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Was here within a half hour and was very accommodating since it was on a Friday afternoon.
Were good and efficient workers.  Thank you Mark for the fast service.

Highly recommend! We had a big plumbing issue where we couldn't use any of our toilets in our house. So we called these guys and they had really fair prices. They had good communication throughout and finished the job well. They know what they're doing. Loved working with these guys. All really down to earth and easy to work with.

We had them come out for another job to jet our pipes. That works much better than having someone snake the pipes. Would definitely work with them again in the future

Brandon has provided top quality plumbing service for our home on several occasions. He is responsive, knowledgeable, transparent about what needs to be done, timely in providing a quote, 100% dependable/reliable to get the job done on the timeline he provides, is an excellent communicator, and takes pride in his work. We recommend Brandon highly and with full confidence.

Called after hours and the guy picked up. Set a time for the next day. Overall, felt he was friendly and communicated well. Asked for a video of the issue to properly assess the problem. Priced the issue right over the phone. Roommate stayed home and met him at the set time (just a little late) the next day. Snaked the backed up sewer line and took videos for IG (without my knowledge) of his process. $385 for the service. I had no reference point for the cost so I agreed. I asked for additional info/detail from him via email for my insurance, which he agreed to but never sent. Roughly 2 weeks later and the same blockage is happening. He stated over the phone that it could be a bigger issue (curb trap, a $4k+ installation) but if he came to do it he exact same job it would be another $385. Next door neighbor had the identical issue 1 week after my initial blockage and got a diff company to come out and clear her curb trap and clear her drain issue for $285.  I have called them to come service my issue correctly. It appears Boss neglected to check all possible blockage points, as the issue has quickly returned.

EDIT:
2nd company came out. Looked at the curb trap as a first step and immediately determined the issue was blockage outside, not inside the home. They retrieved the item blocking the drain and showed me the all clear on their camera system. This part of the drain was not looked at by Boss. Problem resolved by 2nd company, unfortunately for the exact same price.

Aqua Plumbing & Heating did a great job at my house getting a fairly complicated drain issue fixed. They communicated really well, answering my questions, helping me figure out how to get the most out of the job, indicating how they would approach the work and what possible issues could be discovered in the course of the work. One of these turned out to happen, and the adjustment to their proposal was completely reasonable. They carefully inspected everything before making their proposal, which was detailed and clear. Everything was done on the schedule they indicated. I feel like they provided an excellent value, and it was a pleasure to work with them. They even managed to do some while we're working in this area extra work that I had asked them about (installing an additional radiator) that boosted the value of the work even more, adding value to my home. Excellent on every front. A fairly rare level of quality, service and value.

2/11/19 Update
The agreed upon rate was $125 an hour for repair of the pipe. There was never any mention of the charge being per person as there was never any mention of an accompanying assistant. Bottome line, there was either a charge for the work performed for free or there wasn't and if there was I should have been notified upfront so as to make an informed decision about whether I wanted to proceed and for which tasks, but for JS to act in the manner of pro bono and then inflate the cost of an agreed upon job after the fact IS dishonest. Yelpers take note.
Revised Rating. One star. Awesome work. Shady pricing.

Original Revie
Things that make you go HMM
1. How niceness (is this even a word), can be deceiving?
I didn't realize right away that I had actually contacted JS in December for a nagging issue with my water heater only to be told he was too busy to help at that time. Now, having a situation in late January, where I had no heat, no hot water and a clogged sink with a jammed garbage disposal, I was at my brink and sent a mass message to most of Yelp. 41 degree house? Fine, dress like an Eskimo, heat one room like a sauna. No hot water? Does the stove work? Do I have a pot? Yes, to both? Then what's the problem?? But couple those two issues with, single kitchen sink clogged and suddenly it's hell on earth. This time, John responded within minutes, after hours, while enroute to an emergency call on a Friday (nice, right?). He was booked thru the weekend, but agreed to check his schedule and get back with me by Monday. He called on Tuesday, able to stop by in 2 hours. Luckily, I was able to be home. By the time John arrived, me, a handy friend thousands of miles away and Youtube, resolved the clog, but in all my understanding  and my friend's expert explaining, I couldn't fix the garbage disposal. John took 10 seconds to connect a loose hose and 20 seconds to explain how it all works, for no apparent charge (nice, right?). John took a look at the water heater, which may or may not need to be replaced and by chance at the furnance also. In thouroughly explaining the system to me (nice,right?), we found a leak in one of the pipes. John agreed to return in 2 days to fix both issues. Price: Water heater replaced at $1200 and $100/per hour for the cracked pipe. I passed on the work for the water heater, having already received a more competitive quote. Without the work for the water heater, the charge for the pipe work would be $125/hour. Sure.

2. How does 1x1 equals 3?
Having had the same work done previously (& recently), which I observed from start to finish, and having consulted people that I know and trust before John arrived, I knew the job should be straightforward, relatively simple (it was both) and take no longer than an hour (though John somehow guesstimated 3-4 hours). For whatever reason, (you be the judge) in all his experience and having seen the exterior pipe he would be working on, when John arrived, he claimed to not have any of the necessary replacement supplies (i.e. the standard 3/4 90 (basic elbow) and a 3/4 union pipe). Not sure that I buy that a 17-year plumber that drives a van and presumably has repaired countless pipes, didn't know what would be needed beforehand AND didn't already have the supplies. If not, what a waste of the van's space and so said experience. While you're at it, you may as well tell me that the earth is flat too. At any rate, he left for nearly an hour, obviously at my expense. All told the actual work lasted hardly an hour at best, but with included 1 hour trip to supply store, 2 hours. Lucky me, I have a security camera, so I can be accurate with times. Arrived-8:55. Left- 9:22. Returned- by 10:05. All work completed-10:51. $125x1= $125 right? Not with JS-BS math, as my total was $350. I didnt contest it initially, expecting the invoice to explain further. I don't cheat, I'm not conniving and I have morals, so if I owe you, I'll certainly pay. Instead, the invoice I received (which I checked in email after he left-major no,no I now know) shows one line item for a single, inexplicable, overpriced total. I've reached out requesting clarification twice, by email on the day of service and by text the following day. Two full days have now passed with no response. Guess he's really busy.

3. Why it's IMPOSSIBLE to find credible (read, honest) contractors in Philly?
Enough said.

Rating: Decent work, Bamboozle Pricing  -20 stars for the riduclous pricing. 22 stars for the solid work and patient service. TOTAL: 2 stars
BS math back at ya.

Kit and his team are hands down the best plumbers we've ever used. They have done a variety of work for us, including installing a vanity, replacing faucet fixtures, and handling an emergency clog. They are so responsive, friendly, and do great work. I'd recommend them to anyone who needs a reliable and trustworthy contractor.

What can I say about this company.  They came out to correct work on two different jobs that two different WELL KNOWN plumbers did at my elderly mother's home.

Their fast and courteous  and STAR QUALITY SERVICE  is  A1 in her book.  Bill is very knowledgeable in his craft.  We will DEFINITELY be using them again.  GOD BLESS GOODMAN PLUMBING!!!!! A WORK OF ART!!!

Rick was the first to respond to my Yelp inquiry after I discovered a leaking water heater in my new house. It was on a Saturday morning, and wasn't available until Monday, but eased my mind that based on the pictures I sent through Yelp's questionnaire and description of the problem, that it wasn't in need of emergency service. This was an incredibly smooth process, thanks Yelp!

We arranged an appointment (right through Yelp) for 9am Monday morning...Rick called ahead to confirm and arrived on time. He quickly confirmed his initial impression of either needing a new Temperature & Pressure valve or an expansion tank. Since the valve was cheaper, we started with that, but unfortunately didn't solve things. So he grabbed the tank right off his truck, installed it, and was done with everything in a matter of under 2 hours. He even asked if there was anything else he could take a look at while there, knowing we had just moved in.

In summary, Rick's demeanor, knowledge, and service performance were all commendable and left an excellent impression on us. I'd recommend Rick Lucas plumbing to anyone looking for a professional in this area!

Contacted Mike based on Yelp reviews and was more than happy with Miller Plumbing. Quick response. Quote from photos of job and same day service. Mike was professional, fairly priced and a n all around good guy. If you want a Master Plumber that will do a pro job for a fair price- Miller Plumbing. Next plumbing need only one number I am dialing.....

Wonderful, knowledgeable, trustworthy service! We had an issue with the stems on our bath/shower, and got an estimate from another company who said there was no way to fix the issue without completely replacing the faucet, at a high cost. We contacted John Neill for a second opinion, and after explaining the supposed problem over the phone, we were quoted a max price for the same fix that was $100 less than the other company. They said they'd come out ready to do the job, but would see if there was an easier, less expensive fix they could do first. After looking at the system and the problem, they were able to replace our stems only, saving us hundreds while fixing the problem and saving us from another future problem at the same time. They know the systems that are used in OLD Philly homes well, and will give you the best, honest solution.

Steve and Justin did a beautiful job replacing our we'll pressure tank. They were courteous, professional and hard-working. I highly recommend Valdel Plumbing and will definitely call upon them again.
Susan Gill, Schwenksville

Main drain backed up into the basement and needed it snaked on a Sunday morning. Bommer had an emergency line and came out within 90min of phone call. Emergency/weekend fee was very reasonable! Started working immediately. Back to normal within an hour. Technician was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations to prevent reoccurrence and potential support from the township. Would absolutely recommend! Great price and service.

Fixed: leaking faucet, installed a new vanity and sink, installed a new outdoor spigot. Quoted quickly over the phone, came quickly did great work for a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

I want to thank Chris Williams for what he did for my wife and I today.  We were watching water seep into our house from a pipe outside.  I called several plumbers and everyone told me they could not help because they were booked solid.  When I spoke to the nice young lady at Williams Precision Plumbing (sorry, I didn't remember her name), she told me they too were booked solid.  However, she sounded truly sorry to tell me that, so I felt comfortable asking her if she could recommend someone who might be able to help.  She agreed. Within a minute or so, Chris Williams got on the phone and calmly asked me to explain what was going on. After listening to my explanation, he suggested that I text him some pictures of the outdoor pipe I was speaking about, which I did. Within 5 minutes, he told me that the reason the shutting off of the main water valve in the house didn't help, was because this was an irrigation pipe. He told me to trace the pipe back into the house and find another valve that would control the irrigation system.  He did all of this, while calmly apologizing that he couldn't come by right away because they were involved in a major job where an inspector was present. I followed Chris' advice and within 5 minutes was able to identify the correct shutoff valve and the water finally stopped running. In an age where many will not go out of their way to offer help unless they are directly profiting from their assistance, Chris offered help because he is a true professional and a very decent guy.  You can rest assured, the next time we need a plumber, Chris will be the first person I call.

I can't say enough positive things about these guys!! I needed someone to come look at my forced hot water heater since heat wasn't working upstairs and also needed a clogged toilet looked at. They came quickly, were open and honest with what the issue and fix needed was, and did it in a timely manner. They were also very reasonable with their prices.

I have since had them come over for two more separate incidents dealing with pipes/leaking and they were able to quickly resolve the issues once again.

Highly recommend this company! They will be getting all my plumbing business going forward!

Finding a good plumber is stressful. These guys were awesome. The tech was very nice and went above and beyond. It was a smallish job and they responded quickly and did quality work. Highly recommended.

It's never good when you have a plumbing issue at 4pm on a Thursday. After calling a ton of folks and not hearing back from anyone and searching emergency plumbing Philly I stumbled upon Vinko plumbing and now have a new plumber in Kevin! He was very responsive, did the work thoroughly, walked me through what was wrong, what he could fix now, and what we should do later, and was an all around nice guy. Highly recommend him for your plumbing needs!

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