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Redbird Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Wells and Pumps,

About us

Redbird Plumbing offers all types of plumbing & service at reasonable rates. Locally owned and operated for over ten years, Redbird Plumbing has a reputation of doing quality work. We offer both residential and commercial plumbing. Award winning.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial plumbing, installation of water heaters, sump pumps, toilets & faucets.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Visa

Reviews

4.784 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-84 of 84 reviews

Clayton G.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went great. Workers were clean, respectful, and professional. Oddly enough I had a sump pump failure the morning they were to arrive to install the hot water heater. When they arrived the had another sump pump on the truck and installed it at a discount since they were already there. It has been a year since the services were completed and everything is still operating appropriately. They did a good job and were very efficient while performing the work. They were in and out letting me get back to my day with minimal interruption.
Description of Work: Installed a new hot water heater and sump pump

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

Dave H.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Had to replace an old water heater in our home - called Redbird early afternoon and they came within two hours. Very professional, courteous, and respectful crew at very reasonable price. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: New water heater installed

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
$850

Dave H.
05/2014
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Excellent , fast, professional, courteous service! We called about getting our water heater replaced and they provided a reasonable quote and replaced the water heater same day - literally within hours of our call.
Description of Work: New Water Heater

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
$845

Brian G.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall service was excellent. Was able to provide a quote over the phone in the morning and arrived that same day in the afternoon to replace a leaking water heater. I obtained several quotes and not only was theirs the least expensive, theywere able to provide the service the exact same day.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater.

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
$600

Mark S.
04/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called once and spoke to Chris the owner who was with a customer and had to call me back. I missed his return call and tried calling him back and got his voice mail. Over the next 10 days I called 5 times, always getting his voice mail. Finally, several days after my last call, he called me back. He apologized for not responding sooner but said they had been extremely busy. He set up a time for him to come to my house and give me a quote for the work the next day. He never showed up. Never called. After waiting several hours for him to show up I called and told him that if this was how he dealt with his customers then I preferred not to be one, and that he should NOT call me back. (I admit I was very angry and did use one very bad word in the message, for which I called back and apologized...not for being angry, but for using the foul language.) The next day he called back and apologized stating that one of his employees was injured on a job and that he was dealing with that emergency and did not have a chance to call me. He convinced me to give him one last chance. Two days later, as rescheduled, he showed up at my door and provided me with a quote. I scheduled the job for the following Friday. He and three of his men showed up over 30 minutes late, but did get the job done in the time and for the price we had agreed to. However, while they were there they turned off my hot water heater and failed to turn it back on....a cold realization I came to when I tried to shower the next day. Also, I began to question the story about one of his employees being injured on a previous job when I overheard another of his employees working on my job, speaking to a customer who had called him on the phone, explaining to the customer he was sorry that he was running late but they were working on an "emergency job" and would be there as soon as possible. Emergency job? The installation of my gas line was not an emergency job and had been on their schedule to a week! If the employee was so ready and willing to lie to a customer, I wondered if that tendency came from the top down, and if Chris had been lying to me about the reason he did not show up for our scheduled appointment. Anyway...they completed the work and I am very satisfied with the final result. I will probably use Redbird Plumbing again in the future because they were by far more reasonably priced than the other competitors I talked to, but I will be very skeptical of any excuses I get.
Description of Work: Installed a gas line to my deck for a natural gas grill.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Terry L.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
My sump pump was acting up and I called for advice/service. That was in the morning; they could have come out that afternoon but I had to wait until I could be home the next morning. Two technicians came and they tested my pump thoroughly and concluded it had a bad switch/float. They were very credible and did not apply any pressure to me to buy anything. I agreed a new pump was needed and they installed a very modern pump they recommended with a back up float and an alarm. They worked very fast together and were in and out within an hour. They tested everything, explained the new features to me, and cleaned up everything very well. I asked for a refrigerator magnet because they are my "go to "plumbers for the future.
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump.

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
$400

Amber S.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
I called this company on a Saturday morning. They were very helpful and agreed to come out by noon. They arrived, two certified plumbers came, looked at my situation. I did have to have a new sump pump. They had one with them, removed my old one, replaced with a new one and instructed me on the differences between my old one and my new one. I would highly recommend this company. Very professional, prompt and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Replaced Sump Pump

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

Bruce C.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great work. We will use them again.
Description of Work: We had several pieces of work done with Redbird Plumbing. All were completed quickly with high quality workmanship. We had the team come out and repair two drains in our bathrooms and an outside faucet. The plumbers explained what they recommended well and were careful to give us the best recommendations to save us cost. They were both pleasant people, were respectful by covering their work boots each time they came in and left so as not to track in dirt. Great job for us.

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
$300

Mary N.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
They patiently answered all my questions and didn't make me feel stupid. Finally, they gave me recommendations for some of my concerns. We have a new plumber! Redbird Plumbing!
Description of Work: They replaced our broken sump pump with a new one and tested it. They checked the pipe where the sump outlets and looked at where it connects to the house.

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
$355

Ronald C.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They came the same day I called, and because my water heater was so old they suggested that I replace it. The price they gave for a replacement was very reasonable. After they replaced the old water heater, the water flow was very slow, so they came back the next day and flushed the water lines. I thought they did a great job and the charge was very reasonable for the whole job. They were very polite and professional. I plan on replacing the water pipes in the future and I definitely will be giving them a call.
Description of Work: Replace water heater and flush water lines

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

Robin R.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very quick and efficient.. Friendly. No complaints. Will call again when a plumber needed. Job done well.
Description of Work: Replaced old iron pipe from kitchen sink (in 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
$200

Julia V.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Redbird Plumbing was very professional. The workers were careful to be neat and to keep our home tidy. The workers were punctual and friendly. I would recommend this company.
Description of Work: Repaired leaky faucets.

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

Jack G.
12/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Set up an appointment, said he would call beforehand. Never called, never showed up.
Description of Work: Nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Redbird Plumbing
Redbird Plumbing provided this customer with an initial free quote for the job. While driving to the customer's rental property to provide the second requested free estimate, we did speak to the customer whom informed us that he had since done his own work on the property which was against plumbing code. (Additionally, while it was not his primary address, nearly a week after a snow storm the property had not been shoveled and upon arriving it offered no access for contractors.) As licensed plumbers, we are regulated by the State of Illinois and take great pride in providing customers with services that are done by licensed, insured professionals. Unfortunately we can not participate in ongoing work that is done against Illinois Plumbing Code (unless it is to bring the property up-to-code, which was not the intent of this customer.)

MITCHELL S.
11/2013
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great as usual. I have used Redbird many times before and I am always impressed with their quality of work, service, knowledge, and price! My wife would not let me call anyone else even if I wanted to! They do a great job, work with you on scheduling, and always go the extra mile by making sure everything is spotless in the work area when they leave and always wearing protective coverings over their shoes/boots to when they come in so they do not track anything on your flooring. The only plumbing company I would recommend and the only one I use!
Description of Work: Removed old pipes, installed new shut off valves and new 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
$90

RICHARD S.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great job in a timely manner. Reasonable price. These are now my "go to people" if I need other services.
Description of Work: Replaced sink and faucet in kitchen. Replaced shower head in bathroom.

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

Joseph P.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Scheduling was very easy, I called on a Monday and the service call was on Thursday since it was not an emergency situation. They were excellent and I would use them again in the future. Their standard service call is $88 so they discounted me $30 since it was such a quick fix!
Description of Work: I had a valve on the washing machine that was leaking. They came out to fix the valve.

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
$58

Glen B.
10/2013
5.0
home remodeling, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called them in the late afternoon. They came out immediately, looked at problem, a leaking water heater, said they could fix it the next day. The next day they were there, replaced the water heater, cleaned up after themselves, and made sure everything worked fine before they left.
Description of Work: Redbird Plumbing replaced my water heater. Excellent job, excellent service.

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
$750

Donna R.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were able to come out the day I called and they made the repairs promptly. I was very pleased with their work and professionalism.
Description of Work: Repaired my faucet and installed shutoffs under the sink and 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
$130

Lee B.
09/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Timely service. Knowledgable. Helpful. Great price. Did more than I expected. Fixed several problems.
Description of Work: Fixed water heater

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
$125

Walter M.
08/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I'm very pleased with the plumber and his assistant -- good attitude and professional quality of work.
Description of Work: Cleaned out pipe and replaced a damaged connection.

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

Charles L.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
GREAT! done in about 10 minutes.
Description of Work: Reset a toilet onto floor.

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
$76

Andrew R.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Their price was best in town. They were prompt. They were very friendly, polite and professional.
Description of Work: I used the plumbing services of Redbird Plumbing.

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

Michael D.
07/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the owner Chris about adding some shut off valves to 5 water lines in an apartment building we own to meet city Code. Chris was very knowledgeable and familiar with the code. We set up an appointment for July 1st at 4pm. Chris called back a few hours before our appointment to say he was running late with another job and could we meet later or re-schedule. No problem, I understand and we re-schedule for 8am the next morning. Chris arrived a few minutes late, but did call to say he was on his way. Once at the apartment, Chris looked at the work and said it was no problem to complete and he would pull an old bill on the valve costs and get me an estimate at the end of the day. I told him we were looking for a long term relationship with a plumber for the rental properties we own, and he told me he was a "service oriented" business. I never heard back from Chris that day, so I called him the next day (He gave me his cell number). I got his voicemail and left a message asking if he had the bid done and asking him to call me back as we wished to move forward if the bid was agreeable. Three days later, I have not received any bid or any phone call back. Very disappointed based on his prior reviews on AngiesList. Looks like we will be looking for another plumber to complete the work.
Description of Work: Add shut off valves to 5 water lines inside an apartment building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,000

Response from Redbird Plumbing
While we didn’t intend to disappoint the reviewer, we were surprised by his lack of understanding and patriotism. This reviewer fails to mention that the time period he refers to was over a holiday week/weekend. We met with him before business hours on July 2nd, at which time he openly told us he was waiting on multiple bids (and had known about the issue for some time). For the 4th of July (Thursday) as well as Friday, Redbird Plumbing only ran an emergency service crew so that our employees could celebrate Independence Day, but our office was closed for the holiday. Like most companies we were extremely busy with the shortened work week, but while some others enjoyed a 4 day weekend, reopening on Monday, we had a bid available for the reviewer first thing Saturday morning (and also offered emergency work all 4 days). Because the estimate ended up requiring new cost information from one of our supply houses (that was similarly busy during the holiday week) we were pleased to have the costs back and bid completed prior to Monday morning. The reviewer, as he noted, told us the few day turn-around time was too long and he couldn’t believe we didn’t have the estimate to him on Thursday (the Fourth of July) or Friday. While we normally like to offer a quicker turn-around time on our complimentary, free-of charge estimates, this time our holiday business hours didn’t allow it (again, because the office was closed for estimates and all emergency personnel were in the field.) We are sorry we weren’t able to meet this reviewer’s needs and hope he finds the long-term plumber he is looking for.

Mauri J.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
The plumbers arrived at my home about 40 minutes after the Initial call to the business. When they came they both put on shoe covers to protect our floors. Josh and Santana were both very friendly and professional. The entire job went very quickly. When they were finished, Josh explained the function of the new sump pump while Santana finished the clean-up process. In all I was very pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend Redbird Plumbing to others.
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump and repaired a leaking toilet.

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

$414

Dave C.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
I called Chris because he was running a Angie's list special on sump pumps. He called me back immediately. He was very nice on the phone and answered all of my questions both credibly and well. I decided to get a water back up from him and got a quote. It was very reasonable. We set an install day. His team showed up on time and did the work flawlessly. They cleaned up after themselves and were well behaved the entire time. I am very pleased. If you have emergency work, you want to call Red Bird first. If you can wait, you DEFINITELY want to wait for these folks.. A+++
Description of Work: They put in a new sump pump and a sump pump water back up system.

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

Contact information

PO Box 966, Normal, IL 61761


Licensing

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

Redbird Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Redbird Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Visa
Yes, Redbird Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, Redbird Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Redbird Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Redbird Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Redbird Plumbing offers warranties.
Redbird Plumbing offers the following services: Residential and commercial plumbing, installation of water heaters, sump pumps, toilets & faucets.

Contact information

PO Box 966, Normal, IL 61761