I would not recommend Walter. I had a confirmed appointment and took a vacation day from work to be there. He did not show up or communicate at all. When I followed up, he simply said he could come Monday, with no acknowledgment of the inconvenience. Very disappointing and unreliable. read more

came right on time, did the job in quick time, professional like and for a good price, too. Will recommend to others for sure. read more

Walter responded fast, also did a wonderful job on our faucet with a fair cost. I will definitely recommend him.

Walter is great. Very friendly and honest, told me exactly what was wrong with my water heater.I would recommend his services!!

Walter Plumbing made me a hero overnight. I called on a Thursday afternoon, he arrived Friday morning. Over the pandemic the flushing mechanisms in our four toilets began to fail. One-by-one. Our potty rituals included standing by until we we certain the valves closed. What a pain. But after Walter swept through the place all four are filling and sealing like new. We can walk away with total confidence. Walter gave us a chunk of our day back and there is rejoicing. Great service. Fair price. Nice guy. Our new first choice! read more

Service and attitude has gone downhill since I hired Walter the first time many years ago. He was very abrupt with my 80 year old mother and not very good at communicating. Too many plumbers to not be treated with kindness and respect. read more

Our kitchen faucet was installed beautifully by Walter. Very professional and high quality service. I had the service next day. I would recommend Walter Plumbing Service to my friends and family. I will contact again when I have other projects. Thanks. read more

I wish I could give zero stars. Plumbing for new sink and faucet was completely installed wrong. He didn't make sure the dishwasher was hooked up and working properly. I hired a plumber because I don't know how to do plumbing work. The bottom cabinet under the sink flooded at least 4 inches of water. The trap was not even secured. I called him to let him know, he denied any knowledge of this and hung up on me. I tried sending photos, his phone would not accept the them. I sent a text with the issue...no response. I finally got him on the phone explained the problem again and that I would appreciate a partial refund as I had to hire another competent plumber to fix his errors. Final comment from him was no refund and I would not hear from him again. DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!!! His response is also a lie. I asked him to call me when he had time to talk. Sent my condolences. He continued to harass me via text. He is lying. I hire many contractors and have never had such a horrific experience. He could have offered to come back after the first time I contacted him when I realized there was a problem. He hung up on me. Please use much caution when considering hiring this man. read more

Walter Plumbing Service - Plumbing Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Walter has been providing plumbing services for our home for more than 3 years now and has been fully satisfied by the quality of work and pricing. He's gone through fixing our faucets, pipe leaks and the dreaded kitchen sink clogging by the food dispenser during the holidays. He's quick to respond and able to explain the details of the problem and the fix that needs to be done. He gives quality work for a reasonable price. He's my go-to plumber going forward. read more

Walter came the same day and we had a real issue but he was not phased. My brother is a plumber but I would call Walter again and I am so happy to have a plumber I know is fair priced and fast. Plumbing problems are nothing to mess around with. read more

I called Walter last week for help with a toilet change out and a slow sink drain. Really he hd me at the picture of his dog in his ad but there are an impressive number of 5 star reviews. He was very pleasant on the phone so I booked an appointment for this morning. Sure enough 8 AM on the dot he showed up. He did a perfect job and charged a very reasonable fee. I would refer Walter to anyone seeking an experienced plumber. There was no extra charge for him being a nice down to earth person with a sweet dog. read more

Walter came to our house today. He fixed a toilet that would not flush properly and replaced an old kitchen faucet. He was right on time, very experienced, friendly, and reasonable priced. I will call Walter for all my plumbing needs in the future. read more

Great service, very fair price, quick and easy, This is the way I remember customer service used to be. We had a pipe burst, Walter came out early in the morning, fixed the pipe and installed a new heavier duty spigot, he was very detailed and was in and out in no time. I would definitely recommend him. My go to plumber from now on. read more

I recently used Walter for a removal and replacement of three toilets in my home located in Streamwood. He was prompt for the scheduled appointment and he provided true professional service. Pricing was more than fair for the job scope. Really enjoyed talking with him and definitely plan on using Walter for all my future plumbing needs! read more

We hired Walter to install a utility sink in our laundry room in our basement. He was punctual and accommodating. It took him 2 days to respond to my initial inquiry but then he fit me in right away on a day that fit my schedule the best. He's a professional and knows what he's doing. He needed a small part to complete the job. He went out to buy it quickly and didn't change the price he quoted us or asked to cover the payment for that part which was nice of him. All his work is guaranteed too so he told us if we see any leaks to just give him a call. Though, he tested the washer and the sink before he left a few times and made sure there were no leaks. Clean and a job well done! read more

Walter was fast to respond and got to us the next morning. The repair was fast and more than fairly priced. He also helped with a few minor repairs that we would have put off had he not already been there. Thank you Walter! We'll definitely call you again! read more

We noticed a leak under our sink, and had no idea what to do. We called a couple of plumbers that were recommended by friends, and they were either not able to come out today or were quoting us high rates for the parts and labor. We reached out to Walter, and he was able to come the same day, and even had us buy the part needed at Home Depot, which saved us $90 from the quote from the other plumbers as they had marked up the part. Walter was here within an hour, and was fast and efficient. We have nothing but the best things to say about him and the job that was done! His hourly rate was extremely reasonable, and was a lot less than the other quoted prices. Highly recommended for any and all plumbing issues you may have. Hopefully we won't have any more plumbing issues, but if we do, we will definitely be calling Walter. Thank you! read more

Walter is awesome. The past few days we've been having water issues in the basement due to the washer draining and coming back up the floor drain. After calling the city of Elgin about the problem, and them coming out and cleaning the main sanitary line, the problem persisted and the city worker told us about how a lot of people are having tree root problems due to the drought last year. So I went on the Google Machine, and keyed "Elgin Plumbing". After all of the Paid advertisements, a yelp review for Walter's Plumbing came up with all 5 star reviews and excellent reports. So i called him, he happened to be nearby on the other side of town, and came over. About 45 minutes after he arrived, he had my main line cleared and brought up a chunk of hair thin tree roots the size of a cat. We ran a lot of water through the drains before he left (multiple toilet flushing, draining the washer 3 times, and constantly running the bath tub) and everything seemed to be in great working order, all for $150. If you have plumbing problems, call Walter, he's the man. read more

Walter was professional and honest. All the good reviews written about this plumbing service are true! He returned my call immediately. Walter was able to fix my toilet and leaky sink in no time. The price was very reasonable and I felt that his plumbing knowledge and honesty were the best part. read more

Walter saved the day again... Walter came out first thing Monday morning, for a leak under my bathroom sink. Had to have a bucket there to hold the water and he fixed everything in less than a half hour. Did an excellent job, very quick and very professional. I would recommend Walter to anyone that has a plumbing need. A plus great job! Kerry L. Elgin Illinois read more

Answered the phone on Sunday and set up appointment for the following day. Great price and fast service. I've used Walter plumbing several times and always a great service would definitely recommend. read more

Wonderful man, service & customer care! Walter was so patient with my frequent calls back & forth and was more than accommodating to work around our schedule even last minute for a minor emergency Pricing was fair & great as well! So happy we found a local, fair, nice, professional & accommodating plumber! Thanks Walter! read more

Walter was fast and responsive, called and he arrived within an hour with the parts needed. Fixed within 30 minutes, really knows what he is doing. Price really reasonable. read more

Finally found a plumber I can trust, and his name is Walter. He arrived on time, and solved a bunch of issues in only 2 hours at such a reasonable price, that I was shocked. He is no nonsense, and knows what he is doing. So glad I found him! read more

I used Walter twice now. Once to replace an ejection pump and another time to fix a leak under the sink. Prices seem fair and he's pleasant and in and out quickly. I would call again if I need a plumber. read more

Wally was timely and efficient. The work was completed quickly and at a very fair price. Wally also took the time to share the how and why as to what he was doing, which I appreciated and know will help me to maintain the plumbing in my home in the future. He'll be my first call with any future plumbing needs. read more

Walter is very honest and knowledgeable. I had very bad clogged in my kitchen sink. He was the first to answer my call. He arrived swiftly on time. He also provided me tips on what cause the problem and tips. He quickly solved my problem. Highly recommend. read more

We called in the evening due to our kitchen sink being clogged. Received a call back right away. Came out the next morning and fixed our sink. Very friendly and professional. Gave good advice for preventative maintenance. Would recommend and use again. read more

We needed someone to fix our shower so that we didn't have to share ours with the kids anymore! Quick response and fixed in a jiffy. Couldn't be better! read more

Having read Yelp reviews for years and not joining, I felt compelled to join and write a review about Walter. He is a fantastic plumber and even better person. Walter quoted a very fair price to change our faucets to start with as he was going out of town for the 4th holiday and didn't want to loose the business since we had to wait 6 days. While installing the kitchen faucet, Walter discovered the drain system to the sink was installed incorrectly when our new counter tops were installed years ago and was leaking and corroded. Walter fixed everything at an extremely fair price and had to get a bit creative to remove the corroded parts off the sink and pipes. Walter did not charge me for used supply lines he recycled from a previous job. We would not hesitate to use Walter again or recommended him to our friends, family, neighbors. and co-workers. Honest and professional at a fair price, no gouging, no B.S. The repair business needs more Walters. A+ read more

Walter is the man!!!!! He is going to be my plumber for life! So during the flooding that we had during the 3rd week in April and trying to get someone to get to my house to replace my sump pump and getting really high estimates (with emergency fees) or no one answering the phone and seeing the awesome 5 start ratings he was getting I crossed my fingers and called Walter...he answered the phone and was charging me much less than other places were, generally a low price would make me nervous but after many 5 star ratings for other Yelpers it made me feel better. I asked him if there was any chance that he could come out today...he said he was in Schaumburg/Wheeling, then I had told him how another local Batavia plumbing companies were going to charge me emergency rates, a $100 just coming out to see you fee and on top of it they couldn't even guarantee me that someone could come out to my house that day. He said "really? That is terrible"...I told him I had called about 7 different companies with no help from anyone. I don't know if he just felt really bad for me or he just has a heart of gold...I'd like to think it was a bit of both. He said he would be there in 45 minutes...I was shocked...really he was going to come out to help me and my flooded basement? I didn't know people like that still existed. He got to my house in about 45 minutes and he was all smiles and friendly, went down to my basement and before he even looked at anything he tried my electric box first to make sure it wasn't as simple as I needed to just flip the switch...he tried and I was right there and after he flipped the switch it just went back then he look and he asked how long this sump pump has been in...I said about 11 years...then he looked further and he said it needed to be replaced. He was quick, neat and friendly and he explained what was wrong with my old sump pump and a recommendation to get a back up from Home Depot (he did not need to do that...he makes no money when I go to Home Depot to purchase a backup) Then after he installed my pump he said let me stand here for a few minutes to make sure there are no leaks. He checked and was good to go and then he said "can I just check your pipe outside just to make sure the water is pumping outside" I said yes of course and he did and there was all this water overflowing...he told me that shouldn't be happening so he looked over by the drain and nothing was going into the sewer drain as it was supposed to...he's like let me try doing a quick rot to see if I can unplug the outflow pipe...didn't work....unfortunately it didn't work because there were roots and clay that had cracked or split the pipe that was clogging up my pipe. Unfortunately because I live in a crappy town home association that wants their own people to fix everything on the outside of our homes I said I would need to leave it for them....he offered to dig a trench or something so the water will flow towards the drain, I just said I couldn't because I would get fined for damage on the landscaping. Then Walter said you know if I cant help you fix the problem, what I am going to do-I am going to write it on your invoice what is going on so your association will know what's going on and what they will need to fix it. Super nice So my basement is now dry with a beautiful working sump pump. And I handed the note from my plumber to my horrible association...and guess what Walter was right and I will get my fix as soon as it stops raining...and snowing! Also Walter has 2 super sweet and cute golden retrievers that go out with him...they were so cute In fact as I paid Walter I gave him a baggie of doggie treats for his two doggies. They stay in van while he worked :). If you want good service, fair pricing and someone who doesn't gouge you in your moment of misery and explains whats going on-please call Walter he is awesome! He will be my got to guy for all my plumbing needs! read more

Wow! So glad I found Walter. I just duct taped his card to my fridge. Having two plumbers out prior to Walter, they gave me the most outrageous prices for a clearly simplistic job. Walter simply told me what it would cost without asking the competing price and was extremely reasonable, way below other quotes. He came out within 4 hours. On top of that, he was the most friendly of them all. As far as the work, he was swift, professional and not messy at all as sometimes pluming tasks can get. Top notch. He's now "my guy". read more

I had a leak under a kitchen sink and based on the reviews hear gave Walter a call. This guy is great. He's friendly and honest and fair in his pricing. He saw the problem right away and fixed it for a more than fair price. I then asked for a rough estimate to have the old galvanized pipes upgraded to copper and he walked through that and explained what it would take and a ballpark cost (as I only asked for a rough estimate). My main reason for asking was the poor water pressure. He took a look at the sinks and showers made some simple fixes and my water pressure is greatly improved. This guy is the real deal, he's here to fix a problem, not make you get a second mortgage. He will be the first one I call and recommend for any future plumbing work. read more

My water heater started leaking so I was in need of a new water heater. Picked up a new water heater and gave Walter a call. He quoted me an excellent price compared to the others I called. He was on time and friendly. He completed the job without issues. Everything looks and is working great! Highly recommend. read more

Great service. I called for a quote. He gave me a reasonable price. Came over the next business day and did a great job. He even fixed a 2nd faucet for me for free. I won't hesitate to call him the next time I need help. read more

I had a leak in my kitchen pipe that soaked my hardwood floors and tracked down to the basement. While my wife and I were in the basement cleaning up, we noticed that our main sump pump wasn't working either....the backup had kicked in, thank goodness; but the water level was still higher than it should have been. I called Walter (found him on CL) and to my surprise he came right away. Fixing the pipe in the kitchen took a minute and he didn't even charge me for it. Then he went down in the basement and replaced my sump pump. He worked fast and everything took about 30 min. He was honest, upfront, and very friendly....and he cleaned up after himself....no mess in the basement. The price was phenomenal.....a lot less than I thought it would be for a semi-urgent situation. I would definitely use Walter again for any plumbing problem! read more

New water heater. He was on time and professional, as well as cheaper than the competition. Will definitely call him again if needed!

We found our go-to plumber! A few nights back our basement floor drain backed up into our laundry room. It became obvious that our ejector pump was dead and we would need to have it replaced. I found Walter Plumbing Service after a quick search online and was impressed by the reviews left here. I called Walter and he set up an early morning appointment for the next day and quoted me a price to expect. When he arrived he was professional and enjoyable to talk with while he worked on our problem. He explained the issues and made sure that there were no other items that needed repair / replacement. Even when he discovered that the parts needed would be cheaper than he origianlly quoted me he made sure to let me know to expect a lower price! Walter was quick to solve our problems and had the best prices I could find. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area who is looking for a plumber and he will be our go-to plumber from now on! Also, his dog was adorable and very well behaved! He sat in the truck while Walter worked inside. read more

Great same day service from Walter! He found the overflow water issue and was able to clear out the basement sink, shower and toilet all at the same time. After clearing the water backup, he double checked everything just before leaving. He also took the time to explain what had to be done and what caused the problem. I would highly recommend and will use his services again if needed. read more

Walter is the plumber we will always call. We first called him based on reviews. He has efficiently removed and installed fixtures and repaired a really confounding leak in a shower. He just takes care of business in a timely manner. He is responsive, comfortable to be around, and charges fair and reasonable rates. read more