With 50 years’ experience, Pearson is the company to call for your plumbing, heating, water softeners, sewer, drains and pest control needs. Pearson was founded on quality service at competitive prices and we continue that tradition to this day. Whether you require a minor repair or a major installation, you can be sure that it’s done right by one of our highly qualified technicians.
The value of our services, plus our dedication to 100% customer satisfaction has made Pearson one of northern Illinois’ leading contractors in plumbing, heating and pest control. We are committed to keeping your home safe and comfortable all day, everyday. That’s why we offer 24-hour emergency service, senior discounts, and financing options. Additional email: christie@rstenstrom.com. Additional DBA - Pearson Plumbing Heating & Pest Control.
Business highlights
61 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Repair & Installation - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Softeners, Purification, Heating & Air Conditioning, Duct Cleaning, Pest Control, Excavation, Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling.
I've been impressed by the professionalism of Ken Rush. He was able to fix my toilet by installing a new ring and resetting the seat firmly to make sure it's not wobbly. Also, he gave me good advice for the future. Regarding Pearson, I honestly don't have anything bad to say about this company. We have been using Pearson for 7 years, and always satisfied with the works provided.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak at the base of the toilet seat in main bathroom.
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
$238
JANET M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Everything about them is excellent. They come when they say they are going to, within a three hour time frame and do what they say they are going to do and leave. I have been using them for years.
Description of Work: I use Pearson Plumbing & Heating for plumbing service and a bunch of things. The last time I used them was to put in a new 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
$212
william M.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
all was good no problems
Description of Work: check up om 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
$60
Victor R.
07/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very quick and professional.
Description of Work: Moved a gas line so that we could move our stove over.
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
$50
Doug B.
07/2013
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
the excavating company they contracted with destroyed my yard and Pearson wouldn't fix it. had to have 15 yards of dirt brought in and 1 tree removed.
Description of Work: hooked us up to city sewer line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$5,000
Michelle W.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
+ 0 more
The team at Pearson was very professional. They showed up on time, did their job and cleaned up after themselves. I was very happy with the installation experience.
Description of Work: Installed a new main water line.
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
$4,000
NILA G.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very professional,and fixed problem fast!!
Description of Work: Replaced tub faucet,had leak in wall,I was impressed at how fast they fixed the problem!!!
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
$150
Sue W.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Installation was good (efficient, neat, good communication). We always feel if Pearson does something it will be done right. Six years later everything is still right. Pearson is always our go-to.
Description of Work: They installed a new furnace for us. They were very helpful presenting options and different models before we made our decision.
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
$4,500
J.B. F.
06/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They had done well except for forgetting a few things, like failing to give me new filters for the new furnace. I figure if you spend that kind of money you should at least get some filters. They re-hooked up a washing machine that they had to unhook and move, but it was leaking. They did come out the next day and fixed everything. They were efficient and got the job done eventually.
Description of Work: Pearson Plumbing & Heating installed a new furnace and a new air conditioning unit.
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
Thomas G.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They pretty much did what they said they were going to do and everything went well. I don't remember any significant problems. I think they were slightly less than some of the other estimates.
Description of Work: We use the services of Pearson Plumbing & Heating. They installed the whole house heating and air conditioning.
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
$8,000
Dean A.
04/2013
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
Very professional from start to finish. We decided to buy the best unit they had
Description of Work: We needed a new hot water heater. Pearson gave me the quote over the phone and came a couple days later on schedule and installed the new heater. Very professional , we could not be happier
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
$1,100
Cheryl R.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are very good. They were professional and fast.
Description of Work: We have used Pearson Plumbing last February 16 for installation of our hot water heater.
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
Barbara B.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were unable to find the leak, but they were very professional.
Description of Work: They tried to locate a leak that was going from the bathroom to the dining room.
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
Mark E.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I regularly use Pearson for my plumbing and HVAC needs in my rental dwellings. They are prompt and responsive. In this case, I called at 4pm on Friday that there was no heat at my rental building. I was told that because they would be after hours before they were able to respond, there would be an extra charge. Since I needed the repair urgently and they have done good work for me before, I agreed. The technician arrived within 2 hours and satisfied the customer in a short space of time. When he inspected, there was a problem with both the furnace and the water heater. He said that there was an ignition problem in both and he was not qualified to service the water heater which would have to wait until Monday. I was told that he bled the system of air and it fired right up. This is not a problem that I or the tenant could have solved by ourselves as is sometimes the case and I was glad of the service. On Monday, we did not see a technician and I called them wondering about it. They apologized for not telling me that they had to order the part and they would get there as soon as the part arrived which may actually be on Tuesday. Nevertheless, they arrived late in the afternoon on Monday and solved the problem. I expected to pay two service calls including one for after hours and for work on both and a part. To my surprise, when I opened the bills, which were mailed separately, they were both for ZERO dollars! I almost cried, I was so grateful for their help at a time when money was critical for this non-budgetary expense. They have always billed me what I consider to be a reasonable rate for all my services and I will continue to use them for the foreseeable future.
Description of Work: Bled the gas line and lit the pilot for the furnace then cleaned and bled the gas line for the hot water heater and lit that pilot. The work was done after ordinary business hours.
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
N. M.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Our 8 year old water heater started leaking on a Thursday evening. We telephoned Pearson that evening, knowing they have emergency service. A person answered the telephone promptly. We said we didn't need emergency service, but would like attention first thing the next morning. The person was polite and professional and said we would get a call back from Pearson sometime after 8:00 a.m., their starting time. We got the call at 7:45 a.m. Friday, assuring us that someone could do the job that morning. Mark telephoned that he was on his way an hour later. He was friendly and polite and the job was done before noon and we had hot water again, hooray.
Description of Work: Old water heater removed and hauled away, new one installed.
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
$900
Clark F.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very good experience. Serviceman was ontime, very professional and cleaned everything up when he finished.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance and service check. System thoroughly checked and tested. Filter replaced.
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
$99
Leroy L.
11/2012
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
For an hour and fifteen minutes it cost me $220.00. I have had more work done by Roto-Rooter and they are half of that price. I was really shocked at it being so much money. They charge $60.00 or $65.00 just for a service call and then it is $59.00 for every half hour. They did good enough work I just didn't care for the pricing at all. They were very prompt in coming.
Description of Work: I had a wax ring replaced on my toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$220
Sarah N.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Service person arrived slightly behind schedule, but called ahead to confirm he would be a little late. He was very friendly and professional. Explained everything in great detail (i.e., what was included in the service, etc.) He answered all of my questions and showed me any of the issues. Service was completed, issues addressed, and next steps outlined for what needed to still be done.
Description of Work: Both furnaces were serviced and cleaned. In addition, the humidifiers were evaluated for replacement, etc.
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
Linda M.
11/2012
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
After the first two fiasco's, the manager called me and set up a Saturday so that I did not have to take off a third day from work. So far, no more leaks or drips!
Description of Work: Fixed my leak and drip in kitchen after I was NOT satisfied the first time and they did not show the second time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Linda M.
10/2012
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
When I made the appointment, I was given a four hour window of time, but was told to be home by 1 pm as I was scheduled early for the afternoon. At 2:30 pm, I called the company and asked if they were still coming, and was told that the person was running late. He appeared after 4 pm and stayed 45 minutes, and told me that the disposal, which was put in by a friend, had not been tightened correctly, but was working then. I fixed the board under the sink, then, three days later, I proceeded to wash dishes. When I let the water out, I could hear the drips under the sink, and I was not happy. I contacted the company, and made an appointment for a four hour range in the morning the next week. I made it clear that I had to be leaving for work by 1230pm, and was told that the work would be done between 0800 - 1200. At 1230, when I had to leave, I called Pearsons and told them that I had to leave. At the same time, the worker called me to say he would be there in and quot;20 minutes or soand quot;, as he had been working on a big project earlier. I did not make another appointment, and I requested a partial refund. I need to call the company to follow up on that request.
Description of Work: Replaced a part on the kitchen sink faucet as it would not turn off. Also, cleaned the "extension" portion of the faucet. In addition, my garbage disposal was leaking, and he tightened this and said it no longer leaked.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$235
Margaret H.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
seating of the toiletI had an electronic copy of the bill within minutes
Description of Work: Had a leak in the basement. The plumber confirmed that it was from the toilet in the half bath above and repaired the seating of the wax ring. Leak is fixed. He also reconnected the water line to the fridge where the former owners had simply cut it to remove their reverse osmosis system. He was very polite, efficient, helpful and tested everything. The company responded to my call promptly and I had the problem fixed within 3 hours of my call. I will definitely use them again.
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
$260
Patsy W.
09/2012
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
one hours time...nothing that caused the service person a problem.
Description of Work: I had to have a kitchen faucet replaced. I bought the faucet and asked Pearson to install it. The plumber was here at my home for one hour,replaced the faucet and provided me with a bill of $280.00 for the service. No itemized bill and when I questioned the amount for one hour of service, after I had provided the faucet, he said he know it was a "lot" but it was their flat rate. I think this was an unusually high price for the service rendered. I will not use them ever again!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$280
Tracey W.
08/2012
4.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
Everything is automated and they sent a report on what they found. I can save it on a flash drive or on my computer. When they came in they were friendly and respectful of the house; they took their shoes off while in the house. They thoroughly explained what they were doing.
Description of Work: I used Pearson Plumbing for air duct cleaning. I signed up for a four-year plan to have all the air ducts cleaned and the furnace and air conditioning checked annually. I paid $59 for the furnace and $59 for the air conditioning. I’m locked into that $59 price for the four years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Diane R.
08/2012
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
GreatFixed the problems when another technician failed TWICE.
Description of Work: Craig new what he was doing and performed several tasks for us.
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
Doreen M.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I thought they did a great job. I had a leak in my basement which caused a lot of damage to my basement ceiling, then because they did a g reat job there, I asked them to fix my toilet tank and kitchen faucet. Which they did quite easily.
Description of Work: They found the source of a leak from my kitchen to the basement, repaired it and then fixed my toilet tank and kitchen faucet
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Excavating,
Sewer Cleaning,
Pest Control,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Appliance Sales and Installation
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Pearson Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
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