Nelson Plumbing

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (101)
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: San Jose, CA 95128
: (408) 280-5311
: http://nelsonplumbers.com

Company Overview

Nelson Plumbing, a family-operated business, excels in copper re-piping, water service and sewer replacements, and underground piping. Our goal is to minimize disruption while performing our tasks and to return everything to pristine condition.

Our family is dedicated to serving the community. Our mission is to educate and inform, giving you the tools to make sound decisions.

Integrity is at the core of our relationship with you, our valued customers. Our commitment is to provide quality service at a fair price, along with a guarantee of your satisfaction.

Our aim is to cultivate a reputation that reflects our dedication. Our journey began in Michigan more than 30 years ago. Richard's daughter Carrie watched her dad on the job and decided to follow in his footsteps as a plumber. In the 1980s, PJ became part of the family business after relocating to California. We have been licensed and serving the San Jose and greater Bay Area since.

Richard began his plumbing apprenticeship in Michigan, eventually earning his Master Plumber certification. He brings over 30 years of plumbing expertise, focusing on copper re-piping, water main replacements, and underground piping.

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Drain repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower installation
  • Toilet installation
  • Water heater installation
  • Water pipe installation
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue:6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed:6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu:6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri:6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Cherish D.
★★★★★

Carrie has saved my life and my house so many times!
She definitely cares about what she does and guarantees her work.
My hubby and I had a water heater leak that almost turned into a flood and she came out on short notice and saved the day.
We love you Nelson plumbing!!!

K T.
★★★★★

This review is long overdue! Richard came out to do some work at our home about a month ago. He was able to start the job right away and was very personable, reasonable, and the project was completed VERY quickly! Thanks so much ;-)

Kevin F.
★★★★★

Carrie and PJ are the best! Incredibly talented, reliable, and completely fair in their pricing. They did all the plumbing on our bathroom remodel and totally nailed it... From rough-in work to fit and finish. They showed up on time, work their asses off, and delivered perfect results. We would use them again for ANY plumbing project.

David K.
★★★★★

Due to a leak, I had Nelson Plumbing replace the main water line from the meter to the house. PJ came out to evaluate the problem, answered all our questions, and provided a written estimate. They did the job just as explained and minimized the time the water had to be shut off. This is the second time I've gone with Nelson Plumbing and I am very satisfied with the job they did.

John C.
★☆☆☆☆

So I called about my leaky sink and bath tub faucets. They said someone would call me soon. I called 8:30 AM and it is 1:30 PM. Other plumbers called me back within 15 minutes. Thanks for the customer service. Apparently my problem is low on the emergency list, or maybe I am not worth their time.

Sarah B.
★★★★★

Even a year later, Carrie and PJ continue to rock!

Since our move in, we've had a few plumbing issues (totally unrelated to Nelson's work) and upon calling them for recommendations they've put us in direct contact with other plumbers who specialize in clogs / clean out and scope work. Their recommended colleagues have been responsive and professional.

This company offers the caliber of service that leads to a life-long business relationship! We're so lucky to have found Nelson Plumbing.

Sally J.
★★★★★

I have chronic plumbing issues, which requires a plumber to snake the waste line from one end of the house to the other every 15 months. Obviously, my plumbing system is substandard and needs to replaced and probably reconfigured. I called two plumbing companies for estimates and advice, only to be treated as if they just want the job and did not care about addressing the underlying problem. Believe me, I was praying for someone ""normal"" by the time I decided to call Nelson Plumbing, and I am glad that I did. Only Pj and Carrie of Nelson Plumbing actually thought ""outside the box"" and designed a simple yet elegant solution. Plus, their bid was below the other two (by the way, these two companies are highly rated on Yelp), and their work is guaranteed for 10 years. I also had them install a gas line for a cook top and log lighter fireplace. They are meticulous and methodical in their work.

Also, I have been spoiled by them because not only do Pj and Carrie lay out tarps from the kitchen to the master bedroom where the trap door to the crawlspace resides, but they also vacuum and dust mop every night when they leave! They even sweep the garage area and driveway where they have walked. I think they left it cleaner than when they started.

Pj and Carrie are honest and personable, and share their knowledge. I certainly learned a lot about the quality of gas pipes, which currently are terrible because they are made overseas from recycled metal. Gas pipes need to have consistent composition; otherwise, when plumbers start threading the pipes, they tear and will not fit properly. Final analysis: if you have a repipe job, call Nelson Plumbing. You won't be disappointed.

Greg H.
★★★★★

We hired Nelson Plumbing to replace our aging sewer line. Our first bid on the project from another plumber seemed unusually high given the nature of the work, so we called Nelson and one other plumber to analyze the situation. Both Nelson and the other plumber placed similar bids on the work that were much more inline with our expectations. I mention this only to say Nelson didn't try to gouge us at time while other plumbers did, so this fact alone led us to trust Nelson Plumbing.
We ultimately hired Nelson Plumbing because we trusted their bid and were impressed with Carrie. Carrie is an unusually good communicator, and I realize it's rare to utter the words good communicator and contractor in the same sentence. If you need a description of how your plumbing system works, she is the perfect person to give that description.
When it came time to do the work, Carrie and PJ arrived on time each day and did the work they said they were going to do in the amount of time they said they were going to do it. Very professional and very proficient. No complaints at all from us.
We were impressed with Nelson Plumbing and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anybody that needs a plumber.

Ben G.
★★★★★

Carrie and PJ did a copper re-pipe of our home last summer, and our experience was just like the review posted by b.R.c. below. Our older son still talks about how much fun they were to have around. Carrie and PJ take a lot of pride in their work and make sure everything is done to perfection. During our re-pipe, the worked very long hours (frequently late into the night) to make sure everything was done right and that we were completely satisfied with their work. Even late at night, they went out of their way to make sure everything was cleaned spotless before they left for the day. I was especially grateful for their willingness to answer all my questions and teach me about plumbing. Professionals that have been in (and under) our house have commented on the high quality of their work. Could not have asked for a more positive and memorable plumbing experience.

Baird N.
★★★★★

The nearly-70 year old pipes in our house needed replacing and we were recommended Nelson Plumbing by our favorite local plumber. Carrie and PJ are knowledgeable, trustworthy and careful workers. They left the house clean every day, they made sure we had services as they worked and they took care of the permits and inspections for the job. Even when they discovered additional problems, they handled them calmly and carefully. We were completely satisfied with the job well done. The new pipes are great and I highly recommend them.

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