Since 1992, Vortex Plumbing has been the trusted plumber of Southern California providing prompt, reliable and affordable services throughout Southern California! Vortex Plumbing offers Service & Repairs for both Commercial and Residential Customers. We install Tankless & Conventional Water Heaters, Garbage Disposals, perform Drain Cleaning, Camera Inspections, Hydro-Jetting, Main Line Repair, Re-Routes and Total Re-Pipes. Here at Vortex, we strive for quality service at an affordable price. Call in to get free a quote for your area, or inquire about some of our flat rate pricing.
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Since 1992, we have serviced Chino Valley, Orange County, and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned plumbing company operating from Chino with 30+ years of experience. Our company's success is a result of our reliability, consistency, honesty, and most importantly, customer satisfaction. Our technicians are trained to fix all types of plumbing issues and our office staff knows how to handle any and all concerns that our customers may have. Whether you are working with one of our technicians or office personnel, you are guaranteed to be treated kindly.
In need of a plumber? No matter the time of day, at Vortex we offer 24-hour residential and commercial Plumbing Services to the Chino Valley and Surrounding Areas. Flat Rate Standard Installations for 40g & 50g tanks. Includes: Water Heater, supply lines, gas valve and flex line, expansion tank, and earthquake straps.
When I was a new homeowner to the Claremont area, I had no idea who to contact for plumbing service. After being disappointed with three local plumbers, a friend of mine recommended Vortex Plumbing to me. What a difference! My repairs were complete, professional, affordable, and were truly performed in a caring manner.
Looking for a job where you get to practice and perfect a skill, provide a meaningful service for your neighbors, get out from behind a desk, and be treated with respect? Vortex Plumbing is the place for you. We find the jobs, provide you with everything you need to provide the highest quality service to our customers and we support you all the way! We have positions available for multiples experience levels and need great teammates now, so apply right here, right now!
Reviews (26)
Patrick K.
Jun 03, 2022
Judy Y.
Apr 18, 2022
D. P.
Jan 27, 2022
We noticed what appeared to be possible leak on the downstairs ceiling. Since the master bath is right above the area, we contacted Vortex to help assess the situation. Scheduling was easy and the associate arrived and almost immediately located the problem and discussed the needed repairs. Once the parts were available (the next day) he returned and repaired the old plumbing, showing exactly what he was doing step-by-step.
He was so professional, courteous and even made sure that the surrounding furniture and rugs were covered before working and throughly cleaned the area before leaving. Labor and parts were very reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company (or use them again if needed).
He was so professional, courteous and even made sure that the surrounding furniture and rugs were covered before working and throughly cleaned the area before leaving. Labor and parts were very reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company (or use them again if needed).
Gianna C.
Jan 05, 2022
This company has been INCREDIBLE! They are so fast to get us an appointment and their workers are so sweet and the best part is there's NO BS! They have come through for us so many times from toilet back ups, a big project in our garage. They are honest and work quick and efficiently! We love Paul and mike!
Vanessa Lopez
Jun 21, 2021
Horrible company! Horrible customers service! They replaced a screw on a faucet and in less then 2 weeks it broke "because of over abuse". Really how can you break a screw in half in 2 weeks? Total fraudulent company! I'm contacting my insurance company so they are aware of what they are doing. False reporting so they can get paid more with the insurance or make a deal on the side!
Noel N.
Jun 03, 2021
BEWARE of Vortex hourly charge as they will slow down their work to charge you more! Super slow Mike and his helper (trainee) charged me for 2 hrs of job to replace a shower handle cartridge - (2 workers 2 hours $214 labor only). That includes 40 min trip to Home Depot which is across the street from my home on Euclid/Riverside, 30 min to check any more leak after job completion and writing the invoice - that's more than an hour! I thought having 2 workers would speed up the job - but no- it seems Mike is training the other worker. I complained unsuccessfully. DO NOT USE VORTEX!
Deep B.
Jun 02, 2021
Greg K.
Jun 02, 2021
Grumpy S.
May 24, 2021
I had a few experiences Vortex and thought Russell was a good knowledgeable plumber, but the last experience with another Vortex plumber was terrible, and they don't care about their customers. Plumber came to check a soft spot on the ceiling and within less than 15 minutes determined it to be caulking rather than a leak, so no work was done.
I asked for a bill and he didn't give me one saying that the office would bill me later but it would probably be nothing because they had another job in the area. I am not used to plumbers giving freebies, do I emailed Debra at Vortex to note what the plumber did and that I was expecting a bill from them. Never heard back from anyone, nor received a bill in the mail.
Apparently they billed my HOA $285 for TWO HOURS of work for TWO PLUMBERS. I called and emailed Vortex several times and was promised a response on one Friday and then on the next Friday - basically they think that billing inquiries should take weeks to address. No sense of reasonable timeframes. Three weeks later no one called me. One of the times I called I actually got Debra on the phone and she said that she was aware of my concern but she was training someone and didn't have time to deal with me. How's that for customer service?
No time to deal with a customer that she billed incorrectly. She never called back by the end of the week when she promised to, so in 5 days she couldn't find any time to deal with a wrong bill issue. I tried to get in touch with the owner via LinkedIn but was also ignored. There are plenty plumber around, so they don't have my business anymore, you can give them your business, but if anything goes wrong, they may not have time to deal with you. After all they have more important office stuff to deal with than to work with a wronged customer.
I asked for a bill and he didn't give me one saying that the office would bill me later but it would probably be nothing because they had another job in the area. I am not used to plumbers giving freebies, do I emailed Debra at Vortex to note what the plumber did and that I was expecting a bill from them. Never heard back from anyone, nor received a bill in the mail.
Apparently they billed my HOA $285 for TWO HOURS of work for TWO PLUMBERS. I called and emailed Vortex several times and was promised a response on one Friday and then on the next Friday - basically they think that billing inquiries should take weeks to address. No sense of reasonable timeframes. Three weeks later no one called me. One of the times I called I actually got Debra on the phone and she said that she was aware of my concern but she was training someone and didn't have time to deal with me. How's that for customer service?
No time to deal with a customer that she billed incorrectly. She never called back by the end of the week when she promised to, so in 5 days she couldn't find any time to deal with a wrong bill issue. I tried to get in touch with the owner via LinkedIn but was also ignored. There are plenty plumber around, so they don't have my business anymore, you can give them your business, but if anything goes wrong, they may not have time to deal with you. After all they have more important office stuff to deal with than to work with a wronged customer.
Arlene Diaz
Apr 28, 2021
Dr. Mina Iskander
Apr 27, 2021
Richard S.
Feb 05, 2021
Our plumber, Eric, showed up with mask on and went right to work. He replaced our bathroom sink and had no problems. This company has great prices. Cost was about 1/4 of another plumbing company that quoted us. We have used this company for other needs and always have been very satisfied. Definitely recommend using this company.
Sillvanna Fedullo
Jan 25, 2021
Critical: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! DO NOT EVEN BOTHER CALLING! The women who answered the phone gave the wrong information to begin with then put her supervisor, "Debra"on the phone who was incredibly rude! Save yourself the extra time and money, go elsewhere
Bonnie Riehl
Dec 09, 2020
I had an irrigation leak and this company was dispatched by the home warranty company. It ended up not being covered by the warranty but he explained all possibilities and options. We found an easy fix that met our needs. He was friendly, on time, professional, and wore a mask. I would absolutely use this company again.
Veronica E.
Dec 06, 2020
We had an emergency toilet back up situation on a Saturday night, it was a disaster and already had a plumber come out and say they weren't able to fix the problem and that we'd have to find somewhere else to stay. Luckily, Vortex Plumbing was able to send someone out, on a Saturday night, thank goodness! Their plumber, Eric, showed up and couldn't have been nicer and more helpful!
He wore a mask the whole time, he was super knowledgeable, and very friendly. He took a look around the property and got right to work on the pesky toilet. Within 30 seconds he was able to identify and solve the issue. We are so thankful for the awesome service we received, we can't thank you enough for fixing this emergency on such short notice! I would highly recommend this plumbing service to anyone.
He wore a mask the whole time, he was super knowledgeable, and very friendly. He took a look around the property and got right to work on the pesky toilet. Within 30 seconds he was able to identify and solve the issue. We are so thankful for the awesome service we received, we can't thank you enough for fixing this emergency on such short notice! I would highly recommend this plumbing service to anyone.
Bri B.
Apr 19, 2020
Shahab T.
Apr 04, 2020
My HOA requires us to use Vortex plumbing, it is a racket. They charge $90/hr and milk it. Be careful if a second person shows up, they will double the rate, this should be established at the beginning not at the end. We have had to use them several times over the past few years and I wish we could use another service.
Michela G.
Nov 20, 2019
Cynthia M.
May 09, 2019
My go to plumbers! Today was my second experience using Vortex. My first time was with Paul for a slab leak, second time was with Mike. I thought Paul was good. Mike was equally as good. Very thorough and a bit of a perfectionist ( which is a good thing ). My appointment was at 9am and he was here at 9am. I had 4 things going on and he saved the hardest for last. Mike was professional the entire time and I never had a doubt my issues would be fixed. They have become my go to plumbers from now on. I definitely recommend them.
Shannon S.
Nov 03, 2018
Debbie W.
Aug 04, 2018
Patrick was the 4th plumber we had out to look at our slow draining sink. With the first 3, they ran the snake twice, a 75 foot camera line, offered to tear the wall out, remove a 2 foot section of the garage floor to get to a possible problem, do a hydro flush of the pipes. Some of these possible fixes would have cost up to $2,000.00. But Patrick came out and within minutes he saw that it was a simple solution.
The style of hardware in the sink didn't have a plunger but a metal screen type. It has about a dozen circled holes. This type is usually used for commercial use to prevent unwanted items from going into the drain. Patric drilled the holes a little larger and the slow draining water moved much faster. It was a refreshing change to have a plumber that didn't try to flush my pocket book. Thank you Patrick!
The style of hardware in the sink didn't have a plunger but a metal screen type. It has about a dozen circled holes. This type is usually used for commercial use to prevent unwanted items from going into the drain. Patric drilled the holes a little larger and the slow draining water moved much faster. It was a refreshing change to have a plumber that didn't try to flush my pocket book. Thank you Patrick!
Anastasia A.
Apr 04, 2018
I've used Vortex Plumbing on two different occasions. Both experiences were very good from start to finish. The employees that manage the appointments are thorough and polite. Both times we used Vortex, they sent Patrick. He was punctual, personable, and thorough. The first time, there was a leak in the ceiling of our garage. Patrick explained the entire process before he began cutting away at the damaged dry wall.
He determined the cause of the leak and came up with a solution right away. The second time Patrick came out, it was to repair a twisted/damaged hose spigot in our back yard. Just like the first visit, he thoroughly explained the process before getting started. He was in and out of here in no time. I will definitely be using Vortex Plumbing again in the future.
He determined the cause of the leak and came up with a solution right away. The second time Patrick came out, it was to repair a twisted/damaged hose spigot in our back yard. Just like the first visit, he thoroughly explained the process before getting started. He was in and out of here in no time. I will definitely be using Vortex Plumbing again in the future.
Doug Blaska
Dec 21, 2017
We were having a water heater problem and were unsure of just who to call to evaluate the problem. Of course going to the internet we found a plumbing company that was highly rated so contacted them for a technician to respond. Having evaluated the problem, which I really don't think he was doing anything but guessing, he said he could fix the problem for anywhere from $2800.00 to $5000.00 which included costly repiping and structural work to my home.
After politely sending this person on his way I called Vortex Plumbing of Chino for help. Their representative responded promptly, quickly evaluated the problem and replaced a part and flushed and checked all connections within an hours time. The cost for everything was very reasonable. I feel very confident that our water heater is once again working correctly. I will definitely tell others that I completely recommend Vortex Plumbing for any and all of their plumbing needs and to ask for Paul.
After politely sending this person on his way I called Vortex Plumbing of Chino for help. Their representative responded promptly, quickly evaluated the problem and replaced a part and flushed and checked all connections within an hours time. The cost for everything was very reasonable. I feel very confident that our water heater is once again working correctly. I will definitely tell others that I completely recommend Vortex Plumbing for any and all of their plumbing needs and to ask for Paul.
Bruce C.
Oct 01, 2017
Vortex is prompt, courteous and clean. They submitted the best bid for our Water heater installation in 2015 and did an excellent job. When the drainage valve failed on a saturday afternoon at 1:00 P.M. the Plumber Patrick answered immediately, juggled a busy schedule to come over and solved the problem. Every time we call them they respond promptly, make an effort to accommodate schedules and provide competent, professional, courteous service. The negative reviews I read here are truly puzzling. And, by the way, the other plumber we called never called back.
Mark S.
Jul 20, 2017
Horrible! These guys are crooks. They can and shut off the water to our building without so much a knock on our door and there are only 4 units ion our condo building. LAZY Plumber. Then left without a word and came back 6 1/2 hours later and said that is not his problem talk to the homeowner association. There ARE cheaper more attentive plumbers out there. Use them NOT VORTEX
Twins Chanel Martinez
May 17, 2014