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Skipper's Plumbing Service

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Pipe Installation

About us

payments includes cash ,check and credit cards.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

water heaters sales service and installing new water heaters.all plumbing repairs and drain cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.720 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Cashel S.
07/2024
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
If I could give zero stars I would, they came out and pumped our septic after we asked them to also do the fills lines, they never finished the job, left the open hole around the septic tank and never put the cap back on, we had to hire an additional plumber to come out the cap on the tanks. One week later the septic is still backing up into our home and he tells us to call another company because they couldn’t find the fill lines and “we did not offer to come and dig the lines up with his crew”. Because “the heat index was too hot for that type of work” Skipper had the audacity to suggest we should have dug it up ourselves to make their job easier and that we should be able to control the heat index when hiring for jobs. Essentially he is just out here doing half the work accepting cash only and taking zero responsibility when he doesn’t do the job in full. He then kept calling my husband little boy and when I corrected him he hung up. Zero for professionalism, zero for the actual work done, zero for the cost. This man is a snake in the grass waiting for u suspecting victims to rob. Do not hire him!
Description of Work: Pumping our septic and clearing fill lines. They did not clear the lines and did not even locate the box.

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

$495

Lee B.
09/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Skipper's always does great work. Very dependable
Description of Work: replace sump 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

dennis S.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Quick service, great work, clean and neat.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Deb W.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mr. Skipper is very professional, punctual and knowledgeable. I have called him numerous times in the last years and he always is quick to respond and repair!

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
$90

Sandra M.
02/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Michael J.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Went very well, no complaints. Very good service from Skip and Ernest Really nice guys.
Description of Work: Installed a Moen shower faucet because the old one was broken, then I ask about the old Hot Water Heater which was 17 years old and Skip replaced it the same day.

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
$860

dennis S.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
skipper was easy to talk to.polite and informative. he and his crew were on time, did the work in a professional manner, cleaned up and removed the old unit.this was stress free and I am a happy customer.
Description of Work: install hot 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
$780

terry M.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Judith H.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called, told them my problem, they said they would pick up a new heater and be at my house the next morning, they we prompt, did not track up my carpet and were very quick and efficient.
Description of Work: Installed new hot 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
$650

Nancy P.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Before he installed the drain value he made sure that we agreed to it. He also looked at some rust on out master bathroom bathtub and told me that I could fix it myself with no problems, thereby saving me money. He was right- I bought a kit and did it with no problems. We've used him multiple times before and is always punctual, fair, honest, and more importantly, does a great job.
Description of Work: Skipper replaced parts of our outdoor shower that had froze and cracked due to the unseasonably cold temperatures. He also installed an drain valve in the bottom of the shower to keep the pipe from freezing/cracking in the future.

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
$240

Alina S.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. Skipper is reliable, quick and fair in his pricing. There may be cheaper plumbers out there (I don't know...since I started using Skipper I haven't checked), but his work is quality so I'd rather pay a bit more and know it is being done right.
Description of Work: various plumbing tasks: replace water heater (emergency); new bathroom install; install sinks and garbage disposal

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
$150

David B.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very punctual and professional. Friendly and courteous. Came the same day I called.
Description of Work: installed disposal and fixed 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
$140

Andrew C.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything was as planned. Skipper and his crew arrived on time, accomplished the work as required, cleaned up properly and charged the agreed upon price. Very satisfactory.
Description of Work: Provided a new fitchen faucet, and tightened the toilet installed during an earlier trip

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
$300

Shirley Hart B.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr. Skipper and his crew courteously answered questions and advised fully and clearly. If using a plumber's services could be categorized as delightful, then this call qualifies.
Description of Work: Checked for leaks in yard. Repaired mechanism in commode. Cleaned shower drain. .

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

Andrew C.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
During the ten years that we have been in this house, we have had several plumbers do service work of a minor nature for us. In one case we really liked the plumber, but unfortunately he decided to quit plumbing and go into other work. The others were terrible, at the least. We would never call them again. We are so thankful that Skipper's Plumbing Services was recommended, and that we used them for this work. Skipper did such a great job for us that I placed his office and cell number in my cell phone. In the future, we will always look to Skipper's Plumbing for any work that needs to be done in our house. He has been in business for 32 years, since 1980. We are now working with him to possibly install a separate water meter on the exterior plant and grass irrigation system, in order to save on our high water bill. We look forward to having Skip and Jimmie back in our house and yard. We would recommend Skipper's Plumbing to anyone who needs plumbing services in the Wilmington, NC area..
Description of Work: In our house we have three bathrooms. The house was built in 2002. One of the bathrooms was constructed with a handicap toilet, while the other two did not. I decided that I wanted a handicap toilet installed in my bathroom. At the same time, we loked for and found a furniture repair man to repair two chairs. His review is being submitted separately to Angie's List. The furniture repair man recommended plumber Skipper's Plumbing Service, and I called Skipper. Within two hours Skipper returned my call, and I explained the service requested. He and I talked about cost, and I agreed to use him for the toilet replacement. One week later, after setting up a mutually acceptable date, Skipper and a long-time helper arrived withing ten minutes of the agreed upon time. He brought with him all of the necessary items for the replacement, and in two hours the job was completed. During the installation, he showed me a problem with the under-slab toilet rough-in that was caused by the initial installer, and told me how he would correct the problem. When the job was completed, I paid him, and he left after cleaning up beautifully after himself.

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
$343.68

Sharon B.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is dependable. He comes out quickly when I call him; I never had a problem with that. He is honest to me; I think he is an honest plumber. He comes as quickly as he can when I call him.
Description of Work: I used Skipper's Plumbing Service for toilet repair.

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
$500

Barbara W.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called him for an estimate and he came out within two hours to fix the problem. They were professional but I recommend asking for an estimate before they start work. He went under the house and started working, then charged me $120 for a half hour of work. The only thing I would have changed is getting an estimate first.
Description of Work: Skipper's Plumbing Service came out to check under the house to see if there was still a leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lucia R.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The last time I called Mr. Skipper was about 9:00 on a Sunday morning. When I walked into my kitchen barefoot and got my feet wet, I immediately called Mr. Skipper, and by the time I had turned off the water under the sink and mopped up, he was here. With no loss of time he discovered the problem was a hole in my disposal; he went off (about two miles) to get me a new one and installed it. We had a good conversation about Don Quixote and representations thereof as he worked, but he didn't lose any time in fixing my problem.
Description of Work: I've had Mr. Skipper three or four times, including on a Sunday morning, when he came promptly and found the reason for water on my kitchen floor immediately! He has replaced leaking faucets, fixed a running toilet, installed a new shower head, and replaced a hole-y disposal for me. He's extremely competent, knowledgeable, pleasant, personable, trustworthy, and clean. He also did extensive work at my daughter's when she had a pipe burst and remodeled her kitchen. Also, he likes dogs, and the liking is mutual.

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

Barbara W.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Since September, I have had inordinately high water bills. I thought it was a leak in the toilet. I fixed that problem myself. The water bills continued to be high, so I waited until after the holiday season to get it checked. It turns out that I waited longer than I should have. Today (March 8, 2011) I called Skipper's Plumbing to describe my problem. The company was at my door two hours after my call! I was anxious to find the problem, so the company did a thorough search in my house and outside. They went to the crawl space and found that an old rubber fitting had cracked under the bath tub. Water was everywhere! The leak was so bad that the water actually sprayed out of the crawl space {window}. Skipper's found the leak within 10 minutes. The leak was fixed within 20 minutes, and I got a good price. If it had not been for Skipper's, I would still be paying those high water bills. The workers were very professional and they told me step-by-step what they were doing. So within 1/2 hour, they were able to fix the problem. They gladly wrote a letter for me to take to CFPU in order for me to get an adjustment on a future water bill. I was very satisfied with the service. I would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: Fixed leak in crawl space.

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
$120

em N.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Showed up on time; fixed the problems same day even though a part had to be gotten from somewhere else, which he did quickly. Good at explaining the problems, the alternatives, and the fixes. I can't comment on price because I am the renter; the bill was sent to the owner.
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet had lost almost all pressure due to blockage. Bathtub drain was not working due to old/faulty faucet/drain setup. He repaired the kitchen faucet and replaced the tub faucet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    1609 Sunrise Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 11:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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,
    Water Heaters,
    Drain Pipe Installation

    FAQ

    Skipper's Plumbing Service is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM

    Skipper's Plumbing Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Skipper's Plumbing Service offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Skipper's Plumbing Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Skipper's Plumbing Service does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Skipper's Plumbing Service offers emergency services.
    No, Skipper's Plumbing Service does not offer warranties.
    Skipper's Plumbing Service offers the following services: water heaters sales service and installing new water heaters.all plumbing repairs and drain cleaning

    Contact information

    1609 Sunrise Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 11:30 PM