SERVICE RECAP & REVIEW - GROGG'S PLUMBING (FAUCET + VALVE REPLACEMENT)…read more
Initial Request & Expectations (Online Submission)
I submitted my request clearly and in good faith:
I stated the faucet needed replacement and was open to whatever product Grogg's provided.
I added that I was "afraid the lines and supply valves need replaced too" due to mineral buildup, corrosion, and leak risk.
My tone was honest, proactive, and trusting -- I wasn't demanding specific brands or costs, just peace of mind and thoroughness.
Review: 5/5 (clear and fair communication)
Visit 1 - Faucet Installed, Only 2 Valves Replaced
The faucet installation was done correctly and appears to be functioning well.
The two valves directly under the sink were replaced -- but the third valve, which feeds the fridge and was equally corroded, was left untouched.
While I did sign off and pay for only two valves -- which I openly acknowledge -- the tech missed a critical opportunity to:
Raise the fridge valve as an additional concern.
Offer a quote and let me decide whether to include it (which I would have).
The tech may have defaulted to the narrowest scope on the invoice, but that contradicted my original request to address "any valves at risk of leaking."
Review: Faucet - 5/5, Valve scope - 2.5/5
Visit 2 - New Leak at Repaired Area (Cracked Nut)
Within days, a new leak appeared from a connection near the newly replaced valves.
They returned and repaired the cracked nut via soldering.
While this was done at no extra charge, it introduced more stress and lost time -- especially amid my home closing prep.
I handled it with patience, and even this could've been prevented with a more cautious install.
Review: Responsiveness - 4/5, Quality control - 2.5/5
Visit 3 - Fridge Line Leak (Likely Disturbed from Previous Work)
The fridge water line began leaking -- likely disturbed during the previous repair.
I called ahead, clearly reiterating my original intent and asked for this third valve/connection to be addressed.
The receptionist was helpful and agreed with my logic, saying a note would be added.
Review: Customer communication - 5/5, Office response - 4.5/5
Tech Visit (AJ)
AJ arrived but had no record of the added note.
He initially stated I was only quoted for two valves and suggested just tightening the line.
I calmly reiterated the bigger picture and asked him to call the office.
AJ handled it well under pressure and left to get the parts once I requested the full repair.
Review: AJ's attitude - 4.5/5, Communication breakdown - 2/5
Manager Call (Dave, Plumbing Manager)
The call from Dave is where things went off the rails:
He was defensive immediately and focused only on the invoice, not my original request.
He implied I was seeking free service instead of acknowledging any misstep.
When I asked whether he himself would've offered all three valves if he had done the job, he dodged the question.
When I stated that he had lost my business on my future home, he snapped:
"I don't want your business."
When I lost my temper after his dismissive tone, he escalated instead of de-escalating.
He told me I was wasting his time and laughed off my comment about seeking legal recourse.
A good manager would have reviewed the original ticket, acknowledged the complexity, and de-escalated -- even if no refund was offered.
Review: Professionalism - 1/5, Customer care - 1.5/5
Overall Summary
I was clear from the start: "replace the faucet and anything at risk of leaking."
I was proactive, patient, and willing to pay -- not just for what was broken, but for what needed to be done to avoid problems.
I paid $960, never haggled or delayed, and simply asked for the job to be done thoroughly.
What should've been one visit and a full fix turned into a multi-day stressor, three different leaks, and a hostile phone call. The techs themselves were polite, and the ladies on the phone were helpful, but internal communication breakdowns and the manager's defensiveness tainted the experience.