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FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Wells and Pumps,

About us

Gas Piping,Water Heaters,Drain Cleaning,Faucets,Sinks,Radiant Heating,Garbage Disposals,Tubs,Showers,Video Line Inspection,Water Line Inspection,Sewer Line Inspection

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Gas Piping Water Heaters Drain Cleaning Faucets and Sinks Radiant Heating Garbage Disposals Tubs and Showers All Plumbing Services Video Sewer Line Inspection Water and Sewer Line Inspection Hot Water / Steam Boiler Service Trenchless Water Main Replacement

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.725 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Nicole S.
10/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Lucas and Derrick did a great job in diagnosing and repairing the leak in my shower. Not only were they professional and prompt, they were also very clean, efficient, and friendly. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Leak in the shower and clogged 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

Julie C.
09/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
From receiving an estimate to the completed job, all interactions were pleasant and professional. Very clean and detailed work. Fair price. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Replacement of shutoff valve and new outdoor spigot

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

Leslie B.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used that company for 30 years and will continue to use them. Any time I have a plumbing problem they automatically get the call, and will continue to do so. They've done everything. I had a pipe break at eleven thirty at night and I was getting water in my basement. They came out that night. They were at my house by midnight and they fixed the pipe that night. Every plumbing job I do, they do. Their service stands out to me. They are always there for you.
Description of Work: 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

Susan M.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent service, arrived on time, moved hookup, cleaned area, all in record time. Would hire again
Description of Work: relocate gas hookup for range

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

Denamarie K.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
The two gentlemen who came to our house were very courteous and professional. When asked to provide an estimate on a project we are considering I did not feel pressured into committing to anything at that moment in time. We will be calling them again in the future for plumbing needs
Description of Work: We needed to have a sump pump installed. We had already purchased the actual pump just needed an install. We were told a head of time that the labor charges would potentially be hire since we did not purchase the pump from them. We also received estimates for projects we want to have done.

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
$290

Paul T.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I received a very quick response via phone and was able to schedule a repair the same day. The two guys that came were professional, explained every step and pricing before doing any work and kept me posted throughout.
Description of Work: They replaced two valves for the 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
$394

Elaine N.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristin G.
10/2015
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

Terrie G.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have used Frank Alvarez and Sons for years and I have always been happy 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
$270

Raymond E.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

John C.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Contacted Frank Alvarez & Sons after being highly recommended by a previous contractor used. They were able to come out same day when I called regarding backed up sewage pit in basement as well as a completely clogged sink(not related to sewage pit). When the representative arrived, he was able to diagnose the issue within 15 minutes and since it was not complex he did not charge for that portion. The clogged sink turned out to be a bigger issue and was clogged about 10 feet away from the sink through multiple elbows and splits. He was able to resolve and the drain works better than it has since we bought the house. He also cleaned up the area after completing the job which is very important to me. I will definitely use the service if the need arises, hopefully no time soon though.
Description of Work: Clear out clogged pipe and backed up sewage pit in basement.

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
$169

steve N.
07/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Got an estimate for $4100 for them while an A rated plumber, for the same work, was $1800! Guess who I am going with
Description of Work: dig a trench and repair a pipe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$4,100

w S.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The price was fair. But in the end, I had the work done with one other company that had more recommendations.
Description of Work: provide estimates to replace steam boiler

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600

Raymond E.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
These were non-emergency plumbing jobs because we have stopped the leaks with tape and by leaving the valve turned off. Alvarez sent a technician out less than 24 hours after we called, and he came within a small window of time. The job was completed quickly and cleanly.
Description of Work: A piece of the copper trap had split under our kitchen sink. The copper had to be cut out, and replaced. We also had a ball valve for our outside faucet that leaked when it was turned on and it needed to be 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
$400

Frank S.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber came on time about 90 minutes after I called. I called about 6 other plumbers from the list and none called me back. Alvarez & sons has a receptionist who answered the phone, was polite and courteous and said that she could have someone there after he finished a job in a good hour. The plumber arrived and went to work to figure out where the water leak came from. He ran the water in the tub, shower, and used a camera to look for leaks while the shower was running. He also checked the toilet for leaks. He verified that all the plumbing connections were ok. He spent considerable time double checking each and every possible way a water leak can happen. The bottom line is that no leak was found. Two possible causes:1 - shower curtain was not pulled all the way to the wall and water hit the floor2 - caulking and grout needs to be redone on the time and around the tub as there are openings where the water can get behind.Both reasons are acceptable; but number 1 is the most probable reason as this happened once before years earlier.
Description of Work: I had a water leak from a second floor bathroom which leaked onto the first floor.

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
$180

victor T.
02/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
the job was done in violation
Description of Work: th e worker sent was not experienced enough to solve my problem. paid 450 to replace 2 gas lines that cost all of 25 dollars at lowes. W as told by PSE&G that range needed to be hard piped and was in violation.They said that everyone doing that work should know the code. The worker's name was Daeon and in my opinon was probabley not complete in being licencsed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$450

Eddie H.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went well. The plumber was quick and I was able to pay for the services over the phone to his office. I do feel that $160 to unclog a drain is a little to much.
Description of Work: The drain of a bathroom sink was cleared.

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
$160

Rhonda F.
08/2010
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Didn't
Description of Work: The contractor came to my house to give me estimate on a bathroom remodel. He took at least 45 minutes of my time and told me his wife would call me woith am estimate. She never called, not even to say they were not interested in giving me a bid. I do not have this time to waste. How about u?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


ROBERT H.
07/2010
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber was prompt however I thought the service was very expensive and the original quote was off by a few hundred dollars.
Description of Work: I had contacted the plumber to fix a leaking shower damaged by another plumber. The shower still leaked but not as much as before working on it. I was charged $180.00. Chris gave an estimate of $900 to replace shower valve and maybe $400 to replace shower tiles approximately a 12" by 12" area. The cost was $300 more than estimated. Costs were as follows: $180 for call during business hours to look at leak and fix it. $1420 for shower head and valve replacement, including replacement of 12" by 12" tiles = $1600.

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

$1,600

Fernando B.
04/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He did a very good job. He came and took care of it in about half an hour. The charge was about the same as other plumbers. I had inquired with two or three other plumbers. He did a very fast job and I was very pleased with his work. He came the following morning after I called him.
Description of Work: I used Frank Alvarez & Sons to clean out all the lines in the basement on a rental property I have. He put in new traps.

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
$300

David S.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The drain cover of our garbage disposal unit had become stuck in the engaged position and wouldn't budge. We called Frank Alvarez and they came the same day in the afternoon. Within 10 minutes they had dislodged the drain cover. They were prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. We appreciated that they did not charge us for unnecessary work.
Description of Work: Dislodged a stuck drain cover of our garbage disposal unit.

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
$78

Janice R.
01/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE A VERY GOOD COMPANY TO WORK WITH. I THOUGHT THEY DID A REALLY EXCELLENT JOB IN THE BATHROOM. IT LOOKS GREAT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE PLUMBING SINCE THEY FINISHED.
Description of Work: THEY PUT IN A NEW TUB, SINK, SHOWER AND NEW PIPES IN THE BATHROOM.

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
$5,400

12/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE EXCELLENT. THEY USED TARP THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE BECAUSE IT WAS RAINING, SO THEY WERE VERY RESPECTFUL. WHEN I CALLED FOR AN APPOINTMENT I GOT ONE RIGHT AWAY. THEY WERE ON TIME AND REASONABLY PRICED.
Description of Work: WE HAD THEM UNCLOG THE KITCHEN 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
$35

12/2005
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY ARE VERY TRUSTWORTHY AND RELIABLE. ALL OF THE WORKERS THAT HAVE CAME TO MY HOUSE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I DO THINK THEY ARE EXPENSIVE THOUGH, BUT THEY DO WONDERFUL WORK.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED A NEW GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN MY KITCHEN SINK.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

12/2005
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I HAD AN EMERGENCY AND THEY CAME RIGHT AWAY AND DID WHAT THEY HAD TO DO TO FIX EVERYTHING. THEY WERE VERY NICE AND PROFESSIONAL. THEY EVEN CLEANED UP THE MESS THAT THE LEAK HAD MADE. I DID THINK THE PRICE WAS A LITTLE HIGH, BUT IT WASN'T TOO BAD.
Description of Work: THEY CAME AND FIXED A LEAK IN MY 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
$200

    Contact information

    PO Box 6385, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    http://www.frankalvarez.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Licensing

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    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Wells and Pumps,
    Heating and Air Conditioning

    FAQ

    FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    No, FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS does not offer free project estimates.
    No, FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS offers emergency services.
    No, FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS does not offer warranties.
    FRANK ALVAREZ & SONS offers the following services: Gas Piping Water Heaters Drain Cleaning Faucets and Sinks Radiant Heating Garbage Disposals Tubs and Showers All Plumbing Services Video Sewer Line Inspection Water and Sewer Line Inspection Hot Water / Steam Boiler Service Trenchless Water Main Replacement
    ask for details

    Contact information

    PO Box 6385, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    http://www.frankalvarez.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM