Do you need help with busted water pipes? Do you smell gas in your home? Do you need a new water heater installed? Then you need to call the professional plumbing contractors at Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter. Our team is dedicated to bringing you not only stellar plumbing services but also doing so with a smile. We have been helping the San Jose, CA and South Bay Area since 1994 with plumbing repairs, replacements, and installations. We have built our reputation on providing excellent services and having a 100 percent satisfaction rate.
Services
Acquiring homeowner peace of mind through thoughtful, caring and value-driven plumbing solutions. At Mike Counsil Plumbing, we have a dedicated team of plumbing technicians that functions as part of the South Bay Area community and provides a full range of plumbing services to residential clients. Though we are a family-owned company, we have the resources to continue to grow and serve the region while staying current with evolving trends and technologies to keep up with each client's needs.We love people, and that shows in the work we do every day.
If you have ever had a water pipe burst or smelled a gas leak in the home, you know you can't wait around for services. Mainly because these tend to happen when you least suspect it. Rely on the professionals at Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter in San Jose, CA to help the South Bay Area with these problems and more!
Plumbing emergencies rarely happen on your schedule. Unexpected emergencies like a leaking water heater or a burst water line tend to occur at the most inconvenient times. Mike Counsil Plumbing is here to help. When you need an emergency plumber in San Jose, CA, we're the team to call. Plumbing emergencies are more than just an inconvenience.
Clogged drains are certainly an annoyance, but they often turn into more significant problems if left unchecked. The professional plumbers at Mike Counsil Plumbing specialize in repairing clogged drains. But, we realize that sometimes homeowners can do the job quickly and easily on their own, without needing to call us.
Reviews (17)
Bruce Bardell
Jun 23, 2022
My water heater decided I no longer deserve hot water. Mike Counsil Plumbing was exceedingly courteous and responsive and they sent a technician to my house within a couple of hours. Gabriel Andrade was the technician. Gabriel was very courteous and professional throughout the visit. Within a few minutes, he diagnosed the root cause and in another five minutes described the options I had for remedying the situation.
They were to either repair the water heater or replace it. He also gave me fair estimates on the work required for either of the options. I have not yet decided on the course I will take, but he gave me all of the information I need to make an informed decision.
They were to either repair the water heater or replace it. He also gave me fair estimates on the work required for either of the options. I have not yet decided on the course I will take, but he gave me all of the information I need to make an informed decision.
Lynn Murphy
May 30, 2022
Very friendly and respectful of their clients. First step was to lay down a product to protect the floors. Kept me informed each step of the way as they replaced all the galvanized pipe and replaced it with copper. Also replaced, re-plumbed and installed 2 new toilets and kitchen faucet. Kept the work area clean and we're always prompt and friendly.
Great job! Our water pressure and quality is 10 times better now! James was the "lead" on the project and is a very nice man and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend MCP.
Great job! Our water pressure and quality is 10 times better now! James was the "lead" on the project and is a very nice man and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend MCP.
D. S.
May 21, 2022
I highly recommend Mike Counsil plumbing. This is a well run family owned business and they take great pride in their work and staff. I dealt with admin staff to technicians and they are so well trained. First great impression. Next, it was the great work of the technicians. I rest easy now knowing I have new, great running plumbing. Above the rest
Sue W.
May 12, 2022
We used Mike Counsil Plumbing at our residence for several plumbing issues. Alex and Hector were very professional, knowledgeable, personable and helpful. They performed a thorough assessment of the issues we had and explained very clearly what our problems were and what our options were to resolve them. They provided us with a quote for the work that needed to be done and walked us through very simply and clearly what was wrong (including pictures they took from the crawlspace), what was causing the issues and exactly what they would be doing to fix them.
They were very patient with us and answered all our questions without any pressure or heavy-handed salesmanship. One of this issues was more involved then originally anticipated. Alex and Hector kept working to try and resolve it. They realized they needed some other equipment and additional expertise from another crew who they dispatched to our home quickly. James and Ben picked-up the work seamlessly and worked diligently to complete the work - at no additional charge and no significant delay.
The Mike Counsil crews also provided us with recommendations for additional work to help avoid further issues in the future. They did not pressure us with respect to the recommendations for additional work. They simply pointed out the potential problems that could occur and suggested we take care of the other issues to avoid further damage or expense later.
They educated us so that we are now more knowledgeable about plumbing and about our needs. They provided us with a quote for the additional work and we have continued to discuss it with them in a very comfortable, low-key, productive and professional manner - which is a refreshing change from other services providers we have worked with in the past.
We were very pleased and impressed with service, the results and the professionalism, competency and work ethic of the Mike Counsil crews. They were honest, forthright and dependable. We will definitely have Mike Counsil Plumbing at the top of our list to call with any future plumbing issues and will definitely recommend them to family, friends and co-workers.
They were just simply great to work with. They made what could have been a very stressful and unpleasant situation a manageable one for us to deal with in a very short period of time. We feel like we have a real partner now with respect to the plumbing needs for our home.
They were very patient with us and answered all our questions without any pressure or heavy-handed salesmanship. One of this issues was more involved then originally anticipated. Alex and Hector kept working to try and resolve it. They realized they needed some other equipment and additional expertise from another crew who they dispatched to our home quickly. James and Ben picked-up the work seamlessly and worked diligently to complete the work - at no additional charge and no significant delay.
The Mike Counsil crews also provided us with recommendations for additional work to help avoid further issues in the future. They did not pressure us with respect to the recommendations for additional work. They simply pointed out the potential problems that could occur and suggested we take care of the other issues to avoid further damage or expense later.
They educated us so that we are now more knowledgeable about plumbing and about our needs. They provided us with a quote for the additional work and we have continued to discuss it with them in a very comfortable, low-key, productive and professional manner - which is a refreshing change from other services providers we have worked with in the past.
We were very pleased and impressed with service, the results and the professionalism, competency and work ethic of the Mike Counsil crews. They were honest, forthright and dependable. We will definitely have Mike Counsil Plumbing at the top of our list to call with any future plumbing issues and will definitely recommend them to family, friends and co-workers.
They were just simply great to work with. They made what could have been a very stressful and unpleasant situation a manageable one for us to deal with in a very short period of time. We feel like we have a real partner now with respect to the plumbing needs for our home.
Michelle Steever
Apr 13, 2022
Robert and Jackie were super plumbers! My house is old with lots of eccentricity, and they managed all obstacles ( plentiful) with grace and professionalism. Timothy ( estimator) was thorough, explained everything completely, answering all questions. Services: Shower repair, Water heater installation
Bhadra Patel
Mar 28, 2022
A very professional team. Good manners and always cleaned after themselves. Kept regular contact through the job. Impressed with the entire job. The telephone lady Diana was very courteous and kept us informed all the time. A bit more expensive than the regular COWBOYS but you get what you pay for. BHADRA PATEL
Mike Harrigan
Jan 26, 2022
Our water heater quit working and was leaking. We called at 5PM and there was a repairman at our house by 9AM the next day. They were able to install a new one that same day. It was more expensive than I was expecting but the service was excellent and they took care of every detail. Services: Water heater installation, Water heater repair
Reipyn
Jan 22, 2022
Company allows plumbers to practice predatory pricing on elderly people. I had to leave for errands and my grandparents received the plumber from this company. As you can clearly see, he quoted $1,975 to literally remove 2 toilets and snake it. Every other company i called priced it at $450 or lower. I even contacted the company to tell them that this was totally unacceptable.
The receptionist tried to say he used a book to price it, but when asked further no information was given. I highly suggest until they decide to be more accountable to find a different company. charging 4X-5X the price of something because the two house occupants are very elderly is the most scummy thing to do.
The receptionist tried to say he used a book to price it, but when asked further no information was given. I highly suggest until they decide to be more accountable to find a different company. charging 4X-5X the price of something because the two house occupants are very elderly is the most scummy thing to do.
Les Schreiber
Dec 31, 2021
It's always hard to know who to call when you have any problem when your a home owner, and this company was very responsive to take can of any problem very quickly. So I use Mike Council plumbing and have always been satisfied Services: Repair garbage disposal, Repair water heater, Repair toilet, Install water heater
Cj B.
Dec 30, 2021
Immediately identified the problem, offered a solution, and implemented all in one day. We finally have hot water again! I've used Mike Counsil plumbing for a a number of jobs now (some of them _very_ big) because they come through and get the job. I've encountered too many flaky plumbing companies, but these guys deliver.
Lixin Meng
Dec 21, 2021
The level of service is inconsistent. We used them for couple of years, so there were some good experiences. But the recent experience is less than desirable. We need to clean out some roots. The technician only use the snake (without the cutter) to do the job. When pointed it out it is different from other visits, he insisted that's how it should be.
Sure enough, the pipe is blocked again in one week. When I called back asking for another technician, the company seems having a policy of only sending the original one. I have no confidence on that, and used a different company instead.
Sure enough, the pipe is blocked again in one week. When I called back asking for another technician, the company seems having a policy of only sending the original one. I have no confidence on that, and used a different company instead.
Deb Cleghorn
Dec 13, 2021
James and Myles did a fantastic job with my sewer and pipe replacement. They fixed and repaired a leaking toilet, a slow faucet, a water softener, a water heater and some outside grates that go to my crawl space. They cleaned up thoroughly when they were finished each day, were courteous, professional and informative, in fact kept me informed every step of the way.
They went above and beyond in their work and various repairs. It was truly a pleasure to work with this team. Despite the ouch on my wallet I am happy I chose to have Mike Counsil Plumbing repair everything.
They went above and beyond in their work and various repairs. It was truly a pleasure to work with this team. Despite the ouch on my wallet I am happy I chose to have Mike Counsil Plumbing repair everything.
Thomas Savarino
Dec 12, 2021
Jonathan Cobb
Nov 26, 2021
Kaitlin Daniels
Nov 04, 2021
Mike Counsil plumbing has been a pleasure to work with from calling in the problem to getting a technician out to look at the issue. Alex, Ben, and Hector were amazing technicians to work with. They quickly diagnosed the issue and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Their customer service was some of the best I have ever received. Additionally, Alex made himself available for help and to answer any questions after they left. Because of their excellent service I don't think I will ever use a different plumber.
Jeff Millson
Oct 25, 2021
We had a non plunge-able sewer main line blockage. Mike Counsil Plumbing scheduled us in a timely fashion, & we're out within 1-1/2 hrs. Alex, Ben, & Hector were very professional. They explained their process, trouble shot the issue, and cleared the blockage quickly. It must be noted how thoroughly they evaluated the potential issues. We will use Mike Counsil Plumbing again without hesitation.
Tiffany Ballesteros
Aug 18, 2021
What started out as a pretty big job became a REALLY big job, but the team at Mike Counsil was polite, respectful, answered any and all questions, was clean, safe (masks, floor covers, shoe covers, etc) and all of this never made me doubt my choice in using them for the work. Bobby Mata was the lead tech that came twice for the discovery and discussion around work, explained plan, process, and pricing - and moved forward once agreed to; he came twice since my job expanded after some findings of previously badly done "fix-it" work; Bobby was professional, explained things, drew out examples to answer questions, etc.
My job site was then turned over to be run by JJ Cabrera and his team; one of the main staff here throughout the job was Hector. JJ, Hector, and others were incredibly hard working, friendly, communicative, respectful of my property and cleaned up each day so the job site was left tidy and safe. They were just a pleasure to work with. I ended up having to replace my main lines under the house, through laundry and kitchen, and all the way through my front yard out to where it connects to the city sewer; replaced was the original cast iron from when the house was built, so at least 58+ years old.
It was corroded, crumbling apart in some places, had lots of roots making their way in, etc. Additionally, as mentioned, some interesting previous "fixes" were found that this crew now had to tackle - 15' length of a 3" pipe slid into the 4" pipe to bypass the crumbling that started out under my house where it was accessible and then went to the 5-7" deep under my porch area, this was obviously a band-aid done by a previous owner that didn't want the huge cost and effort it needed.
A pipe that was part of a decorative water feature that had been covered over - this was just a hole cut into the main, the drain pipe held over that hole and cement poured around to "connect" them - obviously this led to an eventually cracked main. Overall, it was A LOT of work that they did well, professionally, and fully permitted and inspected - the guys were present for the inspector visits.
Though it was a costly project, they offer a 40 year warranty, and since it was to replace something already more than 50 years old, I think I won't have to worry about it again! Thank you Mike Counsil Plumbing!
My job site was then turned over to be run by JJ Cabrera and his team; one of the main staff here throughout the job was Hector. JJ, Hector, and others were incredibly hard working, friendly, communicative, respectful of my property and cleaned up each day so the job site was left tidy and safe. They were just a pleasure to work with. I ended up having to replace my main lines under the house, through laundry and kitchen, and all the way through my front yard out to where it connects to the city sewer; replaced was the original cast iron from when the house was built, so at least 58+ years old.
It was corroded, crumbling apart in some places, had lots of roots making their way in, etc. Additionally, as mentioned, some interesting previous "fixes" were found that this crew now had to tackle - 15' length of a 3" pipe slid into the 4" pipe to bypass the crumbling that started out under my house where it was accessible and then went to the 5-7" deep under my porch area, this was obviously a band-aid done by a previous owner that didn't want the huge cost and effort it needed.
A pipe that was part of a decorative water feature that had been covered over - this was just a hole cut into the main, the drain pipe held over that hole and cement poured around to "connect" them - obviously this led to an eventually cracked main. Overall, it was A LOT of work that they did well, professionally, and fully permitted and inspected - the guys were present for the inspector visits.
Though it was a costly project, they offer a 40 year warranty, and since it was to replace something already more than 50 years old, I think I won't have to worry about it again! Thank you Mike Counsil Plumbing!
