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Thrasher Service Corporation

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Thrasher Service Corporation was started in 1978. Our staff has over 40 years of combined experience in the HVAC and plumbing industry. We are family owned and operated by Jim and Connie Thrasher. With a staff of 18 full-time employees, we are your full-service plumbing, heating and air-conditioning company.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

SEWER & WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS, WIRSBO RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, WATER HEATERS, BOILER REPAIR & INSTALLATION, BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING, INSTALLATION OF FURNACE & AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, BACKFLOW PREVENTORS & TESTING, RADIANT HEAT, SNOW MELT SYSTEMS, UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK & BATHTUB LINERS & WALL SURROUNDS. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL.

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.145 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
58%
4
18%
3
4%
2
9%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
4.1
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-25 of 45 reviews

Gary J.
12/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Job done professionally and expeditiously.
Description of Work: Replaced shutoff valves for washing machine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan H.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Their office was able to fit me in the very next day. They called and sent out a serviceman, he was professional, well spoken, and polite. He fixed the problem quickly and was upfront about the cost. I had a bad capacitor, he replaced it and i was up and running.
Description of Work: My air conditioner stopped working when it was 100 degrees out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol C.
02/2017
1.0
plumbing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Thrasher installed a damaged sink and refused to replace it. Thrasher filled in small claims court to force payment for work that was not completed as expected (a sink in NEW condition). The case was dismissed. I was left without a new replacement sink. Was stated that Thrasher could not remove and replace sink without damaging the counter top. There was an excessive amount of sealer used preventing the removal of the sink. Very unprofessional comments from the office manager and unable to get the owner to discuss the problem.
Description of Work: Purchased new sink, installed sink, garbage disposal, water filtration system, new faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Jerry S.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They had to replace a disconnect box for the heat pump (HVAC tech) and replace the elbow on the water main before the meter (plumber). Both men were terrific and I will do business with them again.
Description of Work: I needed some items fixed to satisfy the home inspection for the buyers of my home. I called Thrasher and they set an appointment for the next day. Their tech and plumber came and fixed all issues. They were very courteous and professional. I like doing business with a company who treats me well and values my business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Sandra H.
01/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It started with a broken on/off valve street side. They claimed the pipe to the house had collapsed and they needed to dig a new trench for a cost of $3000. Instead they stuck the on/off valve in the middle of the sidewalk and ran a hose to the house through the old pipe instead of putting a new trench they charged me $3000 to do.
Description of Work: Only about half of what they claimed that was necessary.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$7,000

Jerry S.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was time for my fall service check up on my Trane heat pump and Trane furnace. Making the appointment was easy and the tech called and asked if it was OK if he came over a little early. I was OK with that. He showed up, clean, well groomed and very polite. We discussed a few non furnace related things that turned out not to be in their wheel house. He then proceeded to check my heat pump and furnace
Description of Work: fall furnace and heat pump tune up (aka clean and check)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Laura S.
07/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Technician was prompt and professional. Work was inspected that same day and approved. I was happy with the results and would work with them again.
Description of Work: Updated bathroom plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Gabriel W.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, remodeling
  + 1 more
Their service guys showed up and went to work and were easy to work with. They did solid work and gave me feedback to help me out with finishing my basement. I'll definitely use them again for any plumbing or HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Completed all rough in plumbing and HVAC to finish my basement, to include a bathroom and wet bar.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

Donald A.
04/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was okay. They did some services for us. The job went well I would say. The Thrasher was good. They are professional, very experience. They referred new line sewer service and they also did some work with their project and they were very good with referral.
Description of Work: Thrasher Service Corporation replaced the sewer line for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Harold R.
02/2014
4.0
bathtub refinishing
  + -1 more
.CAncel review Wrong Company
Description of Work: .I would like to cancel review WRONG COMPANY

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$450

Marianne R.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service guy came and identified the problem. Called a store and asked them to open up for the part and then waited while store manager opened up. Came back, installed the part and made sure furnace was working before he left. The price was hefty, but I expected that -- the part was the most expensive percentage of the bill. The service guy was up front about cost all the way through. Thrasher Service saved my water pipes and was reliable. Furnaces don't understand holidays and I'm glad Thrasher had these guys available. Top notch company.
Description of Work: My furnace stopped working on one of the coldest days in 2013. It was 32 degrees in my house. I didn't know who I would get to come out on New Year's Eve. I called a lot of other heating companies and Thrasher was the only one that had service guys on call that could come that afternoon (most companies had let their service guys go at 2p for the holiday). They communicated with me and managed my expectations as to when they would arrive. Very nice people.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

nichole E.
01/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Just bought a house in Des Moines with a "finished" basement. Once all settled realize our finished basement doesn't have any heating vents. Eeek! Looked at different options online and decided to contact Thrashers as they did bathrooms and heating thought it would be a good fit since later on down the line I want to install a bathroom also in my basement. Chris came out and was a super nice guy. Said he could have his guys put in four vents with a return for $500. Sounded super. Reviewed with my husband we thought the price was right. Contacted Chris again because we were installing the vents into a drop ceiling; wanted to get price check on just dry walling ceiling and get heating installed. He sent out a guy from the dry wall place they work with right away. Got second quote was around $1,000. Sounded great sent them check with 50% down. First time installer from Thrasher's came out he was alone without anyone from drywall company took him down explained work to him (as I didn't see how he could do it without the drywallers there) He then calls dry wall company to set up a time when they could call come at once. First time Thrashers was there no service done. Within a few days they all come out together gentleman from Thrashers was here just a few hours cut out vents showed me and said once the dry wall was complete to contact them again so he could put covers on my vents as he could not do that until work was done. Second time they were out. This was around Thanksgiving. After the dry wall was complete I contacted Thrasher's to come and put on the register covers. They sent they guy out right away but, he didn't seem to really know the work that needed done. No problem I walk him down show him where the previous gentleman left three register covers that just needed to be installed. Also asked him if he could contact the drywall company for me to pick up their scrap that had been sitting in my back yard for over a week. He said no problem. Before he leaves he shows me what he as done. Which is installed two register covers where the new drywall had just been installed. The third register was installed in a room that already had a finished ceiling and he said the cover that was left won't fit that register. He instructed me he contacted the dry wall company and they would be out in within a few days to pick up scrap and they were going to bring the correct register cover. But, if no one shows to go ahead and call them back. Third time Thrashers was out here. I wait about a week because I am generous and patient person and call Thrashers back to tell them the scrap is still in my yard I am missing a register cover Oh and one of the covers they put in just fell out of my ceiling because they didn't use any type of anchors or anything. A few minutes later Chris calls me back because I guess they don't understand what's going on. I explain to him the situation. He says well I talked to the original installer and he said he left three covers there. I agree he left three covers here and tell Chris the second gentleman he sent out said the cover didn't fit and even if it would fit he took it with him and I don't have it anymore. Chris says okay he will send someone out. In between all this I had an out of town vacation going on so it was a few weeks before I called Thrashers back to tell them no one had yet to come to install my missing register cover and to fix the one that just fell out. They apologize they hadn't sent anyone because they didn't realize my job was not complete. At this point Thrasher's is paid in full; I paid them out of good faith that they surely could send someone out to put up a few register covers. We are in January now been dealing with the same project since right before Thanksgiving. Open the door yesterday to see my original installer from Thrashers! Yes relief surely this gentleman can fix it he actually KNOWS what's going on. He is down there for a little while reports to me to come see his work. Register covers are installed he yanks on them in front of me yes nice and sturdy they won't be falling out. The cover that was missing though well the second person from Thrashers couldn't get it to stay because well the whole was cut to big. So now I have a cover on it but between where the cover and where the drywall starts I can stick my hand. They tell me I will just have to call someone to patch my drywall. Surely I don't think this is right but I figure I will just call Chris and get this all worked out. Contact Christ and tell him how on the ceiling that was already finished the cover doesn't fit right that I can fit my whole hand in the gap between the register cover and the drywall. That now my drywall needs patched. SURE he can take care of that for an extra charge.
Description of Work: Installed heating in my basement...sorta

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,000

Lynn P.
08/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They were just excellent. They had a few unexpected obstacles, but they worked around it. They were there when they said they would be there and got it done within a day or two.
Description of Work: I have used Thrasher Service Corp. They installed a walk in shower for my aunt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Susan N.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service tech arrived at the beginning of the scheduled time span. Went directly to work and checked everything out on the furnace, replaced the filter and explained what he did and gave a written statement of the service performed.
Description of Work: did annual inspection of our air conditioner to prepare it for summer use.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$82

Deb D.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We had an emergency call from them on a weekend and they responded immediately, and the guy was excellent. They haven't given us an estimate for the second call yet. I really liked the first guy who came out, but he is not with Thrasher anymore.
Description of Work: We have used Thrasher Service for heating and AC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Glen S.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Through their Re-Bath franchise, Thrasher removed our decades-old tub and shower surround, installed a beautiful new walk-in shower complete with modern, flow-controlled mixer faucet and low-flow shower head, and swapped out the obsolete toilet with a modern, low-flow model. They removed the ancient, water damaged lath and plaster, finished all surfaces with handsome PVC panels molded to look like 6-inch by 3-inch "subway" tiles, installed state-of-the-art PEX tube plumbing for both the shower and existing sink and, most importantly, made what could have been a plumbing code nightmare work for the century old drainage and vent systems. The only problem I had was the absence of a general contractor/foreman to coordinate the various sub-contractors, who would have made some mistakes had I not been there to call the Thrasher representative to clarify their roles in the overall job. But everyone was understanding of the need to "measure twice, cut once" and cooperated fully. The result is a beautiful new bathroom that's brighter, safer and easier to clean.
Description of Work: Re-Bath replacement of shower, toilet and associated plumbing; repair of subfloor and installation of vinyl flooring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

ALVIN D.
05/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The old system quit working on a hot (90+ degree) day. Once the final contract was signed and the proper equipment was located the installer had it up and running in less than 48 hours. The installer was running up and down the stairs between his truck, the outside unit, the up stairs controls and the furnace in the basement. When he was done, he left the areas clean and you could not tell he had been there.--except the house was cooler.
Description of Work: Tear out old furnace and air conditioning system. Supplied and installed new furnace and air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Virginia R.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, wells, home remodeling
  + 2 more
They did an excellent job. They also do little tasks that I need done in the house. They will come over and do whatever it is that I need done. They are very dependable. I checked around with other people regarding the price. I've used them several times.
Description of Work: We used Thrasher to do our bathroom. They were last there to do a sump pump. A previous time they repositioned my washer and dryer and hooked it up in my kitchen, so they did all the plumbing and everything for that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

EILEEN S.
09/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Thrasher was certified to do this, did a good job for me reliably, and at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Needed a certified plumbing contractor to install a backflow valve for ice machine in restaurant.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

EILEEN S.
09/2012
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Thrasher advertises that they do kithchen and bath remodeling, which I needed for my home along with remodeling of everything else. I called and spoke to one of the project managers, who told me that they could do the entire house remodel. I said great, come over and let's talk. He came to the house, I gave him my detailed list of work to be done, took him through the house to go over everything. He said he needed to bring in another person to go over it all again with us and would call me to xhedule that meeting. I never heard from Thrasher again even though I did call and left messages for him twice to follow up. Overall for me, Thrasher did well for plumbing issues but not for remodeling.
Description of Work: Thrasher did not perform any remodeling services for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Amy S.
07/2012
2.0
bathtub refinishing
  + -1 more
The sales guy who came was great. Helped us sort through our options and, while there was some pressure, allowed a 3 day window to change the order, which we ultimately used. Because the liner was supposed to be pre-fabbed to our shower and because they were busy, it took a month or so to set up the installation appointment. The installation went... okay. The guy seemed competent. He ripped the old surround out and the existing drywall, put up new drywall and installed the new surround. The initial plan was to install it so the surround butted up to the bottom of the crown moulding. The installer pitched us on changing that plan and removing the crown moulding in the shower surround area, which we did agree to. We shouldn't have. It looks terrible and WE are responsible for refinishing the hacked off moulding and ceiling. Also, to install the new fixtures, he had to put a hole in the linen closet. A large hole, which he promised the company would come back and fix. The rest of the liner & fixture installation was fine, but he commented that normally, when an exhaust fan was going to be installed with the job, it was done first. And we found out why the next day, when the team showed up to install the exhaust fan and told us there wasn't enough room in the attic to install the fan from above, if we wanted it, it would have to be installed from below. And we weren't allowed to get the liner wet yet, so we'd have to wait on the clean up for an additional day. Faced with that option, we declined the exhaust fan. The following Monday, calls were made to the company to establish what did and didn't get done and what still needed to be finished. And then the communication stopped. We ultimately had to call the accounting department 3 months after the installation to get the hole in our closet fixed and be billed for the unpaid portion of the job. This company seems to be big on the sell and short on the follow through. Will never use again for any service or recommend.
Description of Work: We wanted to have our shower re-lined and selected Thrashers/Rebath to perform the installation of a new shower surround, showerhead, faucet, plumbing fixtures, etc. The job was originally supposed to include a new floor, tub liner and exhaust fan. However, we decided (within the given window) to eliminate the floor and tub liner from the work order.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,500

Joe H.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are the most inexpensive union company and charge less than the non union companies. They do an exceptional work. They charge less than anybody else in this area. I never had to call them back and they are very quick. They will come back to do work on my two other rental properties.
Description of Work: I use Thrasher Service Corp on a regular basis. They worked on my furnace and air conditioner. They placed a part in the furnace and tested. They put some Freon into the air conditioning unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Jerry S.
01/2012
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went ok in the end. The back part was that he left things leaking. I had them come out multiple times to fix the same issue. In the end when he left I noticed that he left one of the old lead pipes in the rafters.
Description of Work: They redid the water lines from the street into the home. They replumbed our basement also.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Beverly W.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
We received the estimate in mid July 2009 and had to wait till October 2009 for the job to be done. They had to order the materials and had a few jobs ahead of ours. That was no problem. They did arrive on time and they were very professional. There was a problem with the toilet installation in the basement so they gave me two choices. I wanted them to fix the situation and the job cost was under what they had said. The upstairs bath was done in two days. I am very pleased with the finished product.
Description of Work: We had our bathroom tub area redone with ReBath. They removed the tile on the wall, installed new glass block window, new tub, new faucet & shower in the tub area. They also installed a new kitchen faucet and toilet in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Sandra H.
08/2011
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
see info above; wrote three letters to ask for refund on the "repair" of the boiler which was actually just a cleaning and asked for receipts for any parts they claimed they installed; received unprofessional replies and no receipts;
Description of Work: when bidding the job, I was quoted prices in segments; ex: running new water line from street $2800. When asked why so much, it was because they would have to dig down to lay new line; They did not; they only supposedly ran a new line through the old one(havent verified yet if that was even done); the second segment was for new piping from house entry to the boiler $1400; What they actually installed was something that looks like a garden hose; third segment was to repair the boiler $1000: the next winter it didnt work again and they insisted on more money. Another repair person stated there were no new parts, only some that had been cleaned; the fourth segment was to put a liner in the chimney for the boiler $1500; took a long time and several calls to get that done, they tore up my front yard because it was muddy and wouldnt do anything to repair it; DO get every detail in writing if you think you need to use these people but my recommendation would be DONT;

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$6,700
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Contact information

3012 E 14TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50316

www.thrasherservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Bathtub Restoration,
Water Heaters,
General Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Handyman Services

FAQ

Thrasher Service Corporation is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Thrasher Service Corporation accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Thrasher Service Corporation does not offer free project estimates.
No, Thrasher Service Corporation does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Thrasher Service Corporation does not offer a senior discount.
No, Thrasher Service Corporation does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Thrasher Service Corporation offers warranties.
Thrasher Service Corporation offers the following services: SEWER & WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS, WIRSBO RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, WATER HEATERS, BOILER REPAIR & INSTALLATION, BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING, INSTALLATION OF FURNACE & AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, BACKFLOW PREVENTORS & TESTING, RADIANT HEAT, SNOW MELT SYSTEMS, UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK & BATHTUB LINERS & WALL SURROUNDS. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL.
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Contact information

3012 E 14TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50316

www.thrasherservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed