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I'm a home owner and recently did a complete gut of bathroom plumbing in my home but unfortunately I didn't get it all quite right.  When the Village inspector came by he was very kind and gave me a specific list of things that needed to be reworked to bring the plumbing up to code.  At some point I decided I'd rather just hire a plumber who can do the work.  That's when I called Connell.

They arrived on time which I appreciated but that was the only place they scored positive points with me.  The two men who came out were boisterous, loud, rude and talked all over each other - which was very confusing to sort through to figure out what they were actually saying.  One of the men stepped into a brand new tub with his work boots... really?  You couldn't have pointed out the copper work from outside the tub?  But I digress.

What they did tell us was this - We're going to have to pull it all out and start over... well, half the water can stay but everything else is wrong.  When I asked specifically what was wrong with the PVC I was told that I used the wrong kind of PVC to which I replied, I thought Schedule 40 PVC was acceptable whereby they informed me that I had not used schedule 40 PVC.  The pipe has SCH 40 printed right on the side.

When I asked about the water I was told that all my water lines need to be 3/4 and I had used 1/2 in certain places.  The men from Connell informed me that while the 1/2 wouldn't affect performance that it was simple not up to code.  I challenged the men on their point as 1.) I had specifically asked the village inspector what size copper to use BEFORE I installed it and 2.) the inspector had already come by and had no quams with the diameter of my copper pipe.  After a pause one of the service men responded Well, it depends on the specific situation but when I pushed him to tell me which circumstances required the treatment he was prescribing he informed me that it  specifically pertained to the installation of a whirlpool tub.... which we don't have and could be clearly seen as our normal, standard tub is already in place.

Did we end up using their service?   No, we didn't so I can't speak to the quality of the work.  They wanted $6000 to do the work and of course that's before complications and scope creep which are inevitable with a project of this size.  FYI- we had another plumber give us a quote and he quoted us $1600 for the same work.

Final verdict - pass on these guys or at the very least get a second opinion.  I was appalled by the dishonesty displayed on our site visit.

Easy to schedule, on time, and has a truck full of supplies so they can focus on the needed work and not make trips to the hardware store.  The plumber who was assigned was knowledgeable, efficient and focused on getting the job done.  They send the bill, but inquired about their rates when booking and are fair.  Hopefully I do not need plumbing work done soon, but highly recommend them and will keep their information in my files for any future need.

We sent a request for an estimate to five contractors.  KBN Homes was the ONLY one to reply.  Brandon came out several hours later to look at our deck rehab project.  He had some good suggestions.  He later sent us an estimate.  We thought the price was fair so we asked him to go ahead with the project.  He was prompt every day of the work.  Brandon was very communicative.  He let us know what he was doing and what would be next.  We had a custom design in mind for the new railing.  Brandon worked with us and made it happen.  Brandon's by-line should be attention to detail.  Brandon finished the job on time even though he was stopped at least twice by heavy rain and wind.  The job site was clean at the end of every day.  We are very pleased with the result of his work.  We would hire him again.

Bottom line:  We would recommend Brandon and KBN Homes without reservation.

We had a kitchen sink that was backing up and tried the standard plunging and Drano without success.  D & L answered the Yelp quote quickly and on a Sunday morning and on top of that came out within an hour without an emergency fee and took care of the problem.  This is not normal, and it's exceptional service.

Excellent service from Stephen's plumbing today for a kitchen sink and bathroom toilet problem.  Called this morning  and they were here within a couple of hours.  Jason provided Excellent, efficient and professional service!! Will definitely call them again!!

Excellent experience with them when I had a leak under our sink. Tavis was friendly and knowledgeable, explained everything as he went along.

Tom was great we had our two sump pumps go out and he installed our spare sump pump in just a little while for an excellent price. I will definitely use Tom again. He has been one of the most responsive and excellent contractors I have hired on Thumbtack! Definitely call Tom!

Lane will never know how grateful I am for his prompt and courteous service.  I was in such a bind, but he came over at 6:00 pm and shut off the water to my refrigerator.  I am forever in his debt.

I recently used Chalmer's Plumbing services and I must say that I was very impressed with their level of professionalism, competitive pricing, and expertise in resolving my kitchen sink clog issue. David, the plumber who assisted me, was not only friendly but also knowledgeable, and took the time to explain to me what caused the clog and how to avoid similar problems in the future.

David arrived on time and was well equipped to handle the job. He was quick to identify the issue and came up with a solution that didn't require any major repairs or replacement of parts. David's pricing was very reasonable, and he worked efficiently to complete the job in a timely manner.

After the job was done, David provided me with some helpful tips and advice on how to keep my kitchen sink running smoothly. Overall, I was very satisfied with Chalmer's Plumbing and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of plumbing services.

On time, efficient, and job done for quoted price. Changed outside spigot and works great.

Fast response! Our plumber was very interested in restoring a leaking shower valve instead of  replacing it. The valve was made by a company no longer in business and the company has been bought and sold several times. Nevertheless, Arrow researched this fixture, found a part and installed it. I appreciate that.  The plumber wore a face mask at all times while in my home.

Submitted a request on Sunday and Jeff responded quickly scheduling for Monday. The price was quoted, and Jeff was on time. He got to work unclogging the sink and we discovered the clog was further down the line, and went to work cleaning it out from the basement. Jeff remained calm, professional, and got the clog removed, while also teaching g me a thing or two. Jeff even looked at something else, continued the education, and quoted me for another job. When it came time to pay the price charged was the agreed upon price even though he was here longer than either of us expected. I've had my eyes ripped out by plumbers in the past, but I now feel confident that I found a company that will charge a fair price for fair work.

Hire Southland Plumbing for plumbing needs. Excellent service, fair pricing.

This is the first time using this company and the service was great!!  Called in the  morning and Mr. Travis was here by early afternoon. He is professional and knowledgeable.  If you're in need of quality plumbing services at a fair price, he's your man.  Would definitely call again.

They came within a reasonable time (2 1/2 hours )from when I called for service. Unfortunately they only rodded for 30 minutes.  As soon as they cut some roots and water got through they stopped.  For $300 they could have  rodded some more roots at least for another 15-30 minutes especially since they were not providing any type of warranty. Drain clogged up again in 2.5 months.

Alex is a professional. Thank you very much for the hard work you did for me, it's much appreciated. I highly recommend AquaPro.

I scheduled a service call in December, and they ran late on another job.  They offered to come the next day, which I agreed to, but they failed to show up.  I rescheduled a few weeks out in January for 9 AM and took the day off work.  I get a phone call at 10 AM today from a plumber who had no idea what the issue was and was suggesting I flush lemon juice down my drain.  Sorry bud, but I've tried that, and it won't fix the issue.  I told them to send somebody who knew what the problem was. They said they would send somebody else out.  It's 5 PM, and no one has bothered to show up or call.  Three missed appointments.

I'm impressed with Blanton Plumbing. They are knowledgeable and responsive. I note that they have more than 300 Google reviews with a score of 4.7.

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