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Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Family owned & operated. Addtional email - tsmith@richardpwaltz.com.

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing repairs & replacements, faucets, fixtures & toilets, garbage disposers, water heaters, sump pumps, heating repairs & unit installation, gas piping, furnaces, water heaters, sewers & drains, kitchen and bathroom remodeling & custom cabinetry design.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.158 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
12%
3
9%
2
3%
1
16%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
3.4
professionalism
4.2
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.3
Showing 26-50 of 58 reviews

David B.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Arrived when they said they would and completed the work in two hours. Very pleasant to deal with and would highly recommend to anyone in the market for a plumber.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

MATILE H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Waltz Co. answered my many questions and ordered the toilets I wanted with the handle on the opposite side from the toilets they had in stock. They provided me with model numbers so I could see the toilets on the Kohler web site. They sent appropriate contracts and copies. Their workers were punctual, polite, and professional.
Description of Work: Installed two powerflush toilets and special seats. Installed new hot water heater and expansion tank.

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
$2,700

Richard D.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We bought a new washing machine that draws water frequently in small amounts, and when that happens, the water pipies and quot;rattledand quot; which was not only annoying but also could create more serious damage to the water pipes. The technician was prompt and professional and explained what the problem was and offered two two methods to correct the problem: one being more expensive than the other. We opted for the least expensive method and have bee completely satisfied -- the water pipes no longer and quot;rattle.and quot;
Description of Work: Water pipes "rattled" in the downstairs area when a faucet or washing machine was used.

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
$125

Daniel R.
12/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Requested service at 8:00 am, they arrived within 2.5 hours of initial call. They did a great job removing tree roots obstructing sewer line. Was charged for travel + labor time, plus a separate flat fee for use of sewer snake.
Description of Work: Sewer cleaning: removed tree roots.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$222

Linda T.
12/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber was courteous. He did not have the right color in the part (sprayer hose for the sink) that he put on my sink and said he would return with it in a few days to replace it with the right color. After not hearing from them for several weeks I called to ask when it would be replaced. I was told I would be called back. I never was called back, nor did they stop by to replace the sprayer. Fast forward 6 months later. The sprayer fell apart so I had to hold it to make it work. Four months later it started spraying everywhere from under the nozzle iand it reminded me about the lack of replacement and I called Richard P Waltz and the woman on the phone said she remembered my call from the months before and apologized that they had not called back. I asked if, at this time, they could just give me another sprayer...in the right color....for my inconvenience/patience and for their lack of following through. I was told that she would ask her and quot;bossand quot; and call me back. When she called she said she was told they would not replace the part. I asked if they would just give me the part and she said no. Price was fair, quality of work was fair....but customer satisfaction for a $30 part was not. I did not keep calling when they failed to return my call...maybe a squeaky wheel would have been the best way to get a response from them instead of relying on their poor customer service.
Description of Work: I got a quick turnaround after my initial call. They came out 3 days after the first call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$223.63

Laurence H.
12/2012
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
One of the complaints I have of their work is that they did not cover anything in the basement to keep the cement dust off of all the things stored there. It took a bit of work to clean up the residue of dust and particles from the chiseling. I have had one stoppage which occurred at the joint where their work joins the street drain. I cleared that with just a hose and contacted Waltz. I opted not to have them come out to look at it because it would cost more and it is possible that something went down the drain causing the blockage. So, it is a wait and see on that. They do not seem to think that it is a problem that was caused by their work but are willing to come out and look. I feel that they would deny any problem with the work and charge me for the trip, which is quite expensive. I did feel that this company was the only one equipped to fix the problem that I had and, I did look at Angie's list before I selected them.
Description of Work: This house had a street trap and a long drain pipe running beneath the basement floor. This combination was causing periodic backups because of slow drainage in the underfloor drain and the house trap. Also, the basement floor is built to drain any water incursion that might happen during the springtime through some drains. The work included smoothing the walls of the underfloor drain, removing the street trap, and adding floor traps to two of the three floor drains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Blanca S.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
very well. they fixed a problem that another cntractor had messed up. they were prompt and courteous and always available on the phone. recently I contacted their billing office and they supplied me with a detailed copy of the bill so that I could use it to receive a payment from my neighbor on work I ended up paying for. T from theey were so professional and helpful.
Description of Work: a heating system installed by another company caused us serious problems. they came and fixed everything and followed the project to completion of safety inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Timothy H.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
We called and they fixed it. The way service shold be handled.
Description of Work: Great company to do business - very reliable and professional They currently maintain our septic on a maintenance agreement.

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
$875

Carl L.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Professional worker Quality job Could likely get job done at lower price elsewhere, but the work was excellent.
Description of Work: remove existing pressure tank from water system. install new tank

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Susan W.
08/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was told that switching to a pedistal would be a 4 -5 hour job @ $88 an hour, but thankfully the job was completed in 2 1/1 plus travel time.My complaints about this plumber who came to do the job are: he complained about the quality of the sink I was having him install. He also said the sink stopper was defective and that he had one in his truck for $35 that he could sell me, but when encouraged to look further at the stopper, it just had a plastic covering on it (for protection) that when removed, was perfectly fine. He also complained that he wasn't going to be able to put the sink in, but by trying a littler harder, was able to complete the job. He also was grumpy that we had installed the toilet first before he installed the sink. This one plumber hopefully isn't representative of all plumbers who work for Richard P Waltz, but there are other plumbing companies out there to employ so I won't be using their services for my next plumbing project.
Description of Work: I had a plumber come out to install a pedistal sink. A regular vanity had been in the bathroom.

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

$260

Lorraine J.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did a very good job. The prices were reasonable as well. You can even check on them to make sure they are doing good, and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co to put in a pipe.

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

Susan N.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I used their service because of their reputation. I like their professionalism and personal attention.
Description of Work: Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. replaced our heating system.

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

Susan L.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were prompt, courteous, and very helpful. They did their job really well and gave me tips of what to expect and what to be looking for. They came immediately and cleaned it all up and helped me with my insurance.
Description of Work: I used Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating because my sewage backed up into my basement.

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

Barry F.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The last time that I used them I had a stopped up toilet. The were prompt, professional and skilled.
Description of Work: I have had this company perform a variety of plumbing needs. As indicated, their service is excellent. The only negative is that the price is fairly high. I continue to use them because "you get what you pay for".

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Rachel T.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
The initial consultation went very well.
Description of Work: Just met with them to look at master bath and work out a price to re-model. Price was very high, but the man who came over was very nice and helpful! We might have used them but we decided to wait on re-modeling our bathroom. Still is not done today! haha

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Caryn B.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Work was great. They were professional, courteous, and efficient. Would call them again immediately for any future plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Replaced a large section of plumbing that had corroded and was springing pin hole size leaks all along the pipe section.

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

Fred W.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I'm very satisfied with them. They were good and did what they were supposed to do. I have no complaints. Their price is competitive.
Description of Work: Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc serviced my furnace.

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
$190

James R.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
We have been using them for about 40 years. We have a contract with them. It took some time for the work to get started after we got the estimate. It took them probably four to six weeks. The estimate was for about $4200. We didn't shop around for estimates because we always use them.
Description of Work: We used Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc. for some plumbing work. They replaced a shower stall and washtub in the basement. They also shifted the washer and dryer.

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
$4,200

Virginia L.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, wells
  + 1 more
We are very lucky to have found a company like Richard P Waltz Plumbing and Heating Co Inc. They are very professional. They did an excellent job. We would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc in July 2010. They replaced a hot water heater for $1000. They also installed a new well 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
$2,700

Chuck F.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Waltz employee arrived at the scheduled time. He was professional, diagnosed the problem quickly and fixed it with a minimum of inside-the-house mess.
Description of Work: Our toilet was flushing poorly. Waltz employee unclogged the line going to the septic 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
$130

ann G.
04/2011
4.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They were good, but a little pricey. They are one of the only companies in the area who has the equipment to deal with big plumbing issues.
Description of Work: They replaced a sewer line for us. They did some general plumbing work like sink back ups and such.

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


Theodore A.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are very good. It cost me $120 and they did a good job. They are very punctual and they get back to you very quickly. They give you a free estimate on what needs to be done. Their work typically meets what is estimated. I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: We used the services of Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. about a couple of months ago to fix a leaking toilet.

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
$120

Jamie B.
04/2010
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Lousy, I never heard from them again and never got my estimate.
Description of Work: No services performed - I had them come in for an estimate on a hot water heater - to switch my system over from electric to gas. They said give them a couple days - I waited a week and a half, followed up and they asked some basic questions and wanted me to get them more information. It was clear to me that they would not have followed up with me if I had not called.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
We are terribly sorry that our project manager never followed through on this for you. In our eyes, it is completely unacceptable to let something slip through the cracks in this way. Richard P. Waltz Plumbing & Heating has been in business for over 75 years and takes tremendous pride in its work and customer satisfaction. On occasion, things can happen, but we always strive to make it right given the opportunity to do so. If you had an unsatisfactory experience with us, we truly apologize and would ask that you give us another chance to prove to you our commitment to our customers. Thank you.

SHAWN L.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It's a great company and they are easy to reach after hours. They are our emergency people that will come out and help anytime. You can schedule an appointment when you call; you don't have to wait for a callback. They show up when they say they will. They give you a price upfront. They are very friendly. We have a long-term relationship with them.
Description of Work: I used Richard Waltz within the last two months to do some work on a sink in one of our apartment buildings.

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
$325

Alex A.
10/2008
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were prompt, efficient and effective though not speedy. The plumber explained it all so I could understand and encouraged me to watch and learn. The main issue was billing. They told us in advance they would charge for their drive time and charged us a half hour to drive the 2.2 miles to our house. Then once here they charged us $88 per hour for labor and then tacked on $75 for the video camera and $140 for the electric eel which cleaned the pipe out. This motorized snake was an old and well used piece of gear.
Description of Work: Cleared out our main building sewer (MBS) line using expandable cutter to rod line and restore drainage to main home sewer. Cleared about 50 feet of sewer pipe. Also used video camera to examine inside of sewer pipe out 50 feet or so to town sewer connection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$545

Response from Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
Richard P. Waltz Plumbing & Heating has been in business for over 75 years and takes tremendous pride in its work and customer satisfaction. On occasion, things can happen, but we always strive to make it right given the opportunity to do so. Our equipment rates are fully disclosed at the initial request for service, and then once more by providing a rate sheet for review & signature prior to performing any work. The pricing was pre-approved by the client through this diclosure process. I do apologize that you had an unsatisfactory experience with us, we truly apologize and would ask that you give us another chance to prove to you our commitment to our customers. Thank you.
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Contact information

179 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103

www.richardpwaltz.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Fireplaces,
Excavating

FAQ

Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: Closed

Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc offers emergency services.
No, Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc does not offer warranties.
Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc offers the following services: Plumbing repairs & replacements, faucets, fixtures & toilets, garbage disposers, water heaters, sump pumps, heating repairs & unit installation, gas piping, furnaces, water heaters, sewers & drains, kitchen and bathroom remodeling & custom cabinetry design.
Ask for details.

Contact information

179 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103

www.richardpwaltz.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed