Marvin Plumbing
Fast Response
Reviewers confirm quick response
24/7 Verified
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Premium / Upsells
Membership programs detected in reviews
1 concern
upselling concerns
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 25 reviews
Our Verdict
#3 of 11 in Berkeley, CA
- Emergency and same-day calls
No major caveats
Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
How they score across what matters
Based on 58 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.
What they do well (and don’t)
Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.
What 25 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
Same-day arrival confirmed in 8 reviews; Saturday 4pm call answered and drain cleared before 5pm — 19 of 58 reviews tag fast_response
Emergency and same-day calls
One review flagged slow_response despite a 5-star rating — scheduling non-emergency appointments may require advance notice
What To Watch Out For
One review flagged slow_response despite a 5-star rating — scheduling non-emergency appointments may require advance notice
2 reviews mention membership programs or upselling
Upselling concerns
Quality & Professionalism
Full 4-plex galvanized-to-copper re-pipe completed on time with clean jobsite; property owner names him go-to plumber for East Bay properties
Pricing
Toilet repair with parts on hand completed in under 30 minutes; tackled a second slow drain at no extra trip — pricing cited as affordable across 5 reviews
Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, Yelp & more
Marvin responded to an emergency call to replace 2 leaky washing machine bibs. He was prompt, professional and very helpful in addressing a couple of other plumbing questions. The quality of work excellent and the work was completed in a short amount of time. He is knowledgable regarding plumbing issues and did not try to upsell me for unnecessary additional work. He gave me suggestions for maintenance that were very helpful. I will be calling him for future projects.
I hired Marvin for a large job replacing old galvanized steel water lines to copper lines in a 4plex. He did an excellent job, showed up on time and kept the jobsite clean. I would recommend him to anyone, he is my go to plumber for my properties in the East Bay.
I needed a LOT of repair work done, after the helpful inspection and diagnosis (complete with photos from the crawl space). Marvin Plumbing did the work in 2 days and finished it all with utmost skill, professionalism, and kindness. They kept the place tidy and left me a very happy client with a clean job site AND renovated / upgraded bathroom plumbing that no longer leaks. So happy with the work and would hire them again and recommend to everyone.
I needed emergency repair, so I booked an appointment on their website, at a time slot they said was available. No one showed up at the scheduled time. I called them and they said they'd send someone several hours later - and again, no one showed up. They offered to reschedule for next morning, which was too long of a wait. I messaged back and forth with them to see if they could send someone sooner, and they became uncommunicative. Terrible experience.
I couldn’t be happier with the service I just received. Marvin arrived on time, quickly diagnosed the issue with my leaking shut-off valve, and explained everything clearly before getting started. The repair was done efficiently and with great attention to detail, and he made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. What really stood out was the professionalism and honesty—very reasonable pricing and upselling, no surprises, just solid, reliable work. He also left the area clean, which I really appreciated. If you’re looking for someone skilled, trustworthy, and easy to work with, I highly recommend Marvin. Five stars all the way!
Marvin replied to my message shortly after receiving my message. After sending pictures of my plumbing needs (toilet repair/new flush valve needed) Marvin agreed to come the NEXT day. Marvin was prompt, professional, and pleasant. He brought new parts with him and made the replacement/repair in under 30 minutes. I mentioned a slow drain in another bathroom and he fixed that too. Marvin's prices are affordable and I wouldn't hesitate to hire him in the future. EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!
I needed a water softener piping to be installed from our main line to our garage. Marvin reached out to me within the hour and gave a me a quote. Since I was very happy with his response time , I decided to proceed. He stopped by punctually, and got the work done the same afternoon. Very happy with Marvin- will use him again.
I needed a water softener piping to be installed from our main line to our garage. Marvin reached out to me within the hour and gave a me a quote. Since I was very happy with his response time , I decided to proceed. He stopped by punctually, and got the work done the same afternoon. Very happy with Marvin- will use him again.
Marvin Plumbing helped us with a leaking pipe under the kitchen sink and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The plumber arrived on time, explained the issue clearly, and fixed everything without making a mess. Fair pricing and very respectful service. I’d definitely call them again for future plumbing work.
Marvin and his team are fantastic!! Marvin was very professional and was able to get me an appointment quickly! His guys were courteous and knowledgeable. I had the phalange on my toilet replaced and they did a great job and cleaned up everything nicely! I highly recommend Marvin plumbing for all your plumbing needs!
I used Marvin to install a water shut off valve for my dishwasher. I also had him look at my dishwasher because it would leak when draining. He fixed the the hose and now I do not have to buy a new dishwasher. Thanks Marvin for the fast and friendly response. I will use him in the future for other projects.
Marvin showed the best professionalism I've seen in a long time. I absolutely enjoyed the pleasure with working with him today. Marvin came in and did work in my kitchen and did it with such expertise and an all-encompassing knowledge of his craft. I absolutely recommend him for your plumbing needs.
Marvin showed the best professionalism I've seen in a long time. I absolutely enjoyed the pleasure with working with him today. Marvin came in and did work in my kitchen and did it with such expertise and an all-encompassing knowledge of his craft. I absolutely recommend him for your plumbing needs.
I recently used Marvin Plumbing to repair a leak under my kitchen sink and was very pleased with the service. The technician arrived on time, explained the issue clearly, and completed the repair efficiently. Everything has been working perfectly since then. I would definitely use them again.
Really good experience with Marvin Plumbing. We had low water pressure in two bathrooms and they found the problem much faster than expected. The technician was polite, worked carefully, and made sure everything was running properly before leaving. Service felt professional and honest.
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Marvin Plumbing