Felix did all plumbing for two units in our recent remodel. To whomever is reading this, multiply this review by 5 or 10 - Felix did A LOT of work for us.
The project included rough work (drains, vents, copper, etc), new gas pipes throughout, finish work, and everything in between (water heaters, appliances, and probably a dozen other things I'm not thinking of), for a two unit building that we were living in. Besides single-handedly doing everything in record time, he went out of his way to help us deal with living in the building (bad plan on our part). This meant temporary plumbing, rearranging the order of certain things, working around existing conditions, and dealing with us. I could almost guarantee that if you've got something you're looking for a plumber for, he did it here.
I wish I had more plumbing work to do, because it was a pleasure to have Felix around. Besides his work being impeccable, his work-ethic is incomparable. I used to think I had a solid work ethic, but then I met Felix.
I came home late from work on numerous occasions to find the guy still working. On one occassion, he was here for many hours into the evening looking for a supposed leak after pressure testing the new gas pipes. Of course, in the end, it was not his new pipes, but just a faulty gauge. But the point is, there was no inspection the next day, no other contractor that was being held up by this not being finished the next day - he just wanted it done, so he could move onto making the next thing done. The man is driven.
Everything that Felix touched came out perfectly. And by everything, I mean everything from elegant runs of iron drain pipe, to flawless solder joints to all of the finished details.
Most of our plumbing terminated or ran through one area in the garage, and it was no simple matter to get everything to fit. When he started, he stared at the whole thing for several hours. I thought, what is this guy doing. When he finished all of the rough work a week later, I realized he had mapped out the entire thing in that few hours. There was never a point where something wasn't going to work because he hadn't thought it through.
I should also mention that Felix knows the plumbing code backwards and forwards. All of our work was permitted. There was never an issue with an inspection, or a problem found by an inspector. This has not been my experience with other contractors (plumbing or otherwise). Also, of interest when comparing experiences, Felix's estimate was his estimate. He worked solidly until the work was done, and then billed me for exactly what he said he would bill me for.
To sum up, the guy is smart, good at his trade, takes pride in his work, is deliberate and methodical, and finally, works like an animal.
I would go into what a likeable guy he is, and his sense of humor, and so on, but you are probably reading this in order to consider him for a plumbing project.
Note, that I have never written a Yelp review before. The fact that I have just written my first should be evidence of my good experience with Felix. I am not a plumber, but I have done enough plumbing work on my own to recognize good work when I see it (as well as bad work when I see it). At some point in the future, I will probably be in a new house with a terrible need for plumbing work, and Felix can expect a call from me. Unfortunately, I don't think I will have the opportunity to call him before that - the plumbing in my current house is bullet proof.
If you are deciding between Felix, and 35 other plumbers, I can say confidently without having met your other 35 plumbers that you should hire Felix. If there is any doubt in your mind, email me and I will take the time to convince you (Felix, if anyone is considering you, feel free to give them my contact info).
Regards,
Josh Silberman read more