Lutz Plumbing
Company Overview
In 1990, Lutz Plumbing Inc. launched a groundbreaking idea in the plumbing sector by adding a bath & kitchen showroom. Initially designed to support our service department with essential plumbing supplies, Lutz Bath & Kitchen has transformed into a distinguished design gallery featuring the most exclusive decorative plumbing lines.
Our foundational principles of integrity, meticulousness, and creativity have consistently set us apart from competitors in the plumbing field. Additionally, as the only bath & kitchen showroom directly linked to a plumbing service in the Bay Area, we offer our clients unparalleled technical knowledge.
As an exclusive showroom, we can choose the collections we present, ensuring that we deliver quality, value, and unique design. With over 30 years of experience, Susie Hotarek, our Founder and Principal Designer, continues to share her passion for design through her celebrated work and exceptional execution. Her genuine kindness has built trust with her dedicated clients, who keep growing, reflecting the showroom's development. At LBK, we focus on providing outstanding service and distinctive design to ensure that every project, big or small, is a smooth and pleasant experience.
Lutz Plumbing was founded in 1929 by Herman Lutz as a contracting business serving both residential and commercial clients in San Francisco. Initially based in North Beach, Lutz moved to a new facility on 17th Street in 1983. Currently, the company is owned by Jerry Hotarek, who bought it from Mr. Bill Lutz in 1982. The company has seen remarkable growth, serving the entire local area. In 1991, Susie Hotarek opened our Decorative Plumbing Showroom, which became an instant success by providing faucets, fixtures, and accessories from top brands. What differentiates Lutz Plumbing from other plumbing firms in the Bay Area is the ease of having a service company and showroom combined in a single location. Lutz is a complete Plumbing Mechanical Service Company, as well as a source for exquisite decorative faucets, fixtures, and accessories. Being family-owned allows us to provide personalized and detailed service.
Jerry Hotarek has more than 40 years of experience in plumbing and holds a plumbing contractor's license. He has held positions on the Board of Directors and served as President for both PHCC of San Francisco and PHCC of California.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Faucet repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Shower installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

The service was top notch.
ADVISORY! be sure to ask what the hourly labor cost is before they start. We were blown away when our bill showed up with charges of $172/hr.
Won't plan on using them again - too expensive

I was, and no longer am, a longtime customer of Lutz. Their people are kind and caring, but I have come to understand that they are overpriced and incapable of resolving problems that I now realize are simple and straightforward. I would not have known this if I had not been forced to call another plumber after Lutz came several times to fix the same problem without resolving it. When I brought in a new plumber, he was dumbfounded that Lutz had not run a simple test which, I might add, Lutz had told me they had run each time. It was the overfilling-a-tub test, which would have explained why water was leaking out of both tubs and through the floor to the ceilings below. I don't know how many times I paid Lutz to fix this problem only to have it recur. When I brought this to Lutz's attention, they ignored me, and when I responded with the information again, they insisted I pay the bill plus late charges. I have paid the bill, but I will no longer use Lutz.

Lutz Plumbing is amazing. I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of plumbing/heating and air conditioning. Sandra in the office was fast and organized with the scheduling. The team who came out was extremely hard working, fast, efficient, respectful, and friendly. What a great experience from start to finish!! Very happy with their work.

Called, scheduled quickly, nice people (Sandra) on the phone. Brian did the work. Wore shoe covers! Very thoughtful and thorough. Great attitude and great service.

Be Warned. Lutz plumbing is not trustworthy and provide deceptive practices. They will give a low quote which was really not that low. Then, they came back with $$$$$$$$$$$$$ invoice with all types of crazy reasons.
Buyer's beware.

The show room is well decorated with a variety of options for your bathroom needs.
Phil, at Lutz, was extremely helpful with showing us different products and in processing our order. He was patient in sending us numerous quotes to meet our tastes and budget. Moreover, Phil went out of his way to get us a brand new vanity even though we had paid floor model pricing.
In short, I highly recommend Lutz and Phil.

I love their showroom. Susie (I think she is the owner) knows everything about faucets and fixtures. I do not need a designer, just need Susie. Fixing up my East Bay Home, it's worth the drive to come over and talk to her. Without the cost of a designer, I am getting high end stuff at Home Depot prices. Wahoo!

Lutz Plumbing is stellar. They were so helpful when I realized I could not finish my bathroom remodel on my own.
I first met with Susie who was extremely friendly and very patient with me and my 3 year old, whom I had to bring to their showroom. Phil ended up helping with the majority of the furnishings for my bathroom remodel. He immediately and completely understood my style preference and always had great recommendations. The most notable is the amazing medicine cabinet he suggested. I have four kids who are using the new bathroom and the added storage space from the med cabinet is invaluable. Phil also helped locate and deliver items quickly. I frequently needed items ASAP and he did a fantastic job delivering product in a very efficient manner.
I highly recommend Lutz Plumbing and I will use them again, without a doubt, in the future.

Lutz is by far the best plumbing service I have used in the Bay Area! Lutz came highly recommended by a friend of mine and I couldn't be happier with the quality of their service and the ease with which I was able to carry out my transaction. They helped me choose a beautiful new Keuco fixture for my bathroom and installed it in a timely and caring manner. With Lutz being a family business, it is no surprise that they put their full pride and hard work into what they do. Keep up the great work Jerry, Susie, Phil, and the rest of the Lutz company and I will definitely be doing business with Lutz in the future!

I needed to buy a faucet set and get my faucet replaced. I called to find out what time they closed:
Me: ""Hi - what time do you close?""
Lady: ""For the showroom?""
Me: ""Oh! What are the options?""
Lady: ""Do you want to buy something?""
Me: ""Well, yes... I need a faucet. But what else is closing?""
Lady: ""Well, there's the showroom and plumbing services.""
Me: ""Oh, I need to get a faucet replaced so I need both. What time do they close?""
Lady: ""Plumbing services are at all hours, you have to schedule.""
Me: ""Ok.. so I wanted to get a faucet today, then to get it replaced. What time do you close?""
Lady: ""Well, there are no more appointments today.""
Me: ""Uhh, ok... well I'll just go somewhere else then.""
I never did get a time.