We received two quotes and liked the information that Mike reviewed with us for the installation and bringing everything up to code. He addressed more issues and all aspects of the install which the other company did not and was more concerned with bringing up to code. He arrived at the lower end of the 3 hour time window, but completed the job by the end of the day. We were very happy with the install and the new water heater.
Description of Work: Replaced 40 gal water heater with 50 gal, brought everthing around water heater up to code (old house). The original access was outside the house which we covered and created a new opening inside the house which required the gas line to the water heater to be moved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,424
David S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I was so happy with The Plumbing Therapist!!! I needed to replace a garbage disposal and a faucet in a kitchen vegetable sink. I had already bought both replacements and had them ready for them when they got there. After looking at the disposal he found that he might be able to dislodge what was stuck inside instead of installing the new one to save me the cost of the replacement. After working on it he found that he could not and installed the new disposal. He then started on the faucet and found that it was still under warranty with the manufacturer. Who new after 14 years!!! He helped me contact them while he was there and got a brand new replacement sent to me for FREE!!! It is a little scary taking a chance on new service providers with the hope that they are honest, hardworking and professional and The Plumbing Therapist was all 3!!! I will definitely refer them to all of my friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: I needed to replace a broken garbage disposal and a faucet in vegetable sink. I had already bought both replacements and had them ready for them when they got there.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Wendy R.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I'd gone online to arrange contact and had a callback within fifteen or twenty minutes, making a date and time for an appointment. The plumber arrived on time, and he was neat, very polite, and very personable. He walked around the house while I explained what I needed him to do, then he figured the price, presented and discussed it with me, then got to work with my approval. No mess, no fuss. I will definitely use them again and would absolutely recommend the services of the Plumbing Therapist. Also very good with my silly pups who found it necessary to bark....
Description of Work: The plumber installed two new faucets that I'd previously purchased, plus a new hosebib. Additionally, he repaired a leaking toilet connection, as well as replaced the wax seal and internal flushing mechanism.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Kirstin E.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He arrived promptly when expected, was professional and friendly. He even fixed some work a prior plumber didn't quite do correctly. Very easy to deal with. I would happily use them again.
Description of Work: New garbage disposal installed. Fixed leaking toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Stephen S.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Had a leaking pipe under the kitchen sink. They were suppose to arrive on a Thursday but they had called me to reschedule for Friday because the plumber was on an emergency job. That was no problem. I was fine with the reschedule and appreciated the honesty. The technician came first thing in the morning as they promised. Within 5 minutes, the technician knew what the problem was, showed and explained to me why the kitchen faucet needs replacing. When I asked about the cost for the visit, he told me ithat there was no charge and that it was an estimate and to call him once I get a knew faucet. Installation of a new faucet would be $95.
Description of Work: Estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jerry F.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
While no work was performed, he gave me a really clear idea about what the problems could be and what would need to be done to fix it. I could have had him put a camera down it then, but knew we weren't ready to spend $$$ to fix it if it was really bad news. Will call them back to have them put a camera down there when we are ready to re-do the bathroom
Description of Work: Had one of their guys come out just to look at one of our bathrooms. We moved a little over a year ago and had back-ups in our 3rd guest toilet. \
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy L.
11/2012
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Did not hire. No answer to a call about a plumbing emergency.
Description of Work: Website says 24-hour emergency service. Called with an emergency. No one answered--had to leave message on answering machine. Moved on to a different plumber since it was an emergency.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from The Plumbing Therapist
We are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. When our lines are busy and messages are left, we return calls ASAP. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach the homeowner before she called another plumber.
Beverly K.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Fixed the problem of not being able to completely turn off the faucet. Workman left a wrench behind and was notified.
Description of Work: Removed faucet handle in shower, removed unnecessary washer left behind by previous workman.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$81
Mark N.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Positives: After meeting with 3 plumbers and getting ridiculous estimates, I settled with the Plumbing Therapist. I received a fair and reasonable estimate. They were very professional and friendly to me and my tenants. But the most important thing I can say about them is that I feel I can trust them with both quality of work and pricing. That is difficult to find.
Description of Work: I have been a property owner for nearly 12 years. I use to manage my properties but now let a property manager deal with them. However, I sometimes get involved if my property manager is not getting reasonable quotes from contractors on thier vendor list. This was the case when I had a relatively simple job of replacing fill valves and flappers on 4 toilets and repair of an outside fawcett pipe that burst.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Debora G. W.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called the Plumbing Therapist on Tuesday, we made an appointment for Thursday between 8 and 12. He showed up at my door at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, put on his shoe booties and took a look at my kitchen sink plumbing problem. He then went out to his truck, got some tools and fixed the problem. Then he explained what he did and why and left within an hour of arriving. We were very pleased. He talked to both my husband and myself regarding the work that he did. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my family/friends.
Description of Work: The pipes under my kitchen sink were leaking like a seive whenever I turned on the faucet and/or ran the disposal. It turned out that it was installed incorrectly and was missing a crucial part. He knew what was wrong right away and then fixed it. He had the tools and parts in his truck so he fixed the problem right away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Carin C.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It was the first time I had used them. I was very pleased. They were very professional. He had to come back because he didn't have the right part, and didn't charge me for that extra work.
Description of Work: I bought the Big Deal for $35 for a Plumbing Service Call. They fixed the shower and also a toilet for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patrick G.
09/2012
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I had purchased a $35 coupon from them for a "service call" but they said the coupon couldn't be used for that, but I was eventually told that they would refund the $35. We exchanged multiple emails but I never received my $35 refund.
Description of Work: They came out and professionally unclogged a difficult kitchen drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$60
Y G.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Excellent service, helpful front office staff, engaged owner
Description of Work: Brian, our technician, was very professional and thorough. We have a "gas-like" smell in our front foyer. PG&E came and tested for gas, but found no leak. However, I was concerned that the PG&E reps were not as comprehensive in their testing so we wanted a 3rd party to do the testing. The Plumbing Therapist rep took time to explain the different tests and how reliable each type of test would be for detecting a gas leak. When Brian (our tech) needed additional problem-solving ideas, he called the owner and asked for other possibilities. I needed reassurance that wer didn't have a natural gas leak and that "no stone" was left unturned. The Plumbing Therapist helped me rest easier. We still have a smell, but it is not an explosive situation. In addition, the price's were more than reasonable. He was at our for almost 2 hours trying to detect the leak. However, he charged us about 40% less than the price estimate we got over the phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$81
Jo B.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
My husband was there when he came. He later told me that the man was very nice and did a thorough inspection of our plumbing and water heater. The plumber showed my husband how to perform the water heater flush on his own. Our system was in excellent shape for a 5 year old house. No additional work was needed.
Description of Work: The service tech came to our house and checked our plumbing, cleaned some drains, and flushed the water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
JO ANN S.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I had been living with a slow self flushing toilet for a few weeks trying to troubleshoot the problem when I received an Angie's List Deal. I bought the offered deal for The Plumbing Therapist and they came upon my request and solved my problem immediately with no additional cost to the 'deal $'s'
Description of Work: I'm using an estimated date on this service. I needed help with the toilet consistently loosing water; the service rep discovered the issue right away and resolved the problem. I was very thankful and impressed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Eileen M.
09/2012
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
In some ways a very good job - Owner was a nice guy, his work was mostly good, and his price was good and got better with my offer to buy materials and do some of the unskilled work. But when he got in a hurry (most visits), I'd have to go around after he left to tighten up connections he'd left loose and retrieve tools had left behind. The biggest problem was getting him to come back and finish the job! Even though I still held a few hundred $, it took over a MONTH of excuses and no water in the kitchen, plus a threat and a bribe to get him to come back for one hour to finish.
Description of Work: In some ways a very good job - Owner was a nice guy, his work was mostly good, and his price was good and got better with my offer to buy materials and do some of the unskilled work. But when he got in a hurry (most visits), I'd have to go around after he left to tighten up connections he'd left loose and retrieve tools had left behind. The biggest problem was getting him to come back and finish the job! Even though I still held a few hundred $, it took over a MONTH of excuses and no water in the kitchen, plus a threat and a bribe to get him to come back for one hour to finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$2,000
yvonne L.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He came in and made his assessment of problems and concerns that we had with our plumbing. My family and I felt confident in his skill, price and friendliness that we decided to use him to complete the job and will use him again when a plumber is needed.
Description of Work: He checked and assessed the shower nozzle problem, checked and assessed the kitchen sink problems which were many, we decided to use him to repair the problems as his price was so reasonable; he replaced the disposal and made all necessary repairs cleanly and quickly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
ARTHUR J.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Brian, the owners father called when he was on the way. When he arrived he got right to work digging the 4 x 5 ft. by 5 ft deep hole.He found the leak, replaced the pvc from valve to our pipe w/brass. Leaked checked and then filled in the hole.What a professional job. Spent about 4 1/4 hrs. on job.I called two other plumbers and was quoted over $1000.00. If you want a great plumber that is honest, "The Plumbing Therapist are the ones to call.
Description of Work: Underground water valve from street (cities) to our property was leaking on our side of the valve.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
Steve C.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Not much to report. He did the work requested, to clear a plugged shower drain.
Description of Work: He unplugged a shower drain that had been plugged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
ALEXIS L.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The the kitchen faucet installed just 3 years ago by Lowe's. Then the faucet started leaking from everywhere and then into/under the sink. Per the Plumbing Therapist while working, Nothing wrong with the faucet but they just didn't bother to caulk it. So faucet ruined, the new one is working well. Sink area is dry. The Plumbing therapist was pleasant, clean, worked quickly and was very pleasant to my elderly parents, as it is their home. They gave them a senior discount. They answer to phone professionally and come well within the 4 hour window, as scheduled. The labor was well within estimate plus parts. I would certainly call them again. Thanks Angie!
Description of Work: The Plumbing Therapist, a family owned business, replaced a kitchen faucet. Sounds simple enough, right. Last week I found a big leak under my kitchen sink and it was hard to tell where the water was coming from. We eliminated the dishwasher as the culprit and then called Angie.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Brian F.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The experience was an excellent one. The plumber was here ontime, was very polite and professional, and was able to resolve all of the issues I had. In particular, the bathroom sink which had zero water pressure was very troublesome. The plumber kept at it until he was able to resolve the problem. I can't recommend their work enough. The next time I need a plumber they will definitely be the first people I call.
Description of Work: My bathtub faucet was leaky, the cold water for the bathroom sink had zero water pressure, and the water pressure in the laundry room was minimal. All items were serviced by The Plumbing Therapist.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$161.5
Diane R.
07/2012
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
The whole exprience was awesome because I had called another company (which I used regularly) and they came and gave me a bid of $500 - $2500. The $2500 was to replace the whole water heater. When Brian from TPT came he told me it could possibly be just a small part he had to order. The order came the next day and he came right back and put the new part in and it worked perfectly!! I was so happy not to pay the other company a whole lot of money for nothing. Thanks Brian
Description of Work: He replaced a part to make the water heater pilot light stay lit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$82
juan C.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I went through a process from self fixing to calling a plumber recommended by a friend to calling this Angie's list company. Because web sites described changing a faucet as "easy", as well as the packaging containing the new faucet, I attempted to do the job myself. In the process I broke the plastic drain trying to remove it and broke the air conditioning run off drain also connected to this drainage system. I continued to work in a small difficult space until I realized a professional was needed. I called one recommended by a friend and they never came when they said they would and never called me back. I called the Plumbing Therapist and said they would come the next day. They arrived on time, and after he reviewed the situation, he went to buy the needed hardware (I had bought most of what was needed and had it on hand). He came back and repaired the broken sections and attached the new water connections and installed the faucet. He cleaned up after the work. It looks great and works fine. He told me I had done fine removing the old faucet and instructed me on how to do it if I should ever attempt it again. I thought it was all great service. This is what I would expect of any repair company and demonstrates the difference between the first company and this Angie's list one.
Description of Work: Replaced bathroom faucet and repaired drains.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Cheyenne C.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The service was excellent from the beginning to the end. I scheduled an appointment with them at my first call; the technician showed up as scheduled; the technician was warm, competent, and knew what he was doing. Their services also included buying the necessary parts, saved me a lot of time. Highly recommend their service.
Description of Work: Fixed the toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Michael M.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I’m going to go with them not just because of the price which is definitely a big gap but they gave me some ideas. I liked what they are and their approach was better on how they were going go through the house in the hooking up the gas line through my stove. They offered me a bit more and are the only ones who talked about up nets. They are going to do some nets for me and I would use him again if this project comes through right.
Description of Work: I used The Plumbing Therapist for getting a bid for a gas line for my gas stove.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
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FAQ
The Plumbing Therapist is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Plumbing Therapist accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, The Plumbing Therapist offers free project estimates.
No, The Plumbing Therapist does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Plumbing Therapist does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Plumbing Therapist does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Plumbing Therapist offers warranties.
The Plumbing Therapist offers the following services: Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Water Heater - Installs & Remodels.