The Plumbing Doc

★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (122)
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: 1805 Lawson Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304
: (661) 836-1620
: http://plumbingdoc.net

Company Overview

The Plumbing Doc is your trusted local plumbing service. Owned by Rick Clemmons, a native of Arlington, California, who moved to Bakersfield in 1964 after being born in 1959. Having been raised in Kern County, he has developed numerous strong bonds in our local area. In 1976, he graduated high school and enlisted in the Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he worked with the Kern County Fire Department, working as a seasonal fireman out of Keene, California. When the fire season ended, he pursued higher education in Texas and later at Bakersfield College, studying a variety of topics, from Mathematics to Diesel Mechanics and Welding. He joined the apprenticeship program at Operating Engineers Local #12, earning qualifications as a Heavy Equipment Operator and a Diesel Mechanic/Welder. He graduated from this dual program, receiving the Dorothy Donahue award for being the top apprentice in the AFL/CIO across California and Nevada.

In 2004, he founded ""The Plumbing Doc"" with just two trucks and basic tools. Through dedication and a focus on customer satisfaction, it has grown into the successful business it is now. Though the early days were difficult, Rick relied on positive word-of-mouth to keep going. The Plumbing Doc was known for punctuality, quality workmanship at fair prices, and a commitment to honesty! The Plumbing Doc is a comprehensive plumbing contractor. We stand out in the service and repair plumbing sector for both homes and businesses, our extensive experience and attentiveness to customer needs set us apart. We cater to customers throughout Kern County and the larger Bakersfield area. Our Local Service Center employs advanced computerized dispatch technology to ensure our technicians reach customers quickly. Our highly-trained technicians are backed by a dedicated team of customer service reps, dispatchers, training specialists, and warehouse personnel. Each of our fully-stocked trucks is equipped with a vast selection of repair items, tools, and emergency gear, enabling us to offer 24-hour service. We provide exceptional warranties, lasting up to 99 years, on both our workmanship and materials. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on being the most dependable plumbers you'll ever encounter. I am 55 years old and have been in the plumbing industry for over 30 years. My extensive experience in all aspects of construction helps me spot problems that others might miss. Many plumbers reach out to us for assistance with challenging plumbing problems. I prioritize customer satisfaction first, then aim to deliver quality work at a fair price. I don’t advertise myself as the cheapest plumber around, I strive to be the best. If your budget plumber exacerbates your problem, call us, and we will resolve your problem, typically within an hour of your call.

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
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Septic system cleaning
  • Septic system inspection
  • Septic system installation
  • Septic system 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:Open 24 hours
Tue:Open 24 hours
Wed:Open 24 hours
Thu:Open 24 hours
Fri:Open 24 hours
Sat:Open 24 hours
Sun:Open 24 hours

Recommended Customer Reviews

Joanna E.
★★★★★

Our water was shut off to our house by a mistake that was made by our gardener on Friday afternoon. They had stripped the valve that shut off the water to our house. In a panic we called The Pluming Doc who answered right away and walked us through some options to restore water to our house until they could get here. The damage was severe enough that we were not able to restore water. They came out and diligently worked through the problem which was not easy to solve on a weekend due to the non uniform parts that the original builder had installed. They navigated through the problem making it work through their knowledge and experience. We are loyal customers from this day forward knowing that if we ever have an issue that we will call The Pluming Doc who has great customer service. Their plumber Savannah who responded to the call was knowledgeable, courteous, and was diligent in our repair. We cant thank them enough for all their hard work and the customer experience we received. This company knows how to service their customer and surpass expectations. We highly recommend The Plumbing Doc.

Bryan W.
★★★★★

We had a plumbing problem occur at 1AM on Sunday night. I was dreading calling up a plumber on a Sunday - expecting a Sunday service call to carry a huge premium. I called up the Plumbing Doc at about 8:30AM Sunday morning, and actually spoke to a real, live person - not an answering service or recording. He told me someone would be out within the hour. Savannah showed up very quickly and she got to work. Not only did she fix the problem, but she did some other plumbing work to our house that was needed. She was so very kind and professional, and did excellent work. I was worried with all the extra work and about 2.5 hours work time, the bill would be enormous. I was so relieved when I found out the total was less than a quarter of what I expected it to be! I cannot recommend The Plumbing Doc enough! Have no fear when you call them! They are GREAT!

Veronica M.
★★★★★

I recently had to call for service and was grateful when Savannah showed up within the hour, and quickly fixed the problem. She was absolutely professional and friendly. She triple checked that everything was working. Great work ethic! I'm completely satisfied with the service. She's a bad A double snakes!

Anita M.
★★★★★

There is no doubt that The Plumbing Doc will be the only plumber we ever use! We have had multiple plumbers and septic people out to figure out our issues with water coming into the basement. Rick was determined to figure it out, and they did! Love that he is making sure we have an absolute resolution to our problem instead of ""hoping that works"" like we've had in the past. You will want to have these guys help you!

Bessie G.
★★★★★

I had a leaking toilet at my buisiness. The Plumbing Doc took care of the mess quickly, was very reasonably priced, and with courteous service. Other local companies gave me the run around about additional work that would need to be done at a higher price just to unclog a toilet. I would whole-heartedly recommend The Plumbing Doc for fast honest service and efficiency at a very reasonable price!!!

Aracely M.
★★★★★

We had a leaky faucet. Called them and he came right out maybe an hour later. He replaced the faucet and did a great job. Fast and painless.

Tonia C.
★★★★★

I was in a bind and I called several different local plumbing companies. The plumbing. Doc, By far was the best deal and they guaranteed within an hour. Fast friendly reliable service! I would recommend them to anyone. With a bonus of 24 hour service calls! I will definitely recommend them to anybody that is in need. Thanks plumbing doc And thanks Ricky!

Rhonda S.
★★★★★

I thought I could fix my toilet problems myself...wrong. Thankfully, Rick, owner of Plumbing Doc, was available to give me some good advice. He could have easily charged me to come out and fix the problem...instead, he asked me to send him pics so he could look at it and tell me the parts I needed to fix it myself, free of charge. I'm a do-it-myself kind of girl but I don't always have all the knowledge...Thanks, Rick for being there for a single-mom who just needed a little help. I'll definitely give Plumbing Doc a call when the job is too big for this girl to handle.

Christian M.
★☆☆☆☆

I'm changing this review from 5 to 1 star. These guys have done 3 jobs for me, 2 of these jobs were a recurring problem. The 3rd time out, I was quoted $600 just to take a look. I had the problem checked by another company for free and fixed later that day... a problem that was missed by these guys 2x prior.

I'm disappointed that I've spent $6k with plumbing doc and they were trying to rip me off like this.

Go elsewhere!

Lauren L.
★★★★★

Had issues with our old house's plumbing on a Saturday afternoon. The Plumbing Doc was the only plumber in town that could come that day. After calling he was at our house in less than thirty minutes. He was incredibly polite and seemed very knowledgeable. He lives in an old house and has a lot of experience working on houses with old plumbing (if you have an old house you know why this is important!). He got the job done quickly and the price was reasonable. Thanks for saving the day!

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