The Plumbing Doc

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

Company Overview

Your reliable neighborhood plumbing company is The Plumbing Doc. Owned by Rick Clemmons, a native of Arlington, California, born in 1959, moved to Bakersfield in 1964. Growing up in Kern County, he has developed numerous strong bonds in our local area. He completed high school in 1976 and joined the United States Air Force. Once he completed his service, he joined the Kern County Fire Department, working as a seasonal fireman out of Keene, California. After the fire season wrapped up, he pursued higher education in Texas and later at Bakersfield College, where he explored various subjects, including Mathematics, Diesel Mechanics, and Welding. Rick enrolled in the apprenticeship program with Operating Engineers Local #12, completing a dual apprenticeship as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Diesel Mechanic/Welder. He finished this dual program with the prestigious Dorothy Donahue award, recognizing him as the top apprentice in the AFL/CIO in California and Nevada.

He launched ""The Plumbing Doc"" in 2004, equipped with two trucks and basic tools. Thanks to hard work and a commitment to customer satisfaction, it has developed into the thriving company it is today. The initial days were tough, yet Rick endured thanks to positive referrals. 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 years of expertise and our commitment to understanding our customers' needs make us a leader. 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 team of customer service representatives, dispatchers, training specialists, and warehouse staff supports our skilled technicians. Our trucks are fully stocked with an impressive range of repair items, tools, and emergency equipment, allowing us to serve you 24/7. We offer industry-leading warranties of up to 99 years on both workmanship and materials. What truly matters is that we are the most trustworthy plumbers you will find. 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. My top priority is customer satisfaction, followed by delivering quality work at a fair price. I don’t advertise myself as the cheapest plumber around, I aim to provide the highest quality service. When your discount plumber complicates your issue, reach out to us, and we’ll take care of it, usually 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

Cindy C.
★★★★★

Michael and Brandon came out and were extremely professional, showed up on the scheduled time and remedied our problems with our tankless water heater. They wore masks the entire time, cleaned up after themselves and were super professional. Highly recommend the Plumbing Doc and would use again.

Lacey L.
★★★★★

We had an emergency situation with our bath tub facet and The Plumbing Doc was able to get someone out to us within the hour during the evening time. Jared showed up and was very fast and helpful! Thank you all! Will definitely call if we need again in the future

Albert C.
★☆☆☆☆

I would never recommend this service to anyone. We called in the plumber for an emergency during night hours and during the visit, he went out to what i assumed was to get a tool, but after waiting about 30 minutes, I found him asleep in his car. He then told me they could not fix it until Monday. When I called on Monday, I asked if they had the part to fix it, if not - i would need to call someone else because it was urgent. The manager, Rick, then told me that he didnt like my attitude, told me to call someone else and hung up on me. I called him back to try explain I was just trying to be sure because I could not wait for the 1pm appointment to find out if they could fix it, but Rick hung up on me again. The bright side I suppose is that they said they would not charge me for the first night where the man fell asleep. But an awful experience.

Erika C.
★★★★★

I had a clogged sink and bath tub, unfortunately I did not get the plumbers name but he did a great job. Very professional, arrived earlier than expected which was totally fine with me. Turned out I had a much bigger issue with my tub and he was able to schedule me the next day to get it fixed. Him and the other gentleman were very polite and professional and explained to us everything they did. Would definitely recommend the Plumbing Doc and will definitely be calling them if I ever run into any issues again! They also had a very reasonable price which was a bonus.

Keli R.
★★★★★

AJ was fantastic. I called yesterday to the main office because our new home had a sink issue. We couldn't get enough water pressure and for some reason we had no cold water, plus the drinking water pressure was low. Thankfully they had an appointment available for the next day! AJ arrived early and did a fantastic job! My sink is now working and he was very professional. He walked us through what he did and answered all of our questions. I really appreciate the great customer service.

Leslie V.
★★★★★

Great work, quick service, affordable price. Overall great experience

Doug H.
★★★★★

Extremely professional service by technician Brad and his assistant (sorry I cannot remember name.) Brad was at the house within hour of calling office. Office staff also very friendly. A+++ experience, would highly recommend.

Mindy M.
★★★★★

Best service ever!!! I live outside of the Bakersfield area and they arrived at my house within the hour. The plumber was very polite and worked fast to complete the job. I would highly recommend!

C V.
★★★★★

No need to look anywhere else!
Had a major leak in my water line and front yard was flooded. So much so, I had to turn off my water to stop from having a high water bill.
-Called at 8am and the technician was there just before 9!! On a Saturday keep in mind!!! Fast response time!! Called other places and they couldn't come until Monday! Jarred was polite and got right to work!! All the digging and going to get parts needed to fix the issue only took 2 hours to fix!!! After he left, realized my water pressure was a little off. Called back and 30 minutes later Jarred came back to fix my water! $297 for a positive experience! Would DEFINITELY recommend the Plumbing Doc and Jarred to fix any plumbing issue!

Casper R.
★★★★★

The plumbing doc is by far the best plumbers in town. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. My plumbing issues at my house were horrible and had many issues. Ricky and Mike came out to my house and diagnosed my problems quoted me and got to work. They also installed a new tankless water heater. Those two guys rock and did an amazing job. They are very professional. Call these guys they are the best. They got my business from now on.

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