

LJ Kruse is our go-to plumbers for our business. We are a converted warehouse with 38,000 square feet, and they have tackled each plumbing issue we've had with ease, quality work, and professionalism.

Specifically, Ramon was so wonderful. He worked extremely efficiently, was very kind and communicative, and we felt great about having him in the space.

Highly recommended!

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