Thistle Plumbing

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 (156)
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: Palm Desert, CA 92260
: (626) 616-9353
: http://thistleplumbing.com

Company Overview

We proudly serve the areas of Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

For 30 years, we have focused on providing top-notch plumbing services, reach out now for your free consultation. We handle water heater replacements, both tank and tankless, including garbage disposals, toilets, and faucets. Our team resolves gas, water, and drain leaks.

We offer sewer cleaning, relining, de-scaling, hydrojetting, along with sewer camera inspections and trenchless replacements.

Our operations commenced in 1991 with basic equipment, and have evolved to utilize sophisticated equipment for analyzing plumbing problems.

My career began as a laboratory technician while I earned my Civil Engineering degree. I came to understand that working in management wasn't my calling, so I launched a pizza and sandwich business called Ollies, a venture that provided me with important insights into customer relations.

Subsequently, I moved to California, and quickly found a job with a small plumbing firm, where I learned the trade on the job. Following five years, I joined a more established plumbing company that focused on older homes, managing a high volume of sewer work while adhering to strict quality standards.

After about two years, I made the decision to study for and pass the Plumbing C-36 License. This led me to start my own company, Thistle Plumbing. I have been running Thistle Plumbing for close to 30 years. Given our background, we can tackle any plumbing job effortlessly.

Business Services

  • 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 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 - 6:00 PM
Tue:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Danielle B.
★★★★★

I am new to the area so I relied solely on Yelp reviews to choose this plumbing company. We had a leaking toilet but because of covid and working from home we had to find a time when we would be out if the house. Brian worked with our schedule, was on time and diagnosed the problem promptly. Proceeded to fix it and the fee was reasonable. Was able to pay him online and it all worked out great. I would call Brian again for any plumbing need! Very pleased.

Renee Z.
★★★★★

Brian had a long day of service calls since 5am. Yet he added us to the list before hanging up his wrench for the day. He put a new flapper in the crapper and was in and out in no time.
Thx for your help Thistle!!

Mari G.
★★★★★

My garbage disposal stopped working on a Thursday night and after sending Thistle a message on Yelp, Brian was out first thing Friday morning to fix it. Very easy to get ahold of, quick and informative communication, always! Next, I was worried about a gas leak issue around my stove and same thing, after messaging in the middle of the night in a panic, Brian was out the next morning to inspect and reassure everything was safe.

I appreciate how friendly Brian is and how he gives advice beyond the repair. I felt at ease each time he came to fix something and feel relief I have a local person I can rely on. COVID precautions are taken too, he was already wearing a mask when he knocked on the door.

Gerry P.
★★★★★

Frank was courteous, careful, and did a fine job with several problems in our plumbing. We are awaiting a call about our next appointment, and look forward to having Frank fix the remainder of our plumbing issues. Top notch, works very carefully and is very competent. Recommend highly.

Cheng W.
★★★★★

Brian responded to my request promptly. Arrived on time for an appointment to provide estimate for installing sewer pump, and was able to fix my minor problem with toilet on the spot. He also provided a reasonable estimate for the sewer pump installation and was very efficient. Brian is very thorough and detail-oriented. He is also very good at communicating and follow up. I looked up Thistle Plumbing in the hope of finding reliable plumber in my neighborhood and I think I've found one!

F C.
★★★★★

I was able to get an appointment quickly. The technician resolved our clogging problem and I think the price is reasonable. I would definitely use them again.

Yee I.
★★★★★

Frank is a professional, friendly, and reliable plumber who loves his job. He walked in, masked, and we threw everything and the kitchen sink at him. We had most of the parts prepped and just had to to pickup a few small things and he supplied the rest.

He installed a kitchen sink and faucet, a tankless water filtration system, an ice maker line, a pressure regulator and a smart water shut-off in two visits within a week. We highly recommend his services and will be using him in the future. Thanks Frank (and Brian)!

Fat K.
★★★★★

My experience with Brian and Frank was fantastic. I had them out twice within 2 weeks and both times they were communicative, fair, and effective. Very pleased to have given these guys my business. Highly recommend.

Nancy R.
★★★★★

We used Brian at Thistle Plumbing to recommend, buy, and install a new toilet. His recommendation was less expensive than the toilets we found through reviews on Amazon. He came the very next day with the toilet...installed it beautifully, and left the bathroom clean. What a pleasure!!! Honest and reliable. We are about to call him for another task, and he will be our go to plumber for the future. Do not bother with other plumbers....just rely on him.

Linda E.
★★★★★

Brian and Frank from Thistle Plumbing did a fantastic job fixing the venting system for our new tankless water heater unit (after an improper installation by the original contractor --an extremely dangerous predicament to be in). I was wary about the price as re-dos are often cost-prohibitive. Brian responded quickly, assessed the job and it was completed immediately after new parts were delivered. What a relief to find local and reputable professionals you can depend on. Thistle Plumbing is 100% recommended!

Additional Plus: Last summer while banking at Wells Fargo on Fair Oaks, there was a pitbull nervously pacing by the side entrance. Many of us gathered around the ATM machines were worried that she may have been abandoned. Brian looked at the ID tag and volunteered to take the dog to the address listed. Turns out she was lost and was returned to her owner.

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