Best Businesses in Austin, TX

Kevin and Precision Leak Detection are probably the best company you could call on if you are experiencing a water leak and aren't able to locate it or sure where to turn. We had a water leak at our house that was most likely located in our slab (as it was not showing itself anywhere else and we could hear the water running/see meter running). We were unsure who to call or what to do as we knew costs on something like this can easily skyrocket and we wanted to be smart about how we went about handling this. The first plumbers we called out couldn't find anything and recommended we wait to let the leak show itself (not a good idea) and other plumbers we spoke to could only start opening walls and tearing through things to search for it. Another leak detection company was extremely expensive and booked weeks out. Kevin was so knowledgeable and experienced that we were quickly confident we made the right decision. He was able to locate the main leak in our slab pretty quickly and help us talk through some ideas for repair with a plumber. He uses a lot of different tools that help him locate the leak/lines/manifolds with the least amount of invasiveness to your property. Once we made that necessary repair we later discovered we had a second slab leak and Kevin went above and beyond to work with us on coming back out to locate that. He was patient, thorough, never did we feel that he was in a rush to leave and just really cared that we were able to identify the problem and again talk through some ideas for repairs. He gave us some guidance and walked us through some steps over the phone to help us out. We were extremely anxious about the whole process and cost to get to the bottom of our problem, as we've had a lot of other unexpected costs recently, and Kevin and Precision Leak Detection were just the right team we were supposed to cross paths with. We know without a doubt we would not have gotten the same level of service and care from another company. Should we ever need their services again, fingers crossed, we would use them again in a heartbeat and refer our friends/family. Thank you Kevin and Precision Leak Detection. God bless!

Reliable, reasonably priced and solid workmanship. Has done multiple jobs from simple faucet install to complex repair (reconnected bath drain in the slab requiring jack hammering to make a difficult reconnect to fix the leak. Also replaced water heater and replaced copper pipe after a freeze. Highly recommende!

Butch Marshall and his team are amazing. Reasonably priced, knowledgeable and professional! I have had them do work on my home and referred them several times. Everyone that I know that has had them come out was very pleased with their work. Even had someone contact me to get their number again after all their phone contacts were lost 'just in case' they need a plumber again. Highly recommend!

Ross Plumbing is 1000% committed and determined to fix your problem. They are very responsive and always show up on time. They are high-quality plumbers who are amazing people.
Ross Plumbing was recommended to me by the folks at Glass Well and I'm glad they did. Cody and Clint have taken care of several fairly routine plumbing issues for me and have been prompt, courteous, and reasonable.
More recently I've had a water heater problem. They replaced it but there were still issues. Over a couple of weeks they came out several times (no charge) and tired different solutions. When I mentioned I had a high flow rate on my water softener but no one could find a leak, even the plumbers with fancy technology, Clint ruled out other issues and finally discovered that yes, there was a slab leak from the water heater. We had all been stumped for months, but using reason and the process of elimination, plus his plumbing knowledge, Clint nailed it. Although it will be costly to fix this, at least now I know what the problem is and we can work around it till it's fixed. And if this ends up being a job beyond the scope of what Cody Ross Plumbing does, I will use Leroy Ross (Cody's father), who does construction plumbing.
In summary, they're the best around on all fronts. I cannot rate them high enough for what they've done.

Ruben is our friendly neighborhood plumber. Over the years, he has helped us replace toilets, repair toilets, replace entire plumbing lines, install water heaters - you name it! Ruben charges a fair price (and sometimes hasn't charged us at all for repairs) and does excellent work.

Very impressed at the knowledge and corrections made to my irrigation system. Thank you so much

AJ with Greenshire Handyman came by to paint some shutters on my home that I could not reach.  His team did a fantastic job.  The communication was excellent and timely and he was prompt.  He brought the supplies he needed and the shutters look great! Thanks AJ.

Buyer Beware - Josco in Austin, TX
Terrible Customer Service Experience and watch your wallet.

Called Josco before I went as I needed to replace a 25 year old pressure valve attached to a 3 foot piece of old copper pipe.  Explained I had done 4 hours of work digging it out of  the dried rocky caliche clay that is my front yard and asked if they would help me figure out a replacement setup.  Josco assured me they would be happy to help and to come on in.  

When I got to Josco I was met by a youngish, dark haired sales guy who was busy chatting with two younger plumbers and seemed to be pissed off that another customer came in.  I spent 5 minutes or so listening to them discuss everything but plumbing or parts, but that is part of what customer service is all about so I didn't think twice about it.  When it came to my turn, I let him know I was the one that called and showed him the 3' piece of pipe and pressure valve that I needed to replace.

One of the Josco salesman's buddies, (the visiting plumber) immediately took interest in my project as he and his friend were walking out the door and advised me that the only way to replace the pipe was to use a 3' pex pipe adapter that he would be glad to fabricate for me for just $600.  Both he and the sales guy had a nice laugh as did I, until they informed me that they were serious about the price for him to fabricate the 3 foot piece.

The sales guy and the plumber exchanged a look and both agreed that it was the only way to fix the situation.  I inquired about using PVC, or a similar piece of copper or perhaps a short piece of galvanized pipe for the part.  

The sales guy begrudginly brought out a piece of pvc with an elbow to show me that it just could not be done any other way other than the $600 option his buddy proposed.  He went on to advise me that they did not carry anything similar to the pressure valve but that he might be able find me one.

At that point I did not even wait for the inevitable and additionally price gouge quote for the pressure valve and explained I had to step out to take a call.  Fortunately for me, and unfortunately for Josco, I have a background in construction although I had just come from a business meeting and my dress code may have thrown them off.  Otherwise an unsuspecting and trusting customer might have indeed paid Josco nearly $1000 for a 3' piece of pex pipe, a ball joint and a pressure valve.  

Not sure how these guys do business, but unsuspecting customers should know that the seemingly complete lack of ethics and integrity and the sales guy's blatant attempt to find the next mark while they rip off a customer is amazing to me.

From Josco I went right down the street to another plumbing supply house and solved the entire problem, with pex pipe adapter, ball joint, new pressure meter, nice and honorable people and a great experience for less than $125.

My opinion of Josco Plumbing Supply is less that 1 star, but that is not an option.  Yet another Buyer Beware type of situation.

WOW, what a guy.  Danny is a specialized handyman that is certainly one of the best in Los Angeles.  His professionalism and familiarity to get the job completed is beyond compare to any other businesses.
I would unquestionably have him come to our home for any repairs prior to call a well-known company. You (yes I mean you) that are reading this, your best choice, call  Danny at A List Handyman.  You too will be highly fulfilled and agree with my YELP review.
Danny is for you, call him.

Very pleased with the quality of service and professionalism of the company. This was the only company we called that saved us time by letting us know our water company needed to fix our meter before they could do their work. No extra charge for working on Sunday. Thanks for everything.

I would not recommend this plumbing company. The men that were sent out from this company were unskilled and seemed lost about how plumbing works in a home.

Bill and Diane Pair with Pair Plumbing & Septic have provided me with excellent customer service and work.  My farm is located about 20 miles from Cameron and recently all of my pipes froze and and broke due to the freeze.  The guys they sent to asses the damage were very professional and quickly identified the problem. The Pair's  were responsive and sympathetic to my needs and repaired my pipes.  This was not the first time we have had them service the farm, really good people.  Diane is a really sweet lady, more of a peach than a Pair!

I have used this company for over 30 years.  They are reliable and friendly and do great work!  Allison is very fun to talk with and gets the job set up easily.  The work is good and I trust them to come in my house when I'm out on an errand.  They may seem a bit high, but I figure so is everyone else.  Quality is worth paying for.  All in all, they rock!

Excellent service and detailed work.  Shannon was ready and willing to help us with our clogged system on a Saturday morning, which we appreciated very much!

Very experienced and attentive to all details at our brand new house.

Highly recommended for all plumbing services!  Six Stars

Two weeks after installation of new plenum, mixing box and ducts, we are still getting some loose insulation blowing through three vents in three rooms onto floor and furniture.  They apparently did not make sure the ducts were clean/free of debris before installing.  Goettl offered to clean our new ducts.  We declined for fear of even greater mess.  We appreciated their offer to try to make things right.

One of our can recessed lights in the kitchen had not come on since reduct work was completed.  We believed wiring was accidentally disconnected.  Goettl sent an electrician who found a loose connector inside a junction box.  The only explanation we could imagine it failed is that it got bumped during duct installation.  Again we appreciate Goettl making things right.

We have not yet had an independent evaluation of duct integrity (i.e., leaks) and efficiency.  We plan to do so before we seek additional bids to add the recommended amount of insulation to the attic.

If you contract with Goettl to replace your ducts in an older house's ceiling, expect considerable dust and loose insulation in your living area.  As part of the contract you might request a quote to include full house cleaning immediately after completion of installation. Be prepared...forewarned is forearmed.

Not happy with Jon Wayne. They came out to my home in San Antonio, quoted me ridiculously high prices on a simple job.  Over $1,000 for a simple about hour long repair, to close to $2000 ($1904 to be specific) for the same job with a longer warranty. Had a different company come out to evaluate the problem (didn't charge me a dime!) who charged me half! of what Jon Wayne tried to charge me - for the same job! The other company was responsive, polite, and came promptly and with no fuss.  I would not work with Jon Wayne in the future - will definitely be working with the other company if I have any plumbing issues in the future.

He did fix my initial problem, but then he talked me into more.  At which point the accounting started getting Really strange.  send me money became a refrain alternated with but I'm saving you so much  I ended up over paying him $1297.  And in stead of just mailing me that money, he wanted to give me a check for the entire amount I had paid and then I woud give him a check for what I owed.  When I told him his check would have to clear before I could give him another check, he has quit calling.  

This seems like a scam to me

On his website he states he started his own business because he got tired of seeing people overcharged.  That is funny considering he charged us $100 for a hot water heater drip pan and would not use the identical one that I had just bought at Home Depot for $22.  He also charged us $150 for an expansion tank that was only $68 for the most expensive one at Home Depot.  $90 worth if parts that he charged us $250 for.  As soon as he left I saw the unit was leaking,  I called him back not even 30 minutes after he left.  He said he was in S. Austin and would be back around 5.  He never showed and I could not get an on his cell until after 8pm.   He then said to just turn off the water to the hot water heater and he will be back the next day.  We will see, that day is today.  Not happy and not impressed.

I haven't used L&M plumbing but I saw this truck pull up to me a few nights ago in a Whataburger parking lot. I have posted a photo.
Not only did the lady driver park across two spots, she also parked over a disabled bay. There were no disability signs on the vehicle.

She wasn't there for a quick visit either. She was in there for about 30 minutes.

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