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To be honest the last thing I want to do is write this review, but the reason I am doing it is so that others can hopefully learn from my mistakes and maybe have a chance at avoiding them. I contacted this business, among 4 others, to get a quote to install an irrigation system in my home (front & back yards). The quoted price was fair and although he wasn't the most expensive, he certainly wasn't the cheapest. I ended up going with him because the few initial interactions with him were quite pleasant and he told me he could do the job right away.
My problem with the job didn't start until the actual job was supposedly completed. It took an entire day just like I had been told. Initially I had been pleased to learn it would take only a full day to complete the job since I was anxious to get it done. In hindsight I should have been more focused on making sure it was done to my expectations, even if it meant taking a longer amount of time to complete it. When the job was done and before the team left my house, I spoke the team lead regarding the location of the main irrigation control box. This box is quite large and it had been installed in the exact center of my front yard. It wasn't to an edge of either side of my house or in a corner somewhere, it simply was in my opinion in the most inconvenient place they could have put it. Picture a square sized front grass area in front of the main window and door of a home and now picture a very large control box in the very center of it. Which is why, before the team left that day, I asked for it to be moved. The team lead looked me in the eye and told that it could not be move. They left quickly after that even though I was clearly not happy about the job. I figured I would get a chance to express my dissatisfaction with the owner when he would inevitably contact me to check on my satisfaction of the job that had just been completed. He never came to my house that night or call to talk to me about the job. Instead, I received a text with a web link to his Yelp business account for my review. I actually didn't write a review that night. Mostly because I didn't consider the job done, but also because I didn't want my emotions to be reflected in my review. I did however text him back two days later and asked him to contact me when he had a chance to discuss a concern I had about the job. He called me back a few minutes later and said he would let me know when could stop by my house.
It was over a week later when I met him at my house. I got right to the point, I wanted the main box to be moved to a different location, any location, in my yard that wasn't in the dead center. He said I should have said something the day the team was at the house doing the job, to which I replied I had and that his team lead had told me it couldn't be moved. He sounded incredulous at first, but then told me they probably just wanted to go home which is why the lead had lied. He said obviously the box can be moved, but then started to talk / think aloud for the next couple of minutes that it might not be easy and he wasn't sure how to do it yet, etc. It was at that exact point I mentioned I talked another irrigation licensed company in town and gotten a second opinion on the matter. I told him they had confirm to me that in fact the box can be moved. They had also explained it's common business practice to not place it in as obvious of a spot as mine had been. They asked me if he backed up his work, to which I replied he did. They recommended I try to fix it with him since the job had a warranty. At the end of the conversation, he finally agreed to fix it. However, he said his guys didn't work for free and that it would cost me additional money. Work for free ... those words stuck with me because I paid a significant amount of money to get the job done to my satisfaction. I certainly at no point asked for discounts or favors. I simply paid on time a very fair market value for the services I wanted done at my house. The main box was finally moved yesterday, and I seriously wish I could say my last exchange with him was pleasant for me, sadly it was not, but at least my interactions with this business are finally over.
All of this leads me to the main reason I am writing this review at all. If you, like me, are seriously considering the same kind of services for your home with this business, then listen up. Make sure you get everything in clear writing and both sides agree on what exactly will be done, down to the smallest detail. Do NOT assume, like I did, that it will be done right. Please use my naiveness and mistakes to avoid yourself some unwanted stress and save yourself some serious cash by having a clear contract. Or at the very least, a strong common verbal agreement on what you want done. But above all, if you want something to be done a certain way and you are willing to pay to do it, then don't let anyone try to convince you into accepting anything less than what you wanted.

They were quick to respond. They came out the next day. They were on time, fast and efficient. The price was reasonable.

Cris is so knowledgeable and incredibly responsive! We needed 2 toilets in our home replaced. He was courteous and timely. He was even explaining what he was doing every step of the way to my inquisitive father. If you want the job done right for a great price, he's your guy! Very kind and professional. Amazing work!

I can't say enough good things about this company. We got a toilet install via Lowe's, and they were the contractors that came to do the job. They said our old toilet was installed incorrectly and that some minor work was needed before they could install it (that was outside the standard toilet install). They were so nice and told us exactly what to do and what type of cement to buy to fix it. Their company came back within a day after we fixed the minor repair. With a lot of contractors, they never answer the phone, and appointments take forever. They were right away with answering and scheduling. They were professional and friendly. I highly recommend this company.

I called this company once before, and cancelled due to timing. What a regret. Not only were they professional. He was informative and honest. Honored a miss quote in pricing. Did a walk through. And gave me free advice. Was never pressured. Can't say enough. If you want your plumbing done right call Premire Works!

I wish there was another star to add. We had a leak and a few issues that needed to be corrected from a landscaper that didn't exactly do the best sprinkler work. I called Austex after having used them last summer in the hopes they could get out and cure my system's ailments. At first, I was a bit put off by the amount of time it took to get an appointment, but I know it's a busy time of year so I went ahead and booked for 9 days out.

The day of my appointment, Logan gave me a call and said he was running late because of another appointment that was much worse off than they were told. He told me he'd be late and asked if it would still work out. Fortunately, I was able to hang around and waited for him to arrive. Man, am I glad I did.

After going over my issues, I had to go back to work, but Logan said he was all good and would finish up and let me know if there were any other issues. He called me later in the afternoon to tell me he had to go to another job, and he needed to pick up a part for my job. He told me he would return later that evening and complete the work he had begun. At t 8:15 PM Logan called and said he was still working at another job and would have to come back to finish up my work the next morning. Saturday morning, on his day off, Logan showed up and completed the work. I mentioned a few other concerns I had that we hadn't gone over the day before and he fixed the issues at no charge to make up for not finishing in day 1.

I've used Austex twice now in the last 9 months and I'll never call another place. Both technicians that have come out to my house have been fantastic!

Very honest, respectful, diligent and kept us in the loop of status on where they were to reaching my parents house. Despite the weather ordeal and weather they made it out in a timely fashion and fixed it on the spot!!!

Atlas Plumbing replaced a water heater within 5 days of their diagnosis. They were timely, courteous, and made sure the job was properly done and up to code. A couple days after the water heater was installed, one of the toilets coincidentally clogged. We called another plumber who couldn't unclog it and told us that it would require taking the entire toilet out at a charge of $400. We called Atlas right after that plumber came out, and they were kind enough to squeeze in a last minute look. They easily spotted the problem, got it unclogged within 5 minutes, and the most impressive thing of all was that they didn't charge a dime for the trip out nor the unclogging!! Louis said he just wanted to do the right thing, instead of trying to squeeze more money out of me. That alone just speaks volumes to their character. We definitely recommend their crew!

Highly recommended. Clinton has gone the extra mile to do the complete job.

Absolutely amazing! Water heater died. Chris responded immediately on a Friday at 6pm, offered affordable solutions and a veteran discount. Very polite, professional, great customer service and follow-up 3 days later to ensure no issues with installation. Will highly recommend!

The toilet in our apartment wasn't working right. The complex wouldn't fix it so we had Franco's plumbing come in and do it. He figured out right away what was wrong and fixed it. He was very professional, came on time and did it all for a good price. It's a family owned company and you can tell he knows what he's doing. I would recommend them!

Edward was GREAT! After getting the run-around from my home warranty Old Republic Home warranty (ORHP), Edward replaced my hot water heater, by himself! He is very personable, professional & extremely hard working! Champion is truly Blessed to have such employees. Thanks!!!

This guy had his assistant work a total of 1 hour 10 minutes and charged me for 2.5 hours at $87.50 per hour ONLY for the labor.  When I asked about the charges he said that he is master plumber not a handyman that is why he charged that much. He said that even though they didn't work the full 2.5 hours he was charging for driving from his office which is 10 minutes from my house.  So according to him it took them 2.5 hours just to change the washers and seats from the shower handles.  You want to hire this guy?  go ahead, his number is up there.

Called at 10:30 AM for a clogged main. Was exciting hear a tech would be here in 30-45 minutes.
90 minutes pass & no one showed up so I had to call & follow up. I was told this time 2 more hours because someone had truck problems.
No one shows up after two more hours so I call again.
This time I was told 90 minutes because the tech was just finished with another job & is headed my way.
3rd time calling after not being contacted that the timeline they gave me was still running late.
I call exactly 60 minutes later for the 4th time to see when a tech would be arriving. I was told another hour.
After another hour passed I called to cancel & was told a tech will be here in 45 minutes.
I kindly declined because no one had show up the previous 5 times I was told, why would this be different?

I waisted my entire Sunday waiting for no one to show up.
Unreliable & unapologetic. Not once did they apologize for all the screw ups.

Did they get the job done? Yes. Was the pricing fair? NOT AT ALL. I would have said no to them doing the work if I didn't need the repair to turn my water back on and had time to get anyone else. $105 per hour and the time starts from the moment they leave their office to get to you. It's 7 miles from my house and it took them 40 minutes to get there (no traffic). Instead of the repair I needed, I opted for them to just put a cap on the PVC pipe so I can reopen the water without it spilling in my yard. He was quoting me some 3 to 5 hours worth of work for something I know takes less than an hour. I have done the repair myself before but could not do it this time because my dogs broke the pipe to where the repair had to be done under the crawl space in the house. I live alone with a special needs child I cannot leave alone in the house, otherwise, I would have done it myself. The total cost to do it myself would have been maybe $30, with all materials and tools needed for what he did. He charged me $31.50 for a PVC cap that is worth less than $1, and for using PVC glue and primer that he clearly already had open from doing normal jobs. Charged me 2 full hours when he was only there 1 1/2 (of which 40 minutes were spent driving from the office to my house). Total $240 to install a cap on my PVC pipe so I can turn my water back on.  

Don't get me wrong, they did the job right, the plumber was very nice and professional, but being they were local, I thought their pricing would be better. There is no value in the service they provided. Way too expensive. Even Roto-rooter was gonna charge me less, but they could not make it until the next day and I needed to turn on the water. Very disappointed with the pricing.

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