Best Backflow Preventer Repair in Philadelphia PA

Keith performed the testing of my backflow prevention assembly. Keith was on vacation, but he answered my call and booked the service right after getting back. He called me an hour before the scheduled time, arrived on time, and completed the testing in just 15 minutes. I recommend Keith for his professional service, excellent communication, and great value.

A few weeks ago the city came out to replace our water meter and found leaky valves upon inspection. We were referred to Nichols by a family friend. My husband made the call, no price or info was given to him by the female dispatcher, only a time window when the plumber would arrive. If I recall, the window was 8-11 and the plumber arrived at 10. Brief introduction, I opened the garage and 30-45 mins later he was done. He handed me an invoice and off he went. On the bill was a labor charge for $170 and $40 for parts. It seemed high so I emailed. I received feedback and 3 days later an answer regarding our concern.  

Dispatcher: Ok so I told Chris about the issue and he said we charge for travel time and that may have been into that time. We will take off a half hour and the rate is 115 a hour so I changed the bill and attached it!

Me: Oh. Ok. Our house is right next door to your warehouse. Our backyard faces you. Does that change anything?

Dispatcher: Well if he was there 1st you would have 0 travel time but he was coming from somewhere else because it was in the middle of the day. If you ever schedule things with us and do not want any travel charge it would be 1st or last!!!!

My deductions are based off of the lack of info we were given prior to scheduling an appointment. Had we been notified of travel charges we would have scheduled the first appointment. My advice would be to ask what all of your charges include.

PS: Chris, If you'd like help training your office manager (whoever writes your response emails) I'd be happy to offer my services. I'm an Employment Specialist