I called at 6:45 am and they showed up at 7:20am. He diagnosed the problem as a blockage to the septic system - something he couldn’t fix and told me to call my septic guy. Then he wouldn’t accept payment. Unbelievable service A+. PS the septic guy came mid day and fixed the problem
Description of Work: I had a leak in my basement
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
Bob D.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I must say, the best plumbers I've ever worked with. They were on time & professional and very respectful of my home. The price came in under the estimate and was finished ahead of schedule. These are the BEST plumbers in the Old Saybrook area.....very fast & most of all very fair! I will definitely use them again & highly recommend them for any of your plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Breitenbach Plumbers redid all the drains in my 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
Kathleen D.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Karl was prompt in coming to my home and immediately shut off the water to the burst pipe. He was very professional and I will definitely call him in the Spring to fix the burst pipe and for any other plumbing work.
Description of Work: I moved to Old Saybrook from southeastern VA in late Nov. 2015 and was unaware that an outside faucet had not been shutoff in the basement and drained in preparation for Winter. Unfortunately, the pipe froze and burst. I contacted Karl Breitenbach and caught him just as he was headed out to another job. He swung by my house, located the shutoff valve and turned the water off. He did not charge me and said to call him in the Spring and he'd fix the pipe at that time,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
kel M.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went great. Karl actually saved us money by recommending a cheaper alternative. There was a leak that required him to dig down the side of the foundation. Did a great job too.
Description of Work: Fixed a complicated leak at my in laws old house. Very competent, through and knowledgeable. Very good plumber. Highly recommend him.
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
$800
mark U.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Karl is probably one of the last old school plumbers left on the CT shoreline. We have had him do work at our home a number of times and each time he arrives at the time he promises, he arrives with the proper supplies and equipment needed to complete the job and he is a professional that will only do the right thing with the job he has been asked to do.
Description of Work: Fixed some cold water lines under the kitchen sink. Installed a new faucet system.
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
$250
Steven C.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Left two detailed messages. Never returned my phone calls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
punctuality
1.0
Barbara P.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
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Description of 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
$400
Stephen W.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Great. Responsive, attentive, careful and fast.
Description of Work: Ran new lines underground to new and existing structures, helped plan and design various projects on farm property, replaced water conditioning system, upgraded outdoor shower, troubleshot existing issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
C.J. B.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He arrived promptly at 8am which I appreciated. He recognized my home because he been there years earlier (three owners ago) so he was familiar with the basic plumbing layout, even though there were many upgrades done over the years. He promptly began to work, and at first we had difficulty finding the leak in the sink, isn't that always the way? But finally he saw where it was loose under the sink where my husband had installed it, and he also noticed a piece missing from the top that should have been attached near the drain.I asked him to replace the whole piece to ensure no future problems, which he did. There was also a popping sound in my faucet which he explained was a defect in my faucet, which he explained I should call the company I purchased it from and they could send me a replacement part/unit. He also explained that the popping may stop on its own, as the faucet is brand new and once it gets broken in the parts may settle in. Sure enough, by the end of his visit, the popping had stopped. He then addressed my toilet issue, which keeps running. I thought I would have to replace the entire innards of the toilet (for lack of a better term) but he told me it was only the seal inside that was warped and that I could return the parts I had bought to install, he had the little seal on his truck. He quickly installed it and yeah, no more leak! Throughout the appointment he was professional, personable, and respectful. I highly recommend Breitenbach Plumbing and when I put my house up for sale this spring, I will be recommending this company to the new owners.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky faucet and running 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
$135
Michael M.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They do what they say they are going to do in the time that they say they are going to do it. I will absolutely use them again in the future. I have used them for 20 years.
Description of Work: Breitenbach Plumbing fixed a 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
Christina B.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Even though he was on vacation, Karl Breitenbach gave me a call back the day I first left a message. He moved up the day for my appointment when my leak went from damp to dripping. He called when he thought he would be a few minutes late, but he showed up on time. He quickly identified the leak and took care of it. I was billed by mail, and the price was very reasonable. Definitely a plumber to call on when you need one.
Description of Work: Karl Breitenbach called back the day I left a message, and continued to keep in touch. He showed up on time on the day he said he would come. He identified and took care of the leak quickly. Polite, professional, competent--and the price was very reasonable.
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
Stephen W.
11/2010
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Karl, the plumber was courteous, prompt, personable and kind. Efficient, neat and excited about his field. Karl brings the newest technologies to bear on each job; often saving the client, time, aggravation, and money.
Description of Work: Installed new underground water lines, conduits and fixtures. Installed new and repaired existing yard hydrants. Traced, discovered and advised excavators regarding existing underground water lines. Fixed bathroom leaks. Replaced hot water heater and its related valves and water lines. Advised on solar thermal system installation. Advised on boiler's low water cutoff installation. Retrofitted water softener water lines near well pump. Recommended company for new well drilling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Elizabeth G.
02/2009
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
My afternoon call on January 29 was returned early next morning. Karl had an afternoon appointment, but could come early if o.k. He arrived when he said he would. He was pleasant, amazing in his knowledge and workmanship, left no mess. Problem solved. Certainly I would recommend Breitenbach Plumbing without reservation.
Description of Work: Has am mysterious leak that was damaging the ceiling in a downstairs room. We thought the leak was from bathroom. Was actually caused by installation of a bulletin board in computer room that punctured bathroom vent at joint with water pipe. Karl is an excellent, enthusiastic and efficient sleuth. Leak was found and repaired, while Karl's associate reset a toilet that was the source of additional ceiling damage.
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
$165
Rebecca H.
08/2008
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Suspected a leaking toilet from 2nd floor was causing a downstairs leak. A friend recommended this plumber, I called him and he returned my call within 24 hours. He left a message on my machine with a time and date he could come (2 days later). I returned the call and left message saying suggested time was great. He arrived promptly wiped his feet upon entering the house. He diagnosed the problem, fixed what he could and suggested calling a roofer for the part he could not fix. The whole job took him an hour, so he only charged me the cost of a basic service call.
Description of Work: Fixed a loose toilet. Replaced an aged fan and vent in attic. Found a problem with the roof vent, had to get a roofer in to replace roof gasket. Polite, prompt, neat and called back after initial call within 24 hours.
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