We are a full service, licensed and insured plumbing and heating company. We have been in the plumbing industry for over 25 years. We use fair up-front pricing in writing giving you the cost before the job begins. No hidden fees or surprises because it took longer. We have full written warranties on all our work. All our employees are drug and background tested so you know who is in your home. We respect you and your home! Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00pm and other select times for emergencies.
Business highlights
30 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Gas leak repair. Heating & A/C. Plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, water coolers, water heaters
I called to have our boiler cleaned up for the season and have our radiators looked at. They arrived on the wrong day, but it was easy to reschedule. Tommy (the son of the owner) did a good job checking, cleaning, etc. He suggested that several valves be replaced, and I bought as many as he had with him (2 in all). He also inspected and explained the problems with the radiators. I bought a radiator valve. Copacetic! The final price was more expensive than I had expected, but I think that getting solid brass parts for the boiler was a good investment. I liked them very much. Good work, reasonable prices. The people I have dealt with are all very nice. I am planning on hiring them again. All in all, this plumber's granddaughter was satisfied
Description of Work: Boiler cleaned Radiator valves replaced A few parts of the boiler replaced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
Thank you for your kind review. We try to answer as many as we can. We here at a good plumber strive for 100% satisfaction and want our customers to have total faith in us with no glitches or blips whatsoever. While we do appreciate all a's, we just want you to feel as if you can trust us 100%! With regards to the dryer vent, as licensed plumbers, we know a lot more than sears does and it is tough to find on the Internet unless you know where to look. According the nyc mechanical code, page 78, section 504.6 which I attached here for you, the code states all dryer vents must be smooth metal interior with duct tape or such at the joints. No screws allowed and no flexible accordion style vents are allowed in nyc. The accordion style, whether metal or plastic are not smooth, and susceptible to lint being trapped in a bends causing a potential fire which is why they are not permitted. Most people are unaware of that which is why we bring it to our customers attention. I am sure if our technician recommended a new vent, the existing one was either accordion style or had screws. Hope that clarifies where we get that from. The link is below. Thank you! nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/mechanical_code.pdf
Pam O.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The repairman that came was very friendly and knowledgeable. He even put covers on over his shoes to prevent tracking dirt into our home. Before he started any work he explained what would need to be done and the cost in detail. The repair was done quickly and neatly. Once he was done he pointed out to me that the water in our toilet tank was constantly running which is something we had not noticed. Upon opening the tank I could see that the water was very high and always running. That was repaired also. Overall I was extremely happy with this job. The fee was reasonable and there were no surprise extra costs. I am recommending them to the others in our coop and would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of their services.
Description of Work: We had a leaky faucet in our bathtub which was repaired. It was also pointed out to me that the water in our toilet tank was constantly running so we had this repaired also.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
thank you for the kind words and it was pleasure working for you! hope to be of service in the future and thank you for the recommendations!
Richard C.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells
+ 1 more
He came on time, assessed the issue thoroughly and asked the right questions. He then proceeded to assess our system before giving me an explanation of his findings. Once he found the problem he gave me an estimate of the cost for fixing it and then fixed it immediately upon my approval. Great service!!
Description of Work: Restored hot water flow, which had stopped due to a pump failure. Replaced the pump in question and he had a replacement unit with him in his vehicle.
Rating Category
Rating 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 A Good Plumber Inc
glad to were able to properly diagnose this and take care of this issue for you. thank you for the review.
Rona G.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
The work went very well. Warren explained our options for improving the problem we had with heat in our basement.His workers came with the materials to do the job completely. Everything was done in a timely manner.
Description of Work: This is the second time we've used this company. We were impressed with the quality of their work and customer relations. The workers did the job quickly and efficiently.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Kathryn S.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Exceeded expectations. Others should take lessons from A Good Plumber on communication and service.
Description of Work: They should be called "A Great Plumber", not "A Good Plumber". I asked Bill & team to try to repair a Geberit toilet that had an internal leak for months. The brand is obscure, so Bill tracked down a distributor who could provide the correct parts (this was not an easy exercise, and probably took a dozen or more calls on his part). They came to fix the gasket, only to discover that they needed another part (the toilet is installed directly on the wall, so diagnosis was not straight forward). They then tracked down the additional part, and came promptly to repair it as well. They only charged me once, and kept me informed on a daily basis when they were trying to obtain the repair parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Israel S.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I?m very glad I called the folks at A Good Plumber to replace my water heater. Everyone I contacted at the company was courteous and helpful. I always felt that they were interested in doing a good job and in putting the customer first. Should I again have a plumbing or heating problem, I will definitely call A Good Plumber for help.
Description of Work: Our water heater was 23 years old and needed to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Lisa R.
03/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Do email them if you get no response via phone.
Description of Work: The initial service was great, but they needed to return after ordering a part for me. It took about 3-4 weeks and constant calls from me to get a return appt. However, I would use them again because the owner explained they suffered great damage to their office and computer systems after Sandy. He delivered a quick turnaround on a subsequent job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Clayton G.
03/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Nothing happened because no one came to my house.
Description of Work: I called "A Good Plumber Inc. twice on March 6, 2013. The first time was to let them know that I had a problem with the boiler and that they did not have make an emergency stop. After the call I consulted the weather and realized that it would get colder, so then I called them back to up-grade my information to an emergency call. As of 9:45 the next morning they had not come, or called. I called the company back and let then know that I had found them on Angie's list and that I was not happy with their result. Then I got a call from a technician telling me that he would not be able to see me for another week. I was not happy at all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
we apologize for the inconvenience. first call came in to our 24 hour answering service at 9:19pm, when they pick up and pass the messages for the morning...it was not deemed an emergency at that time. second call came a little while later before 10:00pm, also when we were not in the office, also not deemed an emergency. the final call came in the next morning, at this point deemed an emergency and the call was returned once we got in. our office staff explained we were unfortunately completely booked up for that day and couldn't make the trip out to queens as soon as the customer needed, as we had been booked a few days in advance. we try our best to tackle emergencies and take care of our angie's list customers, but sometimes when people call when we are closed, we cannot reply fast enough. we are exploring more efficient ways to handle these emergencies that come after hours.
Gary M.
03/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
overall it was ok. i was over charged by the company but after a few phone calls it was resolved. the serviceman broke a valve and blamed it on the old age and charged me for the new piece.
Description of Work: boiler cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
thank you for taking the time to review us! unfortunately being it was so long ago and we lost some data in a computer crash i cannot recall the issue of the accidental overcharge but i am sure it was taken care of and simply a mistake. with regards to the drain valve, i know our technician did not "break" the valve in an accidental manner or by doing something wrong. buy taking our hands and turning a healthy valve, there is no way to "break" it, if it is in good condition. what most likely happened is the valve was no good to begin with from old age and worn out parts, which is the common case with an old gate valve, and either it did not open or close or began to leak because its internal parts were worn out. this is one of those instances where no matter who touched the valve next, it would've "broke"... it was not as if we messed up or did something incorrectly. and please note being that was the case that we happened to be the ones who touched it, we did, in good faith, discount the valve almost 50% in good faith.
Alexander L.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
This is one of the most pleasant experiences ever. They responded to our call quickly, communicated well and were there exactly when they said they would. We e mailed a picture of the items that needed repair ahead of time so they knew what they had to bring. Everything was done quickly, and with care. We will not call anyone else in the future. They should change their website to 'agreatplumber.com' - because they are. Thank you for making this such a great experience.
Description of Work: Fixed persistent leak, repaired toilet, restored hot water to shower, replaced worn out parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$786
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
it was a pleasure doing work for you and thank you for the wonderful review. we look forward to being of service to you whenever you may need us.
Kenny W.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They came on time. They explained everything in detail on what they were going to do. They were very clean and pleasent to deal with. We joined their Gold club which is why price was higher (we paid for year up front). We would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: replaced valve in radiator and bled the radiators in the house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Anne & Jane C.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were Great and Quick... They were also Neat and the area they worked on was left Clean upon their completion of their Work.
Description of Work: We had a Plumbing Issue that nobody could solve, and the Folks from A Good Plumber figured out the Problem right away! They were Prompt and addressed the Repair immediately - And their Price was totally Fair and Well-Deserved. I now consider "A Good Plumber" to be "My Plumbers"! I would recommend their Services to anyone!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Augusto Q.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We don't regret our decision to give this company our business. After giving them a deposit, they had two reps in our house the following day dismantling the old furnace. They were here for several hours, because the old boiler was at least two to three times bigger than the new ones. They worked hard. The following day they delivered the new one, and started to install all the new plumbing that was necessary for the more modern boilers. It took two days to complete the job, and to get the water tank connected as well. They cleaned after themselves, and then proceeded to show us how everything worked. They also instructed us to empty some water from the boiler every two weeks, and add clean water to keep it running efficiently. They will also come to clean and fire up the boiler before winter for the next three years. Once the job was finished, they sent another rep the following day to inspect the job and to make sure everything was in good working order. This really impressed us. Before Bill left, he made sure to let us know that we could call them if any problems came up. A couple of days later, we heard hissing coming from some of the radiators, and some were even leaking. Someone came over the following day, and discovered that some of our radiators needed to be pitched more and that solved the problem.
Description of Work: Our old boiler started to leak. Called A Good Plumber on a Sunday, and someone was in our house the next morning. He discovered a crack in the old furnace, and advised us to get a new one. We knew it was just a matter of time before our 50 + old boiler would need to be replaced. The rep was very informative, but never pushy. He explained everything that the job entailed and quoted us a price. After some discussion, we decided to have the job done by A Good Plumber.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
thank you for your kind words and detailed report. we appreciate the time you took to write this and it was a pleasure working for you!
Sylvia J.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Called A Good Plumber to make an appointment. The toilet was loose on the floor and didnt' know what was wrong. Tommy was great. He was very professional, showed me exactly what was going on once he removed the bowl. Apparently the person who installed it years ago did it wrong. So he resealed to make it not loose. He said there was a lead pipe needing to be replaced at some point, it was bending and probably very old. I asked approximately how much that would cost and it was expensive for me right now, plus they would have to break some of the tiles on the floor. I told him if leaks or other things happened, I will let him know. He was a really great plumber and I would recommend this company to do any plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Great plumbing experience first time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
thank you for the report! we try our best do the right thing for our customers and make sure they know exactly what we are doing along the way and encourage them to see what we do so they feel completely comfortable with us. we of course will point out if our trained eye spots a potential problem, not just to get additional work, but to save you a hassle in the future.
Lisa N.
01/2013
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
I was seeing discoloration and sediments when running the hot water in my house. I called A Good Plumber and Bill returned my call in a very timely manner. He took the time to explain the different causes and since it wasn't an emergency at this time (strangely my hot water is clear now) he suggested to wait and see. Also he reminded me my heater is still under warranty. It's so nice to speak to professionals that actually care and are not trying to sell you a job.
Description of Work: Offered good advice
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
i am glad to be able to help. if you ever need us in the future, feel free to call us!
Andrew S.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
Bill contacted right away when I left a message with his team on my issue. My pipes are leaking in my ceiling (due to a builder's defect) and I called to see if his company was the right persons to deal with on the issue. He spent time listening to my problem and determined that this was more so an HVAC problem than a plumbing one. While anyone else would have probably hung up after knowing they won't get a dime speaking to me, Bill stayed on the phone to get more insight on the problem so he could seek advice from his father who is well versed in general building issues. He called me back once speaking with his father and said that this indeed is a HVAC issue. Bill then proceeded to get in touch with a close friend of his who owns a HVAC specialist company to give me advice. While I didn't have a chance to contract Bill's services, I feel that he went above and beyond and would certainly use him in the future.
Description of Work: Phone consultation diagnosing the issue of leaking pipes in my ceiling and the source of it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
pleasure to help and hope all turned out well for you. we try to do the right thing and are not all about the $. we know if we do the right thing, we make an impression on people and word spreads and it feels good! and of course, if you ever need us in the future...don't hesitate to call!
Barbara Y.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
Technician was on time, explained in detail what was going to happen. Serviced my heating system and checked my water heater and explained that it due to be replaced. Actually several years outdated. We reviewed the cost of replacement and several plans available . I would use the service again.
Description of Work: Informative
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Robert N.
01/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I called them, they called me back. Made an appointment for the following day. They came at the scheduled time, did what they were supposed to do, and charged the agreed upon price. What more can one want?
Description of Work: They cleared the drain of an upstairs bathroom sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Kelly F.
01/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
+ 0 more
He found that the problem was a result of the city sewer. He advised to call the DEP. Bill the owner followed up with me after the job and when you provide your email address, they will send you tips and suggestions via email.
Description of Work: The toilet was not filling up after flushing. He also snaked out a bathroom sink and replaced a pipe under a sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Lucille L.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
+ 0 more
We went with a company that had a lower estimate. A Good Plumber Incorporated could only provide us with the hot water. They did not have any furnaces in stock. We were already without it for three weeks so we really did not want to wait. It was like it was going to be until after Thanksgiving that we would have it. It was not their fault because every house in the area was affected so they just did not have the stock and the company that we got was actually from New Jersey and they came in and they had the boilers and they put them in but they were very helpful, very knowledgeable, very patient with us because we were asking so many questions, we did not know anything. They were great. The circumstances were just extreme so I do not want to blame them. I would consider getting a quote or using them in the future.
Description of Work: We got a quote from A Good Plumber Incorporated for replacement of a furnace and hot water heater. We had damage from Hurricane Sandy so we had them come out in the middle of December.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Rose Marie W.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The thursday before christmas the boiler stopped working. They came within 45 minutes of me calling. They drained it and restored the unit. I think they are a brilliant service. They didn't charge me anything extra.They explained everything that was going on with my boiler. They instructed me to drain it every two weeks. I really appriceated the advice. They also gave me recommendations on my water heater.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon for a $99 boiler tune up in september (2012). I lost my documentation and schedule.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Patricia P.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I had purchased an Angie's List advertised offer for this service. I had been unable to get an appt. because the company was understandably extremely busy replacing boiler and water heaters to those affected from Hurricane Sandy. I understood the predicament and told the contact that I could have called for an appt. earlier. He asked if I could call back in a month and see how busy they are. He also offered to call Angie's List so I may receive a refund. I decided to wait and tried again in the middle of Dec. and easily got an appt. The repairman came on time and was extremely pleasant. He didn't mind at all that my husband hung around watching and questioning and patiently explained what he was doing and why. If we have any boiler/heating problems in the future, we will definitely call on them to help and recommend their service to others.
Description of Work: Check and clean boiler to get ready for the heating season.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Dale C.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I appreciated that they fit me into their schedule because I did not have any heat. The pilot light on my gas boiler was out and could not be re-lit. They found that I needed a new thermocuple and had the part in their truck. They attached it in a way that impressed me. They made some other reparis that were all in the category of safety devices, so I am very glad that they worked on my boiler. I do have a question about the sound that my poilet light makes now and will follow up with them.
Description of Work: They performed an Angies List special for gas boiler inspection and heating system assessment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Michael L.
12/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called A Good Plumber to schedule a free estimate for my oil to gas heating conversion. My appointment was for 9/21/12 (which was within a week of my call) and Warren and Thomas came on-time. They both were very professional at the time of my estimate. They explained the conversion process and went throughout my house measuring the radiators and the size of the rooms to help with the sizing of my new boiler. I was told that I should have received my estimate within a week, however I never received one. I called and left a message to find out the status of my estimate within the week, and received a call back from Warren within several minutes. He explained that there was a slight delay in providing the estimate, but assured me that I should receive it shortly. But I never did receive the estimate and ended up using another plumber. Therefore, I am not able to comment on how their pricing compared to other plumbers I contacted and ultimately used to perform my conversion.
Description of Work: Requested estimate for oil to gas heating conversion
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from A Good Plumber Inc
My apologies for this miscommunication. This was not done intentional of course and sometimes on occasion things slip through the cracks. We have been busier than usual without the proper office support and unfortunately my father must have forgotten to give this me. We are trying to take some of these things off his shoulders but the old fashioned generation likes to do things on their own and sometimes forget. My apologies and we have no excuse. Should you need us in the future please give us a call!
Paula M.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The service was performed speedily and cleanly by two highly professional and courteous gentlemen.
Description of Work: Our badly stopped up kitchen drain was "snaked" and restored to proper functioning.
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FAQ
A Good Plumber Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
A Good Plumber Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, A Good Plumber Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, A Good Plumber Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Good Plumber Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, A Good Plumber Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A Good Plumber Inc offers warranties.
A Good Plumber Inc offers the following services: Gas leak repair. Heating & A/C. Plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, water coolers, water heaters