AC Installation Español
Menu
San Diego Plumber Saves First Panda Visit: 1987
Book Now
Book Now
Plumbing 09/1/17

San Diego Plumber Saves First Panda Visit: 1987

In 1987, the San Diego Zoo began a love affair with the Giant Pandas, Basi & Yuan Yuan, when they came to visit our World-Famous Zoo. What do pandas have to do with plumbing in San Diego, you ask? One of our favorite moments in our 37-year history.

Bill Howe had already become the trusted name for plumbing in San Diego. He started his company seven years earlier making a name as an honest San Diego plumber offering the community the highest quality at affordable rates. So, when the Director of Architecture and Planning for the Zoological Society discovered the Panda Home was in need of complete plumbing redo, they called Bill Howe.

The Panda’s were expected within just a couple of days and their temporary home would need to have a complete plumbing overhaul. Bill Howe, still actively working as a San Diego plumber, and his crew went to work and finished Basi & Yaun Yuan’s home as the Pandas were landing.

On September 1, 1987, Director of Architecture and Planning, David E. Rice, presented Bill Howe with a letter and certificate for their work. He wrote, “The success of this project is directly attributable to your attention to detail, quality and schedule. Under extreme adverse conditions, you and your crew managed to complete your portion of the project in cooperation with all others involved.”

Bill Howe has continued to build the Bill Howe Family of Companies’ on those same principles of community, integrity, quality, and teamwork alongside his family and the 175 employees. We are very proud to be able to have taken part in such an historic event.

You can view the certificate and letter on our Bill Howe Plumbing in San Diego Facebook page.

 

Comments

Leave a Reply

Related Posts

how to fix a running toilet
Blog

How to Fix a Running Toilet

If  your toilet won’t stop running, you will unfortunately end up with a larger water bill than expected. However, it’s easy to learn how to fix a running toilet and take care of the...

1 week ago Share Icon
Read More

What David says about us

Service for new garbage disposal. My ancient garbage disposal quit working, went online to get Bill Howe’s number, immediately received and accepted chat to describe my needs. Prompt call back to schedule an appointment, service tech Allen was out same morning, which was important to fit my work schedule. Job estimate was clear, work done fully to my expectations, area left clean, and price was very fair.
I was not surprised — I have used Bill Howe plumbers for several other tasks in the past. I have always found their staff to be helpful, attentive, and the plumbers very courteous and capable.

January 2020

Plumbing

What Michelle says about us

I have been using Bill Howe since the late 1980’s, their service has always been excellent, plumbing, heating and restoration. I am most impressed by the integrity of their employees, not only do they know their work/skill, they do not waste time, they are so efficient, they are so helpful and they are a true “service”!

February 2020

Plumbing

What Mira says about us

Bill Howe never fails us! We had a drain overflow, and Scott came (on a Saturday) to look at it and offer solution. He was punctual, professional, and extremely helpful. I should also praise the main office for always being helpful and always finding solutions. Very grateful to have you in San Diego!

February 2020

Restoration & Flood

What Ed Gohlich says about us

Cory was our technician on this job. We had a time sensitive repair issue and Bill Howe understood and assisted with getting the job done quickly.
Cory was on time to start the job and finished it quickly. Upon his leaving our home he’s was courteous, very knowledgeable, explaining what the problem was and how he fixed it. Very good communication and this is the way it’s has always been when we use Bill Howe plumbing.
Great company to work with.
Thanks Cory.
Ed

August 2019

Heating & Cooling

What Eric says about us

I had a shower that would not drain. The employee arrived on time and fixed the problem quickly and effectively at a very fair price. I was very happy with everything. Thank you and I highly recommend your plumbing service.

January 2019

Plumbing

What Bridgett says about us

I am extremely happy with the service we received from Bill Howe Plumbing. We were given an incorrect diagnosis of our main sewer line from another vendor, but Bill Howe’s servicemen came out for a second opinion, correctly diagnosed our problem and resolved our back up issues. We will continue to use Bill Howe for all our future plumbing needs!

Thank you Bill Howe Plumbing.

July 2019

Plumbing