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Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents

Plumbing, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

2014,2013, 2012, 2011 Angie's List Super Service Winner & Owner: Chris Booker, a third generation licensed plumber, is the last of the neighborhood plumbers. Chris is taking business back to the old days building lasting relationships through honesty, dependability, and quality at a fair price. Unlike competing plumbers, he charges customers per job, Not just per hour, so customers know what they are in for, with no surprises. Best of all, he lives by a long lost concept "standing behind one's work". His emphasis on quality of work, allows piece of mind to know that work will be done right, the first time, he also provides a 1 year warranty on all work from the date of service. Chris accepts credit cards, cash and check. Payments expected at time of service unless otherwise specified in a written proposal.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Specializing in Repiping and replacement of old galvanized Water pipes, failed and aged Waste lines. Bathtub replacements, Emergency repairs. Hot water heater replacements. Battery backup sump pumps. Kitchen, bathroom, & basement renovations. Drain cleaning. Garbage disposals. Natural gas piping. Gas leak repair. Equipment & fixture upgrades.

Services we don't offer

Well & Septic

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.9188 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-188 of 188 reviews

Randy C.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 2 more
We were very impressed by Chris. He worked out kind of a package deal with me to fix, clean, and check out basically all the plumbing on the condo we purchased. The package was based on an online special he was running at the time. I think the job ended up being more work than he expected (ex: that dryer vent was seriously dirty!), but he stuck with it and was pleasant the whole time. He answered all of our questions about what he was fixing/replacing. He also stuck to the original price we agreed on even though he was there well into the evening. My wife and I ended up feeling that he was a very responsible and knowledgeable guy. We will definitely call him in the future when we have plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Performed a package of preventive maintenance on the condo we had just purchased, including: Cleaned dryer vent Reaffixed 2 loose toilets and replacing small parts that were worn out Caulking of tub fixtures Inspected water heater & kitchen sink disposal Cleaned all drains & aerators Showed us how to flush out steam generator for steam shower

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
$450

Mary O.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I could not be happier with the work Chris did for me. He was easy to communicate with, prompt and willing to do what was needed to get the job done. I will be using him again soon and recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Chris installed a new bathtub faucet with shower arm.

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
$340

Joel D.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went very well and we are extremely pleased.
Description of Work: Chris installed and removed an old water heater. His work and professionalism were excellent and I would highly recommend his services.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Jennifer S.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. The price was reasonable and I was satisfied with the quality of the work.
Description of Work: I purchased The Big Deal, Dryer Exhaust System Cleaning and Inspection for $69.

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
$69

Joan K.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I thought it was good. I thought the charge was fair. He showed me the parts he purchased that he put in and the labor was fair.
Description of Work: I used Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes, & Dryer Vents.

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

Kristopher W.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He was very responsive, on time and very professional. It went well.
Description of Work: I used Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes,& Dryer Vents to do the blocked sink upstairs in the bathroom and then he also did our tub.

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

Frances H.
02/2014
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
He was excellent, I would rate him very high. He was very courteous, did a good job, he was very efficient, very neat, and I felt confident that he knew his areas of expertise. He gave me ideas on how to do things, and he was in and out in an efficient manner.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes,& Dryer Vents. He cleaned the dryer vent.

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
$69

Len L.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Very nice job done well on time and in budget. Chris also kept the work site clean and neat.
Description of Work: Install new drain lines and new valves for washer and sink

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
$900

eileen B.
02/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very professional and thorough.
Description of Work: I used Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes,& Dryer Vents to repair a faucet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Mike D.
02/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
GREAT JOB!! We have used Chris on two other occasions, he has exceeded our expectations. A true professional at a fair cost.
Description of Work: Installation of hot water heater from Big Deal list.

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

RAY S.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris was very very good. He was excellent, knowledgeable and thorough. I could not say enough good things about him. He was very reliable. I recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I used Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes, & Dryer Vents a year ago for correcting all the plumbing underneath my kitchen sink.

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

Tina P.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I first called a different plumber back in November 2013 to assess a potential leak in a bathroom. This plumber said the leak was coming from behind the shower wall and wanted to remove 5-6 rows of old square ceramic tile, to get at the leak, and replace bath faucet. He charged $122 to come out and just look at the bathroom. He said the job was going to cost $1400. After weeks of trying to schedule the job, and not getting a committal from the service scheduler (she kept putting me off-first told me it would be done before the end of the year just needed to coordinate with the tile guy, then it was so cold they were too busy and then promised the tile guy would be available and then just never called back, I went back to Angie's List and found Chris Booker. I called Chris and he returned my call the same day. I explained the situation and we scheduled a time for him to come out. He came and checked out the "leak" in the bathroom and determined that is was not a leak, but just the water from the shower head running off the shower caddy that hangs beneath the shower head! I moved the caddy, and no more leaking!! He rodded out the bathtub, the laundry room sink and fixed a slow filling toilet. He was here for 1 hour, charged us $110 and did an excellent job! The tub and laundy sink both flow freely with no blockage and the toilet fills quickly so you do not have to wait 15 minutes between flushes. Chris was professional, courteous, and clean. I was absolutely shocked the first plumber (who I have been using for the last 8 years for plumbing work) was ready to tear out the wall and charge us $1400 for an unnecessary repair.
Description of Work: Checked out a potential leak in a bathroom, rodded out the bathtub drain, rodded out the laundry tub drain, and fixed a slow filling toilet.

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
$110

Clyde A.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Although the entire project appeared to go perfectly, a small leak developed in one of the soldered connections about 10 days later. You might think this was a negative, but I called around 8 PM one night and Chris Booker questioned me about the nature of the problem and decided to rearrange his schedule and came out at 7 AM the next morning to remedy the situation. He totally stood by his warranty and showed what the word responsive means!
Description of Work: Chris Booker and his assistant repiped the original galvanized pipes in my two-flat with copper pipes. Commercial-grade valves and drains were provided (in the basement) for both hot and cold water lines for both apartments as well as device shutoffs for the kitchen sink and dishwasher supply lines in one apartment. Galvanized pipes were entirely removed. I also had a new copper pipe run for an icemaker. Additionally, there was a venting problem with one of the two water heaters previously installed, and I had Booker Plumbing repair the venting to Chicago code.

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
$2,585

Julia E.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris responded to my e-mail inquiry promptly and a time was set to came to my home for appraisal. Estimate of cost and work time followed shortly thereafter, On the date agreed, he arrived on time and went right to work. This job took almost 6 hours to complete and there was no additional charge as the estimate was 4 hours. He checked every faucet in the house for pressure which was appreciated. He focused on getting the work done correctly and cleaned up the work area before leaving. Chris is a very intelligent and personable individual. I am pleased with his expertise in resolving the problem of low pressure in a 60+ year old home and a faulty toliet flusher handle. The handle he bought was expensive but the quality proves worthy the cost considering this is something used many times every day. There was additional work required to access the lines in the attic bathroom and he was prepared to do this to insure the existing lines were installed correctly. I would use his service again and hope he stays in business a long time!
Description of Work: Repiped connections to water line to upstairs attic built out bedroom and bath. Great improvement in pressure. Additionally fixed bathroom sink which had not been reset correctly by another plumber, Replaced toliet flusher handle.

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
$580

Hilda S.
01/2014
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
I had some leaks and needed some advice on additional issues. Chris was great at fixing and explaining what was wrong. He also gave additional suggestions on my other concerns. I will definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: I used Chris Booker Plumbing, Repipes,& Dryer Vents

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
$75

donna B.
01/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
We had purchased a Big Deal for Chris Booker to install a new 50 gal A.O. Smith gas water heater. Our 40 gal had just begun leaking and soon after we were without hot water. Unfortunately it was right in the middle of the holiday season (12/29) and Chris was out of town. He notified us of this right away via email and also let us know he was booked during the week he was to return. He suggested we request a refund for the deal as this was an immediate response issue. Chris, thank you for taking the time to get back to us in a timely manner while out of town during the holidays. It enabled us to immediately start searching for another highly recommended plumber without losing too much time. The courtesy and professionalism you extended us is truly appreciated!
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Chris Booker Plumbing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875

Carol S.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris arrives on time and is very polite. He is knowledgeable and is able to fix the problem. He cleans up afterwards and I would definitely call him again when I need a plumber
Description of Work: Chris replaced faucet in my bathroom and checked my battery backup to sump pump. Two weeks later he found a leak in my mothers shower where water was leaking into the basement. It required tile work so he recommended a professional who fixed it.

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
$120

Deric L.
11/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Chris was great! He came out quickly as we were have flooring problems and installed a new sump pump for us. He was polite, explained things and was personable. We will call him again when we need a plumber
Description of Work: Chris installed a new sump pump

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
$350

Marlene R.
10/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Had purchased a coupon on Angie's List. When I called to schedule the appointment I had left message and Chris got back to me right away. Scheduled the appointment within days of phone call. He was very prompt. He did everything that was stated in the coupon: He cleaned out the dryer vent, vacuumed inside the dryer to make sure that all debris was cleared out. Inspected the water hose lines of the washing machine to make sure there was no rot. He also checked the gas lines for leaks. He was very efficient in his job.
Description of Work: Thoroughly cleaned out inside and outside dryer vents.

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
$69

The House M.
10/2013
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Answered Angie's List message in less than 24 hours.
Description of Work: Answered Angie's List message in less than 24 hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimberly Z.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
nice guy, did a quality job!
Description of Work: fixed an old outdoor faucet

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
$200

Response from Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents
Thanks for the review. It was a pleasure to work with you.

JOHN K.
09/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Chris was timely, helpful and thorough in inspecting our drains. Even when one of our catch basins broke when he was testing it, he did not charge us any more than was included in the Angie's list deal we agreed upon.
Description of Work: Drain check, water heater check, dryer vent 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

Response from Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents
Thanks for taking the time to review my work. I am always happy to help great people.

TEME R.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is our second time calling on Chris and there will be many more! We had an emergency when we realized there was a broken pipe under our basement floor. Chris came out right away, did a very thorough and accurate job assessing the problem and gave us a very reasonable estimate. We felt better even at this estimate stage because you could tell just from hearing his proposal that the work would be in good hands and done right. It was a complicated job which involved taking up a concrete floor, replacing broken pipe and installing clean-outs to prevent future problems. Chris's work was fabulous. He came early and stayed late over the course of two days to get everything done. He even replaced the concrete floor. His work was beautiful from start to finish. He is also great at explaining everything that has to be done. He also very kindly -- when he was done with this enormous job -- responded to my request for another appointment to clear drains in other parts of the house, by staying late to address all of those problems. Another outstanding thing -- when we called him with a follow-up question a week later, he came by rather than just answer over the phone. We felt we should pay him for this additional service call, but he refused payment saying he was just following up on his work. He has done great work for us on all sorts of plumbing issues from small to quite complicated. There are tons of reviews on Angie's List to go through -- but we feel that if you are looking for a plumber, you can stop reading and just call Chris. Highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Repaired and replaced broken pipe underneath floor, installed clean-outs.

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
$1,800

Response from Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents
I sure hope that you won't face more plumbing issues, but should it happen, I would be happy to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review.

danielle P.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Chris responded my emergency call by arriving at 9:30pm that night. He quickly diagnose the issue and schedule a date to replace the water heater tank.
Description of Work: Replace a water heater tank

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
$1,000

Response from Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents
I'll always make it out to my customers as soon as possible. Emergencies can happen at any hour and I like to make it out fast before the problem causes too much damage. I'm glad that I could be of help.

Marty B.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The job went very well. Chris was very pleasant to work with, and was very polite and tidy. He had to order parts for the tub drain and came back as soon as the parts were available to complete the job. We would definitely use Chris again when a plumber is needed... :-)
Description of Work: Chris helped us with several odd jobs that were on our to-do list, including fixing a couple leaky faucets and finally replacing our bathtub drain which hadn't worked properly for many years.

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
$200

Response from Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents
Thanks for the review [member name removed].

Contact information

3812 Harvest Ln, Glenview, IL 60026

http://www.chrisbookerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Sewer Cleaning,
Home Warranties,
Hauling

FAQ

Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents offers free project estimates.
Yes, Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents offers emergency services.
Yes, Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents offers warranties.
Chris Booker Plumbing Repipes & Dryer Vents offers the following services: Specializing in Repiping and replacement of old galvanized Water pipes, failed and aged Waste lines. Bathtub replacements, Emergency repairs. Hot water heater replacements. Battery backup sump pumps. Kitchen, bathroom, & basement renovations. Drain cleaning. Garbage disposals. Natural gas piping. Gas leak repair. Equipment & fixture upgrades.
Well & Septic

Contact information

3812 Harvest Ln, Glenview, IL 60026

http://www.chrisbookerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM