We had an emergency nightmare situation of blackwater pooling in our basement, but Chris was out within an hour to rescue us. He provided a detailed explanation of the rodding process every step of the way, answered all questions, calmed our fears, meticulously respected our property, and was professional, kind, and experienced. Chris' thorough clean up of the big mess was also much appreciated! Highly recommend Jim Wagner Plumbing from answering our call, immediate dispatch, and the skilled and friendly solution and follow up! read more

I called to ask about a toilet install and they could not provide a price over the phone. They wanted me to book a service call so the technician can tell me how much it would cost. I already have the new toilet so there is no ambiguity in cost for the unit. I asked what if the install price was not in my budget and they told me that I would have to pay for the service call. What kind of company can't tell me how much it would be to replace a toilet? read more

Could not recommend. Wagner has allowed my basement to flood 4 times in the last few years. Did not schedule routine maintenance as I requested. Owner was rude and condescending to me on the phone and in person. read more

We used Jim Wagner several times over the years. We recently called to have them fix a faucet that they installed just over 2 years ago. The technician Kevin, said that it was missing a clamp to hold it in place. Instead of seeing if he could fix, all he could do was try and sell us an $800 new faucet. There was to empathy shown. He insinuated that we should have done a better job do inspecting their work from 2 years ago! Sorry to say we asked him to leave and will never use them again. They should be embarrassed for not taking any responsibility for the poor installation, and making insulting comments making this our problem and not theirs! One star because I can't leave anything else. read more

Was a return customer for a while because of how friendly and informative they were, but they have always been somewhat expensive. However, the most recent visit was so bad for such an inflated price, that I likely will not be calling them again. I had a link under my sink, and the guy replaced the wrong valve, despite my direction. When I called and said the leak was not fixed because he replaced the wrong valve, I got no offer for refund or free replacement. Just a response that he wasn't available til the following week. He also bent the heck out of my water softener shut off while he was under there. So I ended up just fixing it myself for $20 because I wasn't about to pay another $350 for another valve read more

Jim Wagner Plumbing - Plumbing Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

We needed an emergency visit yesterday as water was leaking through our kitchen ceiling. Not a great way to start your day! Chris showed up within 2 hours of my phone call. We feared our ceiling being cut open and a big bill. Chris asked many questions and after examining both upstairs bathrooms, turned out we only needed the tub spout replaced. We appreciated his conservative suggestions as step one in finding the leak. So far it's working! Chris was very professional, respected our home and cleaned up after he completed the repair. He is an asset to your company. read more

I have been using this business for several years. My house was built in 1908 and they have installed clawfoot accessories (shower and in floor plumbing) impeccably. I had an outdoor leaky faucet which was replaced and they identified and repaired a leak from a bizarre source. They always have a technician available and I would not consider using any other plumber. read more

Would give zero if possible. Had paid 50% up front for job, but after weeks of waiting for them to start, they decided they didn't want to do the job! Not a very reliable company, wouldn't hire them EVER!! read more

Very positive experience! They came out on a Saturday morning for an emergency --within one hour of initial call they were at my door. In and out in a short time. Very polite and professional employee. 10/10. Will definitely use them again. read more

I did a thorough review of 5 local plumbers, including taking time to read reviews/ratings, preferred local and family-owned business, quality and certifications. I plugged each into AI and selected 3 and reached out/put in a request for a call back on their website. First, Jim Wagner reached out same day (and it was a Saturday!), another one reached out 3 business days later, and the other one never reached out. I went with Jim Wagner, and I am so happy I did. They had a call off, and called to ask if I could move my appointment to a later time in the day - no problem. Christopher showed up promptly at the time promised, and he was friendly, explained everything in detail, was very transparent with cost, provided a coupon online I was not aware of, and spent a lot of time here ensuring the problem with our drain was fixed. For the record, the cost for them to come out was a little less than the others I researched, and second - I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for, but of course value has to accompany the cost, and I firmly believe it did. I would and will use them again, and will recommend them to friends and family. They have created a loyal customer in me. read more

Came out and was going to charge us $499 apiece to install two bathroom faucets. Later found out from another plumber that they were never broken. They just needed to be tightened. Work was done by another plumber. They were both tightened and it cost us $130! Would never recommend this plumber. He either was trying to rip us off or is not competent enough to know what he was doing. read more

These people came to our house we asked them to check something before they installed the new product/ they would not /they installed the new product and it still did not work! They said they were t doing anything else after charging us all most 900.00. They Suck Now the owner is saying his guys did service they didn't / and it was the first thing my husband asked for ! I get you want to defend your guys but they are lying! Enough said / Not trustworthy people / and when challenged out it on someone else/ It does t matter huu of w old it was / dies it still work! your guys decided because if its age it needed to be replaced / not your decision!! Not trustworthy people to deal with read more

We have used them three times. We have two water heaters so we used them to replace them when they went bad. No issues and prices seemed fair. Most recently used them to replace a supply valve to my toilet that would not shut off my water. I learned it was not working when I wanted to shut off the water because my water intake assembly inside the toilet was filling when it should be shut off. Called in on a Wed morning spoke with Ryan who scheduled Dan to come out within a few hours. There is a $49 charge to diagnose which is not applied to your repair. I was told upfront so I did not mind. When he came out Dan diagnosed the issues and gave me a price of about $225 for each and pointed me to a $30 off coupon which I had not noticed on their website. I really appreciated that. Dan got to work and took time to show me where our main water shut off was etc. After he was done, he showed me how to shut off the new valve and everything was clean and neat. He showed me the old parts too. He was very friendly and pleasant to have in my home. That night I noticed that they used a flexible line to the toilet that had some extra so it had to be looped. It was looped away from my toilet and sort of in the way since it's a tight space and I like to put a small trash can back there. I decided to email them photos and see if they could fix it so it was looped behind the toilet. I emailed the email I found on their fb page and got a quick response agreeing with me and saying someone would call me first thing in the morning to set up an appt for someone to fix it. This morning around 8am Brittany called and set up an appt for Jason to come out between noon and 2. I guess he was running ahead of schedule because Ryan called me around 11 and asked if he could come early. I was home so no problem. Jason arrived and was able to reposition the flex pipe so it was behind my toilet and out of the way. I really appreciated how they treated me and did not act like I was being picky or unreasonable. Of course there was no charge since the repair was under a 1 year warranty. Jason also took time to explain why they use a little longer flex tube. He said that the straight ones can break if the toilet moves a little since there is no give. This made sense to me, and I appreciated the explanation. Maybe they are not the cheapest plumbers but our experience has been great with them, and sometimes the cheapest solution is not always the best. read more

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Absolute rip off! I needed a bathroom sink, fixture replaced, and a clog fixed.I priced the fixture out to be around $35 at Home Depot. Couple hours worth of work and they charge me $666.!!! The guy didn't even unclog the sink! When I realized the sink was still draining slowly after he left side, call back to complain. The same plumber returned, had the audacity to be pissed off at me and still refused to fix it. I had no idea what any of this stuff should cost, but contacted local plumbers in my area and it's nowhere near that number. As a matter of fact, the plumber that I ended up using was so dumb struck by this outrageous fee that he's posted how awful they are as well! read more

Highly recommend! I filled out the form online. They respond very quickly, understand what you need, and provide a fair quote. We have lived in our house for 25 years, and I wanted to make sure our sewer line from our house to the street was clear. Jim was great. He explained what he was going to do and provided an estimate of how long it might take. After Jim was done, he explained what he saw, and then within 2 days, we received the video of the inspection and pipe. The whole experience was great, and I highly recommend using them! read more

I agree they are terrible and could not get them to my house for two days and didn't want to help just buy a new system never again

Had a wet carpet in a room with a floor drain so we thought the drain might be backed up. Turns out it was just a water heater in the room next door leaking and seeping under the wall. $600 for them to tell us the water heater was leaking. $100 was the emergency charge, even though I told the woman on the phone it wasn't really an emergency. $500 was running a camera in the drain line. No one asked our permission to perform that task, nor did they advise the price before they did it. He also removed another clean-out cover in another room and didn't put it back before he left. read more

We had a great plumber sent through Wagner. That was 4 years ago. He left the company but his honesty and good work led us back for a recent issue with our main valve. Two workers arrived an hour late to recommend we call the city to shut off the water. Could've done that if they'd been on time. Didn't even get within two feet of the valve before giving an estimate way beyond expectations. Said half was needed to "get on their list " which made no sense (list to maybe arrive late after city shuts off water so we can be without water longer than what we need to be?) Sorry that outlier reputable employee is no longer there but I think I know why. read more

I ended up calling Jim Wagner Plumbing when a moron from ABC came by to quote a toilet pull and refit. Kicked them out and called Jim Wagner Plumbing. Chris came out and quoted the job with a very reasonable price and the quality of work was unbelievable. They respected our home as well as my wife and I. The pricing and quote was very transparent but again, what distinguishes them is the service and quality of work. Have lived in our home for 35 years and Jim Wagner Plumbing is the best we've ever come across. They will be our 1st choice from here on out as well as I've given our neighbors their contact information. read more

Awful experience and terrible customer service. I called for and they promised someone could come over then later tried to reschedule to the next day. They ended up coming over at the end of day but could tell they (joe) had no interest in the job and being there. He was rude, short, and quoted me over 3k to replace the sump pump and backup. I figured they just quoted something absurd to get out of the job. I ended up paying $50 for the service call and it was the best $50 I ever spent because now I know there is no way I would want them touching anything. After he left I went to Ace hardware and had the complete opposite experience. They were super helpful and sold me a $5 part that fixed the backup. Advice - if you're house is flooding call someone else or deal with your insurance - you're guaranteed to have a better experience. read more

Please make sure you're comfortable with how much you're willing to spend. Charged 320$ for cutting out drywall ceiling to find no leaks. Spent 15 min total and mentioned how he saved my friend from more cost. This is with a discount btw... Fair price no? :D All the best to you Jim! ;) read more

Was given an estimate on work to be done. I thought price pretty steep. Looked into other plumbers in area. Received new estimate for work. Came in 275.00 less and did excellent job. Please shop around when looking for plumbers. Is does make a difference. read more

If you enjoy paying $40 for someone to walk in your house to try and upsell you and do nothing else, look no further! These are your guys! Rattling in garbage disposal. Plumber refused to try and diagnosis the problem saying "i don't need to look I can hear it's the motor". Then changed to I can hear it's an issue with the blades. When I asked him not to guess and take a look, was told it'd be an additional $170 to diagnose it. Swore we needed to replace it and that disposals only last "3-5 years" (which is not close to true). We passed on anything further because after 10 minutes of circular talk, it was obvious this is a scam. Called another plumber and it took them under 5 minutes to pull a piece of plastic out. Problem solved. read more

Our sump pump went out and we contacted Jim Wagner Services in October/22 at which time we had the pump replaced and paid almost $1,400. for the service. Subsequently in Feb/23 when we were retrieving something from the area we noted the pump was spraying all over. Unfortunately we don't use our basement with the exception of storage. We contacted Wagner's and they came right out to review. Upon review it was noted the pump needed to be redirected and the lid had not been replaced as it should have been in October. The tech sprayed the area for the mold that was obviously growing and noted on our invoice that we were looking for some follow up to resolve. With that said, we received no call from the business. We reached out twice this week and were told to call our insurance carrier. When we asked to speak to a manager, we were told there was no one available. When we asked to speak to one of the Wagner Family we were told there was no one available. When I tried to look for resolution with the Wagner representative on the phone, he simply talked over me. The lack of ownership displayed was concerning. Frankly at this point I have no recourse but to call my insurance carrier. I absolutely understand mistakes happen, but perhaps the Wagner company employees need some customer service retraining; perhaps one of the Wagner family could have simply reached out, heard me and apologized. read more

Have used Jim Wagner Plumbing for years. Recently heard water constantly running and highest water bill ever confirmed. Called our go-to plumbing company and Dan was sent out. After walk thru, he was reported he was stumped and suggested installing 2 new toilet flappers as a first step (one of which was installed incorrectly and spouse had to fix 5 minutes after Dan left). He also advised waiting for next water bill ( not due for another 6 weeks) and if needed he'd return to do an 'analysis' for over $300. That would be just for the 'analysis'. I did not choose to wait since the water could still be heard running and my water bill was already exploding. Contacted my water department the next day and they set me up with the Water Smart program. With that program from my computer I was able to isolate the leak and immediately stop it. Here is the kicker: Dan (with us) stood 3 ft. from where the water was very audibly leaking and the condensing water from the overhead pipes was very visibly making a trail on the basement floor. The trail literally stopped 3 ft. from the problem. I understand workmen try to do the best they can. But besides Dan being way off-base solving the problem, even more disturbing to me his manner was condescending and unprofessional. Because I was so desperate to find that leak, I regretfully put up with it. I recently reported this incident to Jim Wagner Plumbing. Response was quick and stated among other things he wished he had more guys like Dan. As a customer of several years, my response to that is time for a new plumbing company. I'll check the reviews. read more

DO NO USE " Jim Wagner Plumbing Inc." out of Lombard When the plumber (GREG) showed up I told him I would not be able to assist him as to how sick I am. I have full blown pneumonia, so I show him where to go and what needed to be done, 20 min Later he comes STORMING in my house COVERED IN MUD tacking mudd all thru the kitchen yelling at me telling me if he don't have my co-operation he's pulling out. The jerk stormed out of the house and pulled out as he said. RUDEST service person ever encountered 30 Years I have been in the trades.. NEVER EVER would I ever consider talking to a client like that or making such a mess in their house. So.. another night goes on and we STILL HAVE NO WATER read more

Our water heating sprung a leak, dousing our entire laundry room with water. Panicked, we tried calling several plumbing companies, only to run into a wall of voicemails, rude individuals, and/or no availability for 5 days+. Within the first couple rings, Julie answered. She was very nice and pleasant, which was very helpful considering the stressful situation we were under. She was able to setup an immediate emergency appointment, where technician Chris arrived to our site within an hour or so. Chris was very friendly, totally upfront about the costs of all the parts and labor, and explained the process so well a five year old probably could understand it. He finished the job in about an hour or so, and taking payment was painless as well. I would definitely recommend Jim Wagner Plumbing for any emergency or non-emergency plumbing services you may need. read more

We won't call Jim Wagner Plumbing again. My husband called to receive a quote to replace our garbage disposal. The woman said a quote couldn't be given over the phone as the plumber needs to bid in person, and that there is a $40 charge for showing up. Based on the reviews, we made an appt. When the plumber arrived, he said all prices are fixed from "the book" and quoted $270. This seemed high. Lost two stars for the fact the quote was fixed, and we had to pay $40 to receive it when it could have been given over the phone. Through the time here, the plumber was condescending and rude. He continued to reference that people think they know what they're doing between Home Depot and the internet, and he has over 25 years experience and that should matter for something. When my husband was inquiring about the price, if there were any fees, etc, the man responded that other people have bigger jobs so we're lucky for only having to pay $270. This is true it could be worse, but the comments around the price continued. The job was agreed to. When the plumber went to install the new unit, he commented how it wouldn't fit. This was discussed both on the phone and in the first 15 mins that some pipes would need to be cut. The plumber becomes frustrated as cutting the pipes isn't feasible, and commented how everyone knows that, etc. Again, the loud voice and the condensing attitude led my husband to saying "It's time for you to leave." That was a first. read more

Our sewer backed up late Friday night, creating a nightmare pond in our basement. Jim Wagner Plumbing answered our 11pm call and showed up within the hour. Long story short, they replaced sewer line in our front yard and solved the sewer issue. These guys were very prompt, courteous and genuinely seemed to care about doing great work. We're super appreciative their efforts and expertise. read more

They had been recommended. Set up an appointment with them to repair a leak. They did not show up during their 2 hour window. At the end of waiting for them, they said they were sorry they would not make it because their plumbers were out sick and one was stuck on a longer job. OK, things happen. Gave them a try to reschedule. Again, they did not show up during the two hour window. They did call at the start of the window to say they would be arriving towards the end of the window. When I called to check on the timing as the two hours were up again with no show, they said they were still running late and would come in another 45 minutes or so. They didn't offer a discount or anything, just 4.5 hours of my time that was wasted. The phone service is very polite and professional sounding, but this is an odd way to run a business. read more

Had a great experience with Jim Wagner plumbing on an overhead sewer conversation. Joe P and his team did an outstanding job walking me thru a complex plumbing project. His team was professional and diligent in their work. Would definitely recommend them to others. read more

I've had multiple good experiences with Jim Wagner Plumbing over the last year or so. Ask for Joe! He's great to work with and very willing to troubleshoot, identify, and fix your needs. I would call them again. read more

Recently, I encountered some plumbing issues which required the talents of a professional plumber. Typically, I'm a DIY type of person, but for this particular issue (cracked sewer line inside and outside of the home) was too big for me to handle. The plumber that was sent out was kind, courteous, and willing to answer all of my questions. Scheduling for the job took about a week, but that was a function of both their availability and mine. The job went smoothly and overall I was pleased by their work. So why 4 out of 5 stars? Firstly, because I was a bit skeptical of Jim Wagner Plumbing after seeing their 5 star rating on yelp; I feel that my rating may help someone else feel less skeptical of the rating (as they did a great job). Second, the job entailed some landscaping removal (which was indicated in the contract that they weren't responsible for landscaping)... However, my old landscaping was left strewn on the yard...I get it, I was just expecting that they may have moved it or taken it with them. All in all, I was pleased with Him Wagner Plumbing, and I'd recommend them to both friends and family. read more

I would not use this service again. This was my second time using Jim Wagner Plumbing. The first time was for an emergency repair, which was fine. This service was to snake the main drain. The service itself was kind of OK. The prices were way too high for non-emergency service. When I called the main office to verify the outrageous pricing, they customer service agent said that she didn't have access to the price list. She promised me that the office manager would call me back when the manager came back from lunch. No one called. The plumber tracked pipe gunk throughout the house. The leak was in the laundry room, which has an outside access door. The plumber, instead of using said door, walked through the house to the front door and tracked everything augured out on all of our floor coverings. He did not wear any foot covering. Service provided: Auger the main drain, 4in pipe. Slow drain, not complete blockage. Price: $505 Recommendation: Would not use again read more

One of the joys of homeownership is dealing with plumbing problems. We had a toilet that continually clogged, and this morning I could not for the life of me unclog it. Given all the problems we've had, I decided it was time to call a pro. I contacted several plumbers with good reviews. One never called back. One could come tomorrow. One could come today. That was Jim Wagner Plumbing. Dan showed up promptly this afternoon, made friends with my dog, and got to looking at the problem. He told me my options -- start with an auger, next step would be a new toilet. While the toilet may well need replacement in the not distant future, I decided the inexpensive option was the way to go. The price was set, the work done quickly, and he gave me some tips on brands and prevention. They take credit cards and offer coupons on their website. Next time we have a plumbing woe or just need a new fixture, I'm calling these guys. read more

I know there are cheaper options for plumbing needs, but after purchasing our dream home we weren't about to skimp when it came to protecting our new home from water damage. We feel very confident in the quality of the new sump pump and backup system and check valves we purchased from Jim Wagner Plumbing, which after experiencing sump failures in our old home is a huge relief to us. Ryan installed our new system and was very personable, professional and up front about all costs. read more

I am no plumber and barely a DIY'er. We had an over eager ejector pit in our basement that was "running" with the smallest trickle of water into it. Ejector pit connected to the basement bathroom and not the sump pump. Service call was easy to set up. They were on time and very professional. He took time to inspect the situation with me present AND explain what he was doing and what was wrong. Of course I assumed they would say it was bad and needed replacing and they did. They present an all inclusive price that could be perceived as sneaky. I mean, why not break out the parts cost & labor unless you are hiding something. Perhaps if I asked they would have done that, but I did not. He didn't have the ejector pit with him, but being local he was able to retrieve one from the shop same day, in fact, within an hour, and start my job. During the job a problem was encountered, he called me down, explained it, showed me it, and fixed that as well. For an additional charge obviously. The fact he walked me through the entire repair taking time to explain and show me what was wrong, what he was fixing, & how it was being fixed gave me peace of mind. Sure I could have done it myself for 1/3rd the cost, but I would have lost a weekend, if not two. I let the professionals do what they do and this was worth it. read more

Shocking, but the rude office manager did not have anyone call me back.

Sometimes it's not the service that performed but the services that are NOT performed. We contacted Jim Wagner Plumbing at the recommendation of our friends to remove a pedestal sink and toilet in a powder room so we could redo the floors. They recommended we didn't do this as the new floors would be at a different height and when we brought them back to re-install the cost would be over a thousand instead of a couple hundred. In the end we had our floor contractor keep the powder room floors and saves some chedda. Thanks to the JWP team! read more

I should have checked Yelp before I called this plumber. This place is a complete ripoff. Do not use. They wanted almost $300 to rod a sink line that is about ten feet long. A job that would take less than a half hour, I have paid less than $100 several times before. Wasted $99.95 for the emergency call but I learned a valuable lesson. Called an honest plumber. The cost was $85. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! read more