Smelly Mel's Plumbing Inc.
Review Summary
- Positive Experiences: Customers consistently praise the plumbers' knowledge, honesty, thoroughness, and helpfulness. They highlight same-day service, efficient work, and clear explanations.
- Specific Praises: Mentions of specific plumbers (Donnie, Steve Bailey, Mike, Rolando) and their excellent service.
- Services Mentioned: Faucet/garbage disposal replacement, sump pump repair, waste line clearing, sewer line replacement, and leak repair.
- Reliability and Professionalism: The company is seen as reliable, professional, and punctual.
- Value: While one review mentioned higher prices, the overall consensus is that the quality of service justifies the cost.
- Repeat Business: Several customers have used Smelly Mel's multiple times.

Reviews
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Jamie Lynn Cardinale-Webb
Thank you, Smelly Mel's! Our plumber, Donnie, was so fantastic and really took the time to explain what's needed. He was honest and thorough in his estimate. So glad we now have a local, reliable plumber.
Michael Fried
December 12, 2023
What an incredible experience last week with Smelly Mel's. Their technician--Steve Bailey--was knowledgeable, patient, and even taught valuable information as he performed our kitchen faucet and garbage disposal replacement. He was especially conscientious about quoting and recommending the right path forward. It was our first time using them and highly recommend for anyone in need of honest, solid, and dependable plumbing service. Great job Steve and Smelly Mel's!
Joyce Quinn
Our sump pump located outside our garage had stopped working at the end of the rainy season this spring. We were in need of someone to check the pump,. I called early Monday morning...the plumber was here by 4:00 in the afternoon. Mike worked on the pump for a short while...had it all cleaned out and running shortly after. He said it was going to be fine -- did not need a new one. We were so thankful for the same day service and the great job Mike did. Call Smelly Mel's -- our first time and highly recommend them for future needs. Joyce Q.
Karen Gottlieb
Smelly Mel's did a fabulous job.Though they were expensive, the service they offered was stellar. They were quick and efficient, showed up on time and did the job expertly.
Ray Durham
They we professional and fast. Plus they made sure that the work needed on our neighbors property was done his yard restored to his satisfaction.
Jack Wang
August 27, 2021
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.
michael olden
Technician was on time and extremely helpful. Friendly. Was called to clear a waste line at my mom’s house. Met him there just to make sure mom was comfortable with him being in the house. Was a perfect experience. Got the line cleared, fantastic job. Can’t recommend enough.
David Brown
Had a leak from the bathtub drain that was dripping down from the ceiling. Mike and Rolando professionally repaired the problem and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Thank You, for the great service. Diffidently will use your service again.