Warning to homeowners--especially first-time buyers. We…read morecontacted Roto-Rooter requesting a plumber to evaluate a ceiling stain. There was no active leak, no standing water, and no emergency--just a stain. Despite this, the situation was presented as urgent and severe, creating pressure to act immediately. Within 10-15 minutes of arrival, we were asked to sign authorization paperwork without a clear explanation of what we were agreeing to or the true necessity of the work. Instead of sending a plumber on day one, a water mitigation team was dispatched immediately, and a plumber did not arrive until three days later. We were under the impression that a plumbing assessment would occur before any invasive work. We later learned that had a plumber evaluated the issue first, the ceiling opening could have been significantly smaller--less than one-quarter of what was cut. Even the professionals who later repaired the ceiling confirmed the demolition was excessive and unnecessary. The billing practices are deeply concerning. After-hours pricing was applied broadly, including to materials, which do not change in cost based on time of day or federal holidays. While labor rates may vary, materials do not. Applying after-hours rates and O&P to materials feels like intentional inflation, not cost-based pricing. Nearly every line item appears maximized, and while we were able to prove a few clear discrepancies (such as drywall square footage), many others remain questionable. It is also hard to ignore how differently services are priced when insurance is involved. As out-of-pocket customers, we lacked the leverage insurers have to challenge inflated charges, and that imbalance appears to have been exploited. Independent professionals have since told us this entire issue--including repair--should have cost under $2,000. Instead, we were led into a far more invasive and expensive process under the false impression that immediate action was required. Any later attempt to reframe correcting improper after-hours pricing on materials as a "goodwill gesture" is misleading. Accurate pricing is not a favor--it's a basic obligation. This experience reflects poorly on Roto-Rooter's practices and their treatment of customers acting in good faith. I would strongly caution others to get independent opinions before proceeding, especially if you are told something is an "emergency" when it clearly is not.

Roto Rooter came today at 12:25. my window of time was 8:00-10:00. i received a phone call at…read more10:00 saying he was on his way. finally showed up 2.5 hours later and i got no explanation or apology. he augured the toilet - was here and left in under 30 minutes, charged $325 and told me if it didn't work, he could come back, remove the toilet for $600. he used no protective cover on the augur, so now my 2 year old toilet is full of scratches. would NEVER use them again.

Judging from the fixed pricing I've seen on other plumbers' websites, John just saved me about five…read morehundred bucks by repairing something that I believe anyone else would have replaced. I got a smaller bill than expected and we both kept stuff out of the landfill! -Kathryn

Our basement sump pump went out recently, so I called John Anderson to come out and evaluate it…read more After checking out the area in and around the sump pump, he replaced the broken sump pump and then showed me why it had stopped working. The previous home owners had taken a few shortcuts in the sump pump and bucket installation process. John pointed out what the proper equipment should have been and detailed two long term solutions for us. I was happy to know that John's options were NOT short term fixes at the lowest possible price. I would recommend John Anderson for his outstanding plumbing work and his straight-forward approach to high customer satisfaction. Our minds are now at ease!

Replaced an old gas water heater that stopped heating. The plumber turned off the gas supply,…read moredrained the tank, and hauled out the failed unit. He set up the new water heater, replaced the worn copper supply lines, and installed a new shutoff valve along with a thermal expansion tank. After reconnecting the gas line and checking for leaks with soapy solution, he lit the pilot and verified the water temperature reached the set level.

Had a fully clogged shower and a partially clogged sink that couldn't wait. Called two other…read moreplumbers first, but neither could come out for several days. This company managed to get someone out the same day I called. He explained where the blockages were before starting, and ran the water afterward to show both drains were clear.

Mike is great. I thought my toilet was initially loose, and have Mike to correct the problem…read more Then, we found out the flange was cracked and it caused some leaking. He was able to identify the root cause and fixed the problem. He did need to open up the drywall to get to a very tight space, but he was able to do it with minimal damage. He is very professional and very good in his craft. I would highly recommend him for anyone.

I highly recommend My Plumber for your plumbing needs. Mike is a very knowledgeable and friendly…read moreguy. He assessed my plumbing leak and repaired it in short order at an extremely reasonable price. He was very responsive, thorough and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to call him again.

Spetz plumber Bill was awesome at work He diagnosed the…read moreproblem quickly and did a thorough job in fixing the leak Did cleanup after the fix and left the place spanking neat He explained the fix and gave a guarantee for a year too Very professional indeed!!

We found ourselves with a very corroded galvanized pipe that was slowly dripping. We contacted…read moreSpetz and had someone come out quickly to assess the issue and provide us with an estimate. We had them come out to fix it the very next day as they had an opening. They did excellent work and we will definitely use their services in the future!

We had such a great experience with BP Mechanical. It's a husband-and-wife team that truly runs…read moretheir business the way it should be--honest, communicative, and efficient. They responded to us almost immediately, had a water softener ready within hours, and installed everything the very next day (on a Saturday!). On top of that, they were hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other quotes we received. They made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!

I absolutely recommend! BP Mechanical went above and beyond while installing a new water heater…read more Pat happily addressed several other plumbing & HVAC concerns we had. He always had our best interests in mind and he never tried to needlessly up sell anything. Pat gave us his best assessment of the issues and provided short term vs long term recommendations. The BP team wants to build relationships and repeat business and it shows. Call BP for anything you need, they will do right by you.

My son flushed a small remote; it was stuck in the porcelain. We reached out to NRG, and Neil…read moreresponded right away. He spent a lot of time trying to break the remote out, but was not able. He made a special trip to grab us a higher quality toilet and was back and had installed within a couple of hours. He also snaked another toilet that was giving us problems, at no additional charge. Both toilets working great, all for 1/3 of the price the last plumber charged us, just to unclog 1 toilet. I would highly recommend Neil and NRG plumbing for any plumbing needs. Fantastic job. Thanks Neil !!

I have had multiple experiences with Neil and his NRG Plumbing company including today. I can't…read moredetail enough what a solid professional he is. He is very prompt with communications, knows his stuff inside and out, and is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him for any and all of your plumbing needs. You won't be disappointed it!

They try to over complicate a simple project to overcharge and nickel and dime you toread more

Very timely, straightforward communication and discussion of options. Really appreciated the…read moreengagement and sharing the details of what was happening with our water heater. Devon is great!

Terrible customer service. I own a unit with an HOA. I submitted a work order through my HOA…read moreportal. My HOA asked them to help me with my issue. Loch Monster showed up for the work without even calling me and didn't follow up to re-schedule a time. (And they seemed surprised I wasn't home! On a work day!) They finally called to set up a time (1pm) but showed up at 10:30 a.m. (I wasn't home). (Again, they seemed surprised I wasn't home.) I left a VM for them at 1:20 - no response, ever. I waited for 40 minutes during my scheduled time - nothing.

Loch Monster came out and did a bathroom remodel for me, and also installed new spigot and updated…read moremy kitchen plumbing. I'm very happy with the pricing, responsiveness, and quality of work!