When your pipes, drains or sewers aren’t functioning properly, don’t trust your plumbing problems to an amateur. Call the experienced professionals at Ratterman Plumbing, Inc. instead. Our company has been bringing quality plumbing service to Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding area for over 77 years. The technicians at Ratterman Plumbing, Inc. are licensed in plumbing and in backflow prevention and are experienced in a wide range of plumbing and pipe solutions and repairs.
Business highlights
91 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
New construction, repair of plumbing, sewers, gas line, remodeling & drain cleaning.
I think they are all very expensive. They are good.
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William M.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
I always use them. I use them every time I can unless it's the weekend.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
William M.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
It was a sewer backup so they were out here many times. They were the cheapest.
Description of Work: Sewer backup.
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
Brian M.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
It went really well. Chad and Justin did a great job, and we're very courteous.
Description of Work: They did several things: - they installed a new pvc sewer line from the street to the house, disconnecting the old clay system at the clean out - they sealed off the cast iron inside the house that connected with clay sewer line - they removed the majority of the cast iron that was in the basement, replacing it with new pvc - they removed an old existing tub - they roughed in new toilet, sink, and shower plumbing - the rough in included new pex tubing for hot/cold water lines, they also installed a new ejector pump (like a sump pump but different) and tied all the new plumbing to it - they moved the location of my w/d hook ups and tied those in to the new plumbing - they added new pvc lines for everything that was in the kitchen and brought it over to the ejector system - since the rough in required concrete demo in the basement they put new concrete in at the end - they cleaned up at the end
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
$11,500
Cathy I.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Came and repaired broken pipe. When they arrived they went to work promptly. Job was completed in about 30 minutes.
Description of Work: We had a pipe burst this past winter. They were prompt about giving us an estimate. They came out later in the week at our request. Work was completed in about 30 minutes
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
$229
John H.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
 + 0 more
Service and price was excellent.
Description of Work: Ran a gas line through the basement up into my kitchen for a gas range. Estimate from another company was 1400.00
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
david S.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
My father used them before I came here and I've used them a number of times and they always get it right. I have no complaints ever.
Description of Work: I've used the services of Ratterman Plumbing a number of times for various plumbing things. The last time I had them here was when they put in my 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
Marcia T.
04/2014
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Work was performed, but overcharged and quality was below par. My husband is an engineer with a maintenance background and was not pleased with the work done.
Description of Work: Set new toilet, fixed leak in ceiling,installed new hot water heater and pipe.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$1,500
Gail K.
03/2014
1.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Plumber arrived. Told him about sewer line and quot;clean-outand quot; access by side of house. Plumber dug down to it, said it was for kitchen sink only. Plumber came into house, removed commode and ran a and quot;snakeand quot; auger down approx 12 feet. Put commode back in place. Paid him $318.Problem solved. Not so much. back up continued upon first use of commode. Called plumber who came back, repeated process and left. Problem remained. Called plumber back. He removed commode for the third time, ran a camera into the sewer line, said it was compromised by tree roots and that the entire line would have to be replaced; and perhaps the other sewage drain points for the rest of the house, though wouldn't know until started project. Gave 3 separate estimates $1000, $2000, $4000. Depending on how and quot;seriousand quot; the issues were, once they got in there. All included tearing out landscaping and our driveway. Expected payment for the camera scope, whether we used them to fix the problem or not. Another $200 on top of the already $318. Who in the world gets paid for NOT fixing the problem? We called in our old, unglamorous plumber. He snaked the drain through the existing and quot;clean outand quot; and all was well and running smoothly in about 30 minutes for the lovely price of $185. $185!!! We had to almost threaten lawsuit to get our money back from Ratterman. They were either (1) Completely inept or (2) Ripping us off. They used to be the go-to guys in this area for years, but something has definitely changed at that place.
Description of Work: Called provider regarding stopped up sewer line creating leak onto driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$300
Kristin B.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
same day service, fast repair, very courteous workers, reasonable fee. I will call them first in the future if I need a plumber.
Description of Work: repair a shower
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
$100
Anthony P.
10/2013
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We were getting ready to remodel downstairs so pipe was easily accessible to plumber - just stand there and reach up and make repair. Two guys showed up on time (one apprentice apparently shadowing older guy), the main plumber rolled his eyes when he saw the leak. He didn't say two words to me, walked outside, grabbed the newer plastic piping and used it to fix leak in copper pipe. I was never asked if wanted copper or not. It took him 11 minutes to fix it (not an exaggeration) and he left without saying anything, sending younger guy in to give me the bill and collect payment. I have used Ratterman countless times since moving to Middletown 14 years ago, but the past few interactions have been unsatisfactory. There seems to have been a change in ownership or management, the professionals that used to arrive have been replaced by others. I won't use them again, when it came time to do actual remodel work that required some plumbing - I called William Branch - excellent, professional service.
Description of Work: There was a leak in a supply line going to downstairs restroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$175
Lisa M.
07/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
 + -1 more
They were very nice when they got the job done right the first time. Their staff was very good and very friendly.
Description of Work: I used Ratterman Plumbing for sewer cleaning.
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
$150
Terrilyn F.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I have used them several times and so I trust them and appreciate their services.
Description of Work: I have used Ratterman Plumbing Inc several times. They stopped my toilet from leaking.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pamela R.
06/2013
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were fine. Their pricing was reasonable. They came when they said they would come and were friendly.
Description of Work: Ratterman Plumbing put in a washing machine line for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Tim S.
06/2013
4.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
I have used them twice now and they always do a good job. They arrive when they say they will and they always get the job done efficiently.
Description of Work: I used Ratterman Plumbing to perform drain cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard D.
06/2013
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The guys that came out were okay. They came in and did the work. There was a bit of a problem that they have to cut a hole in my ceiling to access the pipes and they put the piping in this plastic. I have to go back and change my ceiling a little bit to accommodate the new piping they put in, so I wasn't really happy with that but the leak stop, the work was done.
Description of Work: I used Ratterman Plumbing Inc last summer for a repair on my leaking pipe line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Eleanor J.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were very good. I was looking through Angie's list and that night when we were looking for the plumbers in our area, Ratterman was only the one that could come first in the morning and they were right there and took care of. My experience was great. They were very professional. It is a very good company. They show up on time and they do what they say they are going to do.
Description of Work: I used Ratterman Plumbing Inc for plumbing as our basement flooded and they repaired it.
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
Dwight H.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They did a good job both times. No problems. No complaints.
Description of Work: I've had Ratterman to my home a couple of time for plumbing fixes (clogged drain, replace toilet mechanism).
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
$100
Kenneth M.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Everything went well, they showed up on time, they worked hard, and they were friendly.
Description of Work: They came and did a sink repair in my 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
$50
Shawn R.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were quick and effective. They got the job done.
Description of Work: We used Radderman Plumbing Incorporated for plumbing services about a year ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Bruce M.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We used Ratterman for years until we went with someone local. No complaints, good honest work, and worth the price they charge. I would not hesitate to use them again, and recommend them for just about anything around the house.
Description of Work: Trenching and replacing of old underground supply line. Mostly iron pipe with leaks. Clear drains, replace stem valves New hot water heater. Real pro job here, and all has been brought up to code. Safer now to be sure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
James E.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
On time. Cleaned up after themselves and did an overall excellent job.
Description of Work: Installation of small 1/2 bath in basment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Cathy I.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, tree service
 + 0 more
Called to set up appointment with Abundant tree. I purchased one of Angies Deals. When he returned my call he happened to be in the area at the time so he promptly came to our house the give estimate along with the discount with Angies Deal. He look at the tree and said he could have it taken down that afternoon. When they arrived they promptly got to work and had the tree down in less than a hour. They clean up all the mess (even picked up a lot of leaves for us).
Description of Work: Removed dead tree.
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
$300
judith M.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Great overall, quick estimate, quick job, and good extra advice.
Description of Work: A water heater was added to improve consistancy of hot water delivery. This was suggested as a much less expensive and more effective option than my idea.
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
$850
Linda G.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I called. They came on time. They were professional, clean, and courteous. No probems. It cost more than I would have liked, but you get what you pay for!
Description of Work: Repaired a leaking pipe in basement and fixed 2 toilets that were not shutting off.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Tree Service,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Heaters,
General Remodeling
FAQ
Ratterman Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Ratterman Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa