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These guys are honest and the job was done right.  I am selling a home and had a leak that needed to be fixed fast.  They were out within two hours and did not charge for an emergency call.  The gave me an estimate before the work started and the final work was the lower end of the estimate. If you are in the Orland Park area I would use these guys.

I was recommended to them by a community page on social media. Very quick response time, good communication, showed up exactly when they said they would, have a detailed estimate of parts and time, explained all my options and ended up coming in under the estimated price by working quickly and finding the parts for less than expected (and being honest enough to say so). Definitely recommend.

Joe was out today to tackle some things at our condo (newer construction).
In short, I stand by my review below!  Still the same excellent dude.
Also responds promptly through his answering service, and it's never a big scheduling issue to get him out.
NOTE: he doesn't want to do big remodeling jobs.  If you're just switching stuff out, or have repairs, he's your guy.  But check with him, you know?
PS: I ordered stuff from Algor plumbing in Cicero.  I get the discount since I'm working with a plumber & you can tell Pekny has serious cred at this place.

Excellent honest very fair priced old school plumber. He worked hard for four hours straight and the bill was 40 % less than the big company quotes plus when the job ran longer than expected because of the common snafus he stayed until 9pm to get it finished and cleaned up everything. Also has an easy going friendly personality. I couldn't be more pleased and am shocked he doesn't have many more reviews.

Had received a quote from another plumber for my cabin in Three Oaks.  Thought it was somehwat high so decided to get a second quote before proceeding...so glad I did!  Not only was Goodman lower but my experience from initial call to on-site completion was top-notch on all.  Nick (owner) took time to explain the issues and even though they ran into an unexpected on-site issue (I actually had a 120v water heater versus a 220v), he was able to pivot immediately and get a new unit in and install it the very next morning in time for guests arriving following day.   Could not recommend this company enough - just an honest, efficient, professional small business that always make sure they have a happy and satisifed customer whatever it takes.  Thanks to Goodman team and will be recommending you to all the other owners at Lakeside Cabins!

I've turned to bob for help with a plumbing issue twice. He responds quickly and delivers great service

We needed help with removing our toilet and replacing the wax ring, but we didn't have the tool to cut a rusty screw. They were quick to respond to my initial call and flexible with coming later the following day when my husband was home from work. They arrived on time and were done very quickly, at an affordable price. Both men were polite, friendly, and social. We will definitely be saving their number for future needs!

Our shed doors were falling from the hinges.  This was due to rain water and snowmelt rotting the wood at the base of the door and the framing around the doors.  Gus evaluated the job via pictures.  He texted me and came on a day where he had completed a job.  He was prompt, extremely courteous, and went as far to source the wood and parts at Home Depot nearby.  We were extremely pleased with the finished job.  The doors are again perfectly functional and the quality of work is outstanding.  Will call Gus for any future handy work.

Very Professional and Friendly. Competitive prices. I called Cesar that day and he came out right away.

This is a rave review!  Glenbrook Plumbing installed a new water heater a couple of years ago for me, so when I suddenly stopped having hot water, I contacted them, spoke with Bill Jr. who tried to get someone out that day, but it was Monday morning so I was fine when Rob arrived the next day.  He got something working because I had some hot water, but he expressed concerns in several ways, said he would consult with Bill Jr.  When he returned, he told me that I needed a hot water heater specialist, provided name & number, read off the model # & serial # for ease.  He even went ahead & replaced the lightbulb that I couldn't reach where the heater was.  And he apologized that did all he could but that I would need a specialist.

Well...with all that, I will DEFINITELY call them for general plumbing problems in the future.

worst service I have ever experienced.  I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for quality service.

I called to have someone come out to repair my water softener. They made the appointment and the gentleman came out and said they do not repair water softeners and I was charged 99 dollar service fee for something they should've told me on phone He gave me a price for a new water softener which they do install. My water softener is only 6 years old I just want it repaired. Also why would I have them install new softener and them not come out to repair if I had problems with it. Very disappointed I have used Chicagoland for decades and never an issue. This is first negative experience since King bought them. I am waiting for call from manager. I do feel I should be reimbursed since I was not told on phone that they do not repair softeners

Do Not Hire this person!!!
We recently hired him for a small shower renovation. We paid him $4k and he never finished the job. We had 3 separate plumbers check his work and All of them said it was incorrect. We ended up paying someone else to finish the job correctly. He ghosted us and never responded to us after he took our money. HORRIBLE! Please Do Not Hire Him!!!

SHADY! SHADY! SHADY! This company reported me to a credit agency for work they supposedly did at an investment property of mine ten years prior. When asked why I had not received a call, email, letter, or fax in the previous ten years, the owner, Joe responded...our bookkeeping hasn't been that great, but we're following up on stuff now.  I have invoices paid in full from another plumbing company for the same work Public Plumbing claims to have done, the same month back in 2001. When I asked him why I would have had the same work replicated the following month for $2,500 by another company, they said I don't know.   BEWARE, if you have them come out and give you an estimate for work, they may report you to a credit agency 10 years later for not paying them on work they were never actually hired to do and did not do!