Smelly Mel's Plumbing

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.

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!!)

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.

The Best workers. They cleaned up so you never knew they were here. The explained everything they needed to do
Thank you so much!

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.