I interviewed five plumbing companies, including Wyatt & Son's Plumbing. When you choose a company…read moreto work for you, it should be no different than candidates interviewing for jobs. I treat each company that comes out with respect; we discuss the various aspects of the job and how the job will be performed. Ultimately, we end up in salary (project cost) discussions. COMMUNICATION Wyatt and Son's was incredibly impressive. I used the Yelp projects system, and communication was seamless. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Replace a Bradford 50g water heater (leaking from the top) 2. Replace a Kenmore water softener that was 15 years old. 3. Fix a 40' run of 2.5" kitchen sink pipe detached from the ceiling due to the strap cables, held in by nails, used by the original installers. It wasn't draining anymore and was full of gunk. TECHNICAL INTERACTIONS I'm an incredibly technical person and engineer. I research everything from plumbing, electrical, carpet, etc. I like to know how things are installed and how they work for the simple fact of educating myself to get the best use out of everything. Barry and his son answered every question, and I never felt disrespected. While Barry has an opinion on specific equipment, which people should have, he walked me through the "whys" of arriving at his conclusion. Barry's approach demonstrated his openness to educating others and learning himself. I appreciated our time. PRICE Wyatt & Son's Plumbing price is incredibly competitive. There are a couple of things I look at: 1. How much am I paying for parts? 2. How much am I paying for labor? Parts are a commodity. You can find every price for every item online. I'm not a fan of companies who mark up their prices. I have to pay sales tax on parts, and every dollar added is more money out of my pocket on taxes. FINAL DECISION The decision came down to Wyatt and Son's Plumbing and another company. Nothing is worse than telling a fantastic candidate/company they won't receive the job. I had no joy in sending the message to Barry, and still, as of writing this review, I'd have Barry out in a heartbeat to quote the next job; there will always be another. TO THE READER Wyatt & Son's Plumbing must be a part of your quoting process. Their professionalism is top-notch, their interactions and knowledge are excellent, and their pricing is incredibly competitive, way cheaper than the large companies. TO BARRY Thank you again for coming to the house and participating in the process. The final decision was incredibly difficult. I hope this review becomes a cornerstone of continuing to send business your way. Wyatt & Son's Plumbing should be a part of everyone's selection process. I'll be passing referrals your way as they come along.

We have a 120 gal. water heater that we have rented from I&M and now AWHR since 1990. It started…read moreblowing air so we called AWHR and they tried to get several plumbers to come out and fix it but all their "first choice" plumbers were tied up so they finally called Wyatt & Sons, we have never heard of them but after they left our house I came to the conclusion that AWHR should have made Wyatt & Sons their first choice. Barry found the problem right away and explained that at least one of the elements was burnt out and he was not sure he could get another one. He drove several miles into Marion and went to several stores and found 2 new elements and was back to our house in about an hour and had everything repaired and working in a half hour. This young man did a great job and went beyond my expectations and I now have a new plumber to take care of any plumbing needs that I cannot do myself. Don Hill

Nobody wants black water inside shower but it happens - I called Max at 7am he was on time and…read morefixed problem - highly recommended!

If you need plumbing done right call Parr Enterprises. I had several jobs for them to do at my…read morehouse and they plumbed them to perfection. Now these were not easy jobs. Mindy did a great job crawling under the house in tough circumstances digging her way to the problem. What an effort! Awesome! Can't leave Max out! He was on top of all of the jobs and fixed several faucets and leaks throughout the house. They show up on time and get the job done. Call them! I highly recommend Parr Enterprises for any plumbing job needed! John B

The person we met with was very shady when we mentioned liability insurance. He gave us a price and…read moresaid he would be here the next day at 10am. He called me the morning of the repair and said he didnt have the copy of insurance because his boss is out of town. I said no problem and said email or fax it to me when he gets back. 10am rolls around no plumber and I tried to call and he answered and hung up. I would definitely steer clear of this company, VERY SHADY

This company was on top of my problem within hrs. They set up a free consultation for me first…read morething that morning! The service technician was very easy to communicate with and has 29 yrs. of experience in the field. Within 1 hr. of his arrival he had asset the problem, gave me an estimate to fix the issue and had it fixed within minutes!! The price was reasonable and I let the "Pro's" handle the rest! I couldn't possibly say enough good things about this Company from beginning to end. They are the BEST at what they do in my opinion! Thanks gyes and gals for the service you provided me. Keep up the Great work

First time using Rooterman of Muncie which was sent by our home warranty company…read more We were very happy with their service. Rooterman showed up at the time scheduled and diagnosed our plumbing drain line problem. They installed a new clean out and jetted the pipe, then showed me the pipes via the camera they use to check everything out in the pipes. I was very happy with their service and highly recommend!

I have used VHR Family Construction for several years. They are the first and only contractor we…read morecall. When we bought our home they did an amazing job installing our wood floors and making additional improvements. Their pricing is competitive and they always go the extra mile, service is great. Kirchmer Family, Indianapolis

I called Summers because we needed a fairly simple plumbing repair and because there was an online…read morecoupon. The plumber fixed the issue, then encouraged us to consider purchasing a maintenance package, which would cut the price of that service call as well as future calls and would discount the cost of any repairs and supplies. Most importantly, he said, the company would come to our house three times a year to evaluate, maintain, and repair any issues with with plumbing and HVAC. We usually avoid warranty and service packages, so I wasn't sure whether my husband would agree to it. But, the plumber said he could set up the maintenance plan, then cancel it if my husband opposed the idea. We went ahead and purchased the maintenance plan. Today was the first maintenance visit, and the HVAC guy disassembled our furnace and outside AC unit, pointed out potential problems, and advised me on whether there were major issues or whether we could wait on replacement. He also replaced the filter on the furnace, going to the trouble of finding us a less expensive version of the usual model. He spent well over 2 hours working on and cleaning our units. The company seems very committed to good service. They call to confirm the appointment, show up when they say they will, and cover their shoes with these funny little slipper-things before they come in the house. The office also calls with a follow up survey and asks whether the technician arrived on time, covered his feet, etc. They only fault I could find was that I was expecting a plumbing evaluation today, not an HVAC. I don't know where that miscommunication happened, but it wasn't a big deal to me. I figured that Summers was a national company with franchises, because they're pretty slick with branding. As it turns out, they are local to central Indiana but have several branch offices.

They offered a FREE estimate, theb they came out and charged a $99 diagnostic fee before they sent…read moretheir estimate that was 4X higher than everyone else. Avoid at all costs!!!! They will screw you!!!

Get an quote before having this company do any work for you. If you don't, you might be surprised…read moreat the invoice you'll get. I used to use Tomlinson Plumbing, which is now part of the Benjamin Franklin chain. I needed a new garbage disposal. I called Tomlinson and made an appointment. I didn't ask for a quote because previously their prices were fair. This time, I got an invoice from Benjamin Franklin for $469.61. I called to ask for a price breakdown, parts vs. labor. I was told Benjamin Franklin doesn't do that; they charge a flat rate for the service. The disposal they installed has a list price of $139.00. That means I was charged $330 for an hour or two of labor. Don't use Benjamin Franklin or Tomlinson Plumbing without first getting a quote.

They were quick to respond, show up, and fix my problem. They replaced my sump pump in about half…read morean hour. Everyone I talked to was friendly and they knew what they were doing. Definite recommendation!