3rd Rock Plumbing LLC

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Thank you for your interest in 3rd Rock Plumbing. With over 15 years of plumbing experience, we are confident that we can help you with your plumbing needs. Our professional, punctual, and experienced staff look forward to hearing from you today! We offer 10% Senior Citizen and Military Veteran discounts on repairs.

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Professional, full-service plumbing. Drain cleaning, sump pumps, standard and tankless water heaters, garbage disposals, faucet repair & replacement, water testing, water filtration systems, toilet and bidet installation/repair and repiping projects, as well as sewer line scoping. Water, septic and fuel gas line installs and repair.

Services we don't offer

No week-night or weekend emergency service. We do not service well pumps.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10% on repairs



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9157 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
3%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 157 reviews

judith M.
11/2020
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
this company responds immediately, is very respectful of property taking great care not to damage, expertly completes service and in a timely manner. Pricing is reasonable and very friendly agents.
Description of Work: secure steel vent pipe to ceiling that had dropped, replace all sink connections with proper updated fittings

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

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Thank you very much! So glad you were happy with our service.

michael P.
10/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great! Came in, did the job quickly and at a decent price. Cleaned up afterwards.
Description of Work: Drain Cleaning

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

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the great review!

marilyn B.
10/2020
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The folks at 3rd Rock are prompt, professional, easy to work with, respectful, and do a good job. I am grateful for their reliable service! Alon, Kyle, David and the lady dispatcher/receptionist were all especially helpful.
Description of Work: Replaced hot water heater, installed new kitchen faucet, replaced a toilet, repaired plugged overflow valve in another 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
$1,300

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Thank you very much for the resoundingly positive review for several of our staff. We appreciate that! That just made our whole week!!

Mark T.
09/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mike from 3rd Rock Plumbing replaced the garbage disposal unit. He did an excellent job and I am very pleased with his work. Especially nice was that he cleaned up everything when finished and left no mess behind (so rare these days!). I would highly recommend 3rd Rock Plumbing.
Description of Work: repair/replace garbage disposal

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
$321

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. We'll be sure to let Mike know!

Scott F.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Great! Kept me up to date with arrival schedules, etc.
Description of Work: Spicket leak repair and replaced lavatory 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

Jade Y.
05/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
**Beware the business has unloyal employees and will take advantage of older people*** Prior to the job, my dad had shown Zack exactly what he wanted done. There were two leaking pipes. My dad also spoke to Zack's upper management to make sure the job was what my dad needed to be done. Communication seem cleared and my dad proceeded with the job. Zack and David came out to my parents house on 5/14/19 to fix the leaking pipe in the crawlspace. My mom kept an eye on the guys to see if they were putting in new pipes, there were no pipes in sight. From 9am-12:30pm Zack and David acted like they were fixing the leaking pipes. At 12:30pm they inform my parents the job was completed. My dad gave Zack and David $1200 CASH for their work. Afterward my parents went to the crawlspace to check on the pipes. There was no signs of new pipes and the same leaks were still there. My dad informed me the work was not done correctly and the guy took my parents hard earn money. They tried to reach out to the company but no one answer their call. I called there business number and I asked to speak to the owner. 3rd Rock uses a call center to type your message and than send it out via text to their employee. I was not able to reach a person and I told the call center to let 3rd Rock know that they did not fulfill their job duties for what they got paid they can come back to fix it or explain it to authorities for falsifying their work. I ask that the guys come back to fix their work or they can explain to law enforcement why they falsified their work and took my parents money. Zack and David could NOT defend themselves when they came back around 3:30pm why they did not do the job the first go around. I told the guys that they took advantage of my parents because they are an older Asian couple who could speak some English but not perfect. Zack and David went to the store and bought pipes and came back to replace the leaks. The guys said 3rd Rock Plumbing guarantee their work for 1 year, we'll have to see. The guys did not apologized but blamed it on their dispatcher and upper management. This was an awful experience with 3rd Rock Plumbing. If you want a honest and loyal company to get the work done do not choose 3rd Rock Plumbing. Their employees took advantages of my parents and especially those who don't speak English fluent and are older. If I was did not reached out as much as I did those two guys would had pocket the cash. The company has yet to reached out or apologized for their dishonest and lying staff. I'm glad your family operated company stand behind dishonest worker and liars. I do not recommend this plumbing company.
Description of Work: New pipes in crawlspace

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

$1,200

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
We are terribly sorry that was your perception and experience, I can understand a level of frustration but can't agree with the situation as it has been portrayed here. Let me explain. Firstly, Zack is a junior plumber and isn't yet experienced enough to fully quote jobs such as that, which is why the quote was delivered a few days after he initially came by that weekend. The quote came from one of our more experienced plumbers, Mike, who unfortunately placed a number on the work from what Zack told him instead of going by to see it. The job was done by David and Zack, which is a breach of policy since the one who supplied the quote does the job in 95% of cases. David, who is a lead plumber, was working on something that he didn't quote so he was not completely sure of all included. There was a second quote as well, the first being for a spot repair and replacement, and the other being a total home re-pipe. So, they did what they believed was covered in the quote and went on their way to another job. Then, I fielded a call from the gentleman of the home and understood there was a problem. I told him we would get back there when we could, the conversation being at about 1:40pm, and that I would let him know when I knew when that would be. I then was unable to answer the phone for about an hour, during which time I saw the phone ringing and messages being left at 1:50, 2:04, 2:12, and 2:30pm. I could not call, so I texted the following at 2:17pm ... "Hi, this is Gabriel with 3rd Rock Plumbing. We are aware of the leak, but I cannot get plumbers back right now because they've moved on to another job. Calling us over and over will change nothing, I am unable to answer, but we will get back by when we can. Be patient, I will let you know what to expect." Upon the ringing of the phone even more, and having texted Zack to see what was going on, I texted this at 2:20pm: "I believe our plumber suggested a full re-pipe, because there are many leaky pipes apparently. They will come back by when they're finished with the job they are on now, however we cannot replace every pipe. The quote for the full re-pipe was $3800. If that is what you want we can do that at a different day." Then more calls and threats of calling the police, even though we had communicated clearly we would be back. Then, after they finished the job they were on, David and Zack came back to the home and saw what was expected and not done ... and they did it. It was all completed by 4pm. There was no intention to defraud or take advantage of anyone, there were, however, mistakes and botched procedures on our part that lead to it. Also, the language barrier caused some confusion I am sure. The point is, we take pride in our customer service and that was a bad situation that we have now trained on to prevent in the future. We are sorry it happened that way, and hope you can understand that it was a simple miscommunication that we rectified quickly and not any intentional slight deserving of what you have written here. We offer a one year warranty on all jobs, yours included, so if you all have any problems in the future with that work let us know please. Thanks for your business, and we regret the experience was a poor one for you.

Jerome S.
05/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Spoke with Gabriel on May 6th. He had Mike come out on May 7th after and emergency plumbing job. Mike gave me the estimate and told me what could be done but he would have to come back either later that day or the next day because he didn't have what he needed at the time. Mike called me back the same day and said that he couldn't make it back and would it be ok for him to come the next morning. I said sure, just call me after 10 am. Gabriel kept me updated with when and who was coming to the house because Lucas came the next day. He finished the job within 2 hours. The guys were very professional and courteous. I would hire them again if needed. Awesome job!!
Description of Work: Leaking Pipe in basement

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
$260

Richard W.
10/2018
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did not hire way over priced. Only contacted me through Facebook.
Description of Work: Minor plumbing issues

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Thanks Mr [Member Name Removed] for giving us an opportunity to serve you. Sorry you were unhappy with the price, its expensive to run a business. We are licensed, have a comprehensive general liability policy, pay workman's compensation, help our employees with health care, not mention marketing, inventory, giving free estimates, and paying our employees a livable wage etc. etc. Not to mention the particular employee that came out has 20 years experience doing plumbing, we are not a handy man service, and we offer a 1 year warranty with our work. We have been around almost 10 years and plan on at least another 10 so we'll be around to stand by our work. Best of luck on your project.

Randy T.
10/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent customer service. They came out once to perform the work on my drain and seem to be working well for a couple of weeks and then it became clogged again. They came out within hours of me calling them back and took care of the problem. Great company and great customer service. I really admire when a company stands behind its work
Description of Work: Our kitchen drain was clogged, and we had standing water in the sink

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
$175

Rachel E.
09/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very quick response. Very professional. Very personable. Would definitely recommend 3rd Rock Plumbing.
Description of Work: Install touch kitchen sink faucet

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

Jerwyn J.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a protentionally complex job and was handled efficiently and professionally. The plumber was understanding, friendly, provided explanations, and thoroughly cleaned up the work area.
Description of Work: Commode installed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Warren R.
07/2018
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Incredible job with 3 guys over 4 hours. Very pleased and will use again for sure. Jim, the owner, gave me a solid estimate and stuck with it. Gabriel provided great follow-up. The 3 plumbers were very professional
Description of Work: Needed old cast iron drain replaced, bathroom sink fixed, and two outside faucets replaced

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
$1,100

ray H.
07/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
great! diagnosed the problem, got the part, and had finished in less than 2 hours
Description of Work: bad preasure reduction valve

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

Matt T.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had an emergency situation where the pipe had frozen and cracked and when it thawed out it flooded my basement over night. They were very quick to respond and had everything fixed for me within a few hours of calling.
Description of Work: Repaired two cracked pipes that were frozen during the winter.

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
$270

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
[Member Name Removed] thanks for the nice review, happy we were able to help.

Al S.
04/2018
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good job. All work well with no issues
Description of Work: drain pipe rerouted and install garbage disposal

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

anthony L.
03/2018
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
good work done very professional although they have not got back with me on another project
Description of Work: 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
$400

Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
Hi [Member Name Removed] ... what did we miss? Please let us know, we are moving so fast, it happens sometimes. So sorry.

Deb D.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Performed task quickly and effectively
Description of Work: Leaking 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

John C.
12/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I contacted 3rd Rock Plumbing via a form at their OnLine site on 12/16/2017 at 1:00 pm re a plumbing problem I am experiencing. To date, 12/27/2017, I have not received a response from 3rd Rock.
Description of Work: Sulfer smells from hot water taps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0


Douglas B.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfectly, I couldn't have asked for better. Mike was punctual, informative, friendly and extremely professional. I will certain call on 3rd Rock again.
Description of Work: installation of new main water valve.

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
$200

Thomas M.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing, wells, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
We have used 3rd Rock several times after moving into a 76 year old house and have always been happy with their response times, punctuality, and service. They are a small outfit with true professionals. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: General plumbing

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

Mackinzie M.
09/2017
2.0
plumbing, water softeners, wells
  + 1 more
The person testing our water was very late but he text me and kept me up to speed about his day. He came out was super nice and professional, tested our water and said he would call us in 2 days. I didn’t hear from him after 3 days then text him. Made an appointment for the “plumber to come out” and he didn’t show up for 4 days straight. Then when he did finally come out he didn’t do anything! I text the manager back questioning him about things, asked for an estimate it took almost 2 weeks to get the estimate. It was supposed to include various types of filtration systems so we could pick the one we wanted. We are still waiting for the estimate we were supposed to have 4 weeks ago! The plumber told us one price for the plumbing and the estimate from the office was three times the price!
Description of Work: I called them because we have a well and were having issues with our water. As soon as I called them they made an appointment to come out and test our water.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
We regret the problems faced, and are sorry we couldn't offer better options. We try our best to service all of our potential and existing customers with efficiency and professionalism. With all due respect, there were other circumstances as well...such as the customer delivering a child, hope he is doing well, the day after the testing. Labor Day holiday weekend, hard rain kept us busy, also because the property was outside our usual zone of service, we tried to save the customer money by having one of our plumbers, that lived close by stop by after work instead of charging for a trip fee to come out. There really was no other option we could find, based on our tests, our trips out there to your beautiful but challenging lot...and perhaps our mistake was not being more blunt, instead of trying to accommodate. Best of luck, we hope you find some great solutions, sorry we couldn't be apart of it.

David I.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have used them an number of times before and have been given outstanding service. They are always on time and do the work in a very professional and efficient manner. Were we not moving from the area, they would always be our first call for plumbing work.
Description of Work: Called them to work on due diligence items from an inspection for selling our home.

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

Keith S.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They answered phone and were at home within 2 hours of first call. Found leak and had it fixed within 2 hours also. Cost a little high but I'll pay for good fast work when it comes to plumbing.
Description of Work: Had a pipe leaking from city pipe to home. Had to dig up and find leak.

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
$450

Ed K.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The service was fine and on time. I'd definitely call again as needed.
Description of Work: Replace thermostats on Hot Water Heater

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
$185

David H.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and did a good job
Description of Work: Changed 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
$500

Contact information

1003 19th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602

http://3rdrockplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.28991
Trade License Locale
North Carolina
Trade License Authority
North Carolina: Plumbers
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Gas Logs,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

3rd Rock Plumbing LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

3rd Rock Plumbing LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, 3rd Rock Plumbing LLC offers warranties.
3rd Rock Plumbing LLC offers the following services: Professional, full-service plumbing. Drain cleaning, sump pumps, standard and tankless water heaters, garbage disposals, faucet repair & replacement, water testing, water filtration systems, toilet and bidet installation/repair and repiping projects, as well as sewer line scoping. Water, septic and fuel gas line installs and repair.
No week-night or weekend emergency service. We do not service well pumps.

Contact information

1003 19th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602

http://3rdrockplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed