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Mike Counsil Plumbing LLC

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713 Arguello St, Redwood City, CA, 94063, United States

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Joe C. 
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a year ago

I can't give a rating low enough. They sent someone to my home without equipment to clear my clogged sink drain. who said he could call to get someone to come with the equipment needed but it would cost $485 and I would have to wait another 3 or 4 hours. Imagine what they might have done to my sink if said ok. Need I say ,,,, beware. 

Business response:

Hi Joe, You deserve better service and understand your frustration. We appreciate your feedback so we can improve our customer service. Sincerely, Sean Counsil Service manager 

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Michael J. 
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2 years ago

Talk about money down the drain. (Averted) Yesterday, feb.2nd 2024, I called Mike Council Plumbing for a leak from my toilet, emanating from two specific areas. The two items that needed attention, and confirmed by their technician, was a on/off valve and a toilet Flush Valve. COST of the two items: Valve......................$12.95 Flush Valve...........$14.99 Time to replace 1.5 hours Written ESTIMATE from the technician...........$843.00 Under $30.00 dollars of replacement parts and approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of labor ... read more

Business response:

Michael, Thank you for the feedback. We're very pleased you were satisfied with our teams interactions and service. We're not the budget plumber or able to compete with DYI's if you're searching for a low price. We do however feel our prices are fair and equitable for the quality of personnel, services and warrantys we provide. Sincerely, Sean Counsil Service manager 

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Josie J. 
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2 years ago

Regrettably, I find myself unable to offer an overwhelmingly positive rating for this company, despite the pleasant swag - notably the green folder - that accompanies every estimate provided by their friendly sales team. While the sales representatives convey information with infectious smiles, their proficiency falters when faced with fundamental consumer queries. When asked about the work and what will be done they defer to the technician which I believe they should all be on the same page. My primary source of disconten... read more

Business response:

Josie, At MCP, we deeply value your feedback as it serves as a compass guiding us toward continuous improvement. Your feedback is important in shaping our commitment to better communication. We recognize the importance of fostering transparent and effective dialogue, and your input helps us refine our practices. Rest assured, we are dedicated to enhancing our communication channels to better meet your needs. If you can please provide me with your name and address here on Yelp (privately) or email me at sean@mcplumbing.com.... read more

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Dave B. 
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2 years ago

I'm sure these guys do really good work. I use them one time several years ago. But since then they've gone to this model where they have a sales guy and a technician in your house. They're very professional, but the pricing is not reasonable. I got three estimates for a job that I needed done. It wasn't that big of a deal replacing a toilet And some. First off they tried to charge me $700 for a toilet that was $350 at Home Depot. The labor for the rest of the work I needed was $1000. I got two more estimates and both were 2... read more

Business response:

Dave, We appreciate your feedback and very sorry to lose you as a client. We understand that pricing is a critical factor in your decision-making process, and we want to assure you that we continuously evaluate our pricing structure to ensure that it reflects the value we provide. We apologize our team failed at creating this value for you. Sincerely, Sean Counsil Service manager 

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Michael F. 
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2 years ago

Needed to fix a leaky faucet. Scheduled a visit with Mike Council plumbing on 12/21/23. Two technicians arrived to assess the situation. Took a look at the faucet (installed brand new less than 2 years ago) and immediately decided that it needs replacement. I asked if it can be fixed and they said that it is very hard to find parts. It's a new faucet and they are supposedly professionals. Strange. They gave me a quote of $700 (or 400 if I buy a faucet) and left. Today I got the faucet fixed by someone else. He took the time... read more

Business response:

Michael, I can understand your frustration. Our technicians are trained to offer both repair and replacement options on most faucet issues. Replacement often makes the most sense, in your situation a repair was more suitable. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, so we can continue to reiterate to our team the importance of both options. Again, our sincere apologies for the poor service. Sincerely, Sean Counsil Service manager 

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Thomas C. 
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2 years ago

I gave 1 star only because there was no option for zero stars. Several months ago while i was on vacation a water pipe burst in our basement. My wife was home, and she called the Los Altos fire department. 5 stars to them, they turned off the water main and helped her clean up the huge mess. My wife contacted Mike Council and they came round the following day. Their report said all the pipes were corroded and had to be replaced. Their minimum repair option was $11466, a complete copper pipe replacement option was $30041, t... read more

Business response:

Thomas, It's always a concern for us when we have a situation that a pipe burst and caused a huge mess and it only took $350 to address the situation. This is rarely a long term solution to a potential more serious underlying issue. Spending minimal money to keep your home in sound working order rarely equate to good service or professional sound advice. It's Unfortunate Mr. handyman has led you askew regarding professionalism and long term solutions, including painting a false narrative of a reputable organization built o... read more

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Michael S. 
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2 years ago

My mother in law, who is in her mid-70s, had a water heater that wasn't lighting. We called Mike Counsil who said they could do it immediately. A guy named Jose came over, took a look, and said it would cost $7,251 to install a new premium water heater, which they recommended. They said they could fix it for $1774 but that it could break again in a year and then we'd have to get a new one. So we got another bid from a different company that installed a **new water heater** for just over $1,800, about the same price as Mike ... read more

Business response:

Michael, Our premium package water heater comes with a 40 year warranty. That means your mother-in-law or any family member never pays for another water heater in 40 years. On average water heaters last 8-10 years. If you had all the information before posting a nefarious review perhaps you could better understand that it's one of the greatest values when it comes to equipment/appliance investment in a home today. Furthermore, we give other options in our standard and deluxe packages which are about 1/3 and half the pri... read more

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Chester A. 
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2 years ago

I called to see if they would install a seat bidet and butt dryer on my toilet. My interlocutor said she was transferring me to someone who would take care of me. Then I was cut off and no one called back, even though they had my coordinates. 

Business response:

Chester, We want to apologize for dropping the ball on communication. I understand the frustration it may have caused, and we take full responsibility. Our commitment to clear and timely communication is vital, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. I'm actively working to address the issue and ensure better communication moving forward. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Sean Counsil Service manager 

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Dorothy B. 
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2 years ago

I need to remind people that this company has consistently made a practice of trying to fool its customers. A few years ago, when they replaced my water pipes, their rep forged a financial document that would have overcharged me several thousand dollars. I caught it just in time. So today I decided to check up to see if their tactics have changed. Apparently not, judging by the comments. Wow. I am old, so maybe they target oldsters. Or maybe women? Or maybe they just try it on everybody and see who bites. Buy... read more

Business response:

Dorothy, We're sorry you feel this way. Our company prides itself on honesty and integrity. We're open and candid that we're not the plumbing experience for you if you're on a budget. This document you describe was likely a mistake. People do make them. We also have hundreds of 5 star reviews not only on this site, but many others where our clients commend our services. We're a family owned and operated business that treat our clients as if it was our own mother or grandmother. Our prices are higher than others ( not the h... read more

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Mike Counsil Plumbing LLC has a 3.7 star rating with 203 reviews. 

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