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3.46 Reviews
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John I.
10/2013
sewer cleaning
+ -1 moreMy neighbor and rip-off pricing expert. Thinking I would get a decent deal from my neighbor for a drain clearing with power auger I didn't bother to ask price--after all, he's my neighbor and others advertised prices like $79, any drain. I was rudely mistaken--total charge $400 including $75 to show up even though he only lives 4 houses down the street. In addition to carelessly denting the edge shingles with his ladder, he tore up the lead flashing for my vent stack with his auger--and didn't bother to tell me that I now had holes in my flashing which would allow rainwater to infiltrate. I only discovered this damage in a routine roof sweeping and inspection. (Yes, he cleared my drain, but for $400 I think I was gouged and taken advantage of for a job that is routine for any other plumbing service.) I would not use Better Plumbing again...ever.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged drain.
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$400
Dene' M.
06/2013
plumbing
+ -1 moreHe explains what he is doing. He has a wicked sense of humor. He is very professional and doing a great job.
Description of Work: Better Plumbing is here right now. We tried to replace a part with our part home and the crack in the brass fitting and so he is fixing it.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Linda F.
05/2013
plumbing
+ -1 moreWhen I told him I was not satisfied with the job since he did not provide the promised diagram or map of the system, he offered me $200 back IF I would say I was happy with the job. I told him he could not pay me $200 to tell a lie. That I was not satisfied. I wanted sufficient documentation to collect multiple estimates for what is going to be a very expensive job, but he seems be trying to prevent me from having the information I paid him for. The video company, whose name and number appear at the beginning of the video, say they charge $275 for the video plus $150 to remove the toilet if necessary (which Better Plumbing did). So it works out that David Tyska of Better Plumbing charged me $515 dollars for being at my house from 7:55 to 9:25 a.m. (a maximum of one and a half hours and moving a toilet. HE NEVER PROVIDED THE PROMISED DIAGRAM.
Description of Work: David Tyska of Better Plumbing in St Petersburg, FL said our sewer line would have to be videotaped and a detailed map or diagram would need to be developed to prevent possibly having to tear up our newly tiled family room floor to fix a sewage back up problem in our home. Even though I had been told this video tape process should cost around $250, he said that proceedure would not be adaquate to prevent exploratory damage to our flooring. He said those companies would only provide a tape of what was seen underground and we wouldn't be able to tell where the exact location of the problem areas are. He said he used a company that with an above ground sensor, he could map out where the problem areas were but, that it would cost a lot more. The upside was supposed to be that we would be able to get a very accurate estimate of the final job and that no collateral damage would occur searching for pipes under our cement foundation. I agreed to his very high price with the understanding that I would receive a video of the underground pipes and a diagram of the pipes in relation to our home so that I could get several estimates for the final job. He proceeded to hire a company that charges $275 for the video of the lines and did NOT PROVIDE THE PROMISED DIAGRAM OR MAP OF WHERE THE PROBLEM AREAS ARE. What I got for my $790 is exactly what he said I would get if I went with a cheaper company, a video of the pipes from underground with no reference to where they are located under our foundation. So, now I am out almost $800 and I STILL don't have what I need to get more estimates on this job.
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$790
LINDA K.
10/2010
plumbing
+ -1 moreHe is very reliable and very dependable. He does very good work. He is more expensive but I think that is because he takes time in his work and uses the best equipment and resources possible.
Description of Work: Better Plumbing gave us an estimate for a bathtub getting removed and replaced for a shower along with doing the plumbing for it.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
LINDA K.
11/2009
plumbing
+ -1 moreBetter Plumbing has serviced my home and condo for many years, and I have always been extremely pleased. Dave Tyska, the owner, does all the work himself, and he is very knowledgeable, professional, accomodating, and careful. For example, before entering the house he puts cloth booties on over his shoes, he provides options when possible, and has a great understanding of the plumbing systems of older homes. Because I never call anyone else for plumbing problems, I don't get others' estimates. I don't know if Dave's prices are high, low, or in-between -- I just know the work will be donewell and as quickly as possibly.
Description of Work: replaced all water shut-off valves
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
FLOYD H.
05/2005
plumbing
+ -1 moreVERY PROFESSIONAL. ALL WORK PERFORMED TO MEET OUR CONTRACT. WILL USE THIS PLUMBER TO UPDATE OUR HOME WHEN NEEDED. INVENTORY THAT HE CARRIES ON THE JOB IS OUTSTANDING. QUALITY WORK.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW SHOWER HEAD AND VALVES PURCHASED FROM ANOTHER VENDOR. TOOK THE TIME TO CHECK OUT WATER HEATERS AND GAVE REPLACEMENT COSTS.
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$500
Contact information
3698 54TH AVE M, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
Service hours
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMWednesday:
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BETTER PLUMBING, INC is currently rated 3.4 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
BETTER PLUMBING, INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, BETTER PLUMBING, INC does not offer free project estimates.
No, BETTER PLUMBING, INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BETTER PLUMBING, INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, BETTER PLUMBING, INC does not offer emergency services.
No, BETTER PLUMBING, INC does not offer warranties.
Contact information
3698 54TH AVE M, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
Service hours
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMThursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMFriday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM