Precision Sewers

Mike C.

I recently bought a home that was 1 year into a 10 year warranty from Precision Sewers who had replaced the sewer lateral. When a plumbing issue came up 3 weeks after our move-in and it looked like it may be sewer related I called Patrick. I was unsure how he would respond given I was not the owner of the home at the time the work was done. My caution was completely unwarranted as he immediately had workers sent to our home. They were extremely professional, polite, and efficient. It turned out the issue wasn't related to the sewer, but there were some issues with the older pipes that may need attention in the future.

I appreciate how Patrick explained to me what the issue was and how we should keep an eye on it moving forward. Instead of trying to upsell me on an immediate project using scare tactics he advised that we see if we can make some adjustments and find alternatives to an expensive pipe replacement. Only if it becomes a recurring issue that we can't deal with did he think we should then seriously consider a more intense solution. I hope that day never comes, but if it does I will definitely be giving Patrick a call. He's earned my trust and respect with his great customer service, efficient work, and integrity in doing business.

Siyuan Z.

I did a sewer lateral with this company and they were on time and get the job done no problem. However, the owner sent me an invoice and the next day and demanded a check by end of the week, and when I told him I will mail him a check as most people do. He tried to charge me a $75.00 late fee for not getting the check to him in 48 hours.
I work for a property management company and deal with vendors all the time, this is the only time I've seen such ridiculous requests from a vendor about payments.

Partha V.

Our agent got a quote for sewer lateral replacement from Precision Sewer during the purchase of our home, and the quote was reasonable, so we went ahead with Precision Sewer for the work. The work itself was completed satisfactorily by the team, but I have to give this company 1 star because of the owner's less than satisfactory communication and customer service.

The owner - Patrick - was very rude on the phone. After confirming the dates for the work by text, I asked him around what time the work would be completed (since, you know, we couldn't use the toilet until the work was done). He then called me and started to berate me (raising his voice, huffing and puffing on the phone etc) about why I thought the work was going to be completed on day X. Anyway, a simple and pleasant clarification on date and time would have worked, but instead the owner of this company started shouting at a customer - this is the worst customer service I have ever experienced!

Patrick's communication was also erratic and not dependable. When I asked him to confirm where I can send the check after the work was done, he responded immediately. But when we came home after day1 of the work and saw mounds of dirt in the yard and on the street and asked for a simple clarification on when the dirt would be removed - no response! We eventually had to call the city of Oakland to get more details on the work and timeline.

If your hands are tied and you cannot choose anyone else for your sewer lateral replacement, I would suggest you keep all communication with Patrick to a minimum and use text only, and get details on the project by calling Oakland directly.

Elene M.

Patrick Bailey of Precision Sewers, 510 381-5000, lessened the pain of having to deal with a lateral sewer replacement. Patrick is knowledgeable, fair priced and handled annoying inspections with professionalism. I only had to write a check because he and his crew did the rest. Thanks, Patrick

Ryan L.

Before we closed on our house the previous owners had Patrick upgrade the sewer lateral which was supposed to be backed by a 10 year warranty. Eight years later it started leaking through cracks in foundation into our basement. Immediately Patrick warned that he would charge us for anything unrelated to the work he had done several years ago if he started digging and found new problems. I repeatedly asked for a quote to understand what he would charge so I could compare with other recommended plumbers before letting him do more work. Luckily he never gave me an estimate and I got tired of hassling him while sewer water continued to leak into our home. I had to hire someone else to fix it and they found small and poorly installed couplers that are no longer allowed at the sewer connection. Patrick refused to compensate me for the cost of the repair.

DreamtUp S.

Bought a house that had an estimate from PS for sewer lateral replacement. They got it done no problem and I believe have a 10 year warranty on it

Frank J.

Patrick is a solid and honest plumber. If you want four seasons warm face towel crystals on your chakras then go find a sycophant to massage your ego and be willing to pay for it. He's not that. He's a plumber.

He and his crew showed up, banged out a really complicated job at a very reasonable rate and did it on time. His crew is ""jolly"" as one other reviewer put it. They sang and joked the whole time. It was fun having them around. They also are some of the hardest working dudes I've ever seen and I was a roofer back in the day.

I appreciate the direct and minimal communication because I'm worn out with emails, updates, etc....blah blah blah you get from corporate hell. He said yes, they showed up and did the job. I gave him a check, we shook hands and that was it. Thank you Patrick.

Mark A.

I know some clients have complained about the owner's interpersonal skills. I went into the agreement with a clear understanding of the scope of work and what it would cost. His bid was competitive, sensible, and felt fair. Patrick and his crew were on time, got the job done at budget, and arranged for the EBMUD inspection the same day, which greatly reduced my waiting time for receiving my PSL deposit. I had no problem with his firm, and would happily hire him again.

Liz F.

Patrick disconnected my sewer line, then called to say he was going to charge me another $900. I understand that it took his workers longer than expected remove the concrete to get to the sewer and I would have been flexible about paying for extra labor. But, it was super swarmy and dishonest to wait till the sewer was disconnected to raise the price. I pushed back and he threatened to tell his guys to pack up and leave. He was rude, aggressive and belittling. We settled on a slightly less outrageous amount.
He continued the job, and disconnected the exterior drainage pipes from the sewer, which I believe is city policy. Then he simply left drainage pipes disconnected and with no outlet so they would back up and seep into my garage. Ha, ha, Patrick. I get it. Joke's on me.

Sam L.

We recently purchased a home in Oakland and we needed to replace our sewer lateral given the age of the house. Our agent recommended that we reach out to Precision Sewers, who provided a very reasonable estimate. Patrick and his team completed the job earlier than expected and the test passed without issue. Further, they did this during a rainy season on a busy street. So if you're a new homeowner, it's worth giving precision sewer a call.