SOS Plumbing

★★★★☆ 3.7 / 5 (31)
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: 40845 Avenida Estrada, Palm Desert, CA 92260
: (760) 325-5225
: https://www.sos-plumbing.com

Company Overview

Looking for a plumbing business that values quality and affordability? You've found it! Reach out to us, and we’ll assist you in managing your next project effortlessly!

We strive to address all your inquiries and worries, involving you in every phase of your project! We have built a strong reputation, supported by many happy returning customers! Just ask your friends and neighbors; they’ve likely used our services or heard about us!

Our expertise includes plumbing repairs, maintenance, and remodels. From gas and sewer re-pipes to garbage disposals and washing machine drains, we cover it all.

Expect excellent customer service at fair, competitive prices! SOS Plumbing, owned and operated by seasoned, licensed contractor Chris Embury, has proudly served the Desert Communities since 1991. Chris and his crew’s welcoming, no-nonsense approach guarantees your involvement in every phase of your project. Just ask your friends and neighbors; they’ve likely used or heard of SOS Plumbing!

We proudly appear on ""Angie's List"" honor roll, boasting ""A"" rated feedback from ""Angie's List"" users! We’ve earned our status for trustworthy, cost-effective plumbing that focuses on quality and performance.

From residential repairs and services to drain cleaning, water and gas re-pipes, fixtures, and water heater replacements, you can rely on us to keep your home running smoothly with the latest, most efficient equipment. Chris Embury, the owner, leads a team of four skilled employees and brings over 30 years of experience to the table.

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Faucet installation
  • Faucet repair
  • Garbage disposal repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower installation
  • Shower repair
  • Sink installation
  • Sink repair
  • Toilet installation
  • Toilet repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe installation
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

John M.
★★★★★

Dan was great! In and out and right on time! Will hire him again to install our new logs! Thanks Dan!!

Jose S.
★☆☆☆☆

Called with an urgent matter and owner provided Dan's name and number. I called and left Dan a message and have not heard back, that was 5 days ago. If you have an urgent matter don't bother with them, it appears they offer 24/7 answering services, not plumbing services. Good thing I didn't wait for a call back. Instead, I got the matter fixed that same day by a professional and responsive plumbing company.

Adrienne L.
★★★★★

Mark came out to repair a clog in the sink and also fixed a faucet drip at no additional charge. Will absolutely use them again. Friendly quick service.

Cynthia W.
★★★★★

Chris, the owner, and Max, are my angels!!! Bless them. I recently relocated to Palm Desert and have been in my home for only 5 weeks. I had water under my bathroom floor - the home warranty company sent a plumber, who said I had a leak in my slab and all the hot water lines had to be re-routed. Supposedly he used leak detection equipment (I had to wait 2 days for him to show up with it) - He even cut the hot water line and capped it off under my vanity - he wasn't very smart, as he left the hot water on it all other places. I called Chris this morning. Max came out within a few hours. Max couldn't understand why the one line to the sink was capped and why there had to be a re-route. Max did find out the real problem - the water under my floor was due to condensation from my AC - the condensation line went from the attic to the guest bath sink and was between the common wall of the two bathrooms. Max is amazing. Both gentlemen are honest, caring and reliable.

Sigrid B.
★☆☆☆☆

BEWARE! After reading reviews and speaking to Dan of SOS we made apt for him to come out to fix 3 plumbing problems we had on our new home purchase. 1) Main shower- We had a single handle shower that wasn't getting hot enough water. After examining he told us that it was an expensive cartridge replacement that Delta faucets only made for 1 yr at $180 part cost and he had to specially order and would not be able to repair at that time. 2) 2nd shower --with same faucet but too much hot water he told us he had to take out the cartridge and turn around but it could brake so it needed the same expensive part. 3) 3rd bathroom toilet wasn't flushing well. He snaked but said there was something stuck in trap and if he took off toilet it would probable break so best to replace. (Dan didn't resolve issue but did scatch the toilet with snake.)
So Dan could not repair any of these 3 problems and said to call back and reschedule but still charged us the $105 service fee.
A few days later we had another plumbing company come out that immediately took the handle off shower in 1 and adjusted the temp slightly and said he didn't think new cartridge would help but gave up flat price/ code if we wanted to try. We were not sure what to do as these plumbers had different opinions although 2nd plumber helped with main shower at no service charge. A month later we had another plumber coming for a new water softener install and he said call Delta Faucet company and get the parts and he'll help us. I called Delta to discover that Dan from SOS gave us totally incorrect and inflated prices. There never was an ""only 1 yr expensive cartridge"". They gave us the part # and told us to just go to home depot and purchase the $50 cartridge. After speaking to Delta company for a short time it was very clear that Dan either has no clue what he is doing or attempted to rip us off!! I'm not a plumber but it didn't take long to figure out what needed to be done after speaking to Delta. Also on 2) there was no way you can turn the cartridge around. Why wouldn't an experienced plumber know this!!
3) So we called a handyman as we didn't want it replace the toilet as all 4 in house matched. Our handyman snaked, took off the toilet and snaked again both sections (without scratching), took outside and flushed with hose. We couldn't find the ""stuck object"" that Dan reported. We reinstalled same toilet and it turns out it worked just fine. But Dan wanted to replace toilet at purchase cost, plus $175 fee.
It took awhile to find out that Dan either didn't know what he was doing or was trying to rip us off. I finally called the owner Chris as I felt that after explaining all this to him he could at least refund our service fee of $105. Chris said he would and text him service address....only to get a rude text and lies from Dan about situation. Then Chris said it was more than a month so no service fee refund. Yikes, what poor poor owner service. If I was a plumber and knew right away that Dan didn't have a clue or was trying to rip us off I'd get back to Chris the owner sooner.
I would avoid this company. It is more important to rip off their customers, and the owner backs up this lack of integrity.

Randy L.
★★★★★

I was referred to Chris at SOS by my best friend who used his services in his home remodel. I have a home in Rancho Mirage that had the one thing you never want to have - a under slab leak. Chris came out, without delay, and assessed the situation. He gave me various potential scenarios, and said ""let's take it step by step"". Very comforting. He coordinated everything! He brought in the leak detection company first, then his plumbers started the same day! This was the next morning after he first came out! Impressive. The work got done professionally, cleanly, and correct. ""work done right"". I am only 8 months new to the desert community, and went with my gut. As soon as I met Chris, I knew ""this is the guy"". He was on the phone with me every step of the way while his plumbers were working. I am happy to say that his conservative approach made a potential $5K-$7K job into a $1,600 job. I could not be happier. Not for the price, for having met and hired Chris and SOS. Yes, we also had a little ""lady luck"" on our side in the job, but SOS hourly rates are standard with the industry and fair. I now have my ""go to"" plumber for my future needs. I highly recommend Chris and SOS plumbing. Oh, and kudo's to Max, the lead plumber on my job. Very interested in my satisfaction, and explained everything on the way.

Jeanette G.
★★★★★

Great customer service, fast response time, knowledgeable, helpful and easy to deal with. What more can I say? I had a problem with very little or no hot water in two opposite areas of my house with two different water heaters. Dan knew immediately what was wrong, fixed one issue and ordered a necessary part of the 2nd issue. He came back the same day and completed the job. Everything works great and I am happily deep in hot water again. Fantastic. I highly recommend SOS Plumbing.

Jay M.
★★★★★

Dan came out and removed the old shower faucet and installed a new thermostatic valve. He did an excellent job and the price was very reasonable.

G K.
★★★★★

I had Dan and his crew estimate and install a new Fleck Water Softener. His work was impeccable, professional and reasonable! I will get them to do all my future plumbing needs. Please include them in your next project and get an estimate; you won't regret it!

David C.
★★★★★

While staying at a friend's house in Palm Springs, we experienced problems with an old (1980's) vanity faucet and the shower that would not completely shut off. After calling the local hardware store, Palm Springs Hardware, for a recommendation, I called SOS Plumbing. Dan was friendly on the phone, and I explained the problems and we set up an appointment for first thing the following morning. I also messaged him some photos of the existing faucets, so he knew what stems/cartridges to bring along. He gave me a 15-minute warning call and arrived on time, with the parts he needed to do the repair. It took him less than 20 minutes to do both repairs. He also took the home owner's credit card info over the phone and was on his way shortly thereafter. I am very pleased with the service provided and highly recommend the company.

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