Highly unprofessional. Refused to provide me with service.
Description of Work: Sink repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Mark F.
08/2021
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Excellent! Very good experience from first phone call, to the diagnosis and estimate, to the finished and highly professional job. The young man who led the actual work, Kent, was very personable and knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge and apply to it my own plumbing situation as well as some information on the history of domestic plumbing. I thought, "Wow! This young guy could teach a university course on the the history and practice of plumbing and I would sign up for the whole two-year course!". I feel very confident in the work and that I can go go forward in this new (1941) house with some confidence about the plumbing and that I have a company to rely on in the future!
Description of Work: Pressure regulator had gone bad and all the pipes were making loud noises. Needed a new regulator and shut off valves as well as a new expansion tank.
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
$1,000
Woosup P.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Fantastic. Quality work, fast, and competitive prices. VERY HAPPY with their service. Quick to come and fixed the problem immediately without second guessing. Very knowledgeable and experienced and honest.
Description of Work: I needed radiators looked at that were slow to start. GW GILL located the problem immediately and fixed. I have had one radiator looked at by 3 other vendors and they charged me a lot for nothing. Will ONLY HIRE GW Gill from now on.
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
ROBERT & KATHERINE R.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went very well. We were impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
Description of Work: He identified and repaired leaks to our boiler system
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
Christine S.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was outstanding. I had multiple people come out and look a the problem and not know what to do and/or give us very high estimates. He knew exactly what to do. His service was very cost effective.
Description of Work: He repaired 5 steam radiators.
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
Schvon W.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
OUT STANDING! These guys are the best. They are HONEST and REASONABLE. I'm just sorry I didn't find them sooner. Don't waste money on other companies. Call these guys...Now!! THEY ARE THE EXPERTS!!!! I have an old boiler. All, I needed was water added to my system. But most of the companies out there don't want to do that as there isn't any money in it. Companies would come out and take one look at my boiler and say," You have to replace that." I was like "No." To make a long story short another company had taken my burner apart and left it in pieces on my basement floor. After dismantling my burner they then said I needed a new boiler. That's when I found G. W Gill Plumbing and Heating. They came by and was able to piece together my burner and then they added water. Viola I have heat. The did say I would eventually need to buy a new boiler. Not because my old boiler won't work but because the new systems are more efficient and safer. THESE GUYS REALLY ARE THE EXPERTS AND THEY ARE NOT TRYING TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE! TOTALLY TRUSTWORTHY! I AM A SINGLE FEMALE AND THEY DIDN'T TRY AND CHEAT ME.
Description of Work: Fixed 85 year old boiler.
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
Courtney D.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent service and superior attention to detail. Really understands a steam boiler system - Gill will be my only service provider from now on!
Description of Work: Boiler tuneup and cleaning
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
$200
James S.
01/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Not sure why my money isn't worth the effort, nor what sorts of people they've dealt with in the past, but it's pretty irritating to be "fired" based on not still living in my house. Especially since I was specifically looking for someone with experience dealing with old steam systems. What's more, the response wasn't even polite, and when I'm out trying to spend what was likely a fair chunk of money, I don't like being treated like some kind of swindler or degenerate. Oh, and it's a duplex house, and the co-owner lives on the other side, so it's not like nobody with an interest in the property was around -- but he didn't bother to ask about that, and I wasn't about to beg to give them my business. In the end, I guess if you don't want my money, fine. But if I missed out on good work at a decent price (which, based on other reviews, I might well have) for such an irrelevant reason, that makes me upset. And, of course, when you blow off a willing customer, a bad Angie's List review ought to be expected.
Description of Work: Proposed a time for the job, got an initial response indicating that they'd be happy to take the job. Then after I mentioned that some new possible times opened up, and that I was not present (we moved, and I am now renting the place out since selling at the loss we'd have to eat isn't an option), I was told my business would not be worth the effort because I'm an "absentee landlord." So, I guess he fired me?
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
$1,000
Brad R.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The heat in the house is now evenly distributed for the first time. They looked at and fixed things in our system that no one else has ever even mentioned. If you have steam heat and radiators, you want these guys, not the typical heating and A/C people.
Description of Work: They completely assessed and repaired our entire steam heat system, not just our boiler as all others in the past have.
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
Allen B.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I had left a message and he called be back that day.
Description of Work: I had given him a call for bathroom plumbing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Drew P.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We came back from visiting family over the holidays to discover that the pilot light on our boiler had gone out and the house was freezing! I tried relighting it several times, but to no avail. We still had a home warranty from purchasing our house, so we tried going through that service first. However, none of the companies could come out that day and it was below freezing outside. We decided to call G.W. Gill because they had worked on our furnace before and were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They sent someone out to our house within a couple of hours. I had to plow the driveway so that he could get in and the weather was terrible. The gentleman (forgot his name) fixed the pliot and even spoke to our home warranty people over the phone so that they would cover it for us.
Description of Work: Replaced the pilot mechanism on our steam boiler
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
$200
MARCIA K.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I have used Gerry for several years now. He is very reliable and knowledgable in his field of work. He is the best plumber I have ever come across. He has worked for me for several years now.
Description of Work: I have used him for numerous plumbing issues and repairs.
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
Gerald S.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Called Gerry and made an appointment to get my boiler serviced and cleaned. He arrived on time and stated right to work. He was very knowledgeable and thoroughly serviced and flushed out the boiler. He even changed the battery in the thermostat. Gerry also checked a radiator and gave me some suggestions on where to pick up a new one because of its condition, I would definitely use again!
Description of Work: Service and clean boiler
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
$200
Adam V.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
When it was time to replace the boiler in my home, I did a lot of research on the available options and contractors in the area. As you might expect, there is a lot of variance in the quality amongst different contractors. After talking to a lot of the local experts, one name kept coming up--Gerry Gill. He is highly regarded in the Cleveland area for his work. He is in high demand, and I even waited an extra few weeks in order to use him as opposed to another contractor. The new boiler has been outstanding. The house heats more evenly, the new system is more quiet, and my gas bills are a fraction of what they used to be. Aside from the outstanding results, Gerry is a super nice guy and fun to talk to--he seems to know everything about steam heat.
Description of Work: Removal of existing boiler and installation of new boiler and vents.
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
$9,000
Rolf P.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He is wonderful, trustworthy and kind. He is reliable. We like him a lot, our experience was wonderful.
Description of Work: He re plumed all of my returns from three bathrooms.
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
$1,500
Tasia H.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Gerry and his team are amazing plumbers: courteous, punctual, knowledgeable, and professional. They've come out to our current and previous residences on numerous occasions. Their prices are reasonable, and they are all able to tackle difficult plumbing jobs in these old Shaker houses. I trust them and their work and wouldn't want any other plumbers! Fabulous!
Description of Work: Sink repair Toilet installation Snaking drains
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
$275
Daniel P.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Gerry was quick with the estimate and was in and out in one morning. Great, straightforward service as always.
Description of Work: Rusted out floor sink was removed by breaking up the surrounding concrete. New glazed cast iron sink was installed and the surrounding cement repaired/re-poured.
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
$900
todd B.
03/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellently. Gerry and his crew were prompt, efficient, did what they said they would and didn't make a mess. I've recommended him to many people.
Description of Work: I just joined Angie's List so this is a late entry. Gerry Gil is a true expert and professional when it comes to steam systems in old homes and buildings. I have a large, old home in West Akron and the steam system was banging and clanging. I read the book "So You Have Steam Heat", which mentioned Gerry in it. When he came to the house, I tried to ask informed questions (having read the book) and was very impressed with his depth of knowledge. The boiler was installed incorrectly by Blind & Sons prior to my purchasing the house. Gerry worked with me to make a few changes, install 8 air vents and make a few recommendations for me to tackle (I'm a handy guy). Now the system purrs along as quietly as it did when it was installed some 90 years ago. Gerry and his company strive to be the best at what they do and they've succeeded in my book.
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
$800
Lindsay T.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This was by far the best experience we have had in regards to home service calls. It is refreshing to call on someone who actually knows entirely what they are doing. Gerry was smart, thorough, complete, technical and explained things with ease. He diagnosed the problem with our heating, fixed it, and we instantly feel the difference. He also gave us suggestions on good maintenance with our boiler, which nobody else seemed to be able to tell us. We will call on Gerry again and recommend him to anyone who needs complete and thorough service with their heating. Our
Description of Work: Our radient heat did not seem to be working well. It would heat parts of the house and in some rooms not heat at all. We have an old house (1905) and basically needed someone to come and not only fix the problem, but explain how these old systems work and how to best maintain and take care of them.
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
$275
JAMES P.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This was a terrific job from start to finish. I requested the quotation in Sep 2010. Within a couple of days, Gerry was at my house to evaluate the system, and after a couple of back and forth communications he provided the final quotation. Because of travel, I asked that the installation be scheduled for Nov 2010. A date was set, and I paid 1/3 of the total cost at that time. A few days prior to the scheduled date, he called to remind me that he was ready to perform the installation on the date schedued. Gerry and his crew of 3 arrived first thing on the scheduled day and got right to work. They worked the entire day, and were able to remove the old boiler and install the new one and get it functioning. Although they still had work to do on the following days, they were able to get the new boiler working on the first day so that I was not without heat that night. Their professionalism and competence were impressive. They had all the tools and materials to perform the job in a professional and timely manner. I paid another 1/3 of the cost at the time of installation. After the installation they returned a couple of times in the first month to perform skimming of the boiler (necessary to get manufacturing oils out of the water), and check for proper operation of the system. When they completed this, I paid the final 1/3 of the bill. I would highly recommend Gerry Gill to anyone owning an older home that has hydronic heating (steam or hot water). He knows these systems inside and out and both he and his crew do excellent work. He has a great website where you can see numerous photographs of installations he has done.
Description of Work: Installed a new residential steam boiler and installed new near-boiler piping, added new air vents to improve heating performance, cleaned and checked all piping, installed a new thermostat, and removed and disposed of old boiler. Insulated new near-boiler piping.
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
$10,900
Jennifer B.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Gerry diagnosed and resolved issues that multiple other engineers were clueless about. Our insurance company rep and contractor were also present and were stunned at Gerry's level of expertise and the education he provided them with. If you have steam heat and need a steam heat guru - call Gerry.
Description of Work: Complete examination and servicing of a highly problematic home steam heating system which was noisy and delivered vastly different heating levels on each floor.
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
$150
John S.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Gerry was able to quickly sort out the issues with my system. While he noted several things that were not optimalyl plumbed coming out of the boiler, he was also quick to note that it wasn't something that had to be fixed right away. I was very pleased with the service and found him to be very knowledgeable about the old steam systems. I plan to have him come back over to fix some plumbing items unrelated to the steam heat issue.
Description of Work: I had Gerry & Co. come out to my home to assess poor performance of the circa 1922 steam heating system. Gerry inspected the boiler, steam lines and radiators. He fired up the boiler and rather quickly determined that it was being fired was not correct. He traced this back to a thermostat that was not the correct type for a steam system. After installing and configuring a new thermostat, the system began to fire as it was intended. He then went through the house radiator by radiator to comfirm thier operation.
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
$375
William M.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent experience. These guys are truly expert in old steam, vapor, and circulating hot water systems. My Cleveland Heights home was built in 1918. Its 42 year old boiler began leaking and required replacement. They promptly inspected our system, calculated the radiant load, and submitted three estimates based upon three boiler options. They also suggested two additions to the system (additional main venting and installation of a digital water feeder). They (and the boiler) arrived on time, were as organized as D-Day, and had the installation completed in the promised two days, leaving the space as neat as a pin. The workmanship is excellent. I subsequently discovered two small problems which they promptly (next day) returned to correct. I opted for the recommended increase in venting on the main loop as well as the digital water feeder, the former for quicker and more uniform distribution of steam and the latter to monitor water consumption. The result is a significant improvement in home comfort resulting from much more even distribution of steam. They are not cheap, but this level of expertise worth every penny, in my opinion. check out their website; they are for real.
Description of Work: Installed new boiler for my one-pipe steam heating system.
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
$7,000
Melanie T.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Gerry was kind enough to help us with a carbon monoxide emergency the day after Christmas in 2008. After fixing the problem with our boiler and patiently answering all of our questions, he followed up with us to be sure the problem was truly resolved and we were safe. Since then, Gerry has done more great work for us servicing the boiler as well as various plumbing jobs. I am truly grateful that he was recommended to us!
Description of Work: water boiler, general plumbing including older homes (1920s in Shaker Heights)
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
$1,300
Andrew P.
03/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Buying my first home in 2005 posed many challenges itself, one of them I thought was the fact that I had a steam boiler which heats my home. After calling in a fumbling teen to work on my boiler, I scoured the internet until I found Gerry. All I can say is that Gerry is "the man." He's an absolute wizard when it comes to anything steam-related. I've also used him to do some plumbing work in my basement which turned out absolutely perfect. It's simple: If you have any type of heating system powered by a boiler, there's only one person in Cleveland I'd entrust this work to and that's Gerry Gill.
Description of Work: Steam boiler maintenance and plumbing
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FAQ
G W Gill Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
G W Gill Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, G W Gill Plumbing & Heating does not offer free project estimates.
No, G W Gill Plumbing & Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, G W Gill Plumbing & Heating does not offer a senior discount.
No, G W Gill Plumbing & Heating does not offer emergency services.
Yes, G W Gill Plumbing & Heating offers warranties.
G W Gill Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: Steam, hot water heating & plumbing.