Your Full Service Plumbing Contractor. Armstrong Plumbing has been servicing the Sacramento area for over 50 years offering commercial and residential services. From technical services to consulting; we do it all! Armstrong Plumbing is proud to be one of the few remaining non-commissioned plumbing shops providing you excellent service at a very competitive price, just read our reviews. Our superior knowledge of older homes and commercial properties is your assurance that every job site we step foot on will be cared for as if it were our own.
Business highlights
60 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning, Repairs, Bathroom Remodeling, Video Inspection, Water Heaters, Disposals, Trenchless Sewer Technologies, & Handicap Installations.
They did what they could but when the job required more work I decided to let my son do it.
Description of Work: The plumber that came out could not successfully unclog the drain because more work had to be done to create a cleanout on ground level. The company wanted more money to do the job so I had my son do it instead, I was just unwilling to pay for the plumbing company to do the work.
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
$65
Bruce M.
05/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
It is a family owned business. It was not an emergency as we had a different restroom that we could use. I was out of town when they did the job but my wife was here. They got on the job the next day and got the drain cleared and did a good job. They cleaned up after themselves and it was a positive experience.
Description of Work: Armstrong Plumbing cleared my drain that was clogged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Edith B.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The problem was fixed at no cost to us. What more can you ask for ? :-)
Description of Work: I had read the good reviews on Angie's list and called Armstrong Plumbing to find out if anything could be done for an old sewer clean-out that was above ground on a cement driveway. I had sent an email with a picture of the problem to Matt at Armstrong. He said he would have an estimator call me back. I received a call from Frank Vignola and explained the problem. He said he would go over to the house and give me a free estimate. He called back later and told me he had fixed the problem and there would be NO CHARGE ! On the next day, I called Frank back with a few questions which he answered very professionally. This unbelievably good customer service. Obviously we will use Armstrong Plumbing for all our future plumbing needs.
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
MICHAEL B.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The repairman showed up within an hour of our call. The sewer problem was cleared up in 20 minutes, and the faucet repair in another 15 minutes. Serviceman was very pleasant and very efficient. Price seemed very fair. Price included a coupon from Angie's List.
Description of Work: Cleared up drain line from kitchen to primary sewer line. Repaired kitchen faucet, and installed new part.
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
$195
Burt F.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
I chose them because they were on the top of Angie's List. Armstrong Plumbing did a great job. I have washed clothes since then and I have never had any problems, leaks or over-flows. I did not do a lot of comparison shopping but I think they came in on the low side of pricing for this type of job.
Description of Work: Armstrong Plumbing took out a concrete sink with a crack in it and plumbed it so it could accept a washer. He also snaked the line to insure it was clean.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Teal W.
03/2011
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I found this company from angieslist and decided to have them come out to give me an estimate for a smell coming from under the house, which was assumed to be a leaking drain pipe from the kitchen. I believed that they would come out, look at the problem and give me an estimate. Since they advertise that they give free estimates, that is what I expected, a free estimate. Apparently we have different definitions of free estimate, as I have now had to pay $90 for my free estimate because they had to "diagnose" the problem. I had to pay because they told me it was being sent to collections if I did not pay in the next couple days. Mind you, this was to get in the crawlspace under the house, shine a flashlight at the pipe, come back up and tell me how much it would cost. Less than 1/2 hour. I would not have considered the company to have performed any service, but since they charged me a diagnosis fee, apparently they do. Furthermore, the estimate they gave me was a joke. $1850 to replace approximately 15' of cast iron pipe with ABS and clean up the spilled kitchen sink water. Needless to say, I did not use this company for the repair. I had a different company do it, which cost me $325. Beware of the "Free" estimate and you may want to shop around.
Description of Work: Estimate and "diagnosis" for leaking drain pipe under house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$90
Response from Armstrong Plumbing
Armstrong Plumbing DOES give free estimates. However the day you called our office you informed us there was a smell coming from under the house. We do not perform WORK which includes suiting up and crawling through raw sewage under a house for free. Upon doing a thorough and very messy investigation of your problem we determined you had lots of piping that has been replaced in various places but a large section that was still quite old and was leaking. Our plumber informed you of the leak and indicated it would be best to replace the remaining "old" pipe which was aprox 15' in length. We then gave you a very competitive price to replace this piece which was $960.00 for all parts and labor. We then offered to CLEAN the waste water spill with anit bacterial treatment and deodorizer to ease the odor that you were originally complaining of. This would have been an additional charge but strictly optional. Armstrong Plumbing is a NON commissioned pluming shop. Our plumbers have no reason to UP SALE anyone or to convince you to do things you don't need done. We provide EXCELLENT workmanship and will always provide you with the best solution possible. In regards of the $90.00 payment. We always inform our new customers that we do not WORK for free. We are happy to provide and estimate for something that we can see. If walls must be open, or the plumber has to CRAWL under a house, or remove dirt from a hole to inspect a problem this is considered WORK and is chargeable. Our Diagnostic fee for this type of work is $90.00 We are truly sorry that this has caused you an unfavorable experience. It sounds like you have had your situation handled and we trust you will not have any further problems with it. Kind regards...Armstrong Plumbing Family.
DIXIE L.
03/2011
5.0
septic tank, drain pipe, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
I spent $700 on that work. The job went well. They always send the same person out. They have been here before. Even when we call the office, they know who we are.
Description of Work: I used Armstrong Plumbing yesterday to clean the 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
$700
MICHAEL R.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I was interested in and AO Smith hot water heater and saw Armstrong Plumbing listed as a vendor. I found them on Angie's list and saw a number of positive reports. I went by their shop and spoke with estimator Milton Vance who provided me with a written estimate the next day. Once I responded by e-mail to accept the estimate I was called to set-up and appointment for the installation. The installer Peter and electrician Greg Sconce (needed a plug added for unit) both arrived on time and the entire job was completed in just over two hours. They were both friendly and professional and I am very satisfied with the job.
Description of Work: Installation of and AO Smith 40gal 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
$1,781
Kirstie W.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Jake was my service man. What a great guy! Called to let me know he was running late, not once but twice. Installing this faucet was difficult due to the cramped conditions under the sink, but he accomplished it with no problem. I will never use any other plumbing company other than Armstrong! This is about the fifth time I've used them for various repair issues, and every time the servicemen were pleasant, helpful, resourceful (I've have an older home so the easy fixes are hard to come by), punctual (or if they weren't always let me know they were running late), and professional. An easy appointment every time. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen faucet (that I had purchased on my own).
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
$200
Melissa S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Our tenants called us with a plumbing emergency on a Thursday evening while we were not home. Armstrong had great Angie's List ratings so we called them and they were on the scene within an hour. They dealt with the immediate problem of the clog very efficiently and professionally. They were forced by the house's lack of a flushout drain to cut into the concrete walkway and access the main line, which they did with utmost care. Peter kept us apprised of exactly what he was finding and what needed to be done, as well as what it would cost. They returned a few days later at a scheduled time to complete the job by installing a flushout drain so the problem will not recur. They also gave an Angie's List discount which really helped out since we weren't expecting the expense. They are absolutely great!
Description of Work: They cleared a major clog in the plumbing line that was causing the drains to back up and overflow. This involved cutting into our concrete walkway. They came back several days later to install a flush-out which had been missing from the house.
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
$1,000
Charles S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
This is my second experience with Armstrong and I would definitely use them again. The job was done efficiently, the service rep was very professional. He also checked out a possible leak in my dishwasher and determined that it was an applicance problem, not a plumbing problem. Good service and much appreciated.
Description of Work: Replace broken faucet in kitchen.
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
$263
ROUSSAS M.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
in less than 20 minutes the corroded hex metal was replaced with a brass hex drain line was cleaned out in 30 minutes, a repeat call was needed and the service man arrived that day, and the drain has never worked better.
Description of Work: 2 jobs: fix a small leak under sink-- due to a small piece of corroded metal clear a drain line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Mary P.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Mark arrived promptly (15 minutes into the 2-hour service call window) and was very professional and courteous. I felt that the work, quality and professionalism of this company (and my 10% Angie's List discount) were distinct enough for them to become my go-to plumber in the future.
Description of Work: I had a free-standing faucet in the back yard whose handle had broken off, but the whole hose bib needed replacing. It turned out the faucet is directly connected to city water (no turnoff that could be immediately found) so Mark did the work "live" and accomplished it perfectly. He gave me some insights into a couple of future jobs I will need done at the house.
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
$90
Henry K.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They did a real good job over the phone and when they came out they actually did the work for less than the estimate and they had to do some extra work so I was very impressed. They did a great job. The quality was great and they even arrived early. They answered their phone. Their customer service was surprising good especially when I only got answering machines at the other places I called.
Description of Work: I used Armstrong Plumbing to do some work under the sink where there was a big leak. There was a pipe behind the wall that led up to my sink that had rusted and they had to replace it.
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
$110
SUSAN F.
12/2010
1.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Armstrong Plumbing broke two appointments with no notice to us. Very unprofessional and unreliable. No respect for the custimer's time.
Description of Work: Made two appointments with Armstrong Plumbing. They never showed up. We called the company after the appointment time had passed and they said "we forgot about you!"
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Armstrong Plumbing
Dear Customer. Armstrong Plumbing is NOT perfect. We are a business that has been serving the Sacramento customers such as yourself for over 30 years. My father and siblings all still work here in the family business. Although we strive to do our best in every situation, at times unfortunate things can and do happen. Milton had not forgotten you as stated but rather had forgotten to keep apprised of his time. He is extremely busy but had you scheduled for a 4:00pm meeting. At 5 minutes before 4:00 you called our office very upset that we we not there. Milton was 10 minutes away and apologized for not letting you know he was gong to be late a few minutes late. You were inconsolable and told us not to come. We would have been happy to and could have arrived within 10 minutes. Again, we are not perfect, we will admit that we made a unintentional error and lost track of time for the moment. We profusely apologize and feel bad that we were unable to provide you with the excellent service and work that so many others have come to know. Blessings to you and your future endeavors.
Kristina L.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
I am very pleased with the service. Jacob arrived promptly with Marc (they needed 2 guys because over the phone I told them that a plumber several years ago used the vent up on the roof to clear the line.) I wasn't sure where the clean-outs where. Jacob was very friendly and professional. I have an older home and the plumbing has been neglected for years, but Jacob was able to quickly figure out the problem. They worked fast and the clog was cleared. The bathroom sink still didn't clear (it had been draining slow for months). I had to leave and reschedule. Jacob came back later and cleared the sink. Now it drains perfectly. Jacob is very knowlegable and kind. They even called my to make sure everything is going well. I will definitely call them again.
Description of Work: Bathtub, toilet and laundry sink were backed up. They located the clean out, cleared a big clog in the line, so the bathtub could finally drain and the toilet worked. The bathroom sink still wouldn't drain because of a different issue, but I had to leave. They were willing to continue working on it, but I rescheduled. Jacob came back and cleared the clog in the sink. Everything drains fine now.
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
Nancy D.
12/2010
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
I got them off Angie's List. I was very happy with them. They were professional and on time. They did what I asked them to do in a reasonable time frame.
Description of Work: They serviced my water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Norma S.
12/2010
4.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Prompt, courteous. Professionalism Negative: Security Hazard - FULL credit card number -- including exp. date & security code -- written on multi-part receipt. Highly recommend: phone-in or electronic.
Description of Work: Cleared drain line from house perimeter to city-line, and from bathroom to house perimeter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Bryan C.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
George, the plumber, showed-up as scheduled and I explained the problem that I was having with the drains. He quickly surveyed the situation and promptly started his work, explaining what he was going to to and what he was looking for and doing. He started with the main line out to the sewer, which I had no idea where it was located, and determined that the cause was not there. He then proceded to the shower where he found the cause (some baby wipes) and quickly cleared the line. He cleaned-up the areas where he was working and was finished fast and I was surprised at the low cost of the bill.
Description of Work: The drains/sewage system to a shower, tub and toilet were cleaned and opened of clog(s).
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
James M.
11/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
On Thanksgiving morning, dinner preparations were in full swing when the drain to our kitchen sink and bathroom shower suddenly backed up due to a few too many potato peals down the disposal. I called Armstrong without hesitation, as they'd helped us out of a few binds before and had always been great. The dispatcher told me my plumber would be Jake, and would be there within an hour and a half or so. Jake showed up in under 45 minutes, and could not have been a nicer, more friendly guy. He got to work right away, quickly assessed the problem, and had the drain cleared in about 20 minutes. He was careful to use minimal force with the drain snake so as to protect our 60 year old pipes. Of course this being Thanksgiving, there was a holiday rate, so this wasn't all that cheap, but it was worth the cost to have the problem go away so quickly and easily. Thanks Jake, and thanks Armstrong Plumbing.
Description of Work: drain pipe cleared.
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
$280
PATRICK G.
11/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They came promptly and Peter fixed the problems quickly and accurately and I appreciated the fact that he took the time to explain what the problem was so we would understand the issues involved. Great service!
Description of Work: Both my upstairs and downstairs toilets were not flushing properly and, after our unsuccessful amateur attempts to fix the problem ourselves, we called Armstrong.
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
Charles S.
11/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Called on the afternoon of 11/8/2010 and was able to schedule an appointment for the following morning. Peter arrived promptly at 9 am and completed the repairs in approximately 40 minutes. He was polite, professional, and very efficient. A good experience from beginning to end.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking hot and cold water connections to bathroom sink.
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
$98
STEVEN C.
10/2010
5.0
gas grill repair
 + -1 more
Got 3 Angie's List bids to install a gas line for my grill. Armstrong came at the lowest cost for like work & scheduled a date. The work was outstanding & the installers were professional, efficient & informative. The permit inspector even commented on the superior work quality. Another good experience from an AL provider.
Description of Work: Install a gas line, running from the meter, along the exterior [above ground], to the backyard.
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
$1,170
Janet W.
10/2010
2.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I contacted Armstrong Plumbing after joining "Angie's List" to install 2 pop-up drains in the bahrooms. I was told that the labor would outweigh the installation of the drains. I was told that I should use bleach to try and clear the drains. The P-traps of either of the 2 bathroom sinks was undone to clear the hair, etc., I have unscrewed both P-traps before to clear out any debris. Since that time, I have had 3 Cervical surgeries and cannot be in that position. Thus, I called a Plumber. I am very dissatisfied as to virtually NO WORK was performed, except repairing a leaky shower and I was charged the initial $90.00 plus another $90.00 to unscrew and screw tighter the shower stem.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking shower faucet in small bathroom off laundry room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$173
Leslie T.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Peter arrived on time, found the leak and repaired it within 1.5 hrs.
Description of Work: Underground water line leak on my side of the water meter. Found the leak and repaired it.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
Lawn Irrigation,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Wells and Pumps,
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FAQ
Armstrong Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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