These guys saved me around 3 thousand dollars. Someone else was going to way over charge me. Vanguard are trustworthy and knowledgeable. He even called back a few days later to see that everything was still working okay. Highly recommended. read more

We had a garage faucet and a shower faucet in need of repair. Jan asked for some photos and responded with a detailed estimate. We approved it and he completed the repairs a couple days later. Thanks Jan! read more

I have worked with Vanguard plumbing since we moved into our home in 2019. They have always been prompt with their responses, given detailed estimates, and provided services in a timely manner. Thank you, Vanguard! read more

We have been using Vanguard for over a decade! Jan is amazing, he and his guys always do a great job, explain everything as they go, and answer all our questions. They treat you like family, we love them, and will continue to use them. This time they corrected two blockages, but they have also repaired our check valve, replaced our water heater, and done several smaller projects over the years read more

Jan and his team are exceptional. Never have I felt this good about hiring a trades person. Not only were they the most competitive quote to replace our water heaters and redo some under sink plumbing, but they went above and beyond with their work (finding gas leaks, obtaining a special tool and coming back to fix the remaining leaks). I also had them jet clean our sewer and they did a fantastic job with that too - finding a broken pipe under the street and setting up a city inspection. Jan answers your calls and emails, explains what he is doing and why, and takes pride in this work. I feel really lucky to have found Vanguard. Do not hesitate to give them a call! New vs old water heaters pictured. read more

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I've used Vanguard Plumbing, led by Jan, for several years across different homes. Jan has helped with everything from basic toilet and faucet repairs to more involved projects like locating a sewer line, replacing sump pumps, and fixing incorrectly installed fixtures. Jan is thorough, professional, and communicates clearly about both the issue and his recommended solution. His estimates are detailed and accurate, and unlike other plumbers I've used, he is typically able to complete the work on his first visit without the need for follow-ups. He is also careful about keeping work areas tidy, which I appreciate. I've never had problems after any of his repairs or installations, and Vanguard Plumbing remains my top choice whenever I have plumbing issues. read more

Jan was pleasant to work with and on time for our scheduled service. He fixed our issue and, after the work was done, gave us a full run-down of what the issue was, the plumbing components involved and how they function, and how to avoid the issue in the future. He also explained some other things he noticed beyond the specific issue we hired him for that he thought we'd want to be aware of to avoid other issues in the future. Thanks Jan! read more

Jan is amazing! Fast and excellent work! Thank you! He did great work with our ejector pit!

Fast, friendly and very knowledgeable. We needed a ne water boiler and they ordered a new one and installed it quickly and efficiently. Would hire again! read more

Jan was the absolute best. I had a pretty nasty clog in my only toilet and he made time for me that same day. Fair price, on time, professional, and communicative. Honestly could not ask for more and extremely happy with the service! Will definitely come back for any future plumbing needs. read more

Jan was very helpful. Prepared very well beforehand and looked at my pictures. He did a quick job, less than he estimated, and bothered to teach ignorant me afterward about shutoff valves. read more

We had Jan replace an old outdoor spigot with a new freezeproof one with shutoff valve. Working with Jan was great - he's a clear communicator, scheduling was easy, and the work was very professional. He also took the time to answer in detail my questions about other aspects of our home's plumbing system. Pricing was consistent with other quotes we received. He's the first person I'll call for future plumbing work. read more

I used Jan (Yan) about a year ago for a leak that started under my kitchen sink. I was extremely impressed with his professionalism and timeliness in response and coming out to look at and fix the issue. Fast forward about a year later, I needed to replace a toilet in my guest bathroom. Jan maintained professional and prompt communication throughout the entire process - from having to order the toilet that would fit from his supplier, keeping me up to date when the toilet arrived, and scheduling a time to install the new one. There were definitely some issues discovered from the original toilet installation that was put in that Jan had to correct. The time took about double what we initially thought, but he kept telling me he "wanted to do it right and make it look nice for you" - which I greatly appreciate. ' He has been transparent both times I have used him and I will continue to use him for future household project needs. I cannot recommend Jan and Vanguard Plumbing and Sewer enough. His work is worth every penny! read more

Great service! We had a long task list of things that needed to get done in our house and Jan was an absolute machine! He was very friendly, professional and took the time to explain everything he was encountering as he did tasks. Somehow he was able to still accomplish it all in one day! Definitely will be calling on their services again and recommend Jan 100%. read more

I've been a customer of Vanguard for over a decade and I honestly wouldn't trust the work to anyone else. I've had a bunch of work done ranging from a leaky faucet to an double sump pump with battery backup installation and it's all been spot on. Easily the best trades/service outfit we've had in our homes. So much so that I asked Jan for guidance when I needed help with a non-plumbing issue and he was an expert at that too. read more

If I had known that Jan's copper plumbing was going to be so beautiful, I would have asked him to install it inside the room insted of inside the wall. I spoke to several companies about my project. Vanguard was the only one that found a balance between what I wanted and what my 130 year old house needed. Jan resolved the complicated venting and draining issues and created an elaborate system in my basement bathroom and kitchen which will be invisible and take up no space. Best of all, I didn't have to add another vent out the roof. Jan and his crew were funny, personable and very experienced. They earned my trust with the work they performed and the knowledge they shared. I'd have no trouble recommending them for any size job. read more

We've been having Jan and team's support for our catch basins and various plumbing issues in our "vintage" condo building units for many years. They are honest, responsive, and understand the quirks of our building. He takes the time to educate us and to explain our situations, leading us to smart options that have proven to work for us time and again. read more

Jan and his team at Vanguard are very responsive to inquiries about plumbing needs. They were recently able to come out the next day and quickly resolved our plumbing/gas problem. I always feel comfortable that they will accurately diagnosis the problem and fix it correctly. read more

I used Jan from Vanguard to repair and replace a couple plumbing fixtures recently. It became a very long day of repairs for him, as the job required more than we initially expected, and I'm very pleased with the results. It was a pleasure to work with Jan, he was upfront about his pricing, he guided me on which replacement items I'd need, he was very thorough in explaining the procedures he was using and why, and he also cleaned up well after he completed his work. He is a very hard worker, and I highly recommend him for home plumbing repairs/replacements. read more

I tried to install a bidet from Amazon and failed so miserably I couldn't even get my toilet hooked back up to the water line without massive spray leaks. I figured out quickly that I was in over my head and needed to pay a pro to bail me out. I chose Vanguard because they were located near me and had been in business for over a decade. I emailed a photo with my (non-emergency) issue and they replied to me first thing next day to get more details. They weren't able to come out right away, but I take that as a good sign when a plumber is busy enough with work to not be immediately available. I wanted to pay a professional to get the job done correctly, the first time, and was willing to accept what that kind of work costs. I emailed on Tuesday night and by Thursday morning Jan was able to come out (earlier than anticipated) and solved my issue within an hour. Jan had the right tools, replacement parts, installed the bidet for me, no leaks, and even took the time to educate me about some valves on my water heater in my new-to-me condo. He was professional and friendly. I can highly recommend Vanguard Plumbing! read more

Jan did an amazing job replacing my water heater. He was responsive, he was timely, and he gave me an accurate quote via pictures. He also had the foresight to make sure that there was room for when my second water heater goes out! Some plumbers would have just fixed the immediate problem but Jan has the experience to fix problems before they happen. I definitely plan on using him again. read more

We were really happy with the level of service, care and concern Jan showed for our plumbing job. He warned us that it could be minor or it could be more substantial. Jan made every attempt to keep our costs down and solve the problem the best way possible. Turned out our toilet just had a build-up of corrosion that needed to be scraped away. Toilet works great now! Thanks Vanguard! read more

Jan was very responsive and fit me in two days before my scheduled appointment when he got a last minute cancellation. Communicated worse case and best case scenarios, with prices, so I knew what to expect. Would highly recommend. read more

Installed a sump pump several years ago and has done other smaller general plumbing projects for us. Jan is friendly and a good communicator, and always takes the time to explain options and educate us about our systems. Seems like he always goes the extra mile to do the job right, too--like vacuuming out the sump pit even when he only opened it to replace a sensor. Great service all around! read more

Jan at Vanguard Plumbing was great in resolving my issues with the heat of the water in my shower. He was on top and up front with expectations of the condo super, explained what he was doing step-by-step, and noted ,without upsell, the limitations of the existing systems in the condo building. He resolved my issues, despite the issues beyond my unit, in an efficient job call and for the price quoted. read more

The bathtub faucets in my bathroom were broken around two months ago, and then I called Vanguard Plumbing and Sewer again to help me to fix it. Jan helped me to set up this project immediately, get a new faucet, and send their plumber to my condo. Their plumber helped to remove the broken one and install the new one very fast. I expected that this project would be finished in one hour. Their plumber finished the project within one hour. I appreciate Vanguard helping me to fix this problem and I'd highly recommend their service. read more

We have used Vanguard over the past five years for our plumbing related needs. Each job has been a professional experience with fair prices and overall quality work. Will continue to use Vanguard for our plumbing needs. read more

Vanguard is well known in our neighborhood for doing great work. I'll add on that - they are also wonderful at communication and follow up. We used them many years ago in a different location for some sewer work, and more recently had them in to help with a couple of tricky bathroom problems. It's so nice to have our bathrooms back in working order! We're planning our next projects with them as our preferred vendor and looking forward to working with this trusted partner. read more

I was very pleased with the work that Vanguard did in my condo and will certainly call them again for any needed work. Jan worked with me to get the COI our property management company requires and to schedule the work when I wanted it done. George was on-time and went right to work. He fixed my dripping shower faucet (and the faucet handle that kept falling off), installed a new shower head (been meaning to do that) and restored the hot water pressure for my bathroom sink faucet. Any sort of work that requires a water shutoff for our multi-unit building always worries me--it can (and often does) result in sediment clogging feed lines (and pipes!). Realizing that I was very concerned about the water shutoff, George was very reassuring. He told how he was going to proceed and went through each step of the shut down and water restoration with me, explaining as he went. Absolutely beautiful! read more

Vanguard Plumbing helped investigate an issue we were having with high water bills in our condo building. They were able to identify the issue & resolve it in a very timely matter. I would happily use Jan again for a plumbing project. read more

Jan was wonderful to work with. I explained to him my projects, he called and FaceTimed with me to review the details in my home and advised me with very good counsel. He was incredibly professional, timely in responses, and very informative about the process and ways to improve it. I will be engaging Jan's services for all future plumbing needs. read more

Let's talk about amazing service and value that Jan and his team put on customer satisfaction. When I first reached out to Jan about a new sump pump and backup install he requested pictures so he can accurately provide an estimate. I loved this because it allowed me to get an idea of what I am going to need to invest without wasting any time having someone come to my house. Within minutes I had an estimate emailed to me. After deciding to go with Vanguard his team showed up a day later and they did an amazing job and they were extremely professional. This is where Vanguard took it to the next level with customer services and support. After spending a small fortune on this new sump pump system the alarms were going off more than what I would expect. Jan immediately took charge of the situation and worked with the manufacture to have my system upgraded due to a small defect. A few days later he was over to install the upgraded system. We thought our issues were over but the story doesn't end here. We had a different alarm going off after the upgraded was installed so after sending Jan a couple of videos he was back over to troubleshoot the system. Jan went over every part and figured out a different part of the system was defected. Luckily he had a brand new replacement part in the truck. It has been a week since Vanguard and Jan completed their work and I really couldn't be happier with all the attention and service we got. Obviously there is some disappointment with the manufacture of the pump but that isn't on Vanguard. At the end of the day Vanguard and Jan stood by their work, they stand by the products, and the went the extra mile to make sure I was happy. I would HIGHLY recommend Vanguard for all your plumbing and sewer needs! read more

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Called them for a faucet replacement. Great interaction and excellant work. Quote was very accurate (only went higher due to parts for additional repairs that were necessary). read more

We have used Vanguard a number of times and have always been very happy with the service, explanation, and great skill Vanguard's plumbers have. Most recently, Vanguard came to replace old shut-off valves for a few leaky sinks at our condo. They were timely and completed the project while paying attention to every single detail. Then, we received a call following up the next day to double check the leaks were fixed! We highly recommend Vanguard for your plumbing needs! read more

Jan is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and very fair. He asks you to send photos and a brief back and forth text, then sends the proposal which covers the scope of work. He fixed our leaky sink and toilet and charged us just for the time spent and materials. He's wonderful to work with and a fair businessman. read more

Scheduling was easy, the work was timely, of high quality and speedy. I even received a follow up call the following day to ensure the work done was still performing well, a nice touch. read more

Vanguard is my go to plumbing company. They've been doing work at my residence from installing my sump pump system to other plumbing work. They do a great job and are knowledgeable. Jan always has great recommendations for improvements. I highly recommend the company. read more

Super communication and excellent work from both Jan and George. 10 out of 10 recommend!

I moved into a duplex with a badly designed basement. The sump basin is too shallow, lots of debris flows into it, and the access closet is narrow with an ejector pump in front of the sump pump. These professionals make it work anyway, are responsive and communicative, and keep my basement dry. read more

Jan at vanguard was amazing. I had a slight emergency and he was forthcoming with pricing and was here in less than an hour. The job took a bit longer than expected but he was quick and timely with the repairs. Highly recommended. Also- they were 33% less expensive than some of the other major outfits. Win. read more