Thistle Plumbing
Company Overview
We proudly serve the areas of Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
Having specialized in plumbing for three decades, reach out now for your free consultation. We replace both traditional and tankless water heaters, as well as garbage disposals, toilets, and faucets. Our team resolves gas, water, and drain leaks.
Our sewer services include cleaning, relining, de-scaling, and 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 soon realized that management roles weren't for me, leading me to start a pizza and sandwich venture named Ollies, which was a valuable learning experience about interacting with people.
After that, I relocated to California, where I immediately began working for a small plumbing company, where I learned the trade on the job. Following five years, I joined a more established plumbing company specializing in older properties, managing a high volume of sewer work while adhering to strict quality standards.
Two years later, I chose to study for and earn my Plumbing C-36 License. I then founded Thistle Plumbing. I have been running Thistle Plumbing for close to 30 years. With all this experience, we can handle any plumbing task with ease.
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

I just recently purchased a condo and I had some worries about muggy water. Since my new condo isn't in an area I'm entirely familiar with I turned to Yelp and submitted a request for various quotes/info. A lot of the plumbers replied without asking any questions and some even booked me for an appointment without even speaking time. Brian, however, messaged me and asked questions to find out more about my problem. We made an appointment, he was very honest about his availability and also was very accommodating when I asked for him to wear a mask(since I wasn't fully vaccinated). During the visit he made his assessment and gave me very honest feedback! I had a good feeling about choosing Brian for the job and I'm so happy I did. The issue ended up being a non issue but I appreciated his honest feedback and his professionalism. I'm keeping him in my contacts just in case any issues do ever come up. Thanks for the help Brian!

Brian was on time, friendly and did a professional job. We would hire him again!

Thistle was responsive in setting up a time to meet the following day, helpful in creating a plan, and worked efficiently and quickly. Also, he's a cool guy!
He'll give you a quick estimate to, so worth just starting a conversation.

Brian was very knowledgeable and professional. He had a nice Irish accent. Very reasonable and excellent job replacing my hose spigots. I highly recommend.

Really knows his stuff and doesn't try to oversell you, works on repairing things if they can be. Great service!

Brian is the best! An excellent and honest plumber- and just a good dude. I'll never use anybody else. If you're looking for a permanent plumber, Thistle is it!

Once again A+ work by Brian and installation by Frank. Water tank replaced within 2-3 hrs and hot water again!!! Frank really knows his stuff and answers any questions and is good about chatting. There was no wait and he called his supply person who delivered it within the time Frank got the old one released and moved. It's great to be a loyal customer for Thistle Plumbing. I am Mike from Pasadena. Got the Bradford White gas 50 gallon. Has insulation as it is outside the house. Thanks guys.

Brian was so wonderful. He responded right away when I needed service, showed up on time, did the work quickly and correctly and the price was so reasonable compared to others. I will definitely be using his company again when needed. Great job!!!

Don't read any more reviews or look at anybody else. Hire this guy.
Can't say enough about Brian. He installed a water heater and fixed a couple of other plumbing issues in my house. He is on time, professional, reliable and reasonable. I cannot recommend him strongly enough.

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.