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Pat is great!!  Responsive, friendly, honest company.  We were on vacation and a friend was staying at our house.  Water starter presenting itself in the basement in a bathroom and utility room.  We needed a new injector pump.  Pat came out and replaced it.

Mac was a life saver.  We own and manage a 3-flat in Rogers Park and when the hot water heater suddently stopped working (and it wasn't just the flame out), I started panicking as our tenants have zero patience and are quick to demand rent credits.  I yelp searched hot water heater repair and saw all the good reviews for Fastplumbing247.  Company name was accurate as Mac answered my call after just a few rings and was at my building same day to diagnose and repair the issue.

Finding service this good is rare!  Give them a call, you won't regret it!

Full disclosure: No services were rendered to me.

Rescue plumbing customer service was great and got me set up for a same day estimate for a shower cartridge repair. The two plumbers that came out were very polite and knowledgeable and did confirm it was a bad shower cartridge.

The reason for the lower review is the pricing. I was given an estimate of around $500-$600 for parts and labor, or if I purchased the part myself it was a flat fee of $385 for labor which seemed very high for an easy replacement.

In the end I ended up buying the part for $100 from a plumbing store and used YouTube to guide me through the cartridge repair which took about 30 minutes. No more dripping shower!

I'm still open to reaching out for estimates from Rescue Plumbing for future needs just based on the responsiveness and customer service.

Our toilet flooded in the middle of the night on a Sunday. I didn't want to risk serious water damage, so I did a quick search & found fast response from Discount Plumbing. I requested a quote on yelp and they responded within minutes & they said a technician can come out & gives me a FREE quote with no obligation. They arrived in minutes and my toilet soon was able to flushing like it was brand new! I appreciate them walking in with booties and walking me through the whole process & answering my questions. Definitely took the customer service to another level with that. Plus, the 10% coupon helped..

Thank you
Discount Plumbing

I had couple of issues at my place from shower not working to kitchen sink.  I was looking for a plumber who was reliable and did a good job after having some bad experiences in the past with the quality and reliability.  Scott was recommended by a friend.  He called me prior to his appointment to let me know that he is running 30 minutes late and he did get at my place on time.  He was able to get all the job done within few hours. Now I can enjoy my shower again!!

Had Rocket plumbing out today to fix a split pipe. They were on time, friendly, very professional, and did a great job for a fair price.  I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional fair priced plumber!

Chicago Sewer and Drain Professionals were amazing! I contacted them via Yelp late at night about a leaking sink. They responded within hours and arranged to come by the next day. When they came they were able to figure out my leaking sink in just a couple of minutes, had the supplies to fix it on hand, and offered to look at another slow draining sink in my bathroom while they waited to make sure the fixed sink was no longer leaking. They also gave me so many great tips on how to handle clogged sinks in the future. I can't recommend them enough! I will definitely call them the next time I need plumbing help.

We're grateful to everyone at Windy City Plumbing for helping us with our sump pump issue. It's scary, especially with a new house. We've been using Windy City for years, before we had our new house built and will continue to for a long time to come. Chris and his assistant did a great job replacing our broken pump and getting our system back up and running.

Fast and professional!

I found First Chicago Plumbing on yelp and requested a quote.  I received a response within 15 mins asking for a picture of the valve that needed to be replaced before i could have the dishwasher installed and 5 minutes later I had a quote that was lower than the other quotes. I was able to call and had an appt scheduled the next day.   They sent me a text letting me know that they would be here in 30 minutes and were on time.  They explained what they needed to do and why and got it down quickly. i will absolutely use them again for my future plumbing issues.

I arranged everything over a couple of quick text messages, which is IMHO just the best and most relaxed way to set up appointments. Neil showed up next day promptly at the agreed upon time window and quickly identified and solved the problem, he was in and out in less than an hour. No upcharge, no random 'gotcha' surprise issues. Just straightforward service and good vibes all around. Got my invoice within 1-2 hours of the appointment, paid online, and that was that. Would definitely hire them again.

These guys were awesome! Jesus gave an estimate over the phone (others wanted to charge us $100.00 just for an ballpark estimate). , so we had a general idea of what it would cost.   This time we were having them replace a water heater.   Super careful moving things, truly treated our home like it was their own.  I must have texted Jesus a a dozen questions coz I am anal and he was always responsive.  Excellent job They are my go to plumber!!! Great service nowadays is hard to come by (post COVID) !  So it awesome finding such a great company.  I highly recommend J Sewer and will use them every time for all my plumbing needs!

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Called Green Tech Wednesday afternoon about a bathtub drain issue and a question about water pressure.  Tim was at my house the next morning.  He fixed both issues within about 2 hours.  Tim explained to me what he was going to do and how much it might cost before starting.   He was not condescending like some can be when talking to people who have no clue how to fix something.  I highly recommend their professional, friendly, quick service.

So far so good. The crew were very responsive,  came the next day, and helped us clear out some slow drains and a backed up line

UPDATED 8/26:

The owner of this company, Jesse, called me to apologize on behalf of the contractor who charged me for not doing anything. He confirmed that the initial consult from Captain Rooter IS free, and promised to issue a refund. Removing one star due to the earlier experience, but adding three to my overall rating because it meant a lot to me to get that call. If I end up using their services for another project that goes well, I'll update this again to reflect that.

PREVIOUS REVIEW:

I've never left a bad Yelp review (it's true, check my profile), but I want to warn people because I hate contractors that do this (and Captain Rooter said on the phone that they were different). I woke up to a very loud persistent jackhammer type sound coming from the bathroom around 4AM. It eventually stopped an hour or so later, but it was alarming enough that I called Captain Rooter's 24/7 line during the chaos and booked a 9:30AM consult, which I was told was free.

The guy arrived this morning, and looked into the toilet tank (I had removed the lid already). He then diagnosed it as trapped air in the pipes and said there wasn't really anything to do. He said if it happens again, it's a whole building problem and I should contact building management. He then said I owed him $125 for coming out, but if I had $50 in cash he would take that instead to save me some $$. I don't have cash on me, and said I didn't think there was a charge. He said he would call the company and I could Zelle them. The lady on the phone was like, Yep, there's a $185 service fee, here's where to send the payment -- when I corrected her and said that the plumber had said $125 she went, Oops, yes, it's a $125 service fee if he touched anything. At this point, I have been on the phone paying longer than the plumber looked at anything.

I paid, he left. But I feel really taken advantage of. Being a solo female homeowner is a privilege, but it also sucks, because contractors see you as just someone to charge $125 for two minutes of no work for during a free consult.

Had an old rusty bathroom exhaust fan that needed to be replaced so I tried to fix it myself. Once I realized how big of a job it was I got a few quotes. They were outrageous in the thousands of dollars! But when I called sims and sons their quote was more than HALF of the other guys. Darrell And Enis came over right away, supplied the fan (at NO up charge! Everyone else does), and installed it beautifully. Highly recommend these guys!!!

I can't say enough about the service I received from ABV!  My hot water heater went out - other plumbers were giving me dates a week or more away!  Not sure how we would have showered - it's 10° outside and I think our water was even colder!  Talked with them last night and they were out here by 8:30am!  Did great work and I am looking forward to a nice hot shower

Trust! I think trust is most important in choosing an expert to fix a problem. Of course experience, knowledge, ability and integrity are also needed. But trusting the reviews written by others or trusting the recommendation of a friend is sometimes all we have to go by. I had a clogged drain about 15 feet downstream from my kitchen sink. It was the result of overzealous use of the garbage disposal. I tried snaking the drain myself but the clog was too big (turns out about 2 feet of drain was totally blocked). I did research on several websites looking for a plumber in my area who I could trust to do the work right - at a fair price. I narrowed the list to 4 companies. At 7:15 PM on a weekday I called each of them. I got two answering services that could not answer any of my technical questions, another said they would have someone call me back in a few minutes (never happened) and then there was Dmitry. Dmitry is one of the owners of CJ Plumbing. He answered the phone himself. He was able to discuss my issue intelligently, explain the likely scenarios and give me an estimated price range (min and max) for the job. It was clear from his questions and his input that he understood the problem and knew the likely solutions. As it turns out, he was absolutely correct about the issue and what it would take to fix it. I wanted to consider what he said before making a commitment. He said I could call him back anytime in the next few hours. I called several hours later and again he answered the phone and we scheduled a visit for the following afternoon.

The plumber who showed up (not the person I spoke to) was a delight to work with. He was professional, polite, and patient as he answered my many questions. He tried a few easy options to fix the problem (e.g. using a powered drain snake). When those did not work he said the best option was to cut out the clogged section of drain (which he had located) and replace it with a new section of pipe. The clogged part of the pipe included two 90 degree bends. He removed that section and replaced the sharp bends with pairs of 45 degree bends to allow waste to pass through the more easily. The drain pipe ran along the ceiling of my unfinished basement so there was direct access to the pipe. After replacing the section of pipe he verified that there were no leaks and cleaned up the area of the basement where he worked as well as the area under the kitchen sink. He even cleaned the sink.  

I was VERY pleased with his work and with his personality. The cost of the repair was within the range quoted on the phone (though near the higher end). My trust in CJ Plumbing was rewarded by their performance and their honesty. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to friends and family. I recommend them to YOU.

I had a rocky toilet that was supposedly fixed by Chicagoland Handyman in June of 2022, but five months later the rocking was back. I searched for a plumber to fix this unsteady toilet once and for all. I called Mike the Plumber. He was able to come out the next day and was able to to stabilize my toilet. Mike the Plumber was very nice as he explained what the problem was and what he was going to do to fix it. He said if the rocking comes back (which it won't) he will tend to it. I will definitely call Mike the Plumber for any future plumbing issues in my old building. Thank you Mike!

They did a great job and showed up in masks and gloves.  I felt safe and was so happy they completed 3 of requests within a half an hour.
Do not hesitate to hire them!

I had a mystery wet spot on my carpet, right outside the master bathroom. At first, I blamed my cat even though it was very unlike him. I cleaned it up and went about my day. Several hours later it was still damp. Once it stayed damp for several days, we knew we had an issue. There is only concrete under the carpet, no pipes run there, and no water spots on the walls or ceilings. A complete mystery!

The first plumber that came out looked around for literally 3-5 minutes and suggested it was our toilet. It could be... but seemed like a guess. Next 2 plumbers did not return my call. (Sound familiar?) I was getting frustrated.

I then found Noel and gave him a call. I am so glad I did!! He came out that day and spent an hour with me pulling up the carpet, running tests with the shower, toilet & sink and allowed me to be involved during the entire process. (Which I love!) He gave great advice on how to move forward, charged a reasonable price for his time and even fixed an issue with our other toilet on his way out! He was very professional and super nice! Noel is my new go-to plumber.