They did a good job, although the price was a bit high, I thought. When I called and spoke to the owner he was very responsive. He asked good questions, and he said he would try to get somebody over as soon as possible. That was around 9:30. They had somebody here at 10:00! The service person was nice and clean and did good work. By and large, a good experience.
Description of Work: Installed sink sprayer hose and new drain apparatus for bathtub.
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
$103
Cristina F.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They've always done a good job. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I have used them about 20 times since I've been in this house.
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
Tim B.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Excellent service on a Sunday afternoon.
Description of Work: There was a pipe broken in the basement.
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
$330
JENNY M.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Very courteous answering person and had same day service. The plumbers worked quickly and were honest in their recommendations.
Description of Work: Inspected Kitchen faucet which had a faulty hot water cartridge. Changed out cold & hot water faucet cartridges. Fixed leaky outside backflow device.
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
$83
CATHERINE C.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I was very impressed with how quickly we were able to get an appointment, with the worker's polite and helpful manner, great recommendations for new toilet to match our bathroom decor (old house) and did excellent cleanup after the job.
Description of Work: Replaced old toilet with new Kohler toilet, recaulked another toilet base, repaired flushing mechanism of toilet, trouble-shot problem with ice maker/dispenser in refrigerator.
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
$1,100
SHARON H.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Receptionist scheduled us for the first mutually appropriate time, plumber was on time, work was done excellently, efficiently and we will definitely use them in the future for all our plumbing needs.
Description of Work: He replaced the spray fixture of our kitchen sink and replaced the outdoor garden hose faucet.
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
$229.86
SUSAN F.
07/2006
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
They did everything very well. We were satisfied with the whole experience.
Description of Work: They did the tiling and a tub for our bathroom remodeling. They also installed a hatch door for us.
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
$3,700
DONNA C.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Jim continued looking until he was certain he had found the source of the leak and returned promptly to complete the repair. Tarvin is costly, and they charge for travel time to your home, but they do good work.
Description of Work: After some searching and false starts, they found the source of a leak under a kitchen sink. He then ordered the replacement sprayer head, which was the source of the leak and returned two days later to install it.
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
$206
BERNHARD K.
06/2006
5.0
wells
 + -1 more
Tarvin quoted the work over the phone and scheduled the service call at my convenience. The plumber called ahead to get directions and confirm his appointment. He was on time, polite, and neat. He clearly understood how to install the system and was able to give me a good overview of system operation. The work took about 2 hours to complete and test. Though not a huge bargain, the price was fair and slightly under the estimate after Angie's List coupon.
Description of Work: Replaced a defective sump pump with a new primary pump and secondary pump with battery backup system. The products are described as "professional grade" and come with good features for system monitoring and alarm. I do expect them to perform well in this residential application.
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
$825
Elaine T.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
They couldn't come out for a week, and I kind of fixed it myself. They came out anyway and gave me an estimate for replacing the sink top, which was $300-$400. Overall, I'm pretty pleased, even though they really didn't do any work.
Description of Work: I damaged my sink and needed a new sink top, and I had a tub that wasn't draining.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
ANDREW W.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Plumber was professional and courteous. Cleaned up everything he worked on and left house in the condition he found it. He took the time to explain all the work that was done and asked before any repairs were made. A little pricey, but overall it was a good experience.
Description of Work: Replaced a leaking faucet, sump pump check valve, and a dishwasher connection.
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
$549
Carol B.
06/2006
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The plumber was courteous and professional. He completed the repair in a timely manner and gave me an estimate of the work to be done prior to starting the repair. I would use this company again in the future.
Description of Work: The pipe for my outside water faucet burst sometime in the winter and leaked when I tried to turn on the outside water faucet. The plumber replaced the pipe and installed a new faucet/hose bib.
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
$252
Dino K.
05/2006
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Dave Yearwood was the tech/rep for the company along with an assistant. Both were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Unfortunately, I have no idea as to the cost factor, since it would take a lot of time to shop around for both type and cost of not only the hot water heater, but also the installation. The price was an "Ouch!" to the budget. But, I would recommend them to anyone for the great service.
Description of Work: Our ten-year old, 50 gal., Bradford gas water heater (with outside vent/blower) sprung a leak last night. After trying to reach a different plumber and not getting a quick response, I consulted my Angie's list for a recommended source. Tarvin was on the top of the list and their phone rep, Michelle, was extremely helpful in the process both in the size of tank (moved up to a 75 gal. unit) and length (6 years) of guarantee needed on the new instillation. A crew came in mid morning and completed the work promptly. The only "hang-up" was not having enough PVC to complete the replaced flue to the outside. They had to go to the local McCabe to get more supplies.
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
$1,982
CLAY R.
05/2006
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Very professional. After having another plumber out to unclog a sink, and they only unclog the sink and leave. I was very impressed that Ellis looked into my crawl space and made sure that there was not any damage to my pipes from the use of his tools. After Ellis was finished he asked if we had anything else that needed checked out, and that's when I remembered my shutoff valve and he replaced that. The only negative that I can say is that it seems like 2.25 hours where a little long. And when being billed on the hour I would have liked to seen a bit more pep. Otherwise he was very courteous. Also adding $30.00 for "use of small machine" seems kind of steep to me (isn't $84 the first hour and $80 for every hour after that enough to cover the small machine?) I was satisfied with the work, and I will call on Tarvin Plumbing to do work again.
Description of Work: Bathroom sink unclogged, hot water heater shutoff valve replaced.
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
$214.3
JIM K.
05/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Good. Came quickly, on time, and fixed problem without a hassle.
Description of Work: Repaired and replaced cartridge on leaking faucet.
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
$139
JULIA P.
04/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
The plumber was on time and polite, checked to see whether the part could be repaired. He showed me why the part could not be fixed. He had adequate supplies on his truck to complete my requests. Considering the time involved, the cost was reasonable.
Description of Work: Replaced diverger spout for shower in master bathroom, replaced toilet bowl, ball and attachments, and raised water pressure coming into the home. Checked outside spigots to assure water pressure.
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
$214.88
KATHRYN G.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Called ahead and was on time. Very pleasant and did the work so that I was able to strip the wallpaper behind the toilet before the installation of the new toilet. Price was as quoted.
Description of Work: Replaced toilet and fixed another toilet.
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
$457
JEANNE H.
04/2006
2.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Not a good 2nd experience with Tarvin. We had hired them previously through Angie's List and were satisfied. This time, they made errors in fixing our problem. The coupler was a bad fix because we were told in the end that the coupler could not be tightened down when using vinyl line; hence, the add'l leaking. We were not told that during the first coupler fix, nor the second. The company would not respond to our second coupler leak because it was the weekend and they felt a bucket under the leak had the problem contained. We had to call a company to bring in fans and dehumidifiers on a Sat. to dry out our basement before more damage was added to the initial problem. I'm giving this company bad marks for TWO bad repairs and then having Dave accuse us of not following his advice to install copper tubing. The manager was also a no-show to help solve the problem. I would not recommend this company after two bad fixes and blaming us for their mess from the onset.
Description of Work: Leaky line to refrigerator ice maker. Jim came in and found it immediately. He spliced the line and added a coupler. It leaked and added to house damage. Dave, another Tarvin plumber, came in and replaced the faulty coupler with a better one. It leaked worse and caused worse additional damage. We finally agreed to have copper piping replace our vinyl tubing and the company paid for our damages through their insurance company. They gave us credit for the previous ''repairs.'' Their mistake was splicing and adding the couplers. They are the pros, after all, and we did not dictate how the fix should be made. Then Dave made it sound like it was our fault that we had not followed his advice for copper tubing replacement @ another $200. He RECOMMENDED it, only. In fact, after the copper went in, he told us that they NEVER work with vinyl, not following their own standards and then placing the blame on us. Totally unprofessional behavior.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$110
Karen P.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They had me turn on the water and flush the toilet several times. They told me it was open and clear. They came in to check on it. They didn't make a mess in the house, he actually took his shoes off. They cleaned up outside. I was very pleased. The men were both polite.
Description of Work: They used a special heavy weight drill to drill from the outside of the house the street.
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
$203
SHERI S.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I've used this company on numerous occasions and have been very happy with their work. The plumber was on time and explained the problem before starting the work. He also added that a more complicated fix might be needed if replacing the washer did not take care of the problem. The price shown here reflects the $25 Angie's List coupon, which results in a very reasonable price for the work done and the time spent at my home (less than one hour).
Description of Work: My outdoor faucet was leaking. Tarvin came out and replaced the stem washer, and the problem was fixed.
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
$64
RICHARD H.
04/2006
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They will only on a time-and-materials basis. This means that they will charge whatever the time and materials demand; they do not put a maximum cap on their rate. The SP gave this estimate because member was not planning to buy cabinetry from him.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
BRYON B.
03/2006
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The plumber(s) were on time, polite, and profession. The owner dealt with me as they trouble shot the problems that arose, and had someone out to the house at the times requested. However, my two significant complaints (that I mentioned to the owner) quality of work (numerous pieces of solder were recovered from my pipes when the flushed them) billing. My wife came home unexpectedly to the plumber, and he was caught billing for an hour that he just sat in his truck in the driveway. This was somewhat rectified by the management.
Description of Work: Diagnosed source of water leak in 3rd floor bath that was leaking to 2nd floor ceiling without having to create a hole in the ceiling. Removed and replaced faulty shower valve. Unfortunately, numerous pieces of solder fell into the pipes, and jammed open several of the faucets in the house at different times. Therefore they had to come out to the house several times to fix the problems created.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$720
CELESTE S.
02/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It was easy to book an inspection to get an estimate for the home I was considering buying, even though we had to coordinate the appointment between the company, the realtor, & me. The plumber who came out (on time) was super-professional, reassuring, & treated me with respect (especially important for a younger female client!). He gave me a tour of the work to be done, which was less extensive than I expected. The quote for the estimate when I booked the appointment was $150 for one hour, but after calling in to his office to get the figures to estimate the cost of the job, they reduced that by half, with an Angie's List discount, & offered to apply the final cost($75) toward future work performed within 6 months. The final estimate for the work was $650 -$800 total ($400-500 for the stack replacement & $250-300 for removing the crummy garbage disposal). I will definitely use them for the job & recommend them to family & friends.
Description of Work: They gave an estimate to replace a waste stack in the basement & remove a garbage disposal in the kitchen.
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
$75
DAVID B.
02/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I've never had a better plumbing company. They're just top on my book.
Description of Work: Below- & above-ground drainage of my gutter water.
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
ROMAINE B.
02/2006
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
MY DISHWASHER STILL KNOCKS AND WE HAVE TO HIRE SOMEONE ELSE TO FIX IT RIGHT. WOULD NOT HIRE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: They put some rubber around a pipe so that my dishwasher would not make that knocking noise.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Ceramic Tile,
Natural Gas Lines,
Handyman Services,
Water Filtration and Softening,
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Cabinet Making,
Drain Pipe Installation
FAQ
Tarvin Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tarvin Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Tarvin Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Tarvin Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tarvin Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Tarvin Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Tarvin Plumbing offers warranties.
Tarvin Plumbing offers the following services: Kitchen & bath remodeling, ceramic tile, plastering, flooring, mirrors, shower doors, fixtures, plumbing repairs, sump pumps, back-flow, water heaters, water lines & drain cleaning.