Darwin's Install Services

Description of Work: Installed a cat safety fence to keep our cats in our yard.

Description of Work: We had a vent leading from the kitchen to outside that was not covered (which created a nice entry way into our home for rodents). So I had metal screening applied over the vent which solved the problem (that along with an exterminator).

Description of Work: Darwin was the plumber for our condo's 2 bathroom complete removal & replace project. He was very knowledgeable about everything from the way to make an ancient fiberglass tub shower combo into a gorgeous tiled shower without having to remove any of the original pipes, to the best choice of toilets for water conservancy. His suggestions were reasonable, and his work was excellent and tidy. He was the mediator of the four men it took to actually complete the extensive remodel. He purchased the lovely fixtures from his wholesaler, claiming that they were better quality than what we could buy at the "big box stores", and I believe he was right. He was excellent at coordinating the work between the tile man and the carpenter/handyman. He was timely, honest, fair, and punctual---also had a fun personality. He also noticed and repaired a problem drain in the garage area not related to this job that could have been a bigger problem had it gone on undetected. He actually jumped in to finish a few things on the job that the other man could not finish on time. He's a real trooper. IF I ever have a need for a plumber again, I will call Darwin.

Description of Work: I want to begin by explaining how we met Darwin. We needed to replace a 15+ year old tankless water heater and, because the field had changed and grown since we put in the original one, we did a fair amount of research on brands and models, both via the net and phone. My most successful call netted me a supervisor at one of the larger manufacturer's distributer. He told me that they had the best results when a guy with the improbable name of Darwin Dement installed the product. Darwin came out, impressed us with his knowledge and candor. He put in that system for about $2600 and has done all sorts of smaller plumbing jobs since. He's honest, dependable, responsive and REALLY KNOWS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, as well as other sorts of household repair. Today, for example, he came out to give us an estimate on replacing a different tankless heater, now on its 20 year legs. I was anticipating a large expense but Darwin got on the phone to the company (different from the one that gave me his name and, yes, he just says "It's Darwin" and they know who he is) and was able to repair it instead, for an $85 service call fee.