Description
Smelly Mel’s is a family owned company that has been providing the San Francisco bay area with complete plumbing solutions since 1988. Please call us with any plumbing problem. We are here to help.
Here at Smelly Mel’s Plumbing & Rooter Service, we are your one stop plumbing service! Whether it’s a large job or small, we do it all!
Our fast response times mean that you never have to sit and wait around for a plumber again. We value our customers, which means we respond as quickly as possible to your plumbing and rooter needs.
SERVICES
Drain cleaning, Faucet installation, Faucet repair, Garbage disposal installation, Garbage disposal repair, Outdoor plumbing system repair, Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Sewer repair, Shower installation, Shower repair, Toilet installation, Toilet repair, Water heater installation, Water heater repair, Back Flow, Backflow Prevention Devices, Backflow Prevention Service, Backflow Repair, Broken Pipe, Burst Pipes, Clogged Pipes, Commercial Plumbing, Complete Installation, Complete Plumbing Solutions, Comprehensive Plumbing Services, Copper Piping, Drain Cleanouts, Drainage Systems, Faucets And Fixtures, Fire Lines, Fire Protection, Fire Protection System, Fire Sprinkler Services, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Full Installation, Garbage Disposal, Gas Line Service, Gas Line Service, Replacement, Or Installation, Gas Pipelines, Gas Piping, Hydro Jetter, Hydro Jetter Service, Installation And Remodeling, Leak Detection And Repair, Maintenance And Repair, Maintenance Schedule, Pipe Repairs, Plumbing & Rooter Service, Plumbing And Drain Cleaning, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Problems, Preventive Plumbing Maintenance, Regular Maintenance, Residential & Commercial, Residential Buildings, Residential Plumbing, Root Removal, Root Removal System, Service Contract, Sewer And Drain, Sewer Line Cleaning, Repair, Or Replacement, Sewer Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Toilet, Sink, And Faucet Repair Or Replacement, Trenchless Sewer Pipe Technology, Trenchless Sewer Replacement, Unclogging Toilets, Underground Plumbing, Water Damage, Water Heater Drain, Water Heater Repair Or Installation, Water Heaters Tankless, Water Leak Detection Service, Water Piping,
Reviews
Kenneth Clemo (NorCalTrucker)
3 years ago
Great work Great company they would be my first call if i was having plumbing problems
Smellys fixing our drainage problems and water leaks. Thank you smellys
Martha & Michael Shaffer
2 years ago
Jourdan Madrid
2 years ago
Really happy about the work that was done. Answered my questions and helped me understand the procedure. Helped me save money in comparison to another quote. Everyone I saw or spoke with was cordial. Things went very smoothly.
Shout out to Travis! You’re awesome!
Pastor Alejandro Gaete
4 years ago
Great work by Hugo Cabrera.
He is dedicated and respectful.
We had a plumbing issue at our shop at Union Door. We called out a local company and they got our plumbing issue fixed quickly. The tech Mike C. that came out and got the job done! He was great to talk to and very friendly and informative. Great job Smelly Mel's!
Jan Van den Broeck
3 years ago
Job, as always, well done.
Jaibul Suleman
a year ago
Jonathan Sonett
5 years ago
Travis and his team at Smelly Mel's were terrific. Very upfront about expectations and service options. Final recommendation was for the basic option and they did a fast efficient job completing the work and providing recommendations for future. No pressure, just honest insights and straightforward advice for a multi-unit buildings needs. Will absolutely continue using them.
Steve Bryning
5 years ago
Called smelly Mels when I had water leaking from my ceiling Doug the technician arrived with a great attitude and assured us we're didn't need to worry he covered our flooring and began to remove Sheetrock and discovered we had a hot water leak he was able to repair and get our water back on if I could give them a 10 star review I would thanks smelly Mels
Yuri Desyatnik
3 years ago
Not punctual. I left work early to meet them during the arranged time window. Not only did they not show up, but also didn't let me know they were going to be late. How can you trust them to do a good job, when they disrespect the customer like that?
Robert Hessler
a year ago
Kalendra Bell
3 years ago
Don't call anyone else. Knowledgeable, affordable, polite and professional, Smelly Mel's is by far the best. Thank you, Smelly Mel's Plumbing!!!!!!
Natalie Rasumoff
2 years ago
Used service in the past and both times the workers were helpful, friendly and did quality work.
Issac Jiminez arrived on time, was very amiable and great to work with. We had as fun an experience as possible when clearing a clogged drain! Great guy and well equipped with the correct equipment to finish the job in a brief time. A-1 work!
Thomas Giusto
2 years ago
Great job, friendly service, I’ve been using smelly Mels for years, never any problems and great service.
Robin Pressnell
2 years ago
Excellent service. Friendly service and quick response.
I saw the sign on the frreway. So I decided to give them a call, they were on time and the price was right. Smelly Mel’s Plumbing is for me.
Vickie Van Winkle
2 years ago
Came same day I called. Tech personable professional and knowledgeable. Good job - reasonable price.
Stephanie Brown
a year ago
Rachel Forbes
7 months ago
We have called on Smelly Mel’s for a number of services over the years, and they have always been professional, but friendly, and done the job right the first time. I highly recommend them!
Stephen Brown
4 years ago
Never fun having to replace your water heater that's leaking but SMP did an awesome job getting everything back up. Dominic did a great job replacing the heater but we ran into some issues with rust clogging up the kitchen sink and shower. Dominic and Mike took the time to get everything cleaned out and running properly.
Also same day service. Other places I called were more expensive and said they could fix same day but kept calling back and extending the time and then asked if I was free later in the week.
Marivic Cuevas
4 years ago
This company was conducted their work efficiently and professionally; the area was left in clean condition. We couldn't be happier with the quality of their work.
Timothy McAuliffe
2 years ago
James is an excellent plumber. I am very satisfied with the work he did. I will recommend him for all plumbing needs. This is the first time I have used this company but it won't be the last. Thank you so much James
Bella Camacho
2 years ago
Dorothy Chin
7 months ago
Tony Lopez & Donie Escobar we’re very knowledgeable. They did a great job. They took care of the problem & the quality of work was excellent. Tony’s honest advise on the situation was very very helpful. Although I invested more into the plumbing than my budget allowed. The peace of mind is priceless. Smelly Mel’s came through with great employees. Great job Tony & Donie!!!
Excellent technician and excellent service!! Our new go to plumber!
Susan Kranzke
4 years ago
Damian Danchenko
6 months ago
I've relied on Smelly Mel's several times to fix up things around our new home, that have been left unchecked for decades. They're solid. Scheduling has been super easy and quick, and for every fix, they got it right the first time around. They've also given me advice on things to look out for, and general preventative guidance. Highly recommended all around.
Grandpa Racho Jordanov
a year ago
Tricia Vaccaro
2 years ago
Arrived early, kept me posted from beginning to end of the job. Couldn't ask for better...
Clogged drain cleared efficiently. Technician was professional and knowledgeable. I've been using Smelly Mel's for a number of years and has not been disappointed.
I see your signs along skyline hwy saying that you clean the hwy but.I'm not sure if you are aware that it desperately needs it NOW! If you are not going to clean it, you really should take down your signs but better yet.... Please clean it! Thank you! The animals and people would appreciate it so very much!.
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Thomas Kalinske
a year ago
Very good service, solved s messy problem.
Andrea Rosenthal
2 years ago
Excellent customer service. Smart, friendly, thoughtful, thorough
Kitchen faucet was shot. A slow drip. I’m pretty handy kind of a guy replaced the washers and was still leaking. Called Smp and they came out in time and replaced my faucet with the one I wanted. Fairly priced very courteous and professional. Will definitely use them again. Thx SMP. Great job 👍🏼
Jenny Ramaswamy
5 years ago
Mike at Smelly Mel's just made my day.
Our garbage disposal was broken and for all the troubleshooting, I just couldn't figure out how to get it to work. We were trying to get by without it, but eventually our dishwasher got backed up. What to do?
First, I called the number on the garbage disposal and thankfully they could dispatch someone to my house the next day. Second, I looked up the company on Yelp.....and was a little worried about the single review at the time. They'd already agreed to come, so I figured I would give them a chance.
The problem was a 5 minute solve and just required having a special tool to release a clog. I thought....ugh, how much is this going to charge, and the answer was nothing because Mike said it required minimal effort. I was so surprised and frankly heartened that we still have some humanity in how we treat people. Smelly Mel's and Mike have a new fan and I will definitely call them first for plumbing problems.
TERI KAESLER
6 months ago
Leroy Douglas
2 years ago
Very professional, great service..
Monique Muscat
4 months ago
Quick, efficient, and on time. Will use them again for any future needs!
James Torlakson
3 years ago
clearing drain pipe
Karna “CYBRQN” H
2 years ago
WOW, what a fabulous job by Smelly Mels. It was a very big messy job, roots broke our pipes on the outside of the house. We had to replace pipe from our home to the mail line in the street. They took care of everything, permits, parking restrictions for the neighborhood, digging holes, jack hammering concrete, re patching, it was seamless for us. It was also during the holidays, and the boss (Travis) were very accommodating, great communication. The workers were very efficient and sweet, I gave them water and snacks, everyday, they worked very hard. Thank you SMP, we are happy with the job and the guarantee of your work.
Great Team of professionals taking care of both my businesses and my home!
JOSHUA HUMPHREY
5 years ago
Called Smelly Mels for my clogged bathroom shower and they responded right away. The prices were great and the professional technician explained the whole process and completed everything I asked and even had some suggestions that other plumbers never mentioned. I would recommend Smelly Mels for all your plumbing needs. They did so well I recommended my HOA hire them to perform maintenance on our property in Daly City.
Rickey Hybrid
5 years ago
If you are looking for great service with reasonable prices contact Smelly Mel's. I had a family event in my home and with tons of people plus backed up toilets, it does not equal a successful party. I called and they sent someone right away. They were able to fix the problem right away and I was able to continue with my event. Thank you David!
We've used these guys for years and they always do great job.
Took a while to repair/replace shower temperature valve as none of local stores had part and once they got part it didn’t work so had to reschedule to replace. But that was done today and now it works again. Have used Mel’s for all our plumbing needs for years and always satisfied.
janine greenwald
2 years ago
Katey Miranda
4 years ago
Hugo Cabrera was very helpful
Sandra Lambros
2 years ago
Great customer service and fast working plumbers. Thank you,
Sandy D'Amato
2 years ago
the guys from smelly mel's were great. our sump pump motor went out and made a huge mess in our basement. they were fast, efficient, super nice and had a smile on their faces, regardless of the mess they were navigating. i had a fantastic experience. the pricing was fair. plumping is hard work! i am grateful for their work.
The team at Smelly Mel's are organized, friendly, helpful, thorough, and consummate professionals. I had to deal with a tough situation, in which my sewer lateral was shot and needed to get fixed per city requirements. Other companies quoted me really high prices in comparison to Smelly Mel's. So the value was good for the service that they provided. On top of that, their work was thorough. They came on time, they put out good street signs, they paid the deposit to the city, they were responsive to all my calls throughout the process, and they did a very fine job repaving the property line clean out, on top of that, they got the permit signed and completed because they had good communication with the city and the public works division. I was just really fortunate to have a friend who referred me to Smelly Mel's because other companies were trying to basically rip me off. Overall, Smelly Mel's was honest, effective, and they gave me a guarantee on the pipe that was installed. No complaints, and lots of good feeling to what they accomplished.
Anna Margiannis
2 years ago
Donie Escobar
3 years ago
They came out within a few hours if my call when others gave me appointments 24 hours later
Arnold Martinez
3 years ago
Kimilou Gilchrist
3 years ago
Very quick, polite and extremely reliable service. I was recommended by my sister-in-law. Repairs were done in 24 hours. Isaac was great, and communication between company office and plumber were expedient.
Dominic did a terrific job. He is competent, personal and efficient.
I highly recommend Smelly Mel's and have been a customer for many years.
Larry Marks
striper523 striper523
4 years ago
Highly recommended--everyone is a professional...from Travis and Mike at the office who answered my phone calls to Jim and Steve who came out to unplug my sewer line from an unusual clog. They get 5 stars from me.
Class act, our technician was very professional and knowledgeable
Smelly Mel's Plumbing was introduced to me by my Realtor as she stated they are very responsive when you need their services ... BOY WAS SHE RIGHT!!! I have used them several times now ... Sewer lateral inspection, and a couple of tenant issues. From the starting line Hilda answers all the calls and will do everything possible to get a technician out for you. Text messages are sent to you to let you know your tech is on their way ... I love this! Just recently technician Issac came out to assess a flush valve issue ... he informed it it was a special order part and gave me the option of placing the order (which I did) and once the part arrived ... There he was, ready to take care of it for my tenant. Happy Tenant ... Happy Landlord! : )
Nancy de Cabrera
4 years ago
Good morning. Amazing Company the services are excellent and job too..
Lorraine Grumet
2 months ago
Great service Timely (very important when your sewer is backed up). Grasped the problem right away. Was very careful not to make the job messier than necessary. Thoroughly professional.
jayne mondello
2 years ago
Leak in the bathroom regarding toilet
Was told on phone plumber would arrive in 30minutes, he did arrive on time.on a Sunday morning.
Friendly, professional and repair completed promptly. Great experience
I would use them again. Thanks for your help Smelly Mel's.
Andrew Perotti
2 months ago
Tried to scam us years ago with a video that was apparently our property that needed some crazy project. Next guy I called just came out and fixed the problem, 6 years later here I am recalling it.
Elsie Rapisura
2 years ago
During an inspection I found out that my sewer line had a crack in it… Smelly Mel’s was highly recommended and now I know why!
The ladies in the office are warm and helpful…and I am sure that is why this major job that scared me, was pushed through so quickly, they heard the panic in my voice and they took me seriously!
The workers made the job look easy with the organizational skills it took to put it all together. So, from the office to the field, it was handled both quickly and efficiently.
I will trust them with all my jobs from this day forward...thank you!
William Rosales
5 years ago
Ghidossi Paul
3 years ago
I only got an estimate with them. They were very responsible and they came at the time that we agreed. But I'm giving them two stars because their estimate was a lot higher than any other plumber.
They had a truck become available when I was on the phone, and the technician arrived within the hour. Straightforward estimate and supplies on hand made for quick repairs. I would use SM again!
Eigga Nat Salnac
4 years ago
The Best, will recommend in a heartbeat.
karenolivia523
4 years ago
Great fast service called at 2:30pm. They said someone can be there in about an hour and Dominic arrived in about an hour. He was informative nice and through. Their rates are reasonable another service charged me double for the same services. Thank you so much!!
Heather Wallace
4 years ago
Robert Walker
7 months ago
Refrigerator Water Line Hook Up!
I had a clogged drain that I couldn't fix myself, so I searched and saw that Smelly Mel's was local and had good reviews. I filled out the online form (or at least, I think I did) but didn't hear from anyone by the next morning, so I called and someone was able to schedule a technician to come check out the situation. I asked what the price range would be, because I didn't know what to expect. She told me that the technician would give me a free estimate.
I would definitely recommend everyone to research prices before making an appointment, because I really didn't know what to expect and had a shock when I heard it would cost about $450 to clear out my pipes. Actually, the regular price is about $500 and it was $450 with a new customer discount.
The technician was punctual, very professional, and did a great job, as everything has been working perfectly since. It was also very easy to schedule service. I'm deducting one star because I think prices should be more upfront. There are no prices listed on their website, and as I noted earlier, when I called to schedule service I wasn't able to get pricing information in advance.
(Unrelated to this review, but maybe helpful to others: I found out later that my HOA has a service that could have done this without cost. Do your research!!)
Rico Alvarado
2 years ago
Patrice Costa-Healy
4 years ago
This was work done at our rental. It was important was that it was done quickly and well. The tenant said that the person who did the work was wonderful and made sure everything was working before he left. My only difficulty was that we had nobody for the weekend.
esteven cotes
5 years ago
Fast, efficient, fair price!
Td auto wholesale
5 years ago
Punctual and efficient. Great experience!
Julie Shanson
3 years ago
Same day service, reasonable price, professional. Strongly recommend.
Cris Dimagmaliw
2 years ago
Alheli Esquivel
a year ago
Within 2 hours of my call, a plumber from Smelly Mel’s was at my door and our clogged toilet was back in working order. Great service!
Excellent, efficient service at a great price! Mike showed up, diagnosed the issue quickly, and repaired the problem at a reasonable price. Couldn't ask for a better outcome. Thank you!
Jackie McMillan
2 years ago
Paul Gutierrez
5 years ago
Any street job (Sewer or water) especially Pacifica and Daly City! Travis SmellyMells! Can handle the job for you! Up front prices! Great warranties!
I called them because they were close and I heard they were good. I'm glad I did. They sent Mike C. to fix my running toilet. He did a great job and cleaned up after himself to. He didn't take a long time or try to make me feel like I was not wasting my time in calling. He even gave me tips on how to possibly fixing some of the problems myself... within reason of course. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them in the future. Thanks Mike and Smelly Mel's.
Judith Anderson
4 years ago
The plumber was prompt, even a bit early, and fixed my stopped up drain. I will definitely use them again.
Great service Franklin was awesome he really knows the business won’t hesitate to use him again thanks
excellent experience. everything went smoothly as well as neat and clean. the team was highly professtional. good job done by all.
I had a problem not only with my plumbing backing up, but also water coming on to my property from the neighbors. The plumber who came out not only found the blockage in my pipes, but also went the extra step to go next door and address the backup on my neighbors drain pipes. Short story long, I and the neighbor are very happy we called Smelly Mel’s Plumbing!
Toni Dreesman
2 years ago
Marilyn Thickett
2 years ago
barbara boschetti
a year ago
It was great, on time, cleared in a very short time. Service person was very nice.
Steve Petrasunas
3 years ago
Dorothy Chin
6 months ago
The Best workers. They cleaned up so you never knew they were here. The explained everything they needed to do
Thank you so much!
If you want to get taken advantage this is your place! Had to have a water problem that we thought was the water heater valve leaking, so we called these guys. Our water heater was under warranty and these guys charged us $1670 just for Labor for a job that only took 3 hrs (most plumbers charge between $150 to $200 per hour not $556! After changing the water heater the water problem was actually coming from the floor, so when I called up to tell them, they insisted to tell me that it was leaking into the pan, which I know for a fact it wasn't. With no proof they have ignored my request to prove that the old one was bad, and after asking for reasoning for $1670 for 3hrs of work, I have been blown off! They are taking advantage of people because they can here in the Bay! If you google lets the pic stay you will see our invoice and it even says they didn't have to do anything but drain and unscrew the old one.
Prompt and professional service.
Terry Szewczyk
5 years ago
My irrigation backflow preventer was a mystery to me when it started leaking. I guess 20 years of freeze & thaw finally did it in. These guys easily diagnosed the problem and fixed it same day. I had previously wanted $300 on some other umber that was merely guessing what was wrong!
Theresa Carey
4 years ago
I had a leak from under my kitchen sink.Dominic arrived on time, quoted a reasonable price and installed
a new set of pipes. He cleaned up after himself and did such a good job. I used Smelly Mel's and Dominic
for further prophalaxsis work. And would use them again and will. The reception staff is also great phone calls,text reminders with Plummers pictures-well done.
Absolutely the BEST ! Called at Noon, new Toilet installed by 3:30pm ! Fantastic Customer Service, Prompt, CLEAN ! Plumber explained everything concisely even answering my idiotic questions without making me feel Silly !
Always Use Smelly Mel’s, ask for Doug McClure ! Simply the Best !
debbie orsborn
4 years ago
Excellent service Mike was personable and very knowledgeable. Would definitely use them again.
Great crew experienced plumbers
Patrick Aitken
4 years ago
I like these guys. They show up and they always solve the issue and give you suggestions for getting to the route of the problem as well and preventing future visits.
Definitely would recommend your company. In the day of service, was sent email of picture of the plumber, Doug who would be coming over.
Doug was professional and quickly accessed situation and after agreeing with invoice started job. He replaced our water heater and put in a new faucet. He cleaned up after he was done. We are definitely happy with the service from Doug and Smelly Mel’s.
Alfa Sognatore
5 years ago
Darryl Stanford
2 years ago
I came home from shopping and found water pouring out of my garage. Upon opening the garage door, I found that my water heater was leaking badly, with water running along the floor and out onto the street. Panicking, I found Smelly Mel’s phone number and called them. They told me who would be coming and when. Donnie came out within 1/2 hour and told me that my water heater’s jacket had failed, causing the problem. He had a spare water heater in his truck and installed it within 2 hours. Donnie was great, explaining what he was doing and showing me where the hot and cold water lines were on the heater, how to turn off the water, etc. They sent my receipt to my email, along with the pictures Donnie took. I definitely recommend Smelly Mel’s!
Smelly Mel's is a great company. I hired them to replace my entire sewer line several years ago, and I hired them again to replace the sewer line at my kid's preschool. These jobs were seriously tough jobs. Both sewer lines were old, nasty, damaged, and required digging them out completely. They cut through asphalt, even digging through concrete and rock. Then they replaced and installed the sewer line with total expertise.
Because of their hard work, our sewage systems will survive many more decades. Some cities like San Mateo have a rebate program that will refund up to $5000 of the job, and Smelly Mel's has always come in with the best pricing. If you have sewer problems, go with Smelly Mel's. Total pros.
Please be forewarned. Smelly Mel's Plumbing does not deal in good faith when something goes wrong with their work. I would highly discourage hiring them for anything. We were awarded $1,000 in small claims court because Smelly Mel’s cashed a four year old check after a previous small claims judgement with them was settled. It has been a year, and they have broken the law as they have not paid the judgement. If they ever pay us what the judge awarded us, I will take down this review.
Backwood Sosa
3 years ago
William leonor jr.
a year ago
We use them on a consistent basis at our apartment complex here in San Bruno very reliable very respectful phenomenal at troubleshooting just an all-around company that we Can rely on for an apartment full of senior citizens, Their dispatch is awesome always follow through for emergency service for us we’ve had the opportunity to use all their technicians they’re all professional and very helpful don’t be shy when you have a plumbing issue please call them
Phyllis Fletcher
2 years ago
Excellent, prompt service. Came when they said they would and quickly
Fixed the problem. Have used them a number of times with great results.
Recommend them highly!
Dragan Spasic
2 months ago
Mike and Marlon were very professional. Did a very good job and cleaned after them!
Called them on a Sunday night with a broken water heater. They came out and gave assessment that we could pay to fix it but we should probably just replace it given it was 11yrs old. By 8 am on Monday morning we had our water heater replaced…and hot water 30 min later
Wonderful customer service (Mike on the phone) and followup. Dominic just installed a new water heater for me. He was very knowledgeable and efficient. Very competitive prices. The office staff is also very efficient, calling to inform me to let me know that Dominic was running late with a new estimate arrival time. Have used them in the past for various plumbing problems. Highly recommend Smelly Mel's.
Jeanette Coria
4 years ago
Excellent!!
Carole Anne Obley
4 years ago
Experienced and friendly technician. Identified the problem quickly and took care of it in record time. I will always use Smelly Mel's Plumbing after this good experience.
Peter Leupold
3 years ago
Your assistance spend approx. 30 minutes in replacing an about ten inch long pipe, afterwards there was still a leak in the connection of the new
pressure control I had bought. For doing this job, he wanted to charge me another $250 in addition to the $325.
Hart to digest.
Ethel Tang-Quan
2 years ago
The plumber who came to our house on a Sunday was prompt, knowledgeable and fast. We are grateful for the work he did unclogging our toilets and shower drain. Learn from me. Don't throw wet wipes in the toilet. Thank you Smelly Mels!
Anatoly Surdutovich
5 months ago
I really appreciate Smelly Mel's for their professionalism. They correctly diagnosed a problem and suggested the right solution for it. They also tried to accommodate my needs and were flexible going between 2 ways of solving my problem with the sewer. Their pricing is fair and the technicians are hardworking and were great to deal with. I highly recommend Smelly Mel's.
Beth Feinstein
2 years ago
Was very pleased with the service!
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