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I own a 110 year-old house in Brooklyn.  I have lived here for 33 years.
Our clay sewer pipes are as old as the house and we were tired of late night sewer clog emergencies. So, after 33 years of procrastination, we decided to do the big-dig and have our main sewer line replaced.

In Brooklyn, I found two companies that specialize in Sewer Main replacement I selected Main Man Water Works because they had a higher yelp rating than the other company and my next door neighbor had good results when they used Main Man Water Works to replace their sewer main.  We called Scott, Main Man's master plumber, scheduled an estimate the same week, and started the work by the following week.  

The sewer main replacement took two days, from start to finish.  They were able to tunnel under our front steps and front porch so both survived the ordeal undamaged.  (Hip, hip hurray!!) The new sewer line was installed and working on the first day.  On the second day, the job was finished, including hooking up an active storm drain into the sewer line (somehow skipped on the first day), replacing the cement walkway, and replacing a small section of cement floor that had to be removed in the basement near the pipe traps.

For the main job, the installation of the sewer-main, they know their stuff inside-and-out, and that part was worry-free.  The second day was also ok, but we had to ask them correct a few of the finishing details.

For clarity, here are the finishing details we had ask them to correct.  We had to ask them to spend more time tamping (packing down) the filled soil.  Extra tamping takes more time & delays pouring the cement walkway, but reduces the risk of a sinking, sagging walkway in a few years. When pouring the cement, they initially left out the expansion joints and we had to ask them to add expansion joints (heavy felt strips) in the cement in order to reduce risk of future cracking.  Finally, when restoring the pit for the sewer trap, they were initially going to make the pit twice as large. At our request, they moved the wood backer-boards before pouring the cement and restored the pit to approximately the original size.

In summary, their work is very good, but be prepared to oversee and correct some of the finishing details near the end of the job.

Akeim is professional, knowledgeable and efficient.  When the kitchen faucet in my tenant apartment broke, from the pictures of the damage he was able to assess quickly that I needed to do a replacement instead of a repair and advised objectively on the type of faucet I should get.  Once obtained, he installed it quickly for a reasonable price.  I was very pleased with his work and look forward to working with him on future projects.

Robert  provides a consultative service - meaning, he doesn't just give you one answer to solve your issue. If there are options, he will lay out all your options and clearly delineate what's involved and when/why to go one route over another.  And he will also give you his honest opinion about what he thinks you should do even if it's the least costly. He quote fair prices and one is comfortable with his work and solutions.

Reason Robert doesn't get 5 stars is b/c when he seemingly gets busy, he doesn't return calls - even to say he can't take the work...which is what professional thing to do.  So while I was happy with work Robert did and his feedback was truly valuable when deciding on course of work and solutions.   What was disappointing was the follow up and eventual drop off when he got busy.

I recently used Recommended Plumbing because my water heater no longer was producing hot water.  I called Ed the owner and he was very responsive.  We scheduled an appointment and he arrived in a very timely manner.  He accessed the water heater and informed me we would have to purchase a new one. Him and his team arrived and installed the new water heater very quickly (within a couple of hours) and it is working very efficiently.  I also had a leak underneath my kitchen sink and this was repaired.  In addition, he repaired 2 tub spouts that were leaking while the shower was being used.  Him and his team were incredible.  I definitely recommend them and will use them moving forward. Ed was very professional, very reasonable with regard to pricing and he will be the first person I call with regard to plumbing issues.

They did the job quickly,  efficiently and professionally.  They communicated and explained everything that need to be done. I especially liked that Mike was respectful and wore a mask when speaking with my family.  I highly recommend Austin Plumbing and Heating.

I'm always a little leery when a check out contractors and just see 5 star reviews.  Well, with Platinum Plumbing, don't be.  I noticed my 15 year water heater was showing corrosion and rust stains on the tank.  So, I started calling plumbing outfits.  First one I called, I spoke to someone who said they would call back by the end of the day.  They did not return the call.  Next day, I called a larger outfit, woman seemed overwhelmed, as I could hear phones ringing in background.  She gave me a rough estimate, and then said earliest appointment would be mid July.  I then called Platinum.  James returned my call within the hour.  He took my info and called back in 10 minutes later to give give estimate and choice of water heaters.  He was able to fit me the next day in the afternoon.  Job went smoothly, as he and his partner Pete were done within two hours.  The price was reasonable, they left the place spotless, and carted off the old heater. To boot, they are genuinely both nice guys, who took time to explain water heater options and answer all my questions,   I would without a doubt recommend them for water heater replacement.

My hot water heater had a leak from both incoming and outgoing pipes and needed a help. Guillermo was very prompt and gave me clear information about the issue. He was able come 1 hr earlier than the scheduled time, fixed the problem in about an hour. Maximo team is highly recommended.

Horrible! Initial interaction with this place resulted in them quoting me work that was 3x more expensive than another plumber. Tried a 2nd time for a much smaller problem and despite telling me that they would definitely be there and waiting all day, noone showed up. Other options available.

I would certainly recommend Colin.  He just installed a kitchen facet for us. Communicated well, showed up on time, and did an excellent job at a fair price.  Will certainly call him again if I have future plumbing needs.

We had an incredibly positive experience with Blaustein Plumbing. We have custom, European plumbing fixtures (installed by previous owners) that are so specialized many plumbers don't understand how to fix them. I was recommended Blaustein Plumbing by a Plumbing and Hardware store that sells the specialized parts we needed. They charged a VERY reasonable (relatively speaking) flat fee per hour and are far more experienced and knowledgeable compared to other plumbers I've worked with. They're also super courteous, in addition to the mask, they put booties on before entering the apartment, gave me advice on how my building's super could fix certain items or issues (so I wouldn't have to spend the money calling a plumber). It was a very positive experience and I would highly recommend this plumber.

Samir did an outstanding job painting my bathroom walls. Samir offered great value for his service and was responsive to all my questions. I was also impressed that Samir was able to relocate the towel rack and repair the wall as if the towel rack was never there. Overall I highly recommend!

I contacted Friedman Irwin & Son Inc to replace a couple of hoses in my apartment.
They came on time and they were very friendly. Overall I am very happy with the service provided.

Best service Ive ever had from a business.I had a problem with the DEP not accepting my backflow test results due to the initial test being filled out incorrectly by a Build it Back architect,Tom and his staff did all the legwork contacting all the parties involved and rectified the situation.They saved me a lot of money in fines,And also saved me from having to hire another architect.They asked for nothing in return,even though they spent alot of time and energy on my case.

I was at first a bit intimidated by DJ Plumbing. I walked in soon after opening on a weekday, and was the only one there not belonging to one of the numerous plumbing trucks outside. Everyone else was coming to pick up a long list of items they had ordered ahead of time, using jargon and shorthand for each item. I had a plastic shopping bag with a broken pipe I couldn't tell you the width of.
I was helped quickly, though, and was NOT treated like the idiot I am. I left with the item I needed, a wrench for the job, and had my sink drain fixed minutes after getting home. Everything was relatively cheap, too.
You know how they say that you know you're at a good Chinese food restaurant when you see Chinese people eating there?
Like that, but for plumbers.

My central air started blowing warm air late last night. I called Racso after reading great reviews on Yelp. Immediately Oscar answered my call. He arrived when he said he would the next morning wearing his a mask.  Oscar was professional, knowledgeable and transparent.  He knew immediately what the problem was and charged a fair price for the part and labor. He explained what he did, showed me the bad part and did not try to tell me I needed parts or repairs that weren't needed.
I will definitely call Racso again.

Robert arrived on time, was very friendly, diagnosed the problem quickly, and suggested a great solution. He explained what he was doing and what he was seeing, which is great for someone curious like me. I will definitely call Robert again if I need help in the future! I was able to get same-day scheduling for my issue which is amazing.

Mike is the man! Thanks to him, he let us know exactly why the pipes kept clogging. He not only did the proper work but he also imparted knowledge onto us. Guy knows his stuff and will not have second thoughts on calling the company again asking for Mike in the future.

A big shout out to Mike the awesome!

Bought a portable dishwasher, and the device that connects to the sink didn't seem to fit my sink. I went to AE on the recommendation of a local hardware store that wasn't able to help me out.

Turns out, I wasn't doing it the right way and it did fit. They helped me out free of charge, despite the fact that I was a retail client instead of a contractor, who seem to be their typical customers. I appreciated the honesty and quick service!

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