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Scouring through yelp to find a plumber can be an overwhelming experience as there are a large number of plumbers in the city.
If you want someone prompt, reasonably priced, polite (and funny) but also a master craftsmen, i will make your life much easier by recommending that you stop looking right now and go with Pat and his team. Not only is Pat good at his job but it seems like he loves his job as well. He went out of his way to give us good advice on mold issues in the shower but also made sure that the clogged drains were fully cleaned. He cleaned up after the job and was overall terrific to work with. I can say with certainty that i won't have to look up yelp for a plumber again. :)

My hot water tank was on the fritz! I called several plumbers with decent ratings here on Yelp, none of which answered. It was either a VM message or someone telling me that they would call back. Then I called Fastplumbing. What a relief. Mack answered and was at my home within 2 hours! He diagnosed the problem and explained every step as I watched him clean and troubleshoot my hot water tank. Long story short, I needed a new tank. The following morning he arrived with a helper, took out my old one and installed a new one within a little over an hour! Done! Eventually I'll need to replace another hot water tank in my building and I will certainly give Mack a call! I would highly recommend Fastplumbing for this type of work! Hands Down!

Wow! Sara V, a representative of Rescue Plumbing, thinks my review is totally false! Yet another reason to never do business with these people. I own the condo that was the subject of this review and I can absolutely, 100% guarantee you that this review is accurate. Sara V is correct that Rescue Plumbing didn't provide a quote to me, they provided it to my single female tenant who they presumably viewed as a mark to exploit. Check out the other reviews that are less than 5 stars. Many of them report similar attempts to overcharge. See specifically, Susana K., Samyukta L., Brandon S., David S. and Michael A. Not sure what else to say, except you've been warned about Rescue Plumbing and you've witnessed, in Sara V's response, their willingness to outright lie to cover up their shady business practices. I'll say it again, NEVER, NEVER do business with these people!

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

Scotty's Plumbing must be on your go to list for plumbing service.  You will receive professional, friendly service with a contractor that actively communication with you.  Our issues were relatively minor.  A few photos shared with Scotty before his appointment allowed him to pre-diagnose the issue.  Pricing is more than fair.  Highly recommend Scotty!

I had a problem last week, a faucet in the basement that ran all the time and had no shut-off valves (directly connected to the hot water heater).  Then the trap started to leak as well. I called in the afternoon hoping for someone to come the next day. Less than 3 hours later (on a Friday afternoon) Ben was at my house and fixing the problem.  New faucet (he had it with him), shut-offs for hot and cold, and a new trap in less than two hours after starting to fix it.  The customer service is outstanding and the plumbing work is great- I won't call anyone else from now on!

Needed a semi-urgent sump pump repair. The team did an awesome job. Very easy to schedule, came quickly and on-time. After an inspection they gave me an estimate and completed the job the same day. The result looks professional and well-done and the team was courteous, professional and knowledgeable.

Windy City Plumbing is an outstanding company. My basement flooded a few months ago and I was looking for a clean check valve to prevent future floods. Most companies were quoting me at $10k and above. Windy City Plumbing gave me a very reasonable price. And they started the work shortly after they gave me the quote. Not only was their price reasonable but their communication was great as well. I was on vacation while the work was being done. They gave me daily updates on the project while I was gone and gave me piece of mind. I came back from vacation and the job was done. They even called the city to schedule the final inspection while I was gone. Definitely recommend Windy City Plumbing to anyone looking for a flood prevention system!

Great experience. Got a quote from yelp to replace a water heater in a rental unit. Eugene was easy to communicate with and provided a turnkey experience at a fair price. Would highly recommend them.

We had a lot of plumber-related work to be done on our place.  

We bought a bank-owned home, so we weren't really sure what we were going to get.  As he was opening up some walls, our carpenter noticed some strange plumbing things going on.  We knew that would probably happen, so I hired Kevin based on about five interviews with other plumbers.

Kevin did the following work: ran gas lines to install a gas stove/range and also for a fireplace; ran gas line outside for a grill; re-pitched our sink drain running from the kitched (which was a problem he had another house in the neighborhood); installed new showerhead, new temperature guage, and three independant shut-off valves in master shower; ran 3/4 pipe to master shower; resolved cold/hot water issues and other water pressure problems throughout; he expanded the drain mouth in same master shower; fixed gas-capture elbow joint in same master shower drain.

I'm sure he did more things than those listed, but this was the bulk of it (or what I can remember).  In fact, he came back to fix something extra I didn't even know was wrong, and he did it free of charge.  Overall, I think Kevin's work ethic is what separated him from others.  He never ceased until he was satsified that the job was done perfectly.  He genuinely seemed to care that he fix the problems in our place and cared that he did them properly and to a high level quality satisfaction.  His charges seemed fair, but then again, I don't really have a lot to compare them with.  But,

I would definitely hire Kevin in the future.  In fact, I have to call him soon to fix yet another plumbing issue.

My original review:

They quoted me $300 for a sewer line rodding, but somehow the invoice was for $1350. If $1350 is what it costs, that's what the estimate should be.

They also gave me a $6500 estimate to replace a crushed underground pipe. Good thing I got another estimate, because the next guy I found did it for $3K less!

J Sewer's response:

Hi,
Yes we originally quoted $300 for a regular sewer cleaning. However, when my crew arrived they noticed you had a flood control system in the front yard and rodding makes it difficult to clean when you have this type of system.  So we priced you for a flood control maintenance and hydro jetting/camera the sewer line and you agreed which is why my crew proceeded. As for the broken pipe quote yes we originally quoted $6500.  The price also included the ejector pump replacement for the flood system since your current one was not working. We did texted you we can do it for $5,500 since you did the first service with us but there's was no response. Also very surprised you found someone that did it for that less especially in which you had to replace the pump too and take out permits for this type of work. Hope your problem is resolved and enjoy your night! :)

My response:

Glad I finally saw this. You did not offer to adjust the quote to $5500, you quoted $5700 (I have the text.) Also, if you could charge $5700, why wasn't this the first bid? That's a difference of $800 from the original quote of $6500 -- A LOT of money to us. We don't like to play games with our money.  

Fair note about the flood control system, but instead of lowballing you could've said, Your quote would be anywhere from $300 - $1500 depending on what kind of system you have. Or you could've asked more questions about our system before giving a quote. Being upfront and honest goes a long way.

Even with the replaced pump the other guy I found charged $2000 less(!) than your adjusted quote.

I get it, we all have to make money, and judging by your reviews you appear to do good work. But if I detect a hint of overcharging / shadiness, I run in the other direction.  Even if it was all a big misunderstanding, I can't take the chance again.

Just being honest, and I doubt my review will leave a dent in your 5-star average anyway. Have a great New Year.

Great work at very reasonable prices.  I contacted Green Tech through Yelp because I needed someone to come out and rod a bathtub and fix a leaking sink.  They showed up on time, fixed all the issues, and charged a fair price.  I will be using them again.

This was the 3rd plumbing company to come to our house in 24 hours to address some awful backup in our basement. They totally saved the day and got us flowing properly again. Will definitely recommend and be our first call in the future. Thanks, Mike!

Our ejector pump went out in the evening and Brandon was here within the hour to diagnose and replace. He explained the issue and left everything cleaned up before he left. Would recommend this service to anyone!!!

Darrell and Enis were awesome, I can't say enough about how happy I am with the job they did.  I called on a Friday to see if I could get an estimate for replacing some lights and switches.  Darrell and Enis were able to come by within a couple of hours to check out the job.  They kept careful notes of what needed to be done and Darrell pointed out some issues that I hadn't even thought of.  They returned on Thursday to install the lights and new switches.  They even painted a trim piece that was needed for one of my lights to match!  
I only wish I had called them earlier!!

Highly recommend ABV. Had a toilet leaking at the floor & needed a new flange. Ivo came out next day & replaced it. The toilet looked like a new install when he finished & he cleaned up the workspace so that you wouldn't have known he was there. I was so impressed, I had him come back a few days later to change the old components inside two toilet tanks with new ones. He also replaced the kitchen faucet with a new one. I like that when I call, someone always answers the phone & that I can have a plumber at the house the next day who does good work.

I called CJ Plumbing when the sump pump in our 4 flat failed, received a call back from the owner immediately, and had the pump replaced within a couple hours.  He (Dmitry) spent the time to ID the right size pump for the vertical clearance, and actually replaced the original with a more powerful pump based on the tech's input after arrival.  Warranties and cost of the job were clearly explained upfront.  This occurred during the Covid 19 crisis and the tech wore protective gear and sprayed alcohol on all surfaces he touched.

I highly recommend CJ Plumbing (Dmitry) .  Speaking directly with a knowledgable, dedicated owner made it a lot simpler to understand, budget and get the repair done.

Quick same-day service to fix a toilet fill valve. Took a look around the house at a couple other potential issues and made some recommendations. Professional and would recommend!

Juan replaced my 75-gallon water heater. It was a more complex job than initially thought, as it required numerous adjustments to existing gas and water pipes to accommodate the new unit (of a different brand), but Juan was patient and thorough to make sure the job was done right (despite the extra time commitment required). This was the third large plumbing job that I've hired Juan to tackle. I always find him to be extremely responsive, friendly, knowledgeable and more affordable than others. He takes tremendous pride in his work and never looks for the easy shortcut, which is why I continue to make him my first/only call when a plumbing issue arises. You won't regret doing the same.

Had a leaking toilet, causing problem to the neighbor below. Called late morning and he was here at 1:30. Worked on the problem right away and fixed it same day! He is very professional and knowledgeable of his craft. Would highly recommend.