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Great Lakes Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Great Lakes Plumbing has a State of Michigan Master Plumber license, a State of Michigan Boiler license to 1 million BTUs, a State of Michigan Mechanical License, and a State of Michigan Cross Connection license which enables us to install, test, and repair backflow prevention devices in commercial and residential applications. Great Lakes Plumbing dispatches service vehicles daily to Allegan, Kalamazoo, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Saugatuck, South Haven and most areas in between. Most service appointments are performed same day or to your convenience. We are open 8 am to 5 pm with a message center answering and dispatching emergencies after hours. Additional phones - (269) 657-4500, (269) 673-6000. Award winning. Additional DBA - T. Weston, Inc.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drain pipe installation, gas leak repair, plumbing, sewer cleaning, heating & AC.

Services we don't offer

NA.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.6178 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 76-178 of 178 reviews

Nancy H.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
Noticed pump had malfunctioned, basement was flooded @ 245. New pump installed by 430.
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Penny A.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was honest and his price was very reasonable. The quality of service was very good.
Description of Work: I have used Great Lakes Plumbing Inc. They checked my furnace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

QIJI Z.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. They were on time, efficient, and got the job done. Their price was not on the low end but it was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used Great Lakes Plumbing. They worked on a leaking faucet on one of my rental properties.

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
$244

Peter J.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They worked out good. They did a fabulous job, were here when they said they would, were neat, and the system works as a feather weight.
Description of Work: I used Great Lakes Plumbing Inc for the installation of a new air conditioner and a 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
$11,000

James G.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had a toilet jammed with paper towels that the plunger couldn't clear. we had dripping single valve faucets. Neither was an emergency. The technician came as schedule the day after we called and fixed both problems very quickly and tested repeatedly to make sure everything was OK. A good experience.
Description of Work: Cleared severely jammed toilet and replaced washers in 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
$205

Marcia F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Great Lakes Plumbing was great, their attitude was really helpful and they left the place very clean. They are very good people to work with. They answered any questions, showed me how to use it and what the features were.
Description of Work: Great Lakes Plumbing installed a 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
$1,000

sylvia A.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was perfectly satisfied that the job was well done and had been performed correctly. I was told if it didn't work i would probably need a new facetet but it appears to be working fine. i am pleased. I am always surprised at the price but service fees get tacked on and companies usualy take a profit on the parts. but that is common with all companies. All and all it was fair. i never got the feeling i was being taken advantage of.
Description of Work: Had leak under kitchen sink that was also going into basement. puddles had formed overnight. i had turned off water supply under sink to prevent further leak. He checked basement to make sure the leaks had the same sourse and answered some questions i had about the basement setup, i i've only lived there two years . then replaced the cartridge in the handle of kitchen sink which has stopped dripping and no longer leaks. He also informed me that the handle and cartride were not the same brand as the rest of facet which i appreciated knowing. I felt Tom was going beyond and being respectful.

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
$160

Matthew H.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Response to my email inquiry was fast and scheduling a service call was quick and easy. Ken was punctual, courteous, professional, clean, fast, and did the job right. He started around 8:30 a.m. and was finished at noon. I am now a loyal customer. I gave a B for price simply because all plumbing and electrical work gives me sticker shock.
Description of Work: Rebuilt bathroom faucet and drain to fix leaks, replaced tub drain and stopper assembly, and replaced cast iron tub drain pipe and trap all the way to main.

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
$490

Anne W.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the office at 8:00 am and got their 24 hour answering service. They said someone would call me right back and they did! They made an appointment to come right out and were at the house by 9:30 a.m. The technician they sent was obviously a skilled plumber as well as personable and professional. He got right to work and found another small leak in the same area. He had the bad pipes cut out and new put in less than 2 hours. I am very impressed and will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Had a galvanized pipe that had sprung a significant leak in the crawl space under 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
$237

John D.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
fixed minor plumbing problem and made it look easy
Description of Work: fixed minor plumbing problem and made it look easy

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
$100

Marguerite W.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners
  + 1 more
I bought a lakefront home December, 2012 knowing there were water issues. The water was brown and smelled bad. The ancient water softener was useless and the water heater on its last legs. Also, galvanized pipes were used when the house was built in the 1950?s so it needed to go. I waited until now to write a review to be sure things are working as well today as the day Great Lakes Plumbing did their work. They are. Great Lakes Plumbing knew what to do to solve my water problem for good. They installed an iron screen, water softener, water heater and replaced the galvanized pipes in a day. A long day, yes, but what a relief to have pure clean water. The guys were polite, professional, and efficient. They took care of the details, for example covering the floor in my basement rec room to keep it clean. Their pricing seemed a bit high but it?s worth it to solve the nasty water problem I had. I?m very glad I called them.
Description of Work: Clean water at last
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Elisabeth F.
12/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My garbage disposal had stopped working. I called Great Lakes Plumbing and they set up a time to come out the next day. I received a quote to replace the garbage disposal with a similiar model. The service person called the next day and said he could come a half hour early which worked good for me. The service person recommended a new disposal. His quote to do it was higher then the phone quote but he honored the phone quote. He worked quickly to replace the disposal and the new one works great. Overall I was satisfied with the work completed, however I felt the amount charged was high. I believe I would have been better off purchasing a garbage disposal from Home Depot and then paying them to install it.
Description of Work: Replaced my garbage disposal with a similiar model

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
$315

Debra S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When I first called a human voice actually answered. They seemed to be flexible as to coming out anytime it was convenient to me. They came out as scheduled. He was here about 3.5 hours. Had to leave at one point to go get a part. The job got done.
Description of Work: Fixed leak in shower and under kitchen sink

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
$400

Tim P.
12/2012
3.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Our water heater would not stay lit. Great Lakes came out to investigate, and informed us the furnace was fine, but our meter was busted. In the ten minutes they diagnosed this we were charged the $130. However, we were told if it required further attention by them they would come back out with no service charge. The meter gets fixed, and then every time the heater turned on there was a BOOM! Great Lakes told me they'd come back out, but I was going to get charged. After going back and forth I told them we were no longer interested in their services. The vendor of the heater came out and repaired it. We have since entrusted our service needs to Experienced Plumbing without issue.
Description of Work: Diagnosed issue causing water heater to not stay lit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$130

Michael P.
11/2012
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners
  + 1 more
I was initially pleased with the professionalism and approach to the estimate and proposal process and believed the price to be fair for the requested work. The company was organized and called the morning of the service appointment to us know they were coming. Unfortunately, when the service professionals arrived they discovered something that had been missed during the estimation process that was going to add cost and an impact on the way some of our plumbing lines were run. It was more frustrating than anything else as the work had to be done to bring the plumbing up to code. Felt that it should have been caught during the estimation process. Service professionals were very polite and thorough and did a great job cleaning up after themselves. I am very pleased with the result and recommend this company without hesitation.
Description of Work: Had a variety of repairs/services quoted and completed, including: 1. Replace water heater 2. Re-seat and re-plumb the water supply on 2 toilets 3. Replace drain line from water softener and furnace condensate pump 4. Replace 2 outdoor faucets

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Betty G.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber needed to make an opening in the dining room wall and put in a shut-off valve and add a cover for the opening. It was all done in less than 2 hours and I am very safisfied with the results.
Description of Work: The plumber installed a new outside faucet on the back of the house. .

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
$250

Randall S.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We recently purchased our home. Based on our home inspection the water heater was quite old and its venting was not up to current standards. Several maintenance items were also identified in the report and after we moved in. Based on Angie's List reviews we contacted Great Lakes Plumbing. Jim came out on time that same day to review our needs. He explained situations in ways that made sense and provided the necessary options. He delivered the estimate on schedule. After reviewing the estimate and talking further with Jim we agreed to what was to be done and set a date to perform the services. They arrived on time on the date of service. They diligently worked on the big items on the list (water heater and changing out some galvanized lines to PEX piping). Those tasks took longer than anticipated. Tom scheduled the remainder of the work for a couple of days later. He arrived on time and completed the work efficiently. Overall we are pleased with the work. Everyone was friendly and professional. We recommend Great Lakes Plumbing. As for the "B" on price this project was expensive. However, based on past experience (other vendors, other homes), it seemed reasonable. All plumbers are expensive....
Description of Work: Replaced _old_ atmospheric vent water heater with power vented model Replaced galvanized piping with PEX piping Installed a recirculation pipe from furthest hot water point to new water heater Several maintenance repairs

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
$3,800

Brook K.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Tom was able to change out our fixtures quickly and without any trouble. When I called to schedule the appointment I had also asked that they address a leak on the back flow unit for our lawn sprinkling system. The person that they sent to do the work was not certified to do that so we were not able to get this work completed. He explained that he was the only one that worked there that was not certified and he offered to have someone else that was certified reschedule. I had already taken a 1/2 day at work and thought that this was inconvenient. I wish that they would have sent someone that was able to complete the work since I had requested this service at the time of scheduling. Overall, I was happy with the work that he did perform and the service went smoothly.
Description of Work: We had our kitchen faucet and shower head switched out and had a leak repaired on a toilet.

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
$205

Nicole H.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Miranda at Great Lakes at the end of day, and she scheduled me for the next afternoon since it wasn't an emergency. Ken was the technician that came. He was on time, quick, friendly and professional. We will definitely use Great Lakes again and I have no issue recommending them to anyone with plumbing needs.
Description of Work: We just moved into a new house and the base and on/off handle of the kitchen faucet was leaking terribly. The sprayer next to the faucet was also stuck in the "on" position and water would only come out of the sprayer.

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
$160

Amador D.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Showed up on time, was very professional and listened to what the problems where and went to work.
Description of Work: Technician was very thorough and checked all posible avenues to why we were having a water pressure issue with our refrigerator and also corrected a plumbing error that our sprinkler system installer created when they didn't install a few parts properly which was creating too much water pressure in the pipes creating knocking and other issues. I would use them again in a heartbeat. Very satisfied.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Carla N.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Eldon was here within an hour of calling and diagnosed problem quickly. He performed all repairs in an professional and expediant manner.
Description of Work: Found water dripping in basement, tracked it to upstairs bathroom, called at 2:45 pm and plumber was here by 3:40. He replaced seals and overflow valve, tightened everything down and all is well!

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
$250

Pam R.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
After finding a rather large pool of water in the corner of my crawlspace, I assumed my sump pump was not working. When Don arrived, the checked the crawl space and determined that the water was coming down a wall [which is enclosed with an Ayers Water System] from a vent plug, which had to be the only way the water could have gotten on top of the "cover." He checked the functioning of all plumbing in the house; went on the roof and let remaining water out of the vent and plugged it as noted above. Great Lakes called me within the "window" for service to let me know exactly when Don would arrive. They woman who made the appointment and who called me about Don's arrival was friendly, courteous, and helpful. Same for Don.
Description of Work: Checked proper function of sump pump. Plugged vent pipe at roof to stop rainwater from running into the crawlspace.

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
$148

cory B.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
di a great job , very professional , on time , cleaned up when done and stands behind their work , had one joint that had a slight drip , came back the very next day to re solder the joint will call them again and tell my friends
Description of Work: i would call this company again next time , on time , did great work , cleaned up area when finished . i had a new laundry wash tub installed ,but thought the price a bit too high until the service tech. told me he would have to break apart the old solid concrete wash tub and haul it out of the basement one piece at a time ,it took a lot of time for that ,,, well worth it new tub looks and works great

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
$815

John B.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Had an urgent problem with a leaking hot water heater and sent Great Lakes a message via Angie’s list email provider function. Sent this message around 10 pm Wednesday and Jim called me at 7:30 am Thursday morning, a very pleasant surprise. He asked a few questions regarding my water heater and symptoms so that his team would have the right equipment on the truck. They arrived 40 minutes earlier than Jim’s noon estimate. The two man team were both very upfront, honest and professional and very pleasant to talk to. I had a few other small plumbing problems and before deciding on the type of water heater, they offered to utilize their time and work on those until a decision was made. I thought it was very considerate of them to offer to utilize their time, since I was paying for it anyway. I really appreciated their offer. Once the decision was made, the new water heater was installed in a couple hours with no problems and they took the old one with them. Overall, I couldn’t have been happier. The price was very reasonable considering they were at the house over 2 hours and significant portion of the bill was the cost of the heater itself. Highly recommend Jim’s team.
Description of Work: Installed new water heater, removal of old water heaterreplaced outdoor faucet seals that were leakingcaulked bathroom faucetsecured numerous pipes to reduce noiseprovided information on water softeners and drinking water systems.

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

Mary C.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very straightforward job - no hidden costs or dire predictions.
Description of Work: I had my dishwasher repaired & a drippy bathtub faucet repaired. Great Lakes Plumbing was able to fit me in on the same day I called & also let me know when they were on their way to my house so I could meet them there - no extra time lost from work. The repairman, Don, was very professional & did his work in a capable manner. He even noticed my hot water heater was making "distress" noises & made recommendations to fix that problem. I am very pleased with their service.

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
$203

Contact information

860 Gibson, Kalamazoo, MI 49001


Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Sewer Cleaning,
Reception Halls,
Gas Logs

FAQ

Great Lakes Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.6 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

Great Lakes Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Great Lakes Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Great Lakes Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great Lakes Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Great Lakes Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Great Lakes Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
Great Lakes Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Drain pipe installation, gas leak repair, plumbing, sewer cleaning, heating & AC.
NA.

Contact information

860 Gibson, Kalamazoo, MI 49001


Service hours

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