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I had been calling a number of plumbers for an emergency repair, and Apex was the only one that even picked up the phone - even at places that advertised 24-hour service. I had a leak from a first-floor unit into the basement. Aidan came out in about 30 minutes and was able to find the problem in a galvanized, 90-year-old riser and replace it in about four hours. Because I had been calling plumbers since the night before, I was truly impressed with the service. Low key, nice, professional, everything you want in a plumber.

A few months ago, after moving into a new place, the decade+ old 40-gal tank water heater (tucked away in a drain-less closet) failed, sending water all over the floor at approximately 7:00 AM. After shutting off the water and cleaning up, I went looking for a plumber.
Since the damage was already done, I took my time and shopped around. I originally wanted to replace my gas heater with a tankless electric variety (for safety reasons). I found a unit online that I thought would be perfect, as it worked with my existing electrical setup and was only a couple hundred dollars. Most plumbers I talked to either didn't know how to install a tankless model (and would only give me $1200+ quotes for tank variety, no custom-work installs), or they knew how, but they only wanted to install their own brands and at a price $1000 higher than I was comfortable with. When I called Vanguard, Jan was the only plumber I contacted who actually asked why I wanted to change from a tank to a tankless. He explained to me that the model I had chosen was insufficient for even a small apartment, and while he would install it if I really wanted him to, he worried that I'd be unhappy with the product (and that I'd spend more money later on removing it and replacing it with a more traditional tank model). To satisfy the safety concerns I had, Jan suggested we use a smaller-form 40-gal electric tank model, raise the tank off the ground, add in an overflow basin (to prevent any future disasters), route any overflow into the drain in the adjacent bathroom, and cap the gas line.

Not only was Jan the most honest and flexible in addressing my concerns, he gave me a quote lower than any other plumber I called (and lower than even the You can do it. We can help hardware giant with a poorly-reviewed replacement tank and bare-bones installation). He completed the tank replacement (with a premium grade tank), did all that custom work, and hauled away the old tank -- all in a few hours, and the quality of the work was very evident. It has been over six months, I'm still impressed with the job he did, and I haven't had an issue with hot water since.

I was thoroughly impressed with Jan's honesty and professionalism, and I will be making Vanguard my go-to plumbing company for any/all planned projects and unplanned emergencies.

Victor is super friendly, responsive, and prompt. He's helped us a few times, first by advising on other vendors we can contact to help with basement storm leakage (no charge for this consultation), and then by helping us to fix a leaking bathtub and toilet very quickly. I highly recommend contacting Plumbing 123 for any plumbing issues!

What a great experience!  Fixer got in touch with me as soon as I requested a quote.  They inquired about the details of the job, told me how many people and how much it would be (hourly), and then they stuck to that quote.  I had a large medicine cabinet, two towel bars, and a towel ring installed in my bathroom.  I had wanted the towel bars on the back of the bathroom door - one of the fixers pointed out that, if that was done, we wouldn't be able to open the door all the way.  I was very glad he pointed that out - he suggested installing them on another wall, staggered, and that is what we did. I was very glad that he pointed that out. It all looks great, and the price was very fair. I feel like a got a great value for the money, and I would definitely use Fixer again!  Thank you very much!

Erick and Manny came out to replace two outdoor faucets, add one new outdoor faucet, and rod our bathroom sink and bathtub. They were knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. The price was reasonable, and they will be the first people I call the next time we need plumbing work on our house or rental units. They do great work.

Bert was great. Very friendly and thorough. Called late on a Tuesday and he showed up right away.

Our bathtub handles and shower couplet were leaking and the pipes were very old.  Joe saved the day by replacing the pipes to the bathtub and shower and put a round dish with the on and off for the water and new shower couplet!  He also replaced the on and off valves in the laundry room.  Joe was quick and very knowledgable!  Joe and Lucas make a great team.  I would definitely use their service again!

Stephanie B.

I hired Gary to look at a leak for an upstairs bathroom which was causing water to drip from the ceiling below. After a review of the issue during the initial appointment he scheduled another time to handle the issue due to some complexity around accessing the location of the potential leak. During the second appointment he worked very hard and was diligent in finding the exact location of the leak. He then removed the section of the piping where the leak was occurring and installed a replacement portion along with additional support. Once the issue was fixed, he then ran a number of tests to ensure the leak was no longer occurring. I would highly recommend Gary for all plumbing needs.

These guys went above and beyond. I bought a new unit in my building and there were a few items I'd planned (fixture changes, sconces, outlet tests) and a few I didn't (2 broken breakers, and a few other complications). Jose was professional, polite, and very helpful. I knew just enough electrical to get part way on some of the projects then got stuck. He made above and beyond trips for parts on short notice and was very easy to work with, both him and his assistance for the heavy lifting. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again, and in case you need them to be insured for your homeowners association, they quickly provided this as well.

The service guy Brandon was very professional and friendly, cleaned up after job was completed.rating is a 7.all work done well I had frozen pipes that bursted.

We are new homeowners and reached out after discovering a wet rug and what appeared to be dried sediment in our laundry room. I smelled sewage, and my wife didn't, so we needed to consult a professional for a tiebreaker.

I saw positive reviews on Yelp, so I left a message for Arco in the early morning and Peter called back within two hours.

Peter took the time to listen to our issue and provide on the spot guidance, rather than coming out to diagnose a problem just to charge for a visit. He recommended calling the Downers Grove sanitation department first, which I did and they came out quickly to assess.

Without even knowing Arco referred us to them, the rep stated that we did the right thing by calling them to come out before having a plumber come out. He said if we had continued issues to call Arco because they  know the process, are honest, and will not upsell.  That was exactly my experience, so they will be our go-to from now on!

Had a problematic front door that wouldn't close properly.  Tim picked up the phone right away - and just happened to be in the neighborhood.  Stopped by and fixed the problem in about 15 minutes.  Rates were very reasonable and I would definitely recommend him as he will now be our one stop shop going forward when needing a friendly neighborhood handyman!  Thanks again!

I had a clogged underground downspout drain in La Grange area.  Just noticed it during installation of new gutters, replacing probably 40 year old gutters.  Rooter showed up within an hour for a free estimate.  He got hands on and showed me how extremely jam packed it was with dirt and roots.  It had probably been that way for years and years.

He offered a few solutions and was honest about the probability of it being a total loss anyway after trying those solutions, needing to dig up and replace the pipe.  In the end, I think I'm going to avoid it altogether and go with a normal above ground downspout solution.  

Rooter has fast, reliable, honest service.  I'm going to call them again the next time I need a plumber.

Hi, my name is Ericka Matthews. Chicago Experts Sewer did dothe work. However, I still have the sewer smell in my house. The area 3 employees dug the hole in September 2022. The dirt ​is still on top of the other dirt which mean, it's still a huge whole in my yard that need to be filled with the dirt the 3 dug up. The 3 also cut some of the concrete to dig a whole. The manager came out and told me it's not their responsibility to put the dirt back down in the whole or lay the concrete down that they cut. So, I'm highly upset with this company. If any1 had this problem with them. Let's get together hire a lawyer and sue the company. Here are pictures of my front yard.

Called to set up a time for plumber to come out- he said he would be at my place the next day between 9am-11am... Time goes by- it's 11:30am.. I text... no response!!! I called.. no answer!! I left a VM.. never got a call back!! Horrible responsiveness and customer Service!! Not sure how they have so many good reviews!  Maybe this was an off day but damn!!!
Very disappointed.

Goode Plumbing took care of an issue with my shower so quickly. I've been trying to get someone there for the past 6 months and finally was referred to them, thank goodness! They set up the appointment with my tenants and informed me of everything before, to get approval and payment, and then contacted me right away when they were finished.

I am a first time Yelp poster (no one cares what I have to say). As a first time home owner, I've had to deal with a number of unwelcome surprises-- the worst of which may have been my first water bill.

When the second bill arrived two months later, I knew something wasn't right. I am lucky to have a neighbor who has lived in the Avondale neighborhood all her life, and she referred me to her longtime plumber-- who referred me to Walter Zuniga.

Long story short-- my main water line was leaking. From the beginning to the end of the repair, Mr. Zuniga was accessible and professional. He went out of his way to make sure I understood everything that was going on with the repair, and ensured that the project was done in a timely and efficient manner. Walter arranged the permits and  He was incredibly helpful in dealing with my nightmare of an insurance company. He did not surprise me with any unforeseen costs, remaining dependable and ethical throughout the project and thereafter.

Months after the job was complete, Walter texted me out of the blue, noting that he had driven by my house and noticed that the dirt filled in from the excavation was not laying evenly. He proceeded to send out a dump truck to remedy the issue. He appears to genuinely value his customers' satisfaction, and has subsequently earned himself another loyal customer.