We had a problem with a shower drain. They charged us for not only the labor, but for renting the equipment that they owned and were not charged themselves for renting. They were short tempered with my wife, as well. They over charged and were difficult to deal with. I will not be recommending them. The plumber was fine, but the office people were very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Plumbing Service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
David M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They came out the same day we called and fixed both. The plumber was friendly and courteous.
Description of Work: Needed some repairs on both our toilets.
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
$475
Lawrence J.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Alan dId a fine job and was a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Replaced a toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
nancy L.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very well, came did the job right the first time and we are all set.
Description of Work: They removed old dishwasher and installed new one.
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
$250
Marie A.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were prompt in getting back to us. Work was professional.
Description of Work: Fixed toilet and leaky 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
Tanya T.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The provider explained that the company does not provide services in the city of Springfield. The person sounded honest and professional We did not discuss price once I was told that services are not available in my area.
Description of Work: The provider does not serve the Springfield Area. He told me this by phone. He did not perform any services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Louise C.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
+ 0 more
I'm sorry I didn't get the name of the plumber Pickering sent out. He solved the backup problem we had in our kitchen pipes. It was after a lot of people's pipes got frozen (though not ours) so we had to wait a couple days. They fit us in as soon as they could.
Description of Work: The plumber did a complicated snaking out of our kitchen pipes going way out of our condo. Mission accomplished!
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
$135
Paul C.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We've used them for 40 years. They're perfect.
Description of Work: They did my sump pump.
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
$2,000
Jeffrey B.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Woke up this morning with water in the basement, the water heater had broken. I was on my way to Pickering's when I saw one of their trucks and stopped and talked with Jeff Pickering. He drove back to my house, looked at the situation and a few hours later, we have a new water heater! These are great people to work with. We had them install some new toilets and they worked very hard providing us with the fixtures we were looking for. I will always recommend them for any plumbing work, they are a high quality company.
Description of Work: Installed a new electric 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
$1,600
Scott S.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber came right on time. He quickly evaluated my needs and went right to work. The work in the basement was not necessarily difficult, but the piping was confusing. He explained what was needed to fix the issue I was having. He then completed the job and left the site completely clean.
Description of Work: Repaired an outdoor faucet and re-routed some plumbing in the basement.
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
$200
Stuart S.
05/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
It went well. They were professional and friendly.
Description of Work: W S Pickering & Son Inc cleared a clogged drain for me.
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
$88
John L.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Great. The dishwasher wouldn't quite fit, but he managed it, being careful not to damage flooring or countertop.
Description of Work: Installed garbage disposal and dishwasher.
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
$330
Kurt E.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
on time and on budget as promised
Description of Work: New Toilet and Sinks
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
$1,500
Carol K.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Plumber arrive exactly as planned, corrected the leaking toilet and leveled the floor. Excellent communications with tenant. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Corrected a leaking toilet in our very old house. This required a bit of extra work to level the floor so that the toilet seated properly.
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
$180
Paul P.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They came hours after I discovered a leak in a water pipe near the furnace. This was not a furnace related pipe but part of the water system. They had to remove some drywall to get at the pipe hanging from the rafters. They were efficient and the quality of the work seems excellent. I've used them before and they have always done a stellar job.
Description of Work: Replaced long sections of copper pipe in the basement. Secured a flimsy previous arrangement of water pipe and filter coming off the well pump tank. Two workers for two hours.
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
$500
Edward M.
02/2014
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
+ 0 more
Work was performed by Allen, the work was professional. Allen was on time.
Description of Work: Installed water line and valve for water filter ice maker.
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
$125
Michele Z.
01/2014
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very slowly and it was a lo
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking toilet. Came and ordered a part that took weeks to be delivered and installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$325
Elsbeth W.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Came the same day I called. Fixed the pipe in no time. Gave great advice. Friendly to me and my barking dog. Super helpful and professional.
Description of Work: While I tried to remove a frozen nut under the sink, I accidentally snapped the copper pipe above. He fixed the broken pipe, asked what I had been doing, and went out of his way to make my later install of 'non-approved' equipment go smoothly. SO NICE!!!!
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
Stuart S.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They arrived less than 10 minutes after I called. The technician was friendly and professional. Perfect.
Description of Work: Cleared a clogged toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Qiao K.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They are wonderful - professional, punctual, flexible and competent. My every experience with them has been good. Their billing practices are very transparent, and includes details of every part that is installed. The charges appear reasonable - about $86 for half hour for one person, and $156 or so for half hour for a two-person job.
Description of Work: We were getting granite installed in our bathroom. So the plumbing had to be shut and then then re-started.
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
$244
Dennis M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went great! No muss, no fuss
Description of Work: several small projects
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
Murray E.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: We saw some water on the floor and thought it might had came from a drain pipe, but W S Pickering & Son checked it and it was fine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael G.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Their office was very friendly and flexible, they scheduled a time very quickly for us, the plumber came right on time and did a professional job, and the cost was reasonable. They are a business very local to us, and we are happy to support them and would use them again.
Description of Work: On time, good work, very professional
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Katherine H.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Call responded to quickly. Arrive on time. Professional. Fair price.
Description of Work: Kitchen drain plugged.
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
Desmond F.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Called to have a waste disposal and shower head repaired. Very quick response. They managed to fit me in their schedule within a day and the service was very fast. Total time in the house was under an hour and the service technician walked me through all of the work he did and why he did it. I am new to the area but they are my go to plumber from now on.
Description of Work: Repaired plumbing under kitchen sink. Removed old garbage disposal and installed new one. Replaced show head.
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FAQ
W S Pickering & Son Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
No, W S Pickering & Son Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, W S Pickering & Son Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, W S Pickering & Son Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, W S Pickering & Son Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, W S Pickering & Son Inc does not offer warranties.
W S Pickering & Son Inc offers the following services: Plumbing and heating & appliances sales.