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Penfield Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Family owned & operated since 1962. Celebrating over 54 years in business! Our commitment to the customer is what sets us apart. We are big enough to handle any plumbing problem, yet small enough to give you personalized service. All our technicians are experienced and trained. Important note: Our technicians do not work on commission sales. You will always get honest and dependable service.

Business highlights

62 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Water heaters, drain & sewer cleaning, pipe repair, pipe lining, pumps, faucets, fixtures, gas lines, tankless hot water heaters, backflow testing, exhaust fans, tub & shower replacement, water filtration & treatment, gas line installation & repair.

Services we don't offer

NA

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8385 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
4%
3
3%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-385 of 385 reviews

Barbara L.
12/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Efficient and outstanding job - from time order when it, to setting appointment for quick installation, to installer being very qualified and final installation was perfect. Best work in a timely manner we have had done by a plumbing company.
Description of Work: Replacement of two toilets with new toilets with sale offer.

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
$900

Timothy B.
11/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When I made the appointment the manager said there was no trip charge. I would be given an estimate for the work performed. I could accept or reject the estimate. The plumber tells me that there is a $45 trip charge. If I was,desperate to have my toilet repaired I would have told the plumber that the service manager lied to me. DO not hire a company that lies to you.
Description of Work: I had the fill valve on ny toilet reared and an in line filter installed foe my refrigerator.

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

$255

Response from Penfield Plumbing
This home owner never contacted our office to address this situation. The accusation that we lied to him is simply not true. It is probably more accurate to say that this customer simply did not like our pricing. Keeping in mind, that ultimately the customer was very happy with our same-day service and paid. This is a great opportunity to review our pricing policy: all jobs are quoted up front and in advance. You will always know the pricing before we begin any work. There is no charge to come to your home and provide you with an estimate. There is a $45 trip charge ONLY if you choose to use our services. This fee is clearly printed on the quotation. That's it - simple. Should you ever have a question or concern - please contact us at 381-5560.

Annie M.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jamie arrived within hours of my call, earlier than stated (they called first), assessed the situation, drew up a reasonable estimate, and did the work in short order. I was tremendously grateful for the swift response, as the leak had gone undetected for awhile so we had a lot of clean-up to do.
Description of Work: Emergency leak in a drain pipe

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
$320

Gail N.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My daughter was washing dishes with her sink full of water when it started leaking underneath the sink into the cabinet and into the basement. It was Friday afternoon and I was worried about finding a plumber who could come right away. This past summer I had used Penfield Plumbing for the replacement of the waste line from the house to the sidewalk and was impressed with them so called their office. They had a plumber available and he came right out and took care of the situation. I have now have had both Anthony and Jesse do work at her house and they are professional, very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I am very happy with Penfield Plumbing and feel confident their employees are top notch and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Major leak underneath 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

Debora H.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
We called several plumbers but everyone told us no way to do same day service. Then we called penfield plumbing. The woman on the phone was so nice and assured us that someone could come out that day and help us. They arrived on time and got straight to work fixing the problem. In a little over an hour they had us up and running again. Thanks so much for everything. It's really things like this that will keep us coming back for years to come.
Description of Work: We had our pipes back up over the weekend making everything from our shower to toilets unusable until we got things fixed. With 4 small children in our home this could have easily become a nightmare.

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

Carole N.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Called Penfield Plumbing on a Friday morning. Office was very understanding of problem and worked to fit in a service call for the same day. Technician arrived mid-morning, gave clear estimate of work that needed to be done and what it would cost. Work was completed timely and professionally. Used mats to protect floors, finished work promptly. I like that the company provides a no-charge estimate before work is started and a guarantee on both the water heater and the workmanship.
Description of Work: 14 year old water heater stopped working. Needed to have that replaced and also have some shutoff valves added to plumbing system.

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
$973

Carole N.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Work was done timely and professionally. They showed up when promised and completed timely.
Description of Work: Replace high efficiency 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
$973

Rickey H.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Awesome. Great job. Robert, the plumber who did the job, was kind, friendly, and professional. The price was fair, and far better than a competitor, who tried to charge a ridiculous amount.
Description of Work: Kitchen Faucet replaced with a newer model

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

Chris A.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well! Replacement was QUICK, professional, and very clean. Installer answered all my questions.
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

Wende C.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
Jesse at Penfield Plumbing was excellent! He responded quickly to our emergency, he was thorough in assessing our needs, he was flexible in working around the challenging schedule of a child care center, he was professional and helpful throughout the process. I highly recommend Penfield Plumbing based on this experience.
Description of Work: We needed a new toilet pump installed in our child care center.

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

Patricia S.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Penfield Plumbing was very professional. They went above and beyond to ensure I had hot water by the end of the day. Rob and David were wonderful to work with!!
Description of Work: Replaced Waterheater

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

Shawn K.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Rob the service technician came first appointment, assessed the problem, informed us of problems with the old venting which would need brought to code, and also our homes lack of water pressure regulator which was allowing very high pressure to destroy faucets and appliances. He corrected ALL of the problems, water heater, Venting and old and non compliant water main connection. This was done very efficiently and professionally, and Rob was very considerate and great to work with.
Description of Work: We needed a new Water heater, 16 yr old unit failed and started leaking late Saturday, on call suggested that we wait until Monday as they would be better prepared, and less expensive.

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
$1,800

ROBERT L H.
07/2016
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
They did a fine job in 3 days I had water from the water line into the house. I give A grade of A. They also had to seal the old well which was in the basement.
Description of Work: I needed a water line installed. My well was condemed. They gave me a quote quickly and setup a date to start the work, I got the pap[er work to the water authorty.

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
$11,000

Gail N.
07/2016
5.0
excavators, plumbing, drain pipe
  + 1 more
My daughter needed the sewer line from her house to the sidewalk replaced due to a blocked sagging line. I had excellent feedback from a neighbor who investigated companies and hired Penfield Plumbing to replace his sewer line, so I called the company. Anthony Scotchmer came to the house to assess our situation. He was very thorough in his investigation and explanations of the problems he found. He did research and found that Pure Waters is responsible for the lines from the sidewalk to the connection at the main line in the road, which saved us quite bit of money. He contacted Pure Waters and made all the arrangements involved for their part of the line replacement. Anthony was part of the crew and he took a video of the moment the old line was cut showing the water flow from the two sections of line to document the need for Pure Waters to come and do their part of the job. We are very happy with the company from the people who answer the phone along with follow through with any questions and requests to the quality of the people who did the work. I feel we have found a reliable and honest company with top notch employees we will be able to depend on for all our future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Sewer line replacement from house to sidewalk

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
$3,381.05

CHRIS K.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Drain has been running slowly for a very long time. It was easy to set an appt. and repair pro was here when promised. He assessed the situation, explained the risks of damage due to the age of galvanized pipe, and gave me an estimate before proceeding. He took his time, making sure that I was able to make an informed decision.He cleaned up afterwards, and explained the final status. He also gave me advice for other small problems, without any pressure for additional services. Very polite and professional throughout. I thought the price was fair and appreciated the Angie's List discount. This is the second time I have used PP, and will do so again. Thank you!
Description of Work: Unclogged basement laundry sink 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
$265

Cynthia T.
05/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had an estimate and needed the results in a timely manner to begin a large basement bathroom installation project. Because Penfield Plumbing rated so well on Angie's List - and frankly, I have never been disappointed with an "A" rated member- I was expecting prompt and professional service. Wrong this time- the estimate never came in because apparently the service manager was out of the office. I should have been promptly notified of this matter. Next, a week later I called and was informed I would be receiving the estimate via email. Did not happen. Two days later,after another series of phone calls I still had not received the estimate and found out the customer service representative had written my email address incorrectly. Mind you- I wrote my email address down for the man who came in to begin the estimate myself. The quote finally came in and was $8300.00 compared to $4500.00 from a reputable smaller company that was recommended to me by my contractor. Needless to say...I will not be using Penfield Plumbing- nor will I recommend this company to anyone who is in need of this service.
Description of Work: Bad experience from the beginning- did not hire Penfield Plumbing.

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

$8,300

Response from Penfield Plumbing
This review represents an experience where no work was performed and no money exchanged. It is our goal to provide free, no obligation, quotes to our customers in as timely a manner as possible. We are disappointed that you did not receive your free quote quicker. Thank you for giving us a try and good luck with your project!

Megan W.
04/2016
5.0
excavators, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Although the price tag was a little hard to swallow at first, I am very grateful that I had Penfield Plumbing complete this work. I no longer have to worry about my family room flooding when it rains. I have had problems on and off for years, and this year I had a major flood with 2 inches of standing water in my downstairs, which was sadly on the back of a house fire. Penfield Plumbing worked with me and was understanding throughout the process. They rescheduled their initial dig date to allow the town time to make repairs to their end of the system. After many discussions, they gave me two quotes, so I would have a firm grasp of what the ultimate cost of the repair might be: one for a patch repair if feasible, one for a system renewal if patch repair was unlikely to completely resolve my problem. I ended up needing to commit to the system renewal, but it was a great value for what they did. An additional $700 replaced the entire system, removing the old, damaged pipes. Anthony, who was in charge of the excavation, was terrific. He was knowledgeable and approachable. He explained the process to me and how best to repair my lawn after the excavation. He also showed me the damaged pipes that were removed; I was very glad that they replaced them...what a mess. I cannot say enough for how relieved I am to know that the entire system is in good working order. Rain doesn't scare me anymore. I also managed to overpay by $2, and Penfield Plumbing promptly returned my $2 with a note. There is no surprise why this company has been in business over 30 years.
Description of Work: I had Penfield Plumbing out for two separate visits to 1) diagnose an outdoor storm sewer plumbing issue, and 2) make significant repairs to my plumbing system. The repair involved excavating (to a depth of ~4 feet) and replacing a crushed and broken lateral pipe connecting to the town storm sewer. The pipe had been invaded by tree roots and was crushed or broken in several places. This was causing water to back up into the lower level from the walkout drain. Penfield Plumbing replaced the entire length of damaged pipe (> 20 feet), performing a system renewal and inspecting all connecting pipes, drains, and downspouts to assure that the system was in good working order via camera.

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
$3,400

Margaret A.
03/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I phoned four times for the estimate with absolutely no response. I'm disgusted and will certainly let friends and family know. It has been four weeks now.
Description of Work: A representative from Penfield Plumbing came to my house to measure for an estimate for a basement bathroom.

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


kenneth C.
03/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Did the work. Cleaned up nicely afterwards. Was here about an hour plus. My only complaint was the pricing -but the job got done. Noticed I paid almost a much for the diverter as I did for the cartridge although there is a lot of common labor for the two. Maybe should have only charged for the diverter valve and not all the labor for a stand alone job.
Description of Work: Replaced cartridges and o-rings on one face and one shower control. Replaced diverter on one kitchen faucet. Checked drain on bathroom tub and cleaned out drain valve to improve flow.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Paul B.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Very helpful pre-visit diagnostics over the phone prior coming out. Came out the same day and installed a new hot water heater, removed heavy 15 yr old unit that was not properly maintained.
Description of Work: Hot water heater replacement

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
$1,700

Naomi A.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was excellent. They were very good. We will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had a leak in a pipe in our basement and they fixed it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherwin C.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was an outstanding experience. Robert did a great job both installing and explaining my options. Originally, I just wanted the immediate leak problems repaired but Robert showed me some problems that were not obvious to me but represented much bigger problems should I not address them now. This is a 1952 house and replacements are definitely needed.
Description of Work: 1. Installed new toilet and replaced shut-off valve. 2. Replaced bathroom sink faucet and 2 shut-off valves.

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
$950

Stephen B.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
In my opinion everything went well, Penfield was easy to work with scheduling wise and showed up on time both times. The price I listed as approximate cost was for all of the work in both 2014 and 2015. I think it was fair and reasonable considering the scope of work. Would definitely recommend to others for plumbing needs.
Description of Work: In December of 2014 we had an issue with a basement smell in our new to us home which we had just bought in September of 2014. Turns out the home inspector had missed the baseball sized hole in the septic vent stack that was leaking methane among other gases into the basement. Some of the original copper piping that came off the tub/shower upstairs was also starting to leak at the joints so Penfield Plumbing (Jesse) came out to inspect everything. The plumbing off the sink and tubs were a mixture of PVC and original copper (house had been flipped in 2010-2011). Someone put a sink drain trap on the tub tract and it would never drain appropriately. I was advised that it would most likely be a worth while thing to redo that PVC section the way it should have been done in the first place to which I agreed. Man what a difference it made. The vent stack and the rest of the copper was also replaced with PVC. They even got on the roof and used a couple of spare shingles I had to make sure the area around the vent stack would be leak free. In addition to this work the basement laundry sink faucet (probably original) had started to leak and that was replaced with a new unit as well. In April of 2015 I went to replace shower parts and had the water shut off valves start leaking. Original screw valves from 59 that I suspect hardly anyone ever used. Once again Penfield Plumbing (Jesse) came out and replaced both with new modern quarter turn ball valves, no more leaks.

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
$2,225

Thomas S.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John Burr did a super job. He was meticulous. Knew what he was doing and went right to the point. They honored the 5% discount from the book!
Description of Work: Disposal and kitchen faucet 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

Carolyn G.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Appointment proceeded exactly as expected. Provider worked quickly and with professional focus. Answered questions and was willing to explain further if I didn't understand. I was surprised at the price, but the last time I purchased a water heater was 18 years ago, so I wasn't up-to-date on costs. The water heater manufacturer's guarantee covered parts for five years. Most plumbing firms guarantee labor for one year but Penfield Plumbing covers labor for five years.
Description of Work: Provided & installed 40-gallon water heater, brought exnaust duct-to-flue up to code (4" to 5"), replaced shut-off valve on intake water pipe to a lever style. Previous round style was impossible to turn.

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
$975

Response from Penfield Plumbing
Our water heater warranty covers labor for 6 years. Thank you so much for choosing us!

Contact information

533 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445

www.penfieldplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Excavating,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

Penfield Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Saturday: Closed

Penfield Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Penfield Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, Penfield Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Penfield Plumbing offers a 0% senior discount.
Yes, Penfield Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Penfield Plumbing offers warranties.
Penfield Plumbing offers the following services: Water heaters, drain & sewer cleaning, pipe repair, pipe lining, pumps, faucets, fixtures, gas lines, tankless hot water heaters, backflow testing, exhaust fans, tub & shower replacement, water filtration & treatment, gas line installation & repair.
NA

Contact information

533 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445

www.penfieldplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed