Colleen F.

6/29/2023

Joe has been our plumber since 2017, he was recommended by our realtor, and his hourly rate is lower than anyone else I've called.
He's replaced a water heater, fixed a leaky sink and bathtub, replaced outdoor facets, helped renovate a bathroom including removing random pipes that were sticking out of the wall.
Besides just fixing stuff, I appreciate that he takes the time to explain the problem, and tell me how I could fix it myself next time.
Highly recommended!

Julie E.

3/22/2023

Joe helped me with a shower/tub cartridge and handle issue. He was responsive and fair. He assessed my issue and provided some options, helping me to find what was best for my situation. This was my first time working with Joe, and I'll be calling him again when I need plumbing services in the future!

Stephen M.

08/01/2022 12:00:00 SA

Had a backed up drain line. Joe was responsive and got in touch. Friendly, good communication, worked quickly and solved my issue right away. Reasonable rates.
Highly recommend.

Sara H.

04/12/2022 12:00:00 SA

Joe is helpful, honest and efficient. A friend recommended him after we had a plumbing emergency in which our shower leaked into the floor below. He was super quick to respond over email, easy to schedule when we needed him and quick to accurately diagnose the cause of the problem. While his hourly rate took me aback at first, he worked quickly and it was worth every penny. He didn't try to upsell us on some grand solution that we didn't need like the big companies would. We wouldn't hesitate to call him next time, though I hope we never actually need his services again - ha!

Lynn C.

10/27/2022

I highly recommend Joe! I emailed him my plumbing issues and some photos, and he arrived on time and resolved them all quickly. My shower has a single handle, and it no longer mixed hot/cold so it was either screaming hot or freezing. He came with the correct replacement part, showed me how it worked and the faulty valve he removed. He also fixed my toilet that would not refill after a flush, and my kitchen sink faucet. Friendly, easy to do business with, knowledgeable and professional, I will definitely be contacting Joe for any future plumbing needs! 100%!

Jeff K.

2/22/2022

This is the 2nd time I had Joe out to my house, this time to repair a finicky exterior faucet. Joe was able to come out the next day after I e-mailed him, and he finished the job very quickly and professionally. For the price, I could not be happier and I am relieve to finally have this annoying faucet fixed! Thanks Joe!

Mark W.

08/05/2022 12:00:00 SA

Joe is amazing. I've worked with many plumbers over the years, both big and small companies, and Joe is the absolute best. From the initial appointment which was easy to schedule, to Joe's arrival- he was right on time. I had several items on the to-do list (valves, faucets, leaks). Joe was happy to repair, not sell and create unnecessary work and expense. Joe was friendly, fast, and willing to explain things when I'd ask. 100% trust with Joe. I highly recommend Joe and will send all my clients and friends to him as well. Thank you Joe!

Caryn M.

11/01/2020 12:00:00 SA

Okay; all is forgiven and I'm bumping Joe up to 5-stars for my recent job. I was stressed out about finding the correct push button and rod assembly to my dual flush toilet that Joe had advised me to DIY. The descriptions and measurements at the online plumbing supply places weren't really that understandable and I had no confidence that I was buying the correct item. But, I took a leap of faith - and it turned out great! It took about a week for the parts to arrive, but I was able to DIY both the dual-flush toilet and the tub spout with diverter. So, Joe's fee turned out to be even more reasonable for fixing my clogged bathroom sink because it turned out to include a consultation fee advising what I could do on my own (saving myself a couple hundred bucks!) Thanks for being generous with information that saved me money, Joe and for boosting my confidence as a Do It Yourselfer.

Candy K.

12/21/2020

I've had Joe out a couple times, once a year ago to replace a waterheater, and just today to replace a kitchen faucet. Joe is kind and patient and cheerfully answers all my questions no matter how silly they sound. This faucet replacement today was a tricky one, the wall connections were completely rusted and I was worried I would need to have the pipe replaced, which would have been a nightmare to fix. In no time at all Joe found a solution and had my new faucet installed and working perfectly. Good-bye old broken, leaky, falling apart faucet, and hello new, happy and glimmering faucet! I am beyond relieved. Really appreciate Joe and highly recommend!

C B.

10/22/2018

Joe is excellent. Arrived on time, solved several tricky problems, had an eye for detail and price was reasonable. He completed our kitchen remodel sink install with faucet, disposer, dishwasher, air switch, drain, and somewhat complicated water filtration. He was very knowledgeable, read all the manuals, and installed quickly and efficiently.

Highly recommend!

Mihaela V.

02/04/2018 12:00:00 SA

Joe was very nice, professional, and worked patiently to diagnose a problem that turned out not to be a plumbing one after all. I am grateful he took it slow rather than start opening walls to identify the source of the leak.

My only complaint is that my house smelled of cigarette smoke for a while after Joe left. Had to open windows and spray air fresheners for the rest of the afternoon.

Ryan S.

9/15/2017

Recently I had some plumbing issues and contacted Joe the Plumber based on Yelp reviews. Joe wasn't able to take on my job but he was super helpful anyways! He provided a ton of information as to how I should troubleshoot, what parts I can purchase at Home Depot to try and resolve my issue and then provided the city maps showing my exact sewer line location.

I wouldn't hesitate to contact Joe if I ever need some help in the future.

Thanks Joe!

Katie H.

07/01/2020 12:00:00 SA

Joe was great! He was very quick to set up an appointment with us, arrived right on time, and fixed the low water pressure in our kitchen very quickly. His price was fair and he also gave us some good maintenance tips for our older home. Will definitely call Joe again next time we need a plumber!

D L.

12/22/2016

My dear fellow Yelpers, I don't bestow Sainthood often, but hereforth, I shall refer to Joe (his real name BTW) as St. Joe. If I could give him 10 stars, I most certainly would. I've had some really negative experiences with several local firms, the worst of which rhymes with freakin. As such, I'd let a number of items go--you know the stuff: garbage disposal, faucets, toilet repair (OK, I have several--no need to worry here). And, holiday entertaining being what it is, I really needed to find a good plumber. I actually called JTP based on his Yelp reviews and I am a complete convert. He: 1) arrived on time; 2) was a very amiable sort; 3) is reasonably priced; 4) gave honest feedback on the crappy faucet I had purchased from Home Depot; and 5) came back in a very timely manner to install the better faucet I had ordered (with his help) from Amazon.

I simply can't recommend him enough and have gone so far as to recommend him to my condo management company and the other tenants in my building. Good guy, good work, good prices. Wadelsedoyawant?

deb h.

01/09/2019 12:00:00 SA

We will never hire another plumber! Joe is a dream to work with--professional, friendly, quality-conscious, punctual, and clearly dedicated to doing top-notch work. He's also great at explaining plumbing issues to non-plumbing-savvy people. Joe has done a variety of projects for us, and we've been 100% happy with the results. I can't recommend Joe highly enough!

Quyen F.

04/04/2016 12:00:00 SA

I've used Joe the Plumber on a couple of occasions for my condo in Queen Anne. The first time, he was quite friendly and helpful and I thought he charged a reasonable fee to fix my kitchen faucet that was leaking. I recommended him to my tenants when we had a noisy/creaky bathroom faucet that needed to be repaired. However, this second time, he not only did a cursory check of my bathroom hardware, but rounded up his time. According to my tenant, he was there from 4:52 to 5:12 (20 mins approx) and charged us for half an hour plus tax. For turning on a faucet and a visual inspection, we were charged $98.64. I will upload a photo of the bill.

Rachel V.

12/31/2016

I would highly recommend joe. One of our pipes started leaking and after my husband tried fixing it He called joe. He came out and saw what the problem was and said it was a simple fix. We had a 2 month old baby at the time and he said he would save us some $$$ and told my husband how to fix it. My husband was able to fix it himself. Joe said to call him if he had any problems and he would come over.
He is a very nice guy, honest and not out to get anyone. I will use him in the future for all my plumbing needs!

Dani M.

09/08/2016 12:00:00 SA

What a nice man. He arrived early (after confirming it was OK with me first) and was a delight. He asked if he should remove his shoes (thoughtful!) Showed him my very old 1930's sink. He repaired my leak & improved the handles & washers. Now I'm not pouring money down the drain. I'll easily recoup the very reasonable charges for the repairs & time. He didn't even charge a travel fee or anything like that.
I'll be calling Joe the Plumber next time I need help for sure. Thanks Joe for being a stand up guy!

Norma B.

08/09/2018 12:00:00 SA

Loved Joe the plumber! Fair, honest and reasonable. Fixed a leak in my shower drain and cost was minimal. Had me cut the drywall-saving money. Loved him will always use him!

Cate B.

8/20/2018

We recently hired Joe to fix a leaking bathtub drain in our old house in Fremont. He was a really good listener and good at communicating problems and dedicated to finding the solution. He seemed very concerned about limiting the cost of the repair and not wasting time and was happy to add a few odds-and-ends repair projects (helping with grout on our tub that had mildewed and partially fallen off). He was also happy to demonstrate techniques so we could do future repairs ourselves. Price was very reasonable!

Linda G.

6/17/2018

Joe is very responsive to emails. He had to reschedule my service and kept me updated while he was gone. He fixed a leaky kitchen faucet. The only bummer is that the diverter doesn't work right. I would like it if he could fix that for free if I get the part. Spending $80 for a five minute job would drive me crazy. He spent two hours fixing my faucet. With parts it came to $460 so he is not inexpensive. All in all, he did a good job.

DF H.

7/29/2015

Joe replied to my email through his website, we discussed the project and my expectations, he was willing to come out and do the work.

While on site troubleshooting he also identified and implemented solution to a drainage problem that had troubled me for 20 years, a problem that a couple other plumbers on other occasions had looked at, fumbled around with, and failed to solve.

I recommend Joe every chance I get.

(Rarely do places earn a 5-star review from me. But just to be clear, this was easily a 4.5 solution and service.)

Vipin S.

09/02/2015 12:00:00 SA

We were in a bind last week and Joe saved the day!!! We needed a plumber to come to our Queen Anne home as Toilet was backed up. He came over within an hour of the call.

He was courteous friendly and super professional. He not only solved the problem immediately he did not over charge us. He was better then fair. We call plumbers usually once or twice a year and no one has ever been as efficient and as nice as he was.

Very grateful for his service and highly recommend him!

Amos B.

09/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

I left him several voicemails and, when I didn't hear back from him within 24 hours, I tried the contact me on the website, I have heard good things about Joe but now I am starting to wonder... if he really wants my business.... I work in sales and this is not how you handle customers...

****** update***** Well Joe emailed me after I wrote the 1st review and stated that he could be there on friday between 12-2... OK cool I took the day off work so I could be at home that day... then at 5:15 AM I get am email from him stated that he could not make it and could come the following week. DUDE THIS IS NOT HOW YOU DO BUSINESS!!! I would have like to write a good review but, I have nothing to work with here, after I read all the good reviews I was like yeah this guy seems like a good choice to do the work I need done.... the worst part is, is that I see his truck 2 blocks from my house all the time... he could walk to my house to do the work... all not good...

Al H.

2/21/2018

Joe is responsive, professional, and competent. In the past he was super helpful answering questions about a leaking sink cartridge via an email with photos. He also recommended other plumbers since he wasn't available (and who to avoid), which were spot on. Recently he replaced a hot water heater. I called 6 other highly rated plumbers and of the ones who were willing to give me a quote or ballpark price via a phone call or email with photos of the set up, rather than a $50/100 in person consult/visit, Joe was second cheapest overall and cheapest who installed Bradford Whites. He even ended up giving me a small discount on the quoted price since the bands were still in good shape and didn't need replacing, and I had the tank drained and room empty before he arrived.
Thanks Joe!

Laurie T.

11/20/2017

Did a great job fixing my existing faucet. Reliable and friendly. Great rates! Would use again.

A K.

02/02/2014 12:00:00 SA

On two separate instances, I called Joe asking him concerning his services for my bathtub and sink. Both of which Joe was so helpful and honest in his assessment, which saved me both time and $$$.

A few months ago, my bathtub started getting a bubbly surface and Joe had me email a photo of my bathtub. After a discussion with Joe on the phone, he determined it was would involve his services, saving me time and money.

Now just a few days ago, I called Joe about a problem with my airgap in my kitchen sink. Joe was able to diagnose the problem over the phone and instructed me on how the issue could be easily resolved on my own.

For future plumbing problems that will require a professional, I can say without hesitation that I will be calling Joe, because he is so knowledgeable, professional, and honest.

JoAnn S.

09/11/2013 12:00:00 SA

We just purchased a house in QA with various small plumbing repairs. We were very satisfied with the degree of customer service and the quality of the repairs. Joe's rates were very fair and he worked quickly and expertly to minimize our expense. AMAZING. He even found the main water shut off instantly-- after the home inspector (who apparently is a big time contractor in the area) couldn't find it. LOL! Will use again for all of our plumbing repairs!
PS--- We had a few items on the home inspection report that we thought needed repair. After evaluation and discussion with us, it was determined the work didnt need to be done. Such integrity and honesty! A rare find these days! :)

Maggie O.

4/14/2016

Joe The Plumber earns this rating not for work completed at my home, but for returning a phone call and being HONEST!

I had a situation with my tankless water heater on a Friday (don't the problems always appear on weekends or holidays?) I left a message for Joe before 7am and received a return call within minutes. Unfortunately he doesn't work on tankless systems, and recommended that I look on line for someone certified.

Well ... that's what I did. I was in a bit of a panic (no hot water for the weekend), so I contacted Beacon plumbing which advertised repair/maintenance/knowledge of tankless systems ... HUGE MISTAKE! Dishonest people, completely took advantage of me financially, rude, zero customer service,

Vixx B.

8/20/2014

Joe was great! Love that my sink is running smooth and he was very friendly. My husband and I had questions. He was happy to answer them and give us advice to save us aggravation in the future.

He was very thorough and his pricing was fair. Definitely worth the call!

MIke S.

01/05/2011 12:00:00 SA

I looked up the reviews of Joe the Plumber and was a bit hesitant to use him because there were only 3 on Yelp. I'm glad I ended up calling him.

I have a rental (3-story townhome) in the North Seattle area and the master shower drain was getting slow. I called Joe up and he was responsive, explained his rate system (a fixed rate for first 15 mins and a smaller rate for every 15 mins thereafter), gave me an estimate that proved accurate and cheaper than his worst case scenario and he was easy to deal with.

He has relatively limited hours because I think he drives from the Seatac area but I'd rather go with someone who does good work and charges a fair price than someone who's always available but overcharges and doesn't do a good job. He gave my tenants a time window between 10-12 and showed up at 1045. Much better than the cable installers that's for sure.

I'm not claiming to have done tons of research on the matter but his rates seem very reasonable.

I'd call him again.

Mike C.

5/21/2016

Iv'e used Joe twice now and he has been great each time. He answers his phone, he does what he says he is going to do. No fuss, no muss. What else can you ask for in a plumber...?

Angela M.

6/29/2013

Joe the Plumber is my hero today. I called him about a leaking bathtub faucet that I'd tried (and repeatedly failed) to fix. After a brief description of the problem and my bumbling attempts to repair it, he asked me to send him a photo of the broken stem valve. I did so...and he immediately called me back, explained what was broken and how to fix it. Myself. For less than $2.

So. Thank you, Joe, for being helpful, encouraging and kind! When the inevitable happens and I find myself in need of plumbing help, Joe will definitely be the first person that I call (and the first person I will recommend to my friends, as well).

Vibha L.

9/16/2016

I definitely recommend Joe's plumbing service. When I first contacted Joe about my sink being clogged, he told me to try unjamming it with an allen wrench. It was awesome that he was trying to save me the cost.

I moved to this place recently, so in addition to fixing my sink, he also told me how to operate my hot water tank etc.

Noel L.

12/26/2011

Best of the Best! We have had multiple plumbing experiences with a house that's 70 yrs old. We got Joe's name from a neighbor who highly recommended him.

Joe got here early, spent time to make a correct diagnosis and fixed our tub leak. It was a gasket around the overflow drain. Fixed that and other problems and was very congenial and told us that we didn't need the work that other plumbers had suggested.

Kerry S.

01/01/2011 12:00:00 SA

We definitely recommend Joe. We had him out to work on 2 toilets that kept running and one dripping faucet. His prices were way below quotes from the mega plumbers like Fox. He was able to come the day after we called and is a nice, respectable guy.

There was a bit of a problem with the faucet and the toilets because we have an older house. He replaced the faucet cartridge but it still didnt work as well as we or he would have liked. He went off to his next job and lo and behold he showed up at our door that evening. He had called the manufacturer and found out the secret step to fix our problem. He came in and fixed it and then wanted to check our toilets again. He was there for about an extra hour and didn't charge us at all.

I will recommend Joe to anyone I know who needs a plumber and will use him for all plumbing needs in our future.

Ken B.

5/31/2011

My wife and I just bought a house in Seattle. Of course, there were some small things that weren't perfect, like our valves for the washer had slow leaks coming from them. The valves were set deep into the wall, limited access. I brought a photo to ACE and asked how they thought I could get to them to try to fix the leak - they said replace the valves. I tried contacting a handyman service first - they never responded to my email inquiry. Joe called right away, asked for photos, then explained how to fix the problem over the phone. I'm sure he could have come out, charged me an hours rate to do it, then been on his way. It was nice - so I know if I ever have any future plumbing requirements I'll go with Joe.

I'm over by Ballard, so Joe will service more than just West Seattle, figured that might be helpful.

Jackie S.

07/06/2015 12:00:00 SA

Joe helped us with several plumbing issues after our move into a different home. He gave recommendations about what we did and did not need and was good to work with. We will have him back if we should need future help. Thanks, Joe!

Trisha L.

9/15/2016

TL;DR version: I highly recommend Joe. He was friendly and honest, worked quickly and was right on point with his quote.

More details:
I contacted Joe through his website and he emailed me shortly afterwards. I needed a pressure reducing valve installed (after purchasing a new house, which I knew had too high of water pressure, I discovered I was lacking that key valve!). He was familiar with my neighborhood and knew that pressures in this area are typically high due to being on the lower side of one of Seattle's major hills. He let me know he thought the job could wait given the current psi, which I really appreciated. However, I decided to have the work done anyways. We scheduled a time, and he asked me to verify some info to ensure he had the right equipment day of. I really appreciated that, since usually I've had plumbers come out twice, once to assess and then again when they have the equipment (and they charge you both times).

Day of, Joe called me as a prior appointment was running over. I appreciated the head's up. While in the house, he pointed out a couple of non-urgent things that he thought I should know about; again, appreciated the honesty but also that he wasn't pushing extra repairs.

Andy C.

09/07/2016 12:00:00 SA

Joe was great, turned up on time, fixed the issue with a leaking bathroom tap quickly, replacing parts that were worn. Recommended and would call on again.

Rae R.

3/27/2015

Yep, another rave for Joe The Plumber! Quick to respond. showed up as promised (including calling me when en route), fixed the clogged basement floor drain, advised us on using enzymes to keep our sink drain clear, noticed a small issue with our dryer vent and fixed it in a jiffy at no extra charge. And his rates are very reasonable.
Knowledgeable, reliable, professional, friendly, and affordable - that's Joe The Plumber!

Beth S.

03/11/2016 12:00:00 SA

Had water pressure problem for years. Old house with not great plumbing, but Joe saved the day. Tried to solve the problem over the phone at first to save us money. But when it didn't completely solve the problem he was right here to fix it. He's my hero

M H.

11/26/2015

Joe was extremely knowledgable and even entertained my curious baby while replacing our garbage disposal. We will call him again for our plumbing needs.

Tracy S.

10/29/2015

I had him down to fix the Johnson T coming out of my dishwasher and he found the jam up. He was the most honest plumber I have ever delt with. If you have a plumbing problem call this company.

Suzanne B.

10/22/2014

My kitchen faucet started leaking everywhere making a huge mess. I called Joe and after assessing what the problem could be over the phone, he suggested it could be an easy fix. He gave me some simple instructions on how to check the issue. When I called him back the next day, not sure I was doing the right steps, he walked me through it patiently and, viola! my faucet is now fixed. Bravo to a good business person who's first thought is not to rip people off. He could have easily told me I needed a new faucet, and I would probably would have sadly been out a few hundred. Good business ethic and knowledge to share. I highly recommend him!

Tom S.

7/23/2013

Joe's so good, he didn't need to come to the house. I made the initial call thinking I needed a plumber to either get under the house and investigate or repipe the entire home but he called me back, discussed my situation and talked me through back flushing the system. And it worked!
So, as a reviewer, I can't directly speak to his work or prices but being willing to talk it out and troubleshoot is certainly an appreciated sign of a professional. So, when i do need to call a plumber again, I won't hesitate to call Joe.

And shout out to Joe's Plumbing Co (Aeros in Ballard?) for recommending Joe the Plumber in the first place.

Seattle C.

06/04/2014 12:00:00 SA

I emailed Joe to ask if he could schedule an appointment to reconnect my plumbing after having a kitchen sink replaced and wanting to get a better garbage disposal.
Joe promptly emailed back, said he was available on the day and time I needed, provided his reasonable rates, and quoted a two hour estimate to complete the reconnection and installation work.
Joe confirmed my appointment via email, and showed up on time on the correct day.
Joe was highly efficient and managed to reconfigure the pipes under my sink to fit the new sink configuration, reconnect the plumbing, install a new garbage disposal, disconnect the old garbage disposal, install a new drain connector and finish as estimated in under two hours.
I highly recommend Joe for his reliability, communication and efficiency.
He is definitely not one of those prima donna plumbers who won't give you a quote for this type of straightforward service without photos or a site visit - and yes, I did encounter such plumbers in my search. He also didn't try to rip me off or sell me on services that I didn't request and don't need - also a nice change based on others I called. Now I know a good and reliable plumber to call. Thanks, Joe!

Monica B.

8/18/2016

Joe was great. Friendly, personable, competent, honest and reasonably priced. He quoted us approximately $450 less than another company and completed the work at the price that he quoted us. He tolerated our occasionally intrusive toddler with good humor. I would definitely recommend Joe the Plumber and if we ever need plumbing work done again, you can bet that we'll call him.

Mardy T.

05/08/2017 12:00:00 SA

I arranged with Joe to fix a sink leak and he did a great job. Planning to use him again soon for a toilet replacement. Nice to be able to rely on professionals when you can't be there yourself.

Andrew S.

11/21/2016

My experience with Joe was great! I had another company come by first and they spent a half hour checking out the problem and concluded it needed a $2K+ replacement. That's a lot so I contacted Joe. In less than two minutes, he proved the first diagnoses wrong...over the phone. 45 minutes of work and a cheap part later and it was fixed for $200ish! Highly recommended!

Lauren B.

10/16/2014

My context for plumbers is nonexistent, but Joe was prompt, friendly, and fixed the problem within the estimated time at a very reasonable price. I called Joe on Wednesday, and he came out the next day to investigate what seemed like a complicated clog. He explained the issue and what I can do to keep it from happening again, as well as showed me what to do if it did (his advice: buy a snake). After being faced with a backed-up drain and flooding basement, Joe was worth every penny.

Kacia B.

8/20/2013

We had Joe fix a deteriorated drain pipe in the crawl space of the house we just purchased. Joe was running a few minutes late but called to let me know and once he arrived was in and out with the fix completed in less than 2 hours! The fix cost about 50% less than what I was expecting to pay and Joe also offered advice on how to maintain our old pipes (house was built in 1952 and the plumbing is original) until we do our kitchen remodel.

100% satisfied customer here, thank you Joe!

N B.

1/28/2010

I called Joe after reading great things about his services in the West Seattle Blog. He really lived up to the hype--he was very pleasant, timely, and his prices were very reasonable. He even tried to be helpful about my leaking roof. I would definitely recommend,.

Joshua W.

12/19/2009

I contacted Joe, at the recommendation of the West Seattle Blog. My hot water tank was leaking and I needed a quick replacement. Joe was able to come by and check the leak out the same day and he determined the tank needed to be replaced. He was professional and delivered quality work and at a much more reasonable price than many competitors. I had no issues with Joe and would recommend him to anyone.

Greg V.

8/15/2014

Joe just left my home after repairing a leaky shower valve. I needed to book him 2 weeks out because he was busy, but it was worth the wait. He did a great job, left the space clean with no debris, was personable, honest and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.

By comparison, I had previously used a couple of big name Seattle plumbing companies who offer next day service. They had all sorts of hidden, highly priced, objectionable and mandatory charges. In short, they were dishonest as a means to increase their profit margins. Never again. But NOT Joe!

If you're reading this Joe, thank you. Great work!

Dawn G.

1/14/2011

Joe saved us from the water torture going on in the bathtub. Super nice guy and very professional.

Barbara M.

11/17/2016

Joe was actually early (when does that ever happen with a contractor?) and very knowledgeable.

J L.

1/30/2012

I had a leaky shower on a Sunday afternoon. I called Joe to see if he could come fix it on short notice, as I live in Queen Anne and he had helped me with a sink problem in the passed. He asked me what was going on (leak from the shower head), asked me a few details about the shower fixture, then explained exactly what the cause of my problem was and how I could fix it myself (including what part I needed). I was able to fix it no problem, based on his instructions. Joe didn't even ask my name, let alone request payment.

I will use Joe the Plumber for any plumbing problem I have in the future. He strikes me as very honest, and obviously not concerned with reaming you for all he can, which is much more than I can say for Beacon (where I have had negative, expensive experiences in the passed).

Jen Y.

11/19/2013

Joe was a true saint! I was about to pay over $150 to have another plumber come out and fix our broken Grohe shower handle, when I called Joe after having read some other excellent Yelp reviews. He promised me he could walk me through fixing it on my own. Who would do that?! I didn't believe I could do it on my own, but he patiently walked me through it and, sure enough, we now have a functioning shower once more! He saved us a lot of money and time and we really appreciate his help. I wish I could do more to say how much we are glad we discovered Joe. We will definitely use him for any plumbing issues that arise in the future. So should you!

Julie H.

10/31/2016

We had Joe the Plumber come out this evening to fix our kitchen faucet and our bathroom shower diverter. Let me say that the water flow in the kitchen faucet has never been so strong after he was done. He's super personable and really easy to talk to. He answered a bunch of questions for us and now we know what stuff to pay attention to. I can't say enough good things about him and his work. I feel good now that I've found a plumber who I really like and trust!

Allison E.

4/29/2013

Whahoo! We now have hot water! Joe's the best. He fixed up our chronic plumbing problems, ordered hard-to-find parts and got us up and running in no time. Prompt, courteous, and affordable. We'll definitely use him again.

Christina M.

06/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

We discovered we had a leaking pipe in the basement. After calling South West plumbing and getting a $6,700 quote I called Joe The Plumber. He was professional and courteous from the moment he stepped inside. He took one look at the pipe and said it wouldn't take long to fix. I asked him about the other items on South West's plumbing 'must fix now' list and he told me one was completely unnecessary while the other should be fixed eventually but wasn't an emergency and would only cost about $500. So why the $6,700 quote!?

Joe was in and out in an hour and it only cost me $200. I'll definitely be calling up Joe the next time we have a plumbing need!

Jen M.

11/08/2015 12:00:00 SA

We had had a kid birthday party and discovered during the party that a friend's kiddo had discovered a new trick....flushing items down the toilet. We called Joe and he was great about responding to my emails and figuring out a date to meet. I would imagine he gets a lot of calls so I was already feeling appreciative of his communication. He came out and worked on our toilet and was able to remove a kids toothpaste container (these are wider than adults). He didn't even have to remove the toilet which I was really surprised by and he didn't scratch our toilet with the auger. While he was here we had him check our kitchen garbage disposal and master bath sink and shower. I added these on last minute but he was totally fine with that. In my head I was estimating that this would be about $160 but he came in $30 under that. Woohoo! I will definitely be calling him again the next time we need plumbing help. Thank you Joe!

A D.

10/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

After trying for days (and multiple trips to Home Depot) to replace my toilet valve, I finally gave up and called Joe The Plumber. He called me back within minutes and was so helpful! He gave me some advice on what else to try - and it ended up working! since I can't actually rate his services (because he helped me fix it myself!), I can absolutely give him 5 starts for responsiveness, expertise, kindness and amazing customer service. I will definitely keep his number in my phone for future reference!

Orlene C.

2/20/2013

10 minutes after leaving a message on their website, I received a call back from Joe. He gave me suggestions over the phone on how to fix my clogged bathroom sink, and what part my kitchen sink pipes might be missing if not gripping well. He gave me all this free valuable information with no charge just saying if all that does not work then he can stop by. This experience makes me have no question who I will call next time I have plumbing issues!

Randy W.

06/03/2012 12:00:00 SA

I called with my questions and Joe the Plumber answered my questions without hesitation. He provided excellent advice and suggestions which I tried a number of solutions on my own and they worked! I would definitely go back.

Cecilia D.

12/06/2015 12:00:00 SA

Super responsive over email and honest. He came out to check some rattling pipes and knew pretty quickly it was a heating/boiler issue and that I needed to call a heating company. He didn't charge me for his time to come out and check. I also recently had a problem with my washer leaking. I sent him a photo of where the leak was coming from, and he was able to tell me if I needed a plumber or a washing machine repair person.

Ashley F.

08/03/2012 12:00:00 SA

When I called Joe about the problem, he took the time to talk to me over the phone and get as much information as possible. What's better, he even tried to help me 'troubleshoot' what was going on in case I could fix it myself. He came out, fixed the problem quickly, and explained to me what happened and what to do to prevent it from happening again. It is expensive, like any plumber, but I liked him and will definitely use him again.

Diana B.

8/21/2015

Joe helped us out today with shower fixture and also caught another issue that had been mentioned by another plumber who quoted us a much higher price for fixing it as well as trying very hard to convince us it should be done immediately. Joe said it should be done...eventually. On time, friendly. Highly recommend Joe.

Mark T.

04/07/2009 12:00:00 SA

Fast, friendly, fair. What more can I say. We had a blockage and Joe did great work, only billing for the time he put in. Offered great advice and options as well. He is a West Seattle favorite!

Alison H.

4/21/2015

In a perfect setting you'd never need to pay a stranger to go under the sink. But if that first-world problem happens to you the ideal solution is Joe the Plumber. Joe was punctual and personable installing my new faucet. As many other reviewers have said, Joe is reasonably priced, highly skilled and eager to educate. Instead of charging me for a return visit, Joe taught me to perform a simple task on my own. (My inertia is probably stronger than Joe's empowerment in the end, though.) I sought out a variety of vendors before reaching Joe, mostly larger plumbing operations. How great to discover a single-owner proprietor who is easy-going, economical, extremely competent and responsive. JOE IS ALSO GOOD WITH DOGS. I recommend him enthusiastically!

Jason P.

3/26/2014

I contacted Joe about a toilet not flushing properly.

Joe promptly responded and asked a few follow-up questions about the problem, and then recommended we replace the toilet (which worked) all for free.

I can't speak for the quality of his work, since we didn't have to use him, but his honest and accurate assessment, and willingness to provide advice even when it meant he received nothing in return was welcome and remarkable.

I will be returning to Joe for any future plumbing problems I may have, and want to vouch for him to everyone scouring Yelp looking for a plumber.

Thank you!

Mark P.

6/18/2018

My wife contacted Joe a few weeks ago about an issue with our existing kitchen sink plumbing. He got back to her quickly and very thoroughly explained what the problems could be over the phone. Nothing too complicated, but did require that we replace the existing pipes under the sink, and snake the drain as well. He was VERY helpful and honest, explaining how we could do the repair ourselves to save some money, and how to go about doing so. Of course he offered to come take a look if we were not able to solve the problem ourselves, but had confidence that we could do it. And with his help over the phone, we did fix the issue ourselves after a quick trip to the hardware store. That was it. No charge at all for his time or effort to help us. We very much appreciated his help, honesty, and generous nature. Next time we have a more serious issue that does require a professional on site, you can bet that we will call Joe back. Thank you Joe!

Shelly T.

02/01/2011 12:00:00 SA

I called Joe and also sent an email about three pipes that are leaking in my basement. He never contacted me. I guess my business wasn't important to him, or not a big enough job. I would appreciate it if people would call me back and just tell me that, rather than no response at all.

Daniel W.

05/05/2015 12:00:00 SA

We've had Joe the Plumber help us for I think over 15 years now on small plumbing jobs. He's courteous, fast and is reasonable, and does a very good job. His process now includes messaging on his Website and we worked out an appointment through emails afterwards.

Robert E.

8/17/2012

Well I can't comment on any actual work dome by Joe the Plumber. That would involved the business actually calling me back after leaving a message with them. It been over a week and not a peep.

Ryan R.

7/26/2014

I found Joe the Plumber on Yelp and contacted him regarding a rotting section of old pipe in our basement that had started dripping. I wrote him via his website on Thursday night and had a Monday morning appointment set up within a few hours. Joe was very punctual, pleasant and personable. He set to work and had the bad section replaced very quickly. When testing it, we found that the other end of the bend on the sink side was also dripping so he replaced that too. Despite doing twice as much work as expected he was still done in the quoted amount of time and budget. I spent a fraction of what I expected it to cost and the the attention to quality and detail he took in his work was top notch, as far as I can tell. This repair cost around 1/2 of what I paid a few months back to have one of the local big plumbing outfits you always see on TV come and unclog our bathtub. I can't recommend Joe enough. Thanks Joe and thanks Yelp.

Susan D.

08/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

Joe is awesome! I emailed him a description of the repairs I needed, and he got back to me right away.Gave me the estimated number of hours it would take to get the job done and his hourly rate. We scheduled and he was right on time (early even!) Looked at some of the work and gave me great advice on why not to do one of the repairs. He finished the rest of the work easily and efficiently while passing on tips and good humor along the way. Joe's price was HALF of his competition. I HIGHLY recommend him! So happy we have found our plumber! Yay Joe!

Nini M.

7/28/2014

Joe just left, after fixing my leaking faucet. He was in and out in 15 minutes, he was very personable and his price was quite reasonable. He communicated with me by e-mail (practically a must for me these days) and called before the appointment time to let me know where he was (9 miles away) and that he might be a little late. I now have a new plumber! Can't say enough good things about him. Thanks to both Yelp and Joe!