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We bought a historic home in Maplewood over the summer and wanted to find a reliable heating system & plumbing guy to service the vintage (probably 50+ years old) boiler and radiator system, as well as do some plumbing work.  A neighbor recommended Gateway.  They were booked up for a while, so we called Roto-Rooter to come out and unclog a drain.  The Roto-Rooter guy wanted $379 to unclog one bathroom sink -- WHOA!  Then he asked if we'd be willing to pay $150 or so, cash.  We decided to pass on that offer and wait for Gateway.

SOOOOO GLAD WE DID!  Gateway showed up on time for the appointment and sent two men (Sean and Greg), one to focus on the boiler and the other to do the other plumbing work, so I wouldn't be spending my whole day watching a plumber's butt.  They gave us estimates before starting any work -- $185 for the boiler service, and $65 to unclog a drain (that's $300 less than Roto-Rooter for unclogging the drain).  They got to work quickly and efficiently, showed me what they were doing, and explained what I needed to do every couple weeks to keep this boiler working efficiently.  

Here's the best part -- after they serviced the boiler, the secondary fail-safe system triggered and the boiler wouldn't restart.  They identified the problem and had the part in the truck which surprised me somewhat as this is an old system.  They explained that the part was $465, I authorized it and they installed it.  It still didn't work.  They traced the problem to a brittle switch in the electrical system, re-connected it, and the system worked.  THEN they took off the new part, put my old part back on, proved that the old part still worked fine, and charged me ZERO/ZIP/ZILCH|/NADA for parts and service for this task.  Clearly I was an ignorant sucker that would have paid them $465, but they went out of their way to verify that that was necessary before selling me the part.

Sean and Greg are two personable, honest guys who take pride in their expertise, craftsmanship, and customer service.  They like working for Gateway because it is an honest shop, and because it's a Union shop that trains their men up and provides benefits.  In addition to doing plumbing work on-call, they also have the opportunity to build their skills and expertise by working on new construction projects.

So, if you want honest, enthusiastic professionals who will give you fair estimates before starting the work, explain what they're doing, and educate you on the systems you own, call Gateway.  If you want to be grossly overcharged, there are other places out there who will be happy to take your money.

I dont need a plumber every day... but when I do, Guarini is the only one I would use or recommend.  These guys are great.  Today I had banging noises in my furnace, I called them, they were there before their estimate, took care of the situation, and were out in a little over an hour.  Chris was great, he explained what he was planning to do and what he thought the problem was, and sure enough, fixed it right away.  
I have only great words and recommendations for this Plumbing and heating company.... I have used them on an off for over 18 years.  They are the best you can get in Jersey City!

Just brought a water tank from. The customer services there was awesome. The manager helped me the whole way and even gave me a discount.

Robek was fantastic when we had a problem. They showed up when they said they would and took care of our clogged sink quickly and completely. They cleaned up so as not to leave a trace of anyone ever being there. Price was fair and service top notch. Highly recommended.

My service call to American Water Resource was contracted out to Liquid Tech Plumbing & Heating. I received a call from the office to schedule the visit, email notification when the plumber will arrive. Plumber was friendly, did not make a huge mess and found the issue very quickly.

Nice service , want to order again today for the next few minutes of service and I will wait for you to get in the shower and I will wait until you get the food there and I'll be there for your meeting at your place in order to get your service call please let me know if you want me to come to pick me up for your meeting please thanks so I will have a good night love to see you later today ok thanks

I had a very bad waste pipe and house drain pipe break in the basement. It was REALLY BAD! I called Fenix Pipe Repair and Mike answered the call. He came and analyzed the problem and the very next day fixed everything. He went above and beyond my expectations and gave me a very good price for the work. He used quality materials and did the job quickly! Mike is very professional, courteous, knowlegeable and considerate. He came on time. He was able to spot other smaller problems and fix them too! I can't say enough good things about him and thank you doesn't suffice for all that he has done for me and my family. He is now our official plumber! Thank you again!

Ivar is a straight shooter, friendly guy, and did a great job. Kitchen sink was badly blocked, now it drains better than ever... and the price was reasonable. He also tolerated my howling beagle (who was afraid of this strange man in the kitchen and had trouble calming down) with ease and a sense of humor. Highly recommended.

It is so rare to find someone who both knows what he is doing technically AND is professional, courteous, and responsive. Jimmy is all of the above. He responded to my initial inquiry within minutes, came out for an estimate that day, sent me a written estimate within 24 hours, and answered all my 101-level questions patiently over the phone. The work was completed efficiently, cleanly, and dare I say beautifully. Especially as a new homeowner, it is such a relief to find someone who takes the time to provide true customer service and expertise, rather than simply getting the job as quickly as possible. I've found my guy for any and all plumbing issues from here on out.

I had Alive Plumbing come out to fix my plumbing and they were fabulous. They are so friendly and nice and when they work they keep their area clean, which I love. They do such fantastic work that I will always call them to come and fix any plumbing problems that I have.

Unless your issue is urgent it may be a wait to get a visit from Jimmy.  He always pulls through when in need and never has to come back to take another look. One visit and your problem is fixed. Thank you!!

After a frustrating morning from a condescending PSEG guy. I called PSEG and they recommended Guarini to replace my water heater. They guys (Dave and Erwin) arrived within 30 mins. Very professional and they explained everything to me. Never once talked down to me like Vinny from PSEG did this morning. Thank you guys for replacing my water heater and doing a good job at it!

I just had Mike from MD plumbing install two new spigots in my house. Great job, nice clean install, everything works great. Fair prices, and he's a nice guy from the area. If I need plumbing work in the future he's the guy I'll be calling.

I made arrangements with him to come over and do a plumbing job which was contingent upon other contracting work being done that day. He never showed up, after I called and left a message inquiring about his whereabouts, he calls back and leaves me voice mail saying he is sorry he should have called the night prior, but his car is stuck in the snow and he cannot get it out for a week. Schools were open and kids were able to get to school, but this dude can't get to work. I had to scramble with an hour to spare to get someone to come do the job prior to the demolition of the kitchen.

I needed a new water heater after sandy and Bill came over to install it. Professional, neat work and I've never had a problem with it since, he did the job right. Some plumbers in the past have done poor work that starts to leak months later, but I've never had s problem with bill and will continue to recommend him to friends and family

I called Samba at 7:30am on a Sunday when an outside PVC pipe burst during a severe cold snap, sending water gushing under our porch. I couldn't believe I could reach someone at that hour! He sent Leo in less than 2 hours; they quickly assessed what had to be done, got the materials they needed, and had the whole thing fixed and our water turned back on by noon. They removed the broken pipe all the way into our basement and installed a new copper valve where it had been attached. Very reasonable price given the speed, quality and thoroughness. And they were friendly and considerate. A gem in lower Westchester. Call Samba!

This company seemed like they were good and very pleasent on the phone but then after coming a day later than expected the plumber lied about the time he spent at my house and totally ripped me off. I should have made them write it down when arriving and leaving but instead I stupidly trusted them. I also don't believe that they didn't go for lunch for an hour while getting the part. I will never use them again!

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