Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services
Plumber · El Cajon, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8★ on 5,428 reviews — massive established operation; all 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star covering drain clearing, water heater install, leak repair, and detailed thoroughness during complex jobs.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #1 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in El Cajon, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Workmanship cited in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews; technician Leonardo Alvarez showed camera footage post-job to verify drain clearing; installer Brian did tankless water heater install with full warranty options
2 cited reviews
“Despite his youthful appearance, he showed himself to be a very highly skilled, knowledgeable, friendly, hard-working effective technician. He helped install a new drain to fix a reoccurring problem. He was really patient and explained any question or concerns I had.”
“The price was very reasonable with a lot of warranty options. This was the middle price of the three quotes we got from other plumbers. Would definitely have them back next time we need a plumber!”
fair_pricing=1 and cheap-plumber=2 in service mentions; water heater quote came in as middle of 3 competitive quotes with extensive warranty options
2 cited reviews
“The price was very reasonable with a lot of warranty options. This was the middle price of the three quotes we got from other plumbers. Would definitely have them back next time we need a plumber!”
“Josh and Ryan were quick, efficient, and straight to the point. They quickly identified where the cloggage was happening in the drainage system and resolved it.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Very happy we chose Bill Howe! First Ron came by and gave us an estimate for a water heater and PRV. He was so thorough and took the time to truly understand the old plumbing in our townhouse. He went above and beyond and even crawled all the way under the house to where the water heater is! Brian ended up coming for the install and did a fantastic job! The price was very reasonable with a lot of warranty options. …”
“Bill Howe Plumbing. Took care of my pipe leak quickly during my convenience. The techs were professional and courteous. Very happy with the services we received and will definitely call if we ever need more help.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 5,428 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Should you hire Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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