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Gladiator Repipe Inc
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Gladiator Repipe Inc

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Plumbing Drain Repair, Plumbing Pipe Repair, Plumbing Pipe Installation or Replacement, Toilet Repair, Sink or Faucet Repair, Sink or Faucet Installation or Replacement, Water Heater Installation or Replacement, Toilet Installation or Replacement

  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
E L says, "Background:I have an old house that was built in the 1940s and it has additions that were built later. I noticed in the home's original bathroom that the galvanized steel pipe which connected to the sink was rusting. I contacted a couple of plumbers and the consensus was that I needed to do a partial repipe (i.e. on the oldest part of the house) and replace the galvanized steel piping with copper.When I compared James/Gladiator's estimate to the other 2 companies I noticed the following:1. I was given clear price breakdown rather than a lump sum (for repipe, sheetrock repair, water heater service and code upgrades, main water line)2. Gladiator had the highest amount of liability insurance across all categories (workman's comp, general liability, etc..)3. The inspection permit and passing the inspection was part of the estimate/job4. Gladiator was Diamond Certified (an additional point of reassurance)5. price-wise Gladiator was on par with one of the other companies (but the other company had terrible Yelp reviews), while the third company gave me a much higher price for less serviceAt this point I decided to go with Gladiator.Repipe Day:On the day of the repipe James showed up on time with four of Gladiator's plumbers, as well as his foreman. They worked from 9am to 5pm (exactly as James indicated) and completed the repipe. This included the air pressure test that helped verify that there were no leaks. They also cleaned up the house and minimized the amount of holes done to the sheetrock and plaster (much of the old part of the house has plaster...great :-( ).During the repipe I asked James if his people could also check the sewer drain lines (since they were in the crawl space). Upon checking the drain lines, they found that some of the galvanized steel drain pipes were leaking sewage (they took pictures to show me).James went over the options with me:Option 1: leave it as is (it would only get worse leading to eventual failure; sewage in the crawl space and lots of money to clean-up and fix it)Option 2: add this work to the existing repipe permit and get it done in a dayI choose option 2 since it was the better long-term approach and it was more economical (i.e. since Gladiator was already working on my house).The next day Gladiator's plumbers showed up once again and replaced the old drain lines of the house as well as santizied/cleaned the sewage areas.The inspection:The inspection process involves a "rough" inspection (while everything is opened up so the inspector can see the actual piping) and a "final" inspection (when all the holes are patched). Gladiator's office person (Cynthia) did an excellent job in scheduling the inspector, communicating to me the times of inspection, and making sure that one of Gladiator's plumbers was at the house during the inspection process. Any fixes that needed to be done were done by Gladiator's employees on the spot so both the repipe and drain line work passed both inspections (whohoo).Hole Patching:I have to say that Gladiator's hole patching guy was AMAZING. He patched both sheetrock and plaster with great craftsmanship making the patches look seamless (in terms of texture and smoothness). I only had to do a bit of touch up paint to get the areas back to original shape.Conclusion:Fixing an old home sucks, especially when it comes to copper repiping and sewer drain line replacment. James Baily made the process smooth and predictable. I judge a project on 3 levels: quality of work, amount of time it takes, and cost. Gladiator REPIPE Inc. checked all the boxes:1. Excellent quality of work2. Work done in a day per plan (this one is so rare...I've had so many other companies and contractors tell me that something will take a day and it ends up taking two weeks)3. Cost on par with other estimatesI am very happy with James and Gladiator and will happily recommend them to anyone that needs repipe and drain line replacement."See more
E L says, "Background:I have an old house that was built in the 1940s and it has additions that were built later. I noticed in the home's original bathroom that the galvanized steel pipe which connected to the sink was rusting. I contacted a couple of plumbers and the consensus was that I needed to do a partial repipe (i.e. on the oldest part of the house) and replace the galvanized steel piping with copper.When I compared James/Gladiator's estimate to the other 2 companies I noticed the following:1. I was given clear price breakdown rather than a lump sum (for repipe, sheetrock repair, water heater service and code upgrades, main water line)2. Gladiator had the highest amount of liability insurance across all categories (workman's comp, general liability, etc..)3. The inspection permit and passing the inspection was part of the estimate/job4. Gladiator was Diamond Certified (an additional point of reassurance)5. price-wise Gladiator was on par with one of the other companies (but the other company had terrible Yelp reviews), while the third company gave me a much higher price for less serviceAt this point I decided to go with Gladiator.Repipe Day:On the day of the repipe James showed up on time with four of Gladiator's plumbers, as well as his foreman. They worked from 9am to 5pm (exactly as James indicated) and completed the repipe. This included the air pressure test that helped verify that there were no leaks. They also cleaned up the house and minimized the amount of holes done to the sheetrock and plaster (much of the old part of the house has plaster...great :-( ).During the repipe I asked James if his people could also check the sewer drain lines (since they were in the crawl space). Upon checking the drain lines, they found that some of the galvanized steel drain pipes were leaking sewage (they took pictures to show me).James went over the options with me:Option 1: leave it as is (it would only get worse leading to eventual failure; sewage in the crawl space and lots of money to clean-up and fix it)Option 2: add this work to the existing repipe permit and get it done in a dayI choose option 2 since it was the better long-term approach and it was more economical (i.e. since Gladiator was already working on my house).The next day Gladiator's plumbers showed up once again and replaced the old drain lines of the house as well as santizied/cleaned the sewage areas.The inspection:The inspection process involves a "rough" inspection (while everything is opened up so the inspector can see the actual piping) and a "final" inspection (when all the holes are patched). Gladiator's office person (Cynthia) did an excellent job in scheduling the inspector, communicating to me the times of inspection, and making sure that one of Gladiator's plumbers was at the house during the inspection process. Any fixes that needed to be done were done by Gladiator's employees on the spot so both the repipe and drain line work passed both inspections (whohoo).Hole Patching:I have to say that Gladiator's hole patching guy was AMAZING. He patched both sheetrock and plaster with great craftsmanship making the patches look seamless (in terms of texture and smoothness). I only had to do a bit of touch up paint to get the areas back to original shape.Conclusion:Fixing an old home sucks, especially when it comes to copper repiping and sewer drain line replacment. James Baily made the process smooth and predictable. I judge a project on 3 levels: quality of work, amount of time it takes, and cost. Gladiator REPIPE Inc. checked all the boxes:1. Excellent quality of work2. Work done in a day per plan (this one is so rare...I've had so many other companies and contractors tell me that something will take a day and it ends up taking two weeks)3. Cost on par with other estimatesI am very happy with James and Gladiator and will happily recommend them to anyone that needs repipe and drain line replacement."
Avatar for Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists Inc
Avatar for Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists Inc
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Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists Inc
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Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists Inc
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Plumbing Drain Repair, Plumbing Pipe Repair, Plumbing Pipe Installation or Replacement, Sink or Faucet Repair, Water Heater Installation or Replacement, Toilet Installation or Replacement

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  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
At Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists, we stand out because repiping is our specialty—not just something we offer. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, we deliver clean, professional work using high-quality materials like copper and PEX. We take pride in treating every home with care, staying on schedule, and keeping our customers informed every step of the way. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we won’t leave until the job is done right.See more
At Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists, we stand out because repiping is our specialty—not just something we offer. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, we deliver clean, professional work using high-quality materials like copper and PEX. We take pride in treating every home with care, staying on schedule, and keeping our customers informed every step of the way. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we won’t leave until the job is done right.
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Erick L.
My first project for Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter was 3 toilet installations which went extremely well. When I ordered 3 toilets from a local store and 2 of them were unusable due to shipping damage, Aaron's Plumbing went above and beyond and promptly found 3 toilets that fit the proper measurements and were installed within the same day. I would highly recommend Aaron's Plumbing for future projects or for those looking for this level of professionalism.
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K&M Handyman Services did a great job on a difficult plumbing situation. Kevin was polite, funny, and very professional. He worked diligently on the complicated problem. He kept me informed throughout his time working on the blockage. He explained clearly what was going on, and what was the next step and why. This was one of the best experiences that I have had with a professional in this industry. Not only did he do a great job, but was also very fair in his pricing. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone who has a plumbing partner. He has my business, if I would ever have any plumbing problem again. Ron
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Erick L.
I hired Aaron's Plumbing to replace the water valves and a backed up bathtub for two separate days, and they were able to handle both jobs perfectly. I would highly recommend them for future jobs.
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Craig S.
Randy called right after I submitted my Thumbtack request. Initially the job was a simple garden hose valve replacement. We discovered my water main gate valve would not fully shut off. Randy anticipated this based on my description of the problem purchased everything before he arrived early the next morning. I highly recommend Randy and Waterboy Municipal Solutions for any plumbing needs.
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Moira D.
If I could give ten stars, I would. Mr. Garcia was literally my freaking hero. He gave me really friendly reminders and updates, and educated himself about my issue (based on my very inadequate descriptions, and pictures I sent in a panic while my garbage disposal broke and flooded my sink with the foul smelling buildup of many years of use and coated the inside of my dishwasher with nasty sediment). He told me his prediction of what my problem was (a professional consultation he provided remotely that 1) was 100% accurate, and 2) free. I checked MANY places that day, and every other place charged about $45 for a remote consultation). He also gave me an estimate for what he expected to do before even coming over. My bathroom drains were also flooding and I was absolutely desperate. He was very empathetic and nice about it. He arrived on time despite the fact that it was pouring rain and there were floodings and road closings all over Santa Cruz. I later found out that he had driven over very early that morning FROM SANTA CLARA so he could safely get to Santa Cruz in the morning before the flood warning affecting his transportation would take effect. He should have charged me for his commute, in retrospect. He. fixed. everything. He worked diligently for 4 hours straight, and not only were my problems repaired… he rolled his sleeves up, got out some seriously impressive equipment, put in some serious physical labor, and repaired the structural problems with the house’s plumbing that 3 different plumbers from Roto Rooter had told me said couldn’t be fully fixed. He only charged a ridiculously small FRACTION for those four hours of seriously complicated plumbing work. He also refused a tip. He was an angel from heaven and performed miracles. 100/10, would highly recommend.
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