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Marvin Plumbing

Berkeley, CA
5(25 reviews)
BBBA+Not Accredited
RESPONSE

Fast Response

Reviewers confirm quick response

EMERGENCY

24/7 Verified

Confirmed by reviews

PRICING

Premium / Upsells

Membership programs detected in reviews

RED FLAGS

1 concern

upselling concerns

Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 25 reviews

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5.0Google·4.8Yelp·BBB A+

Our Verdict

Strong Hire

#3 of 11 in Berkeley, CA

Best for
  • Emergency and same-day calls
Avoid if

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

Fast Responder24/7 Verified by Reviews

Customer reviews

Reviews from Google, Yelp & more

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Klaus Zalinskis

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.

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Aaron Stein

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.

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Marise Phillips

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.

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Michael V.Yelp

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.

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AndSalm LeeGoogle

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!

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Lenore R.Yelp

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!!!

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Karthik MGoogle

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.

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Kartik M.Yelp

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.

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Cecilia MonroeGoogle

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.

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Belinda R.Yelp

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!

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Jeff CoxGoogle

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.

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Chris K.Yelp

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.

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Chris KingGoogle

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.

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Zoe FranklinGoogle

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.

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Colton BradfordGoogle

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.

Business details

Phone
(510) 328-8368
Address
2339 64th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Hours
Varies — check website

Service area

Based in Berkeley. Serves 19 nearby cities within 20 miles:

Last updated June 25, 2026 · Data from Google Reviews
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