Super Service Award winning. At Holt Plumbing and Heating Inc, our passion is plumbing, heating, and cooling. We have been family owned & operated and we're here to serve you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our success has been your satisfaction! We are a full-service plumbing and HVAC contractor. Whether you're looking to remodel using the latest upgrades, or in need of some energy-efficient equipment or simply need emergency repairs, we can help. Call Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc and speak to a master plumber or licensed technician for free technical advice. We understand you have a busy schedule and need service at all hours of the day. That's why no matter what time you call us - day or night - you will always speak to a live customer service representative ready to assist with all your service needs!
Business highlights
78 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Tankless Water Heaters Repair & Replace, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Repair & Replace, Routine Maintenance, Sump Pumps, Duct Cleaning & Uv Light, Indoor Air Quality, Gas Lines, Backflow Prevention, Faucets, House Humidification, Ventilating, Insulation, Ducts & Mold Removal, Professional Home Repair & Remodeling Services that include Bathroom/Kitchen remodeling, Drywall Repair, Trim Work, and Tiling.
I called them on Friday and scheduled a technician for mid-morning on Saturday. They called to let me know he was on his way about 20 minutes before he arrived.. He was dressed very neatly and put shoe covers on before entering our home. I explained what the problem was and he immediately went to work. As it turned out, all we needed was to caulk around the fixtures in the tub. He let us know we could do it ourselves or he could do it for us. We chose to have him do it while he was there. He was very professional and nice. We definitely would call Holt Plumbing again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak from the bathtub that was going down through the basement ceiling tile.
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
$118
John P.
05/2013
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I liked the person who performed the service but discovered that he attempted to flush paper towels and waste from bathroom repair down the toilet. The toilet clogged and he left without mentioning it to me. Also, the $350 device installed on the water line to cure my calcification problem has had no impact on my water pressure issue. I was told it would remove the mineral build-up from my faucet and it apparently has not.
Description of Work: Replaced faucet shutoff valve, checked cause of low water pressure at kitchen and bathroom sink and installed an electronic device on water line to resolve low water pressure problem due to calcification on hot water side of faucets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Ronald P.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went well however I've decided to go with another vendor due to product value.
Description of Work: I asked for an estimate to install a new furnace and air conditioner. The salesman was responsive to my questions and left an estimate along with product literature.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Katy R.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber showed up and was polite, helpful, fixed everything, explained what to do in the future to avoid similar issues, and was even friendly to our dogs and kids.
Description of Work: Pulled and reset toilet, and rebuilt tub faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Dick S.
04/2013
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went well, a normal, repair project, that if I could solder, I would have fixed myself. However, I should have asked how much the part was before they came. It was $218!!!. I could have bought one anywhere for 50-$75 dollars. Wholesale cost on this 8" silcock is around $35. I understand making a profit on parts, but 7-8 times over cost on a part is rediculous! Nice work good people, but priced way to high. Probably will find someone else in the future.
Description of Work: Replace broken silcock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$350
Paul C.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went very well and only took a couple of hours. I had a good discount coupon which helped. Great price.
Description of Work: The plumber cut out 4 existing ends to water supplies and resoldered on new copper to copper with threaded ends and attached the brass shut off valves I had bought. He also cut or torched off the bad end part of drain lines and attached PVC to copper.
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
$330
Chad Z.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Good service, fair price. Ideally they would also provide recommendations for fixing drywall damage as a result of leak.
Description of Work: Identify leak in basement ceiling and repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your posting Member. Dramen Drywall is a local guy that I have used in the past and have been very pleased with his work. I wanted to pass his information your way. You can reach him at 515-468-0598. Kind Regards, Amanda Holt 255-8888
Paul C.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were on time, gave me an estimate as a final charge, and promptly did the work in a clean manner.
Description of Work: New valves
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and taking the time to post your review.
Benjamin R.
01/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I had a mixed experience with this company. To be fair, our house was build in the 1950's and much of the original plumbing was done by a previous home owner. Also, our furnace, AC, and water heater were 20-30 years old. Due to the old appliances, Holt sent out one of their more experienced HVAC/plumbers to provide an estimate on all the work. He seemed very knowledgeable and explained exactly what need to be done. They then sent out one of their sales staff to provide us with the estimate based on what models we wanted to purchase for the installation. The sales pitches were pretty cheesy, and I wasn't overly impressed with the prices offered, but they were in the ballpark (often you get what you pay for), and I wanted the job done right. We asked for financing, which is done by a third party, and there seemed to be a lot of miscommunication between Holt and the finance company. We even had to resign the paperwork a few days later, because it wasn't filled out correctly. After the paperwork was squared away, Holt arrived at our house a few days later in the morning with 3 vans and about 5 workers. I was at work all day, but my wife was home while they were there. My wife had to tell plumber about removing the basement toilet and line connecting it. Apparently, that info got lost between the sales/office people. When I got home, we still heard them working in the basement. Around 7pm, the HVAC guys told us they were done, and asked if we'd like to see, which we did. They did a very good job installing the furnace and AC and showed us how to operate it and where the instructions were. Now for the bad part. The plumber had apparently left before I arrived home and didn't tell my wife anything. While we were down there I noticed that the line the plumber removed (which had run in front of the electrical panel) had been removed and capped. However, the cap he soldered on was dripping on the electrical panel!!! The HVAC guys installed a temporary plastic tube from the leak to a drain, so that a plumber could return later to fix it. Before the HVAC guys left, I thought to myself that I should test to make sure we actually had hot water. The kitchen was fine with hot and cold water. The bathroom sink had hot water only. The bathroom toilet and tub had no water unless I turned on the sink's hot and cold water valves, and even then they only got hot water. The HVAC guys didn't know what was wrong with the plumbing, and their office offered to call in their after-hours plumber. That was appreciated. When I found out it would take around 2 hours for him to arrive, I declined and said they could return the next day. The next day the same plumber that installed the water heater arrived. Immediately, he suggested that my water lines might be clogged and he might have to discuss pricing to fix them. Not what I wanted to hear since it all worked before he arrived the previous day. After about a half an hour, he discovered that when he removed the basement toilet and the line connecting the basement toilet and water heater to the rest of the plumbing, he hooked it back up incorrectly. There was no cold water to the bathroom and by turning on the hot and cold water at the bathroom sink it allowed hot water to flow through the sink and to the bathroom toilet and tub. So, he did find problem, fixed it, and did not charge us as it fell under warranty. We were told we would be contacted to have our furnace calibrated. After a couple of weeks, we called them and the office staff informed us that they left a voicemail asking to setup a date and time. If that phone call was made, I never got the voicemail. So, we had one of their HVAC guys back out to calibrate the furnace. He happened to notice that the previous plumber had installed a natural gas water heater. We have propane!!! I'm very glad he spoke up and said something, as we probably would have never noticed. So that is some much appreciated honesty. The next day Holt cam back out, removed the natural gas water heater and installed a propane water heater at no charge. Overall, I think Holt is a good company with some really competent HVAC and plumbers. Clearly, between the one plumber and the sales/office staff, there is room for improvement.
Description of Work: Furnace and AC unit replaced with new units. Water heater replaced with new unit. Basement toilet removed. Water line supplying water heater and removed basement toilet rerouted away from electrical panel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback. I know Ben Holt contacted you. We just want to make sure you are taken care of and we listen to the concerns you posted so we can use it to only improve the customer service experience for others as well as yours in the future, so thank you! We really appreciate your business and for choosing us as your service provider. Kind Regards, Amanda Holt and the entire Holt Team.. .
Travis H.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Really good. James, the person who helped me, was socialable and very professional. Normally, I feel awkward with strangers in my house, but he was a cool guy. Even put stuff over his shoes so he would not track dirt on my carpet. Really impressed.
Description of Work: Replaced the drain and trap under my bathroom sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback! We really appreciate your business. -The Holt Team
tom C.
08/2012
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I'd called for service for my water heater that is only approximately three years old. I was grateful that they had an opening on a Sunday and was hopeful I could get the issue corrected without missing work. They were good about calling to tell me when the tech would arrive. Once he was here, he didn't ask any questions. He stood and looked at the water heater without touching it and said "I know what the problem is - there's dust in your intake". I explained that I clean it regularly with a toilet brush and showed him the brush and how i do it as i'd been instructed, but he said that that was the problem and he'd do a better job and use a vacuum underneath to solve the problem. I was grateful he was there and he gave me an estimate within a few dollars of the above amount. He was here for almost an hour and said it was working fine. I felt the flue which felt hot, but there was no hot water. He said it will take several hours to heat up and it should be fine. I waited three hours, but there was still no hot water, so i called back to place another service call. They called me back the next morning and i explained my experience and that I was disappointed since I'd told the tech that I do regularly clean the intake from the bottom with a brush. He had not looked to even see if there was any dust, just immediately told me that was my problem. In the meantime, I'd found a receipt from two years before for $97 to perform the exact same service. After THAT service, the problem wasn't fixed and I still had problems and called another plumber who agreed that the intake assembly does need cleaned, but it was something I could/should do myself and he showed me how. He then fixed the real problem for a reasonable amount. Unfortunately I didn't call the second plumber this time and was disappointed that i had the exact same scenario happen to me again. When I explained the issues to "Jess" at the office, she said that the service is not guarranteed and the cleaning needed to be done reguardless. I assured her that I did clean it on a regular basis and that the tech actually used my brush to do it himself, but she didn't care. I asked if there would be any allowance for this call if I scheduled another repair, but she said no. I told her i'd complete the satisfaction card with that info and she said "Please do". I did call back to get Jess' name and talked to Julie who apologized and asked if she could look into the problem a little bit more and call me back. That was atleast comforting and I appreciated someone listening who seemed to care.
Description of Work: My water heater was not lit and I had no hot water. I was unable to light the machine myself even though it is reasonably new. The tech came and cleaned the intake without testing anything or even looking at the intake despite my telling him i brush it out on a regular basis.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$178.08
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
I contacted the member to review his recent experience with our company. He has experienced more recent problems with this 9 year old water heater than cleaning alone could fix. He ended up replacing it. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and stand behind our work; therefore we will be returning the member's $178.08 to him and are parting as friends. Amanda
Mark J.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He came out all most immediately and was finished right on time. He cleaned up the mess that was made and explained in detail what was done. The weren't the cheapest, but I don't think it could have been done much better, with the exception the vertical pipe ended up about 3inches too far from the wall. I now have a 3 inch gap between the wall and the tank. It works nonetheless.
Description of Work: We had a leak from under the toilet. The cast iron pipe had to be cut and replaced with PVC. The gentleman had no problem belly-crawling in the crawl-space to make the repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
James R.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have been happy with them. They are very thorough and come exactly when they say they’re going to come. Our systems have been operating very well since they are maintaining them.
Description of Work: Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc came and serviced the air conditioner for summer. We pay a monthly plan which includes a visit twice a year for heating and cooling.
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
$15
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback Member - Have a wonderful weekend. To all Angie's List members: Coming Soon, we will be moving into our new location at 245 Railroad Avenue West Des Moines!
Anna M.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were very responsive. They worked long hours to get the job done in one day. Their price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc. installed a new high-efficiency furnace and air conditioner.
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
$7,000
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback and choosing us as your service provider. We appreciate your business. Have a wonderful weekend. -The Holt Team
Travis C.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We had a problem with water leaking from the base of one of our toilets. I did not have time to work on it myself so I used Angie’s list to find a plumber and do the repair work. The person that did the work was very friendly; he arrived at our designated appointment time and was able to make it to the house the same day that we called. The work was done well and in a timely manner. I do feel that they are a bit more expensive than most. They will also try and sell you on a protection plan of sorts which will get you a certain number of inspections each year and a discount on their service. This is the only thing that really bothered me. it’s a personal preference but I feel that continued business should be earned not subscribed to. The 75 dollar fee just to come to the house seems high to me. however they had a coupon on Angie’s list for first time customers and that along with there already positive reviews is why I chose them in the first place. If you need a plumber fast and are willing to pay a bit more than normal these are the guys for top quality service.
Description of Work: Fix a water leak around the base of the upstairs toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Member, Thank you for your feedback! I wanted to take a moment and clarify for other Angie's List members that the protection plan you mentioned is our yearly maintenance plan on your furnace and air conditioner. We come out once per year on each piece of equipment and maintain it just like you would your car. It is recommended by consumer reports, utility companies, and equipment manufacturers. The extra benefits and discounts that come along with it are a thank you for choosing us as your service provider. If you enjoyed our plumbing service we believe you would enjoy our heating and cooling service just as much. Thanks again for your feedback and allowing us to deliver service to your doorstep.
Linda P.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I believe i covered that above. Everything went well from the time the installer showed up to remove/install my new furnace to them coming once a year to service my furnace.
Description of Work: Holt Plumbing and Heating installed a High Efficiency Furnace in my Home. The installer was prompt and very professional in the removal of old furnace and installation of new furnace. I also purchased the package which allows Holt to come in once a year in the fall and service my furnace. I very much appreciate the service that Holt does and look forward to them installing central air when Im ready.
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
$2,500
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
We greatly appreciate your feedback! Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hal R.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
We had a drain that had been slow for a long time. In order to fix it properly they had to use jack hammers in the basement, run a new line, and put a new vent up through the roof We were real pleased with their work and got their name off of Angie's List. They completed the job in three days. We never heard them say an unkind word to each other or us. They saw a couple little things in addition to what was in their bid that they went ahead and fixed on our furnace. We felt the price was fair for the work that they did.
Description of Work: We used Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc for plumbing services.
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
$7,000
Judy R.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The service was excellent. He told me that, if I took a service plan for my heating and air conditioning, the plumbing service would be included in the plan.
Description of Work: Holt's Plumbing and Heating fixed a leak in my shower. I took a service plan with them for my heating and air conditioning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
James F.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Found the water pressure problem quickly, corerected it, and told us what to do to prevent it in the future. Repaired broken furnace pipe Changed furnace filter Presented us with options for on-going maintenance program We signed up (but have not heard from them since
Description of Work: Repair broken pipe coming from furnace Changed furnace filter Identify and correct water pressure problem in master bath Add air conditioner cover Signed up for on-going maintenance progeam
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
$300
Sandra N.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Zach & James were both very professional, answered questions and completed work well. We signed up for the EPA program.
Description of Work: Zach fixed 2 toilets by replacing parts. James installed UV light, cleaned furnace & checked efficiency. Grounded gas meter to water meter which was not done by builder. Extremely pleased that James alerted us about this!
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
Scott M.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Overall, it was a very good experience. The service tech was punctual and polite. He was very professional and gave some tips related to changing the filter on a regular basis. I signed up for a service contract for future needs and was very pleased with this company.
Description of Work: I just moved into this house, and wanted a quality HVAC outfit to check out and service the furnace before winter. I was not sure when/if the furnance had been serviced during its six-year life in the house, as there were no indications of prior service on the tags.
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
$80
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback!
Steve L.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
First visit they replaced a motor bracket, which broke while testing it. Further investigation found that the blower squirrel cage was deteriorating, causing an inbalance and vibration which broke bracket. He called his office and provided me an estimate for replacing the squirrel cage. Parts were ordered and a return visit was scheduled. Second trip they replaced the squirrel cage, and all is working well.
Description of Work: Replace defective blower and motor in furnace.
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
Patti E.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, air duct cleaning
+ 1 more
Great! They have been taking care of the mechanicals in my house for 2 years now and I am completely satisfied!
Description of Work: I am an Extra Protection Agreement customer and have had Holt perform a number of services and I have been satisfied with each one! Furnace and A/C maintenance Duct Cleaning Humidifier Maintenance I am always satisfied and happy with the service and have NO REPAIR issues since they started taking care of my home!
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
$600
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback!
Marty K.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I found them on Angie's List and I was very satisfied with them. They were very courteous and very professional. They were expensive but you get what you pay for. They called and told me when they were delayed. They said that they would be a little bit delayed. They said that they would be there in 15 minutes but they were there in 10 minutes. They managed customer expectations properly which was a good thing.
Description of Work: I used the services of Holt Plumbing and Heating Incorporated a couple of weeks or three weeks ago. They installed a garbage disposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$310
Response from Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback and allowing us to provide service to your doorstep!
Mark B.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We are completely pleased with the quality of work and the quality of the employees at Holt. If you are considering using them to do some work for you, it is our recommendation that you go ahead and hire them. They won't disappoint you.
Description of Work: We replaced our old electric range with a new gas model, and needed to have a gas line run from our existing line to the kitchen - about fifty feet. We contacted Holt primarily because of their ranking here. They arrived promptly on the date and time set for giving us an estimate. The master plumber who came to do the estimate described for us in detail everything that they would do and why. We felt the estimate was fair, and so we hired them for the job. The two master plumbers who were doing the job arrived promptly and went right to work on job day. They were both very friendly, polite, and obviously knew their business. They completed the job in less than half a day, as promised. Besides doing the installation, they also inspected our entire system and tested and adjusted our new range, something that was not required by the job contract. It is this kind of customer care that will make Holt our first, and only, call when we have plumbing work to do.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Wells and Pumps,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Appliance Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Handyman Services
FAQ
Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc does not offer free project estimates.