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BACKLUND PLUMBING

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Backlund Plumbing is one of Omaha's oldest and most respected plumbing companies. Backlund Plumbing started in Omaha in 1939 and has grown to be one of the largest and most respected plumbing companies in the area. Today we have over 30 professional licensed plumbers and customer service representatives, a fleet of fully equipped residential and commercial plumbing trucks and a 10,000 ft warehouse. One thing that has stayed consistent is customer satisfaction. Backlund Plumbing is known for honesty, quality and reliability and is one of the few companies that still stands behind its work with a full customer satisfaction guarantee. Backlund Plumbing still charges by the hour because we feel that is the fair way to charge our customers. We do not figure in any mistake time nor special percs for our technicians nor unfair high profits. Backlund Plumbing does not charge a trip charge nor does it put undo pressure to sign proposals for work to highly priced.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Repairs or replacement of all plumbing fixtures and faucets, all sewer and drain cleaning services including video inspections and locating, pressure jet sewer cleaning, replacement of lead and galvanized plumbing lines, repair and replacement of all water heaters. We repair and replace gas and propane lines, install new gas lines for appliances and fireplace units. We will inspect all plumbing for future purchases. We can remodel your existing plumbing any and all renovations. all services.

Services we don't offer

Heating and AC work.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8334 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 76-100 of 334 reviews

Daryl M.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our Plumber was fantastic! He quickly identified the problem and fixed the bad connection (and even changed out the other fitting as well to ensure there would be no further problems). Needless to say, we have a new go to plumbing company and could not have been more satisfied!
Description of Work: We had a failure of the connection where the water enters the house at 11pm. Water was spraying everywhere, but luckily our son caught it right as it happened. After researching on Angie's List, we called several other plumbers and based on how quickly they could get to us, we went with Backlund. I called the following morning and they came out that afternoon.

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
$145

Robert C.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
2 man crew, went well, both were friendly and efficient.
Description of Work: Minor bathroom plumbing fixes and shower 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
$200

James K.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This projects were handled very well. They explained options very well. They were quick, punctual, knowledgeable and friendly.
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal and replaced outside plumbing work for sprinkler system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Eric L.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber came out, he was running about an hour behind what we had been told. When he got here he got right to work. Got the old solder copper pipes off and put new flex hosing on so if we made changes in the future we can unscrew them.
Description of Work: removed old fittings from kitchen sink that had been solder on by the builder

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

Kenneth C.
07/2015
1.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
He set up an appointment and did not show. When we called to check on him, he said he didn't come out unless he was called on the morning of the appt. We were not told that and then were informed we would have to wait 2 weeks for another time for an estimate. I had 3 plumbers set up for estimates. Two came on time and gave estimates. Backlund was non-responsive and then got testy on the phone when I asked them to come anyway the day they were scheduled. The estimator said if you don't call in the morning, you lose your spot.
Description of Work: He was supposed to give an estimate for running a gas line.

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


Mary Sue D.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are quick and responsive, professional, and have the ability to find a problem and fix it.
Description of Work: Replaced parts for a worn out faucet and corrected a drip.

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

Amber S.
05/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Decent. Are they supposed to charge you for driving time? They charged us for 1/2 an hour more than they were there. In other words, they were there just under an hour, but we were charged for 1.5 hours. Had we only been charged for an hour, then this would probably be an "A" review.
Description of Work: Unclogged main drain in basement.

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

$120

Response from BACKLUND PLUMBING
[Member name removed] I will definitely check our GPS and time cards for your service. We do not charge for drive time unless we have to leave and retrieve parts. You will be refunded money that was wrongly charged to your job. Thank you for the response we will make this right. Chris Roseland

Barbara G.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
It went very well. The interaction with the worker was very good. It took four hours.
Description of Work: They installed faucet in the outside of the house and did the pipe work inside for that.

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
$260

Joseph T.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber found the problem very quickly and had the parts to fix the problem with him. Mike B was very professional and helpful. We appreciated the quick repairs and the upfront estimate of the cost of repairs. We will definitely call this company again for any of our plumbing needs!
Description of Work: Found leak in faucet and hole in garbage disposal. Provided and installed a new garbage disposal and fixed the leak in the faucet.

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

Larry S.
02/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Bid was good. Were scheduled to arrive on Friday at 8:00 am, by 8:30 am, was not here and no call. I called the company and they said, he would be here shortly. The plumber called me at 8:45 am and said he would be here by 10:00 am with an assistant. The plumber was on time, the assistant showed up at noon, could not finish the job and left at 7:00 pm. Called the owner of the company on Saturday at 9:00 am, was not there so, I left a message. He did not return my call till 4:30 pm and said he could not do anything until Monday. By now, I am not happy! The tub was in-correctly installed and repairs had to be made for surround to be installed. Plumber had to make a brace and took wood out of our garage and did not tell me.
Description of Work: They were to replace the bath tub and surround.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$600

Scott S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Had to move washer and refrigerator, and cut hole in drywall to access leaky pipe. Leaky pipe was located near the floor, Section of pipe was replaced between downstairs and the main level. Erik was outstanding, explained everything clearly, and was professional in every way.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken pipe inside a wall.

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

ELIZABETH S.
01/2015
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were supposed to be here at a set time and didn't show so we had to call another provider after several hours witch was Burton.
Description of Work: No services were provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0


Patrick L.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Made contact through Angie's List Received phone call from Backlund to set up appointment within a couple hours. Both drain cleaning and garbage disposal installation were performed the same day I contacted Backlund. Rick and Lucas were punctual, courteous, and efficient. I did not compare price with anyone because I wanted the drain unclogged as soon as possible. I received a 10% senior discount. Backlund was a much better experience than previous plumbers I have experienced.
Description of Work: Cleaned clogged kitchen sink drain. Installed a garbage disposal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380.39

Brian W.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mike was the Plumber that arrived after my call. Day after a holiday and very cold. I had a plumber on site within four hours. He accurately estimated the cost and repair/time. Good guy. Good business...I'm asking them to come back and bid on a real plumbing job!
Description of Work: Replaced a broken water line to outside water faucet. Installed a shutoff valve on the line so it wouldn't freeze again.

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

Sam S.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
Our kitchen sink clogged on Christmas eve so I called and left a message. They responded with a call at 8 a.m. on the 26th of December. By 10 that morning they had a technician, Mike, out to unclog the drain. He was very professional and had the sink unclogged in about 20 minutes. He said, and I could see, that we needed a plumber out to properly reattach things. He did temporarily seal things back up. Then we scheduled a 1 p.m. appointment for the plumber to come on Tuesday the 30th. On Tuesday they called to say that they had a plumber, Chad, who could be out earlier than planned If I would like and I said sure! Within an half hour after the call he arrived. It took him about an hour and now out kitchen sink is back, better than ever. What was so amazing is that I'd never done business with them before and they were as attentive to me as though I'd been with them for years. They also told me that they were working with only a skeleton crew due to the holidays. I'm grateful they treated me as they did and they'll be the company I call for any future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen sink drain and replaced pipe to main drain.

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
$270

Ben W.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called because my water heater quit working. The person who answered the phone seemed annoyed that I was calling the day after Christmas and kept sighing. She told me that they had a skeleton crew and wouldn't even be able to get anyone out until tomorrow at the earliest. No thanks. The other company I went with was courteous, had someone here in hours and it was a simple fix that I was happy to pay for.
Description of Work: Got annoyed and didn't seem interested in my business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from BACKLUND PLUMBING
My apologies [Removed name]. Scheduling is always our toughest task of the day. There is no excuse for my dispatcher to seem annoyed at you. Everyone gets overwhelmed this time of year. We have had a team meeting regarding your experience and hope it does not happen again. Please call me regarding any future items we can help you with at your residence. I can assure you the next minor repair is on the house. Feel free to call or email myself with any regards. Thanks Chris Roseland 402-306-9221

Monica M.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
I messaged Backlund Plumbing today for a problem I'm having with my hot water heater. There was a very quick response to contact Tom, the service manager. Tom walked me through my problem and told me how I could very easily fix it myself. He was very professional, polite, and patient. Tom also asked that I send him photos of the sticker on my hot water heater so that he may have the model and serial number in case this doesn't work he could have the parts on hand. I've never had a company do something so kind, especially around the holidays! He may have just saved me from a charge where another had quoted me $400, despite the hot water heater still being under the manufacturer's warranty. Backlund has just earned themselves a lifelong customer, great word of mouth recommendations, and amazing reviews whenever I can hand them out. :) Update: My own luck, Tom's advice didn't work. However, I promptly called and scheduled an appointment. Rich just left, the price charged was for less than what we were quoted (quote: $225, actual cost: $171), he was also kind enough to point out that we had left our water hose attached to the house and in this winter weather that could cause problems, the work on the water heater was done swiftly, and on his way out, he unscrewed the water hose. I can say that I've never been happier to deal with a plumbing company.
Description of Work: Hot water heater 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
$171

Stephen D.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On Friday the 9th of May an installer spent about 6 to 7 hours doing the work. Upon completion, I decided to wait for the city inspector before paying. The work was done incorrectly. The manager came out and looked at the work and agreed that it had been done incorrectly. He sent another plumber out on the 22nd of May who corrected all the work taking about two hours. It passed inspection by the city inspector. I was only charged for the materials and time of the second plumber.
Description of Work: Replaced outside faucet. Installed lines for a new sink in the basement.

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
$267

Margaret L.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Initially had main line cleaned with follow up to have the line checked with a camera and then jetted. Had 2 appts. Both times the staff showed up on time, performed work, and explained what they were doing and why. They were professional and I would use their services again.
Description of Work: Jetted main line and used a camera to scope line.

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
$450

Mary M.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I have had many different plumbing companies in the past and I feel they are the best in the Omaha area. They get the job done correctly and the cost for their service is fair.
Description of Work: Clean floor drain to the main line and replaced the T-Cone

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
$151

Gail E W.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mike arrived on time, shut off the water and replaced the taps. He was very neat and professional.
Description of Work: replaced the taps in the basement that connect to the washing machine hoses

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
$80

J S.
10/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Mike was on time, courteous, efficient and clean. Great service.
Description of Work: .

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
$101.65

Paul O.
10/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We scheduled an appointment where were given a 12:00-2:00 timeframe. We did not hear from the plumber until 4:00 stating he would arrive in about 30 minutes. At 4:50 he knocked at the door. Once in he did a great job with the shower, but was unable to work on the shower drain. We paid and he left about 6:15.
Description of Work: Fix a shower valve

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marlyce M.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The plumber was on the early side of the estimated time of arrival and completed the job in about 45 minutes. He was friendly and cleaned up after unclogging the drain.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen drain.

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
$95

john P.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Called at 7:45 am and Mike arrived at 9 am. He was professional and explained problem. Have used Backlund Plumbing previously for bathroom remoldeling.
Description of Work: Snaked toilet and unclogged main drain. Snaked washer.

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
$142.5

Contact information

6215 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68106

http://www.backlundplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Septic Systems,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
General Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Excavating

FAQ

BACKLUND PLUMBING is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BACKLUND PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, BACKLUND PLUMBING offers free project estimates.
Yes, BACKLUND PLUMBING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BACKLUND PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BACKLUND PLUMBING offers emergency services.
Yes, BACKLUND PLUMBING offers warranties.
BACKLUND PLUMBING offers the following services: Repairs or replacement of all plumbing fixtures and faucets, all sewer and drain cleaning services including video inspections and locating, pressure jet sewer cleaning, replacement of lead and galvanized plumbing lines, repair and replacement of all water heaters. We repair and replace gas and propane lines, install new gas lines for appliances and fireplace units. We will inspect all plumbing for future purchases. We can remodel your existing plumbing any and all renovations. all services.
Heating and AC work.

Contact information

6215 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68106

http://www.backlundplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM