Goode Plumbing is open 7 days a week, with service available 24 hours a day. We specialize in service work and enjoy working with your unusual projects. Be it vintage fixtures or the latest technology, we can help. We can help with basic plumbing fixture repairs and installations as well as flood controls, seepage systems, water filtration, plumbing remodels, complete system replacements, water conservation upgrades, drain cleaning, and more! We truly care about your home and your complete satisfaction and back up our work with a Lifetime Warranty against defects in our workmanship. We will give you up front pricing rather than an estimated guess. Super Service Award winning. We have always prided ourselves in protecting our clients health and their homes, by wearing shoe covers, nitrile gloves, using floor/surface protection, and leaving the work area spotless. With the current pandemic, we have raised things to another level, by increasing the washing and sanitizing of our hands, tools, and truck interiors, and wearing a mask if you'd like!
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
Complete residential and light commercial plumbing service, including but not limited to: -Drain Cleaning, Faucet and Fixture repair and installation, vintage fixture restoration, Water Heaters (standard and power vent, storage type, Tankless, Hybrid), Overhead Sewer service and installation, Flood Control service and installation (ask about our system-they are second to none!), complete and partial repipes, efficiency upgrades, gas piping, pressure restoration, etc.
Theses guys are all pro. The technicians are not just plumbers. They understand tankless water heaters better than the engineers that designed them. They replaced the old water heater that failed when the vortex froze the heat exchange and burst. They recognized that the previous plumbers had installed the exhaust that made it susceptible to frozen condensation and corrected it. They also fixed the gas lines that were bottlenecking the supply lines. And they did it in less than 8 hours. So they were not cheap. The unit and supplies were probably about $1000-$1300 so means that the average bill rate was more than $175/hour. But it was installed correctly and has been working without issue for 3 months now. I would highly recommend them for this type of installation without hesitation.
Description of Work: replaced tankless water heater damaged by frozen pipes
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
$4,300
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you so much for the review, and for the work. Your kind words truly mean a lot, as does the fact that you are happy with us. Several of us here have a lot of tankless experience. There are so many models out there now, that it is a constant learning experience when it comes to servicing a unit that someone else installed-but we are willing to take it on. The unit installed here was a Rinnai condensing model - the actual price is closer to $1600 and there was also quite a bit more in materials beyond that, so believe it or not, the pricing was actually quite reasonable. But the reality of it is, you are correct-proper installation of one of these units is not what I would consider inexpensive, at least done properly. And proper installation is so important, especially with a tankless or hybrid water heater. The are much more sensitive to things like venting and gas supply that a traditional water heater. Installed properly, however, there are some nice benefits to a tankless (space savings, longer showers, etc). Thank you again for having us complete this project for you!
Jesus V.
03/2014
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
03/18/14 Requested plumber through SnapFix App re: Water leakage in shower. 03/19/14 Plumber visited for purposes of estimate. 03/20/14 Call from company stating first available appointment is 3/25/14....meanwhile, water continues to leak 24/7 03/25/14 Plumber visits and replaces faucet....water does not cease to leak...confounded plumber comes to conclusion that there must be another problem....brilliant...does not proceed to resolve, instead leaves and states that company representative will call the following day to schedule a subsequent appointment....water continues to drip.... 03/26/15 I contact a different plumber who comes to my house same day....leaves to obtain necessary parts....fixes problem. 03/27/15 Company representative from Goode Plumbing contacts me to set up appointment...I tell her to not bother since competent plumber has resolved my water leakage problem. Do not use....
Description of Work: Wasted my time and failed to fix problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Goode Plumbing
I am so sorry to hear about your experience. We were initially called out for an estimate towards the later afternoon. We informed the Member's wife, who let us in, on what needed to be done. There were two issues-one was a leaking tub/shower faucet, and the second was a diverter that was not working properly. She told us she only wanted the diverter to be repaired. We gave pricing for each option in case she changed her mind. We would have been happy to fix the issue then and there, but it was decided to make an appointment. On the day of the appointment, one of our plumbers went back and fixed the diverter as agreed upon. The tub/shower faucet still had the leak, so we recommended again that we change the cartridge to fix this issue. The homeowner then agreed this should be done-unfortunately, the plumber that installed the mixing valve originally did not use one that, as required by code when this building was built, install individual shut off valves to service only this valve, or at lease, only this unit. We would need to shut off multiple units (this was a large, multiple unit building). From my understanding, it was agreed that the homeowner would call us out after giving notice to other unit owners that water would be shut off in their units. Had this been a very large leak, I would have recommended shutting it off and fixing the issue, but since it was a dripping faucet, we all felt it was best to let other unit owners know their water would be off. It seems that the Member called another plumber who came over and turned the water off to other units with no notice, in order to do the repair. This was a judgement call on the part of my plumber, who while trying to do the right thing for everyone, caused some aggravation to this Member, and for any inconvenience I truly do apologize. We have not charged the Member for the repair of the diverter, and again, feel very badly a Member feels let down by us in any way. Thank you, Mike Goode
Josh W.
03/2014
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The plumber was exteremly nice - just worked very slowly and it took way longer than expected and since it took long - it was more than I had planned.
Description of Work: Replace a faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$265
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you for the review. We did a follow up call as we do, with this Member, after the work was completed, and he mentioned that he was happy with the job. Had we known about his concerns with the job taking longer and costing more than he hoped, we would have gone over that with him. I did review the invoice after seeing the review-as while the Member is happy with us overall, my goal is for all A's all the time! We really want our customers to love their service from us. I did look at the price and scope of work, and in all honesty, the amount that my plumber charged was very reasonable. I do realize that having a plumber in your home is sometimes costly, but compared to our competitors, I am confident the price he was charged was very reasonable for the work. The plumber had to change a faucet and pop up. Sometimes these do take time. We would rather take that extra time to ensure a job well done, rather than to rush through it and risk not doing it properly. We do appreciate the work and the review!
Donald M.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I live in a notoriously rule bound condo for renovations. This renovation required alot of paper work, Mike Goode was very prompt with work order, insurance info, etc. There was coordination needed between the vendor installing the shower, and Mike and the vendor worked out all the details among themselves. The date of the work changed a few times, due to condo scheduling of a water riser shut down, Mike Goode took this in stride. I was there the day of the install, and saw that all the plumbing had been replaced with new copper. Two plumbers were there all day. Great communication and coordination, shower works great.
Description of Work: Complete replacement of plumbing for a tub to shower conversion project
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
$1,600
Rainier V.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Excellent service. I live in a complex of gated condos, so the plumber tried to park his truck in our driveway but his truck ended up being too large, so the poor guy had to park outside the complex after unloading his tools in the garage. Also, it's trash/recycling day today, so he had to maneuver around their trucks in the small complex too. Nevertheless, Bob was very courteous and did not complain one bit. For winter we had turned off the water outside our garage, and I could not get it to turn back on, so Bob suggested that we could just fill up some buckets of water to flush out the drain. He was very kind, and finished the job quickly. He also recommended a type of drain cover that may help prevent another clog in the future. I would definitely use Goode plumbing again and highly recommend using their services. If I had to be nit picky the only thing to note is that last week when I called to make the appointment, I asked the lady if she was going to call me to confirm as we got closer to the appointment date. She said she would probably call me once the plumber is on the way the day of the appointment, but I did not receive a call. Luckily I had the appointment window noted on my calendar, so I moved my car and got things ready just prior and hoped they were good on their word, which they were! I will definitely use Goode Plumbing again.
Description of Work: Power rod drain in garage.
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
$240
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for having us over to help with the issue. I do apologize if you were not notified that Bob was on his way-we typically do call when a plumber is on his or her way. I am glad that you were happy with Bob and our company-we really do our best to make things as smooth as possible. I am also very appreciative that you took the time to write this review about us, and Bob appreciates the very kind words!
Medea D.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I used them 3 different times, they were very professional and courteous. It was a very good experience and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Repaired water problem on outside of building which had frozen. They had done some repair on a utilities sink. They also found an easier and cheaper way to fix a plumbing problem and access a pipe between two walls. They also cleaned up after themselves.
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
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you! I appreciate the fact that you have used us for several plumbing issues. As I mentioned in response to a review below, my goal is to build a relationship with our customers, by delivering excellent value and service at a fair price. It is also our goal to make sure that we clean up after ourselves, as you mentioned we did with your recent call. I have had tradespeople in my own home and it makes me crazy when they perform work, and leave a mess behind. I have never understood that, and part of our training when we do hire a new plumber, is to make sure they understand that we treat our customers homes as well (or sometimes better, I am sure!) than our own homes.
Joyce M.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I have called Mike, the owner, a number of times when seeking contractors. He replaced my water heater and did some repair work on a sewer gate valve in the basement. He clearly displays his talent in the field of plumbing. As Bob was working, he was talking to Don, apparently a new employee, and showing him what I'm sure was taught to him at one point. I was learning as well! I wish this company the best including the efforts on the part of the office staff! They always try to accomodate your urgent needs! Thanks again....
Description of Work: cleaned kitchen and bathtub drains and replaced some pipes.
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
$220
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you so much for the very nice review. It truly means a lot to all of us here. I know that we have done several projects for you, and appreciate your loyalty to us. Our goal is always to build a relationship with our customers, by delivering great service at a reasonable price. The new employee mentioned here is actually named Brian, who has been with us about a month now, and has been a great fit-hard working and very good to our customers.
BARBARA M.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
It was fine. They were able to come out fairly quickly after a little mix up with the phone messages left. They were good about trying to keep things clean and they did bring the price down a little bit, which I appreciated. They were earlier than I thought which normally I would think is wonderful, but it was before 8am.
Description of Work: They cleaned out my kitchen sink and my tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$371
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for having us out for the service call. I do apologize for any phone message errors on our part-I will look into what happened. I am glad you were happy with our service, which included rodding both a bath tub and kitchen sink.
Geralynn R.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They did a good job. I think they're more expensive than most. I would recommend them but from people who don't care what they would cost.
Description of Work: I used the Big Deal and plumbing service of Goode Plumbing LLC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the review. I appreciate your having us out to do this work for you. I wouldn't say that we are good for people who don't care what the cost is-while I will be very honest in saying that we are certainly not the cheapest company in town, we do our work to a high standard, using excellent quality materials, and back that work up with the best warranty in the business. We do our best to not have any issues, but on the rare occasion that there is something that comes up, I stand behind it. Sure, there are other companies out there that cost less, but my goal is to deliver top quality for a slightly higher but still reasonable cost. We pay our plumbers a fair wage and have all of the legal insurance requirements. All of this does cost money, but I know that we are still an excellent value for what we deliver.
Kenneth O.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It was great, Brian was extremely courteous and professional, explained everything he did in great detail. I will definitely call Goode Plumbing again for any future plumbing needs. Also they drive really cute old Volkswagen vans with their logo. It wasn't cheap but I have no idea how much these things are supposed to cost and since I'm incredibly not handy it seemed worthwhile to me.
Description of Work: Fix toilets and replace kitchen faucet
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
$570
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for your review. I truly appreciate your taking the time to write it, and also appreciate your having us over to do the work. Brian has joined our team recently, but has been working out very well so far! We put any new hire through a pretty rigorous process, which includes a background check and working supervised with our current plumbers for several weeks-to make sure he or she meets our standards. Brian does very good work, and I am glad that you were happy with him. Thank you also for the comment about our VW vans. We have 3 of the currently, which we source typically from the west coast, and then go through them front to back to make sure they are in good, reliable operating order, with upgrades to heat and air conditioning, as well as emissions equipment.
Sherry R.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
 + 0 more
I love him. I have had my basement flooded three times. The first time, I thought I had a real plumber but I couldn't find him and then the second time I had another plumber and I didn't get that plumber from Angie's List and I still had flooding and the third time after I had flooding, I finally called Goode Plumbing. I chose Goode Plumbing because they had both the plumbers and the people that can work on the sewage line. They gave me an excellent price to put a flood control system upfront. I will be calling them out again this year to do the maintenance again. The pricing was reasonable. They were excellent. I would recommend them. They're my plumber from now on.
Description of Work: We used the plumbing services of Goode Plumbing. They put a flood control system up front. I had contact with them last year when they came to do the maintenance on the system and then the year before when they actually put in the 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
$225
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We replaced a poorly installed flood control with one of our units. This has been successful in protecting the Members home through all of the intense rains that we have had in the area for the past two years. We have done a variety of other products for this Member. She has referred us to several of her friends and relatives. I cannot say enough how much all of that have worked at this Member's home appreciate all of this. She also, by the way, makes a straight A rated cup of coffee. Thank you again for your business, and this very nice review.
Christina G.
03/2014
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The $966 estimate to repair/replace the leaky faucet/shower valve; $675 for the new batch feed garbage disposal; and $365 to install a new kitchen faucet seemed a bit high to us, so we chose not to use Goode Plumbing.
Description of Work: Provided estimate to repair leaky faucet and replace faucet & garbage disposal in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Goode Plumbing
Member, I appreciate your having us out to look at the plumbing needs at your home. Regarding the scope of work and pricing that you received, please understand that-and I know that our plumber went over this, but just to try to explain again, that the prices you received was not just for labor, but for materials and in the case of shower valve and disposal, the actual fixtures were included. -Shower valve-the price you received was to REPLACE not repair the valve. We were supplying a new, high quality unit that featured a separate balancing spool, service stops, and volume control. We were also going to do the work by carefully cutting a few tiles out, and using a remodeling plate with the trim, so that you did not need to call a tile person out-once we were done, the job would be complete. This unit is backed by a lifetime parts warranty, with two years of labor warranty as well. -DISPOSAL- the disposal was, as you mentioned, a batch feed type. This does not use a wall switch but a built in switch that is operated with the disposal sink plug. These units are admittedly expensive. Unfortunately, whoever set up your current disposal did not incorporate the option of a wall or countertop switch. We could have the electrical that is required for that installed, but that would push the even higher. Our standard switch disposal is much more popular for us in terms of installation. The disposal we were providing with this was an ISE 3/4hp professional series (not sold at home centers), with a 6 year full parts and labor warranty. The faucet was one that you were going go purchase. We would remove the old one, install your new one (multi piece type), and provide the needed supply lines, etc. Also remember, that the pricing was individual pricing, and if you were to do all of this at once, you would be getting these items for a package price that is lower than individual pricing. Factor in the Angie's List coupon, the high quality of the items being installed, a great warranty, and excellent workmanship from us, and I think you will find this to be a fantastic value. I did call the member to explain this to her as well. We always invite shopping our pricing, but also ask that everything is factored in so that one is comparing "apples to apples". We never do things just to get to a rock bottom price. We provide materials that we believe in and install them in a manner so that we are confident you will get years of reliable service out of them.
Erica S.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
He was very friendly and helpful and explained everything to me very clearly.
Description of Work: George from Goode Plumbing came to investigate a possible leak under my kitchen sink, a broken bathroom sink plug, and reversed hot/cold in the kitchen sink. There was no leak and George fixed all the remaining issues.
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
$130
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the service call, as well as your review here. George is the newest member of our team, and he has been a very good fit-polite, hard working, and does his best to do a great job. I will pass your review on to him, and I know that we will appreciate your kind words also.
Carol Lee R.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
On time, very professional and incredibly neat.
Description of Work: Move a gas and also installed interior shut off value.
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
$450
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate the work very much. This was to reroute a gas supply line to a kitchen stove. I am glad that you were very happy with us, and hope that we can be of service again should the need arise.
MIGUEL D.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Overall very professional interaction and follow up. I would contact them again if I ever was looking for plumbing services.
Description of Work: When my pipes burst from the deep freeze I contacted Goode Plumbing. They - like all the other plumbers I contacted - had very long lists of homes with broken pipes. They gave me an honest estimate of a few days as well as some other numbers to call that might get me a plumber faster. They did call when I came up on their list - about 24hours sooner than estimated - to see if I still needed them but by then I had stopped pipe leaks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. Yes, that week of extremely cold temperatures, we were extremely busy! We were running around the clock. I was out until 2, 3 am and back out at 5 or 6am for a week solid, taking care of everyone that we could possibly fit in. I appreciate your considering us for work in the future!
Rebecca M.
02/2014
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It was okay. I have two diff experiences. The first one was okay, and they installed my sink. The second, there was an issue, and gave them an additional job, but it wasn't the greatest experience. He told me there was a small leak, and that he could fix it, but gave me an outrageous price. The guy that did the main job, was a nice very, funny, and professional, but overall the prices are very high.
Description of Work: Installed a sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you for your review. I also appreciate your having us out to do the work, and for the fact that you would use us again. I am sorry if you felt our pricing was high on the second job (leak repair). I am not sure what you were comparing the price to, or if you just felt it seemed high. I do realize that the cost of professional plumbing repairs can be surprising to some, but I am confident that if you compared us and factored in the warranty, customer service, and quality that we deliver, that you would find our pricing to be really quite reasonable. I always invite our customers to call me personally anytime there is an issue, or for any plumbing question that I can help with, on (773) 407-1884. Thank you, Mike Goode
CHRIS M.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The job went well. There was communication between myself and the appt. scheduler that kept me informed as to when to expect the provider to arrive. As previously stated the line was rodded from inside the basement to the city sewer connection. He kept me informed as he was doing the work and gave me some advice as to how to maintain the work he was doing. At the completion of the job he cleaned up the entire area with sanitizer.
Description of Work: The provider power rodded the sewer line starting from inside the house to the city sewer located about 65 feet from the house.
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
$315
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you for having us over to clean your house drain and sewer out. We used a sectional type drain cleaning machine to complete this work. We find this to be superior to drum type machines, due to a larger cutter selection and improved cable. I am glad that things went well, and also appreciate your taking the time to review us here on Angie's List.
Janine M.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were clean and efficient and came when they said they were going to come. It was expensive, but I guess that is was things cost.
Description of Work: Good plumbing replaced a broken sump pump.
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
$950
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you, Member. This was actually to install a new ejector pump. We installed a very good quality Zoeller, which we warranty for 3 years. We also installed a new, high quality check valve-we recommend replacing this item whenever the pump is replaced. The Zoeller pump is not the cheapest, I will agree, but it is a high quality product that should give years of reliable service. As will any standard ejector pump, we warn that sanitary wipes and similar products, not be allowed down any drain (that goes for drains not requiring a pump also!)-even if they are advertised as "flushable". We see so many issues that are caused by these products.
Babylon W.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We had a few nagging plumbing problems that needed repairing: broken flapper in toilet on 2nd floor, leaking kitchen sink and broken pop-up sink stopper. We used Angie's List to find a plumber and came across Goode Plumbing. The company had quite a few reviews and seemed the most favorable of the group of plumbing companies listed. We reached out to the company and Mike Goode responded. We found Mike to be patient, pleasant and professional. He promptly responded to my questions - both email and text - and came out himself to provide the estimate. Mike again was very patient with us in answering other questions/concerns we had about the proposed work. Once we had agreed to move forward with the work, we setup a time with his person at the office - who was also very pleasant and professional. Mike arrived within the time frame given, was respectful in not tracking snow and dirt through our home, and performed the work in less than 2 hours. He even uncovered another small problem with the 2nd floor toilet and took care of it for us. Goode Plumbing makes it to our "You're a Keeper" list! Mike exhibits the kind of attitude all company owners should have - he cares about his customers and wants to make sure the customer is completely satisfied with the services provided. Thank you Mike!
Description of Work: Goode Plumbing repaired: Leaking kitchen sink Broken pop up sink stopper Worn flapper in toilet tank
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
$450
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the very nice words! I appreciate the work. This Member and I corresponded a few times via email before I went to have a look at the job. Both she and her mother were very pleasant to deal with. There were a few issues that needed to be addressed. There was a leak under the kitchen sink, as a previous plumber had done some work using low quality parts that failed repeatedly. I advised that the Member start over using good quality parts, which I installed. I also repaired a minor issue in the bathroom sink and toilet.
Rachel B.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
 + 0 more
On one of the coldest days in years, I was not optimistic that a company as highly rated as Goode would be able to send someone out for a job that wasn't a burst pipe. When I called, the dispatcher told me she would check in with the plumbers in the field to see if anyone was available. Within thirty minutes, she had called back to let us know Bob would be arriving shortly. When he got to our condo, Bob quickly assessed the situation and said he had worked on a similar problem just the day before. He attempted to melt the ice with hot water and (I think) even sidewalk salt, to no avail. His next option was to remove a small panel of drywall behind the washing machine. Once he did so, the clog seemed to melt fairly quickly. He recommended examining the siding on the exterior wall (yes, the drain pipe is located in an uninsulated exterior wall) for gaps that were allowing cold air in. Overall, he did exactly what we needed. Our laundry/utility room was constructed with what seems to be a fair amount of incompetence, so we're left to bandage the consequences until we can make significant changes. Having a skilled, thoughtful plumber like Bob is important in applying the 'bandages'.
Description of Work: Our washing machine was not draining, due to an ice clog in the drain pipe. Bob initially siphoned the water out of the pipe and poured hot water down in an attempt to melt the ice. When that did not work, he removed a panel of wall to allow the warm air of the laundry room to flow around the drain trap, which is where the ice had formed. This approach worked almost right away.
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
$350
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you for calling upon us for service. We did indeed get extremely backed up with emergency calls during that extreme cold weather-a few of us were out until 2, 3 am several days that week fixing frozen and/or broken pipes. I am glad we were able to get you in. Unfortunately, we have seen plumbing installed on exterior walls, with little or no insulation in between. This has caused so many issues for many people, especially with the extreme cold that we had. I appreciate your having us out to help, and for this review.
MARLENE T.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
12/30 The owner came out and gave me an estimate for replacing the water heater or for repairing it. As it was 9 years old, I decided to replace it. They did an excellent job and with the model they recommended, my hot water lasts longer even with a lower setting on the water heater. The second part of the project required removing a stackable washer/dryer from a tight space in order to have access to the drain from which a horrible sewer smell was coming. They poured down mineral spirits. When they ultimately secured the unit back into place, it was even even more stable than before and the smell is gone! They responded to all issues and I will use them again for any plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Removed old water tank, installed new 40 gallon tank with safety pan, added new valve (which the original developer should have installed) Removed stackable washer and dryer to fix sewer smell from drain directly underneath.
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
$1,400
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for having us out to replace the water heater. This unit was in a closet on an upper level. We removed the old unit and replaced it with a new, Bradford White standard vent model. We back this unit up with a 6 year warranty that includes not only parts, but labor as well (most companies back labor up for a year-sometimes less, although one year is the minimum required by local code). We installed our full port drain valve as well as brass fittings to connect the copper water supplies to the water heater-which help reduce corrosion at this point. We also helped the member access the drain under the washer/dryer to fill it with water to keep odors away. We truly appreciate the work as well as your taking the time to write this review.
Linda C.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
My 2nd floor shower had poor water pressure and took over 10 minutes to warm up. The shower warms up in a minute, is much warmer than before, and has good water pressure. The parts were expensive, so the labor was reasonably priced, but I have no other quotes to compare the price with.
Description of Work: Goode replaced the shower handle and the switch behind it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for having us out to replace the mixing valve for your shower. We removed the old unit and replaced it with a new, quality part and flushed the hot and cold supplies to it before installation to make sure that no debris that may have been in the lines found it's way into the new valve. We tested our work and left things neat and clean. We also appreciate your review!
William K.
02/2014
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Over the course of the 2 day installation, these plumbers exhibited a level of knowledge, skill, and professionalism that greatly impressed me. Additionally, their work ethic, cleanup after installation, and keeping me in the loop of work progress sealed my confidence in this company. Goode Plumbing gets at least an A+ from me. I will be using them again in the near future.
Description of Work: Replaced two older hot water heaters with new high efficiency ( 98% ) tankless units.
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
$8,600
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the very kind words! Two of our plumbers-Jeff and George-completed the installation of these two water heaters. We do a lot of tankless and hybrid service and installation, and know what should and should not be done in order to get them working properly. Proper installation of these units is extremely important in order for them to perform as designed. We truly appreciate your having us do this work for you!
Michael K.
02/2014
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went horribly. The plumber showed up and "corrected" the issues. Within an hour of him leaving, all of the issues popped up again. We were given bad advice and he not so subtly hinted that I should tip him. All in all a horrible experience. We contacted the company and to their credit, they were responsive and took steps to right the situation. One week later the problems were fixed (by another one of their plumbers), but the damage to their credibility was already done. We will not use them again.
Description of Work: Attempted to fix leaky faucet and running toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$280
Response from Goode Plumbing
I am truly sorry that you were not happy with us! All of the plumbers that work for me take pride in their work-if they didn't, that person would not have a job with us. It does seem there was an error made in the repair, which we scheduled to go back on and did indeed make good on, as you said. I apologize for the fact that something was not done correctly the first time-I would be irritated myself, but we do stand behind our work and will make anything that wasn't done properly, right, as we did with this job. If I can do anything else to make up for this inconvenience, I would appreciate that opportunity. Thank you, Mike Goode. (773) 407-1884
Mark R.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I located Goode Plumbing via Angie's List and the first time they came out it was for a clogged bathroom sink. Making the appointment was easy and they called before they came to the house. They were very professional, did the job, explained everything they did and why. I was very satisfied. I called them again for a stopped up kitchen sink and although a different person came to the house they were great representatives of the company. Same type of service. Very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Rodding the kitchen sink
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
$299
Response from Goode Plumbing
Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate the loyalty, and am glad we were able to get both sink drains flowing properly for you again!
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Goode Plumbing offers the following services: Complete residential and light commercial plumbing service, including but not limited to: -Drain Cleaning, Faucet and Fixture repair and installation, vintage fixture restoration, Water Heaters (standard and power vent, storage type, Tankless, Hybrid), Overhead Sewer service and installation, Flood Control service and installation (ask about our system-they are second to none!), complete and partial repipes, efficiency upgrades, gas piping, pressure restoration, etc.