Watson & Harris Plumbing

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Suzie Q's Fun Facts:

The word ""plumber"" comes from the Latin word for the element of lead (Pb, or plumbium), which material pipes used to be made out of.
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I had a slow, persistent leak under the sink of my guest bedroom, and finally admitted to myself that it wasn't going to go away on its own. Plus, the showerhead in my master bathroom had begun to fall apart (when water flowed through it, the fixture actually started coming apart in layers). And I suspected some of these problems stemmed from too-high water pressure, which had been cited by my home inspector during escrow a year earlier.

But I was a new homeowner, and didn't have a plumber. This wasn't an emergency, so I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for a ""rooter"" company. What to do?

I went to Yelp to look for recommendations. So many people had recommended Steve Watson that I just had to call him.

Steve is a congenial guy. He doesn't nickel and dime you. You trust having him in your house.

Is he easy to make advance appointments with? No. It's best if you just happen to be ""around"" for him to pop by when both of your schedules happen to intersect (not a great fit for me, as I work out of the house on weekdays, but then again, none of my plumbing problems were urgent).

However, when you do pin Steve down with an appointment, he typically shows up on time (or at least calls/ texts courteously to let you know he's running late). And if you actually had a critical problem like a major leak or broken pipe, I imagine he'd triage appropriately and see you first.

Here's where Steve shines: My bathroom faucet ended up being the culprit for the slow leak under my sink. Steve went out of his way to research the manufacturer of the faucet (turned out to be pretty obscure, and not the highest quality), and special ordered it once the first one he purchased for me ended up missing a part. Most plumbers probably won't do all that for you. And he didn't charge me for driving to pick it up, or returning the one missing a part, and charged me for the faucet at his cost without markup. (He might have been cutting me a special deal there, since it took around a month for him to fully fix all my problems, but I still appreciated it).

I also called Steve back on a couple of occasions when his initial leak diagnosis proved not to be accurate, and when the new water pressure regulator was turned down too low (he came to adjust for free). He even snaked my drain for free (or at least, threw it in as part of his overall labor).

All told, it's nice to have a guy like Steve around.

Judi M.

My parents live in Los Angeles, and I needed a reliable, honest and knowledgeable plumber to assist them. A dear friend of mine who lives in Los Angeles recommended Steve. I called Steve and he immediately called me back. My parents were being billed by the city water department for a leak that was somewhere in their home. Steve was able to detect the leak, fix it in record timing and was also able to check on a leaky shower head and faucet in their home. Over the past year I have had to contact Steve numerous times because my parents home is old and there seems to be some type of plumbing problem from an overflowing toilet to a water heater problem. Even on holidays and odd hours I have been able to reach Steve. I am truly grateful that I can count on Steve to fix all our parents plumbing needs and also answer any plumbing questions I have. Steve is the best and I highly recommend him!

Julie C.

We had a leak and were desperate to find a good plumber. I found Steve here on NextDoor and he more than lived up to his rave reviews. He showed up on time, responded quickly to all my calls, and most importantly fixed the problem. Reasonable prices and super reliable.

Jessica L.

Steve is a life saver. We had a flood early Sunday morning and tried four other numbers before we got to Steve. He answered and was at our door step within 30 minutes. He was so kind and knowledgeable. He fixed the problem and told us he would check back in with us during the week to make sure all is ok. We are thankful to have met him and will definitely be using him for our future plumbing needs. I highly recommend him.

Lynda C.

Steven Watson! The best plumber that i have ever had the pleasure of working with! Really smart, can figure anything out. Really cares about the work. Can even create grey water system! Makes everything lovely and working properly! I am lucky to have found him.

Ann O.

Steve Watson is the absolute best! He is knowledgeable, reliable, and a true gentleman. He was recommended to me by two neighbors and I will turn to him for any and all plumbing needs forever. What a wonderful, caring professional!

Mark M.

We've made two appointments with him in the last few months, and he simply doesn't show up. No call, nothing. He came out for a call a year or so ago, and did good work, but not showing up, twice, is not ok.

Jerry S.

Over the past few months, I have had a problem with the main sewer line at my home. I called Steve Watson about the problem and today it is solved! Steve was prompt in returning my phone calls and in showing up when he said he would. There was prompt follow up and great customer service. The work was great and Steve let me know how to prevent the problem from reoccurring. Plumbing work is not cheap, but Steve's price was fair and he absolutely is a man of his word. I will not hesitate to call Steve for my future plumbing needs.

Yoanna N.

Steve Watson is most professional he came over and right away diagnosed the problem and was able to fix it on the spot!Definitely recommend him for your pluming services ! Always the best!

Lori M.

Steve is a great plumber. He's very responsive when I have a plumbing problem and super conscientious. I highly recommend him.