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    4.6 (9 reviews)
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    we've used Joe for a small repair and then to replace our water heater. They are friendly and do a good job.

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    I’ve noticed my water bill has been higher than usual but I don’t see any obvious leaks. What could be causing this?

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    $93 or free! Only…read morehad excuses. Upselling began before the evaluation even started. Blamed my pipes not being up to code. I ended up ordering a drain snake/auger on Amazon for $65 and completing the job myself.

    I had this company out for what should have been a straightforward shower cartridge replacement,…read moreand the whole experience left a bad taste. To start, the plumber was friendly enough, but within minutes of arriving, he pivoted straight into trying to sell me a $5,000 water softener system. I don't know when every service call turns into a retail sales pitch, but it's exhausting. I declined and asked to stick to the actual issue. From there, things got worse. Before even inspecting the cartridge or looking behind the wall, he began suggesting a much more invasive (and expensive) solution involving cutting an access panel into my bedroom wall and potentially replacing surrounding plumbing. Again, this was all before any real attempt to diagnose the problem. When I pushed back and said I just wanted the cartridge replaced, I was quoted around $500. High, but fine. Then, after about 30 seconds of trying, he claimed the faucet "wouldn't come off" and immediately went back to pushing the wall-cutting option. I decided to hold off and take a look myself after he left. The faucet was stuck, sure--but with a Dremel, I had it off in under two minutes. A quick trip to Lowe's, about $150 in parts, and an hour of work later, everything is fixed. No leaks, no wall damage, no unnecessary upsell. End result: I saved somewhere between $350 and $1,000, depending on which route they were trying to steer me toward. I don't expect miracles, but I do expect an honest attempt to fix the actual problem before jumping to the most expensive option. This felt far more like a sales call than a service call. Would not use again.

    Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

    Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

    (123 reviews)

    Called to make an appointment for a stopped up kitchen sink and a dripping shower. I received a…read morecall back within an hour for followup and scheduling. I was scheduled for the following day (Friday). Today, I received a confirmation call. I also received a call when the plumber was enroute. Ernest arrived at the requested time. He was professional, knowledgable and approachable. He explained the different options and the pricing. He corrected both issues quickly and explained everything very well. Extremely happy with the level of service and would recommend this company.

    I called Pipe Wrench Plumbing to get an estimate to repair or replace the backflow preventer (BFP)…read moreon my irrigation system. I had used Pipe Wrench in the past to replace a water heater. At the time, I felt I was overcharged, but I needed the work done quickly because the heater failed during a very cold winter. Despite that experience, I decided to give them another opportunity. They were able to send a technician out the next day. He inspected the BFP and told me that the parts needed to repair it were on backorder for approximately six months. I had explained that I needed it repaired quickly because it had failed an LCUB inspection and I was told my water could be shut off if it wasn't corrected within the required timeframe. The technician said they could replace the BFP immediately. I asked about the price difference between repairing and replacing it. I was quoted approximately $1,500 to repair it (assuming the parts became available) or $2,081 to replace it. I was also told that, after the repair, Pipe Wrench could perform the required backflow testing and submit the results to LCUB for another $250. I was honestly shocked by the pricing, but I didn't have anything to compare it to. I asked them to send me the quote and then contacted a small, local irrigation company for a second opinion. They quoted me $730 to completely replace the BFP. I went with them, and they completed the replacement within two days. I still needed the required testing, so I contacted $35 Backflow Testing, which I found through Yelp. They came out within two days, tested the system, and submitted the information to LCUB. Just as their name suggests, the cost was $35. I mentioned my experience with Pipe Wrench to the backflow tester, and he said he wasn't surprised and had heard similar stories from other customers. I understand that Pipe Wrench is a larger company and that there are costs associated with operating a larger plumbing business. However, when I can get an entire BFP replaced for $730 and professionally tested for $35, compared with Pipe Wrench's $1,500 repair estimate or $2,081 replacement estimate, plus $250 for testing, the difference is difficult to justify. To be fair, every Pipe Wrench technician I've dealt with has been friendly, professional, and punctual. My issue is strictly with the pricing. Based on this experience, I won't be using Pipe Wrench again and unfortunately cannot recommend them. I strongly suggest getting a second opinion before agreeing to a major repair or replacement with them.

    Lee Company

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    I cannot even begin to express how lovely, kind, polite, and efficient the specialists are at Lee…read moreCompany. They far exceeded my expectations, and our home had a ton of little issues before their visits: I had a vent duct cover that was falling apart, a hose stuck onto the wall, and numerous other little issues that would have required several different tools, ladders, and expertise. I want to emphasize especially how amazing the drywall patching was done. It was seamless...without paint. It looked world's different than the slap-dash, amateur job our builders attempted in the same room. While you may hesitate to call an expert like we did (we were so determined to do it ourselves), the people at this company explained every step of their process. If you ask any questions during a check-up (on their maintenance plan), they'll walk you through the steps if you're able to do it yourself. I'm so impressed by their willingness to help, and they clearly hire people who are kind first and foremost. I really respect that in a company. Highly recommend all the specialists here. Really down-to-earth, awesome people.

    I had a terrible experience with Lee and co misdiagnosed issues with my hvac, trying to cover their…read moremistakes by trying to overcharge and do more unnecessary work even damaging my unit.I had all this backed up by another company.I showed proof to corp and got no response for many months then some guy named Cody called asking me for more info about my experience.Then of course I never heard from him again either.Very unprofessional company.If you hire them be sure to get a second opinion before authorizing work.And be aware, if they make a mistake or damage anything further.They won't make it right. They will blow you off.

    Friendly Neighborhood Plumber - plumbing - Updated September 2026

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