Leak in hot water heater fixed - very expensive. Suggest you get an estimate first so you know cost before hand.

I was selling my house and the buyers gave me a list of requests. Thomas went through the list with me, figured out which did not need to be done and did the rest. He did a great job. Highly recommended. read more

Bob Rath worked on several of my home pipe issues, each with professionalism and never a complaint despite the Covid restrictions on us all. He was timely, upfront about his costs and added no additional charges although he helped me with some additional minor issues. Bob always communicates within an hour of the call, and keeps the customer in the loop as to ordered parts, ETA. He cleaned up after the debris, much better than many contractors. I would say he cares about his work and the customers satisfaction. I highly recommend Rath plumbing and would use him again myself. read more

Bob Rath has always been reliable, prompt and thorough. He even takes the time to explain what he is working on so that the customer is better informed. He isn't just a plumber, Bob is a good guy. read more

Another fabulous job done by Bob and his team! Fixed my toilet and snaked the drain. They came in the allotted time which we agreed upon and gave me a price before they started the work. I didn't have to wait a week for a call back... read more

After 2 weeks away, I returned home to find the house temperature at 49 degrees (Yikes)! I called Bob Rath at 10 am the Saturday of Super Bowl weekend, and he arrived within 30 minutes. He thoroughly checked the furnace and boiler including the electrical connections while describing what he was doing. All were in working order. Next he checked the thermostat which had failed. He had a replacement in his truck and installed it. He didn't leave until the radiators heated up. We have used Bob Rath Plumbing before and he is always prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. And yes, he's a good guy. read more

Bob Rath is overall an amazing man. Anytime I am driving in Watchung, NJ I see him smiling and staring deep down into my soul. If I am having a bad day, I drive by him and his smile sure knows how to cheer me up. He is a land mark, a friend, and a plumber. Kudos to you Bob Rath! read more

Had my water heater die and leak all over the basement. Called Bob at 7 am and he was at my house before 8 am to diagnose the problem and give me an estimate. Bob took the time to discuss with me the differences between a tank and tankless options and help me decide the right option for my family. He promptly left to get the replacement tank and completed the job quickly and left the space very clean. He was so good I had him fix an issue I had with my water softener. Bob was incredibly professional and exceeded all my expectations. Would definitely recommend him for all your plumbing needs. read more

Spoke to Bob on a Saturday. He sounded like he was serious and valued my business. I explained the issue but didn't want to pay the $65 weekend fee for an estimate. So I opt for a free estimate and scheduled for Monday 10 am. I show up at 10 am and wait an hr. Never shows up or calls. 2 hrs later the secretary calls confirming he's running late and will be there in the afternoon. I think to myself, who calls someone 2 hrs later to let them know they're running late. Imagine if you did that on a job interview? She sounded nice on the phone so I act polite and tell her I am not interested and end the call. read more

100 per hour charges. Changed estimate twice after beginning work. Is competent but expensive.

I found Bob Rath Plumbing to be a very fair and knowledgeable plumber. He came to my house when he said he was going to show up. He really seemed to know his stuff and he wasn't looking to charge you an arm and a leg. The other plumber I had in wanted over $900 to fix my system. Bob said "you don't need all that" and fixed it for $300 bucks. A week later it still works great. This guy really knows his stuff and won't overcharge you. That's hard to find in a plumber these days. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend Bob Rath Plumbing to anyone who needs a good, honest plumber. read more

Bob is very nice and knowledgeable. but he is not trustworthy. His son came out to diagnose a leak on our kitchen sink and low water pressure in a bathroom tub. For the kitchen sink, he said it was a cartridge repair that would cost $250. For the bathroom, he said he wasn't sure for the reason of low water pressure, so he would replace the stops and cartridge for $359. He said he would come back the following week to do the work but had to charge me $99 right then for the call-out, and the $99 would be deducted from the final work. The next day, which was the day before Thanksgiving, the leak with my kitchen sink was much worse, so he came back with his dad, Bob. Bob quickly diagnosed the issue was not a cartridge but actually a leaky hose in the faucet, and he had to put a whole new faucet in, charging me $730 for it. He also said he would not deduct the $99 initial callout charge from the day prior because they had to be called back for an emergency. After the faucet was installed, I was disgusted to find the faucet he installed retailed everywhere for $200. Even if Bob charged a 25% markup on the faucet and charged $200 an hour for the work, that would be a total of $500 -- I was charged $730! Then, Bob said his son's diagnosis and quote from the day prior on the upstairs bathroom wasn't correct, and the work could cost upwards of $500. At that point, I declined the work on my upstairs bathroom, as I didn't want to take a chance of incurring more charges. read more

They installed a gas water heater in my house. The work was done well. However, they ripped me off by charging $133 each for 2 permits (fire and plumbing). I called our town inspectors office and was informed that only one permit is required and it costs only $40. Even worse, after more than a year, Bob Rath Plumbing has never even filed for the permits. I called them numerous times but they won't return my calls. Stay clear of this business. read more

I have been using Bob Rath for over 10 years. He is the very BEST. Whenever I need plumbing needs, pool heater fixed he is there. His son Tim does the majority of the work at our house and he is the greatest worker. For a young man he is very meticulous and ensures he has met our needs and expectations before he leaves. Looking for dependability, Bob is the man. read more

Bob did the work as quoted. No complaints. He is friendly and informative. The only criticism is that he was an hour late for scheduled appointment, which is understandable but someone should have called me to let me know he was running late. read more

I had a plumbing issue at my house where the sewer system was backing up into our toilet. It was spitting water out every few minutes onto the floor. Rath Plumbing was very helpful and were at my house in a short time. The plumber was very through about investigating the issue and informed me about what was wrong and how he was going to fix it. What really impressed me was how the plumber cleaned up the bathroom and area where he worked until it was spotless. I have never experienced this after a plumber has completed a job. I would certainly recommend this plumbing company if you have any plumbing issues. read more

I asked Bob Rath to go over to a home, where I was renting out to a tenant client of mine. There was some problems with a leak from the upstairs bathroom, leaking to the ceiling and room below. Bob came right away, went in there, checked the problem, did an estimate of work that to be done, and sent it to me. Bob has done work for us before, and he always has done a good job. I would recommend him to anyone. Pat Mitchko, Century 21 read more