Ron's Plumbing & Sewer Service

I had a backed up kitchen sink and needed a new faucet installed in the kitchen at the same time.  I called Ron's and they had someone at my door within three hours.  Not only were they responsive but did great work.  I can't say enough good things about my experience with Ron's.  The pricing was fair and better than most places I have dealt with in the past.  I highly recommend.

Jason and his helper Nick  just fixed my kitchen drain/stack problem in our older house.  They got the job done fast, also knowledgable, courteous, competent, and best of all reasonably priced.  had quote from another plumber was WAY over priced. Will be calling again for plumbing issues.

Good service... Thanks Ron. I have used his service twice now and am about to call him again tomorrow. I would definitely recommend him! He comes out very quickly after you call, is reasonably priced, knows the plumbing issues with older homes in the city and does the job quickly. He also suggests the cheapest way to go about fixing things, rather than trying to upsell you.

Those guys were fabulous, Thankyou so much!  They were very prompt,polite,most of all they got the job done right, it's just horrible when you can't flush are take a shower. Great job guys can't thank you enough

Since I found Ron's Plumbing & Sewer Service on Yelp in January of this year, I have used this company more time then I can easily count. I have worked with Jason, Matt & Chris as well as Ron, himself, and Linda.

Just as the previous reviews promise, they are honest, quick to respond, and helpful.

After buying a foreclosed condo in Saint Louis City that had had its water shut off for over a year, I discovered multiple problems with the plumbing. Ron's Plumbing helped me through every issue.

These are the services they have performed: repairing copper pipe that had burst,
replacing the tub (they provided the tub), installing all sinks, drains, the shower hardware, the garbage disposal, installing a toilet (I provided the toilet), removing and replacing the water heater, repairing all the PVC plumbing (it had not been done properly to begin with and the second floor tub drain was draining toward the tub AND it the plastic pipe had snapped), and repaired plumbing in the basement that was bending due to the 100+ year old condominium settling.

I have been so impressed with their consistently excellent service, that when the condominium's plumbing main backed up (imagine a port-a-pottie backing up into three units and you are halfway there), I recommended to my Condo Association to hire Ron's over their usual contractor. Ron's Plumbing was prompt, corrected the issue (which was no small feat), and 100% upfront about all the pricing possibilities.

One thing in particular I really appreciate about Ron's is that they are completely upfront about the cost. If there are variables that may affect the price, they let me know before ever starting any work so there are never any surprises on the final cost. Also, if there are any ways I can save money, even if it means walking me through something over the phone (thus alleviating the need for any service call), they do so without hesitation.

I HIGHLY reccomend hiring them for any plumbing needs that may arise.

Called Monday 9/17 lady who answered the phone was super rude and told me they would call me the next day because I needed an appointment (which I thought it was by appointment only always) and then they never called! Won't try again!

Excellent experience with Rpn'splumbing. The gentlemen who helped complete the work on our bathroom reno were kind, efficient, and did a great job! Highly recommend them!

Crooks. STAY AWAY.  PSA: PLEASE READ! !
I have a rental property in St. Louis and am now living in Washington, DC, so I rely on honest businesses locally to complete needed work.  NOT RON'S!

Before you say that's not typical of the other reviews, let me caution you that I personally do complete gut rehabs and remodeling on all of my rental properties. I am very familiar with plumbing, electrical, and construction. The other people were probably duped as I would have been had I not been knowledgeable.  I am also a successful hospital executive that knows business and customer service, and the only way to improve both is by educating the people.  I hope Ron's learns from its mistake and betters itself.
Story:
My renter called me without hot water.  I did a local Google search and found Ron's. After his/worker's assessment he immediately said there was a water leak at the top that ran inside the water heater causing a short circuit and the whole unit needed replaced for~$950 and to dispose of the old electric unit (installed in 2009 new, manufactured in 2008).  This did not sound correct so I called my father, a licensed plumber, that lived 200+miles away.  He had concerns as these do not short circuit and at worst would need the heating element replaced and/or the thermostat. I then called Ron back and shared with him my concerns. He then offered an up to $400 option to fix the leaking pipe and replace electrical components as needed as he didn't think it would be a good idea to invest $400 into an 8yr old unit was his reasoning for not offering that option first.  I then called another licensed plumber.  He came by and noticed that the only issue with the water heater was that the circuit breaker flipped on the wall because there was a leak at the top that dripped onto the wires. He fixed it in 30 minutes with a new pipe and flipped the breaker. SURPRISE: No issues with the hot water heater at all. When I contacted Ron via text with the discovery he chastised me claiming that I was the ignorant person.  Little did he know that my father and I did the remodeling on that home in compliance with all city codes as reviewed upon by the city inspectors.  

Total savings $850. Others that have claimed how great they are were probably ripped off and don't even know because of their ignorance of plumbing.

STAY AWAY IF YOU'RE SMART.

Rossen Reports on the Today Show did an investigation on this exact issue.  Look it up online.  Feel free to ask for me at [email protected]. I'm not afraid to put my name out there to protect the public.

Ron's Plumbing installed a new toilet and sink in my half-bath. Extremely happy with their work. Very pleasant to work with and showed up on time. Cleaned everything up before leaving. And their prices are very reasonable too. Would absolutely recommend them.

I had a leak through the mud job in my bathroom on the main level. the leaking lead pipe could not be accessed as it was encased in concrete. They figured out a way to re-run a new stack and abandon the old pipe without having to do any damage to the bathroom floor or remove the vanity at all. they answered on the first call, were out 2 days later to give me an estimate, and came as promised and on time 2 days later to do the work (even during a snow storm), finished the job in one day and honored their quote, which was very reasonable. Extremely knowledgeable and professional and will be my go-to plumbers from now on.

Why should you PICK Ron's Plumbing?   In a few words....
    Professional
      Integrity
       Capable
         Knowledgeable ...
each to the highest degree.

I was told the plumber would come between 12 and 2. He arrived at 3 on a Friday and stayed twenty minutes. Told me that my disposal pipe leak was a water main leak, despite the egg shells and beans and soap bubbles on the floor. When I called to complain, the woman who answered the phone i formed me they were closed and hung up on me.

They did the same job I was quoted at from one of the big boy companies for about 40% the price. Not only did they not play games on pricing, they got the job done very quickly and professionally.

Amazing! Called about a minor issue with our bathtub barely drizzling out the hot water. The guy on the phone was very friendly and helpful. The guys who came out the very next day were prompt and thorough. It ended up being a 25 minute fix. We're newer homeowners, so we were nervous trying to find a plumber. Found them highly recommended on Nextdoor. Looks like we've found the one!

We love Ron's! Nothing but great service and we truly appreciate their willingness to explain things to us brand new homeowners!

I recommend Ron's plumbing service to anyone looking for a plumber in south city. I will definitely use Ron's plumbing service again.  The admin I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant and professional.  Ron arrived on time and diagnosed/fixed my problem quickly.  Excellent overall experience.

I was experiencing some issues when my washing machine was draining my bathtub would back up with water. A friend of mind recommended Ron's Plumbing. The woman that answered the phone listened to my issue told me it sounded like a drain clog, quoted me a fair price and said she could send a guy over tomorrow afternoon. Considering this is between Christmas and New Years Eve I was shocked they could get to me so soon. The guy came over unclogged my drain. He was quick, friendly, professional at a good price. He let me know my sewer pipe was new. This was nice because I have only been in my house a 1 1/2 years and this information was unknown to me. He told me some things to avoid to prevent this from happening again. I will highly recommend them family and friends in the future.

I had a garbage disposal emergency last week a few days before I was supposed to host Mother's Day. I found Ron's by looking on Nextdoor after  my go to plumber couldn't get me in until after the wknd. She took my info and scheduled me for the next day. Matt came over and took a look at my issue, fixed it, as well as finding something stuck in my pipe. He was in and out in under an hour and could not have been nicer and more professional. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone who asked. Oh and the price was also great!! Ron's is my new go to:-)

Came out to diagnose the problem.  They called and asked if they could get to my home early.  
Jason and Brett came in and were able to diagnose and provide an estimate.  They got me on schedule within 2 days.   They came out, did exactly as promised, everything was cleaned up when done.  Awesome guys and Ron's is now my go to plumber.

I recommend Ron's plumbing based upon his ability to get the work done promptly, the price (compared to the competition), and the skill and efficiency of the plumber that did the work (Jason). We were very pleased with all of that. The only reason Ron did not get 5 stars from me was because we were selling our house and a lien waiver was required by the lending company. It took multiple requests from myself and my real estate agent to actually get that document secured.

Is it wrong to say that Ron's Plumbing has given me hope that not EVERY PLUMBER is out to screw you over??!!

I've been a home owner since '95 & I haven't had very promising plumber hiring experience. I've made due here & there put stuff off, did stuff myself, whatever cause I had no luck hiring decent people.

But Ron has changed all that!! I called when i had a kitchen sink back up and my garbage disposal stopped working along with my dishwasher. Ron was out the next day, fixed everything & replaced my disposal all in about 2 hours & the price was really reasonable.

I'd totally recommended him to anyone needing a plumber!

Ron's has serviced plumbing in my home as well as in the rental property I owned until recently. They are professional, efficient, and cost effective. They don't do more than is necessary and are honest in their assessment of your needs and, best of all, they don't give up until it's fixed.

I was very pleased with the service I received from Ron's Plumbing. I was able to schedule an appointment at a time convenient for me.  Ron was there on time and was quickly done with the plumbing fix and the charge was reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone.

I called them after the warranty company's plumber said that the pipes under my basement floor had collapsed.  I would need to dig up the floor or reroute the plumbing.  Ron's came out on my time frame and was on time.  Fixed the clog in about 45 minutes.  No collapsed pipe, I just needed a persistent plumber.  Would definitely recommend.

I was out of patience with plumbers because of a string of bad experiences.  I got a referral for Ron's Plumbing through a friend and scheduled an in-house review of the work I needed done.  Matt came out, did a thorough review and gave me a fair quote.  We scheduled the work, which was completed by Jason in a very competent and professional manner.  He even stayed longer than he planned the first day because I only have one bathroom and my shower had a surprise problem at the end of the work day.  Ron, the owner, brought the parts Jason needed to repair my shower so he could get the work done.  Every scheduled appointment time was met, and I was kept informed at every step of the work process.  I am very happy with the quality of work, the value, and especially the customer service.

These guys are great!  I just called them this morning and they were available within 1/2 hour.  Showed up on time and had my drain line cleared in less than 30 minutes.  I would recommend them to anyone in South St. Louis with sewer backups in old buildings.

Called and arrived right on schedule. Swapped out a bathroom faucet and did a great job and left a clean space. Would recommend and use again.

We have a wonderful 108 year old house. I smelled a bit of sewer gas so we had it scoped. The sewer line under the floor showed a small crack. We hired Ron's Plumbing to remove that section of floor and pipe. When they opened the floor the pipe just kept crumbling.  The job kept growing and growing. Nevertheless, they stayed with it and kept me informed until the job was completed. The main thing I want to say is that Tyler, who did most of the work and was there every day, was one of the hardest working young men I have ever seen and he had a great attitude throughout - even when I forgot and turned on the washer dumping water all over him. The final bill was more than we thought we would spend when the project began but for the amount of work finally done, it was reasonable. I highly recommend.

Was rude on the phone and was unable to describe the work that needed to be done.  Constantly interrupted me.

Ron's plumbing is now my go to plumber! After a mysterious leak showed up in our ceiling, Ron's team was able to find the source from our upstairs bathroom and successfully repair the leak. They were so friendly, punctual, and efficient. We also just had them replace a toilet for us and that was also so easy to schedule and replace! Price was fair for both projects too.

Had a gas leak and service was shut off. Trying to find a plumber after 4 pm is nearly impossible but I got a hold of these guys and they got me in the next day.  A lot of South City plumbers both big and small had waiting times of over a week.

Matt was on time, was courteous and professional and made the repairs in no time. If you need a plumber in South City, call Ron's

Contractors in general drive me nuts. My husband is one, albeit a high end union type, but they still drive me nuts. Usually late, hard to get a hold of, no credit cards or fees for credit cards, etc.

I've used Ron's for a couple last minute needs including a basement drain line replacement and basic sink install with rigid supply lines (this part seemed a surprise to them). No bids, just T&M both times. My previous go-to was Aries and while they are quite professional, small jobs just don't make sense with them ($$$$). Ron's has been significantly cheaper.

They're not super duper on time but within about 30 minutes of their promised time and the work is complete. Good enough for me.

Pay by check from what I remember.

I called Ron's to have a new bathroom sink drain installed since I could not get it to seal properly. Ron's arrived a little before the scheduled appointment time and fixed the problem. Service was quick and friendly.

As a kid on the South Side you don't know that there is such thing as jet propelled water or that it theoretically takes less than 5 minutes to fill up your soccer water bottle. Then you have your first sleepover at a county kid's house and you realize, WTH, you can wash all the shampoo out of your hair the first time, they have enough hot water for all four people to take a shower and someone can flush the toilet without killing the shower inhabitant!

So when you grow up on in an older house you just deal with the fact you have lead pipes probably attached to the wooden ones in the street. Ergo, I had your typical South City water issue: minimal pressure (unless you turned up the hot water heater to scalding). I finally called up a number of recommended plumbers to get bids and settled on Ron. However, settling does not do justice to the work Ron performed. First of all, he lives on the South Side so he knew just what I was talking about and he was used to working in older homes. He knew the process for pulling all the licenses and permits needed to perform the work and, even though installing primo product, he still underbid a number of plumbers. Additionally, he was recommended by my second grade teacher. If you can't trust her, who can you trust?

I was not in town for the work but Ron worked out all the specifics, took my key and told me not to worry. I had tenants moving in a few days after the proposed install, so yes, I was a little worried. He even arranged to have a plaster guy come in and replaster the wall where the new pipes were being installed as well as touch up some of the larger holes I had left...on accident! I have not had any complaints from my tenants (who incidentally were super flexible about all this). I am totally envious of what I am sure is amazing water pressure.

I would highly recommend Ron to anyone looking at a plumbing overhaul or repair work.

These guys were nothing short of amazing!!  Fair pricing and it turns out that the day they were scheduled to come replace a couple of faucets and new seal for the toilet was the morning after we had 9 inches of rain.
My basement flooded and they came anyway even though they couldn't perform the work and determined exactly what caused my problem because they knew I have a new sump pump.

After sloshing thru the water with my hubs they took the lid off the sump pit and found that the clamp had come loose due to improper installation by another company.....  Jason and Ian from Ron's plumbing reattached everything and turned the 4 month old sump pump back on and my basement was drained with in 3.5 hours..  They then called the company who  had installed it and told them what they found (which was that companies fault).  I was lucky I had independent professionals from Rons to be witness to what had truly happened and the company who installed the sump pump is standing behind their warranty and paying to put my basement back together..

Once the basement was dry and sanitized Ron's guys came back and did all the work originally scheduled to do and did great work!  I'm very very happy my neighbor told me about Rons and now I tell everyone about them too!

Ron just spent 25 minutes on the phone with me going through all the ways that I could maybe fix the problem myself so that I didn't have to pay him.  

Great guy.

Excellent service no wait for my water heater to be replaced. Such a relief to get it fixed the next day. I also used them for some plumbing rehab and they were quick to get me scheduled and obtained all the parts for me. I was so glad to avoid the hassle of going to the hardware store to pick out faucets! I'm glad I found Ron's highly recommend. Prices were totally fair to boot

We noticed a leak over the weekend and when we called Ron's on Monday they were able to schedule us for that afternoon! They addressed the leak, fixed a toilet issue and swapped a faucet quickly and efficiently. The fee was super reasonable! I would highly recommend and will definitely be using Ron's again should the need arise.

Had a sewer issue. Called in the AM, they gave me a time window for that afternoon and showed up within it !! Knowledgable, friendly, efficient and reasonable. Did a great job, and I won't hesitate to use them again for other needs.

I called Ron's one weekday morning because our rental house's water heater's pilot light wouldn't stay lit (no hot water).  They set up an appointment for the following morning, arrived on time, tried fixing it (to minimize my cost), but couldn't.  The tech then gave me the option of waiting on special-order parts or getting a whole new unit installed.  I agreed that replacement would be the best way to go (given that the old one was at least 10 years old) and the job was completed 3 hours later, for what I thought was a fair price.  Bottom line - good job, no drama, fair price.  No one likes paying for plumbing repairs, but this was one of my more painless ones.

Ron from Ron's plumbing came to unclog our kitchen drain today. My husband stayed home to meet him and Ron was on time. He found the clog and it took him about an hour to get it taken care of. He said that was quite a bit longer than normal but apparently it was a pretty heinous grease clog. He answered some other plumbing questions for my husband and cleaned up and was on his way. The price seemed more than fair and Ron is our new go to plumber!

Matt was super helpful and got the job done quickly.  He was upfront about risks and charged us a fair price for the service.  Oh, and compared to other plumbers I've hired, he basically left 0 mess.  He also totally got the reference for my dog's name, so that's always a plus : )

Oh, I will say the lady on the phone wasn't super nice, but it was all fine once Matt took over, so I don't mind.