No hot water? Water heater repair and replacement.
Gas tank heaters and tankless units, repaired or replaced and installed with the strapping, venting and fittings that bring them up to code.
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Sound familiar?
- No hot water, or it runs out fast
- Water heater leaking from the bottom
- Pilot keeps going out
- Old tank you want to replace before it fails
- Switching to tankless
What we do about it
- Repair or replace, honestly
- If a repair makes sense we say so. If the tank is done, we tell you that too.
- Tank and tankless
- Gas tank heaters and tankless units for homes, apartments and businesses.
- Up to code
- Seismic straps, venting, gas and water fittings done right the first time.
Water heaters, in our customers’ words
“I called AB's Plumbing Services at around 10 PM, and Abraham responded within 10 minutes. … Not only did they replace the water heater, but they also updated all the fittings to bring everything up to code.”
James P., BerkeleyWater heater replaced and brought up to code, “We were tired and not looking forward to going through the process of replacing a leaking water heater, but they made it so easy.”
Wesley B., El CerritoLeaking water heater replaced, “Very kind group that showed up quickly, replaced the failed water heater quickly, and were clean and tidy throughout their time spent working.”
Jacob S., PasadenaFailed water heater replaced, “They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated, “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure, “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
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“They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated, “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure, “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
Recent water heaters work
Two tankless water heaters, side by side 
New Navien tankless water heater 
New 50-gallon Rheem gas water heater 
Tankless water heater installed on a shingle wall 
Three commercial water heaters on a copper manifold 
Rheem tankless with insulated lines 
Outdoor tankless with new drain and water lines 
Indoor tankless with service valves
How a job goes
Four steps, each one backed by a customer’s own words.
- 1
You call or text
Day or night. Tell us what’s happening, and send a photo if it helps.
“They responded on the first call and gave text updates.”
Jeff J., Hayward, on Yelp - 2
We find the cause
We diagnose before we fix. For drains and sewers that can mean a camera down the line, so you see it too.
“He then ran a camera through the line and showed me exactly what was causing the backup: tree roots had intruded into the sewer pipe.”
Natalye B., Oakland, on Yelp - 3
You get the price first
We explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. No hidden fees.
“Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
Connie B., San Francisco, on Yelp - 4
We fix it and clean up
Shoe covers on, work area cleaned, and everything tested before we leave.
“They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
Claude Q., Union City, on Yelp
Get a free estimate
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call you back. If something is flooding or backing up right now, calling is fastest.
Rather talk to someone?
Call (510) 753-8649Or text us a photo of the problem. Hablamos español.
Email us at contact@abs-plumbingservices.com
New customers get 10% off their first service. Mention the website when you call.
Questions people ask before they call
How fast can you get here?
It depends on where you are and what’s going on, but for emergencies we head out right away. Reviewers regularly mention the crew arriving within the hour.
Are you really open 24/7?
Yes. Call any time, including nights and weekends.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. We look at the problem, explain what’s going on, and give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. AB’s Plumbing is licensed and insured in California.
Can you show me what’s wrong with my drain or sewer line?
Yes. For drain and sewer problems we can run a camera through the line and show you on screen what’s causing it.
Do you work on apartment buildings and businesses?
Yes. Along with houses, our crew works on apartment buildings, restaurants and other commercial spaces.
How can I pay?
Cash, credit card or Zelle.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our crew speaks English and Spanish, so call or text in whichever you prefer. The main pages of this site are also in Spanish.
Other things we fix
- Tankless water heatersTankless water heaters installed, replaced and repaired, indoors or outdoors.
- Recirculation pumpsHot water recirculation pumps installed and replaced, so hot water reaches the tap sooner.
Emergency plumbingBurst pipes, sewage backups, overflowing toilets. Open 24 hours, 7 days.
Drain cleaningSinks, tubs, toilets and main lines cleared. Camera inspection when it keeps coming back.
Sewer linesRoots, breaks and backups found on camera. Sewer lateral repair and replacement.
Leaks & water linesPipe leaks, water service lines, pressure regulators, filters and softeners.