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Tarvin Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Charges by the hour. Travel charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. dba: Tarvin Plumbing Company Inc.

Business highlights

118 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Kitchen & bath remodeling, ceramic tile, plastering, flooring, mirrors, shower doors, fixtures, plumbing repairs, sump pumps, back-flow, water heaters, water lines & drain cleaning.

Services we don't offer

Painting and decorating.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.71,638 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1126-1150 of 1638 reviews

Laurel S.
11/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
AS MENTIONED ABOVE, WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE PROFESSIONALISM AND HIGH QUALITY WORK DONE BY TARVIN.
Description of Work: TARVIN REPAIRED A LEAKY VALVE IN OUR TOILET TANK. THEY WERE TIMELY AND VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID GOOD QUALITY WORK.

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
$80

MARYTENA H.
11/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
QUICK....WHAT MORE DOES A MOTHER OF THREE NEED WHEN IT'S THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM THAT DOESN'T WORK?
Description of Work: REPAIR OF A NON-FUNCTIONING TOILET. REPLACEMENT OF ALL PARTS. SAME DAY 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
$160

SAM A.
10/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I HAD ALL THE PARTS AND THIS COMPANY DID A GREAT JOB INSTALLING THEM. THE MAN EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO ME AS HE PERFORMED THE WORK
Description of Work: REPLACED KITCHEN FAUCET, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, AND STOP VALVES UNDER THE 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
$380

RANDY W.
09/2004
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I SAVED $25 FOR BEING AN ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER. THEY DID A GOOD JOB.
Description of Work: REPAIRED 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
$72.5

JAMES S.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE OPERATORS AT THEIR OFFICE WERE VERY PATIENT AND HELPFUL IN EXPLAINING THE SERVICE, BILLING OPTIONS AND THEN SCHEDULING SERVICE. THE PLUMBER WAS ON TIME, VERY PROFESSIONAL AND WORKED VERY QUICKLY. I WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE WORK AND RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED A NEW GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR US.

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
$90

SANDRA S.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
EFFICIENT AND SHOWED UP THE DAY AFTER MY CALL. THE TECH THAT CAME HAS BEEN WITH COMPANY 20 YEARS. I PICKED OUT A FAUCET FROM A BOOK AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE BROUGHT IT OUT TO BE INSTALLED. COST INCLUDED THE COST OF THE FAUCET.
Description of Work: I HAD TO CALL THEM DUE TO THE HANDLE COMING OFF THE TOILET. THEY ALSO REPLACED A FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN THAT WAS IN BAD SHAPE.

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
$475

TAMARA G.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
A FEW MONTHS PRIOR, PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD PAID $580 FOR 2 CLOGGED TOILETS WITH ANOTHER PLUMBER. PROBLEM REAPPEARED AFTER 1 MONTH. TARVIN DID A NICE JOB OF EXPLAINING AS THEY WENT. TOTAL WORK TIME WAS 2 1/2-3 HRS. PLUMBER WAS VERY POLITE AND ARRIVED WITHIN AN HOUR OF BEING CALLED. CLEANED UP AREA NICELY TOO.
Description of Work: THEY AUGERED DOWNSTAIRS TOILET AND REPLACED HARDWARE ON UPSTAIRS TOILET.

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
$283

STANLEY H.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
TARVIN HAS BEEN OUR PREFERRED PLUMBING AND KITCHEN/BATH REMODELLING CONTRACTOR FOR MORE THAN 8 YEARS. DURING THIS TIME, THEY HAVE COMPLETELY REMODELLED OUR MASTER BATH AND KITCHEN, INSTALLED A NEW WATER HEATER AND REPLACED LARGE AMOUNTS OF OLD PIPING. IN ADDITION TO THESE MAJOR JOBS, THEY HAVE ALSO DONE NUMEROUS MINOR PLUMBING JOBS. DAVE IS ONE OF MIKE TARVIN'S MOST EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES. HE AND HIS ASSISTANT ALWAYS CALL AHEAD OF TIME TO LET US KNOW THAT THEY ARE ON THE WAY. THEY ARRIVE ON SCHEDULE AND PERFORM THEIR WORK PROFESSIONALLY AND NEATLY. IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE, MY HUSBAND HAD COME UP WITH A PROPOSED WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE AIR CONDITIONING PIPE LEAKAGE ON THE DRIVEWAY. ONCE DAVE HAD EXAMINED THE PROBLEM, HE CAME UP WITH AN ALTERNATE SOLUTION THAT WAS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT AND LESS UNSIGHTLY. DAVE'S SOLUTION WAS ALSO LESS EXPENSIVE. WE CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON TARVIN'S EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
Description of Work: THEY RE-ROUTED MY AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE PIPE AWAY FROM THE DRIVE WAY.

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
$105

KATHRYN A.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
IMPRESSED THAT SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAME WITHIN HOURS OF OUR CALL; CANDID ABOUT THE PROBLEM; OFFERED GOOD FOLLOW-UP ADVICE; VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: CEILING LEAK; FOUND THE LEAK IMMEDIATELY. IDENTIFIED IT AS A NON-PLUMBING ISSUE; ADVISED CONTACT WITH HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY; REFERRAL TO DRYWALL PLASTERER WHEN LEAK WAS RESOLVED.

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
$115

JAMES & BETH F.
06/2004
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
JIM, THE PLUMBER, WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EFFICIENT.
Description of Work: REPLACED OLD LEAKING 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
$950

SHERI S.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE REPAIRMAN WAS ON TIME, PERFORMED THE TASKS PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENTLY, AND WAS VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE. HE EVEN TIGHTENED UP THE WATER VALVES AT THE WASHER WITHOUT MY ASKING, SO THAT THERE WOULD NOT BE ANY MINOR LEAKING WHEN I MOVED. I'VE USED TARVIN PLUMBING BEFORE, AND THEY'VE NEVER DISAPPOINTED ME. I WILL DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: I AM SELLING MY HOME AND HAD TWO MINOR LEAKS, ONE AT THE KITCHEN SINK AND ONE AT MAIN SHUT-OFF VALVE, TURNED UP IN THE INSPECTION REPORT.

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
$80

BOB A.
05/2004
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT ON SHORT NOTICE AND DID WORK PROFESSIONALLY. I WOULD HAVE PREFERRED THAT A HIGHER QUALITY PUMP WAS USED FOR REPLACEMENT, (SAME AS ONE THAT WAS REPLACED, WHICH ONLY LASTED 12 MONTHS). BUT AGAIN, THEY RESPONDED QUICKLY AND DID VERY GOOD WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED SUMP PUMP.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Beverly W.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PRICE WAS SHOCKING. THEY CHARGED FOR TRAVEL TIME AND WEREN'T VERY SPECIFIC WHEN I SET UP THE APPOINTMENT.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED A SINK FIXTURE (I SUPPLIED THE FIXTURE) AND FIXED THE TOILETS TO KEEP THEM FROM RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY.

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
$550

Response from Tarvin Plumbing
WE DO OUR BEST TO EXPLAIN TO EVERY CUSTOMER OUR TRAVEL TIME POLICIES AND SUBSEQUENT CHARGES. WE TRY TO KEEP IT SIMPLE AND STRAIGHT FORWARD. HOWEVER, WE ARE NOT PERFECT AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

CHARLOTTE M.
05/2004
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HE WASN'T ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG OR WHETHER IT WOULD REOCCUR. THEY COULDN'T REALLY DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT DID THEIR BEST TO TRY TO DO WHAT THEY COULD AND THROUGH THE PROCESS OF ELIMINATION TOLD ME WHAT IT WASN'T.
Description of Work: I HAD WATER COMING THROUGH THE CEILING FROM AN UPSTAIRS BATHROOM. HE PRESSURE TESTED ALL THE PLUMBING, RECAULKED ONE OF THE TUBS AND INSTALLED A NEW SPOUT ON ONE OF THE TUBS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

04/2004
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
CAME CLOSE TO TIME ADVISED ONE DAY AFTER CALL FOR SERVICE. JOB COST LESS THAN BALL-PARK PHONE ESTIMATE, EVEN INCLUDING ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT. VERY POLITE WORKMAN.
Description of Work: RE-CAULKED WHIRLPOOL BATH AROUND RIM AND IN CORNERS OF WALL TILE.

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
$118

MARY & TIM D.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEIR CONTACT PEOPLE WERE GREAT - WHEN I CALLED AT NOON, THEY WERE ABLE TO SCHEDULE US FOR THE NEXT DAY'S FIRST APPOINTMENT. PHIL DID A GREAT JOB AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS INCLUDING GIVING ME TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID THE PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. PRICE SEEMED A BIT HIGH, BUT I DIDN'T GET OTHER ESTIMATES FOR THIS WORK, SO CAN'T BE SURE. ONE NEGATIVE - THEY SAY THEY DO FREE ESTIMATES, BUT IT'S ONLY FOR REMODEL WORK, NOT FOR REPAIRS.
Description of Work: REPLACED FAUCET AND REPAIRED BURST PIPE FOR EXTERNAL FAUCET.

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

JOSH B.
03/2004
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
THE APPT. WAS SET UP ON A WEDS FOR THURS MORNING, AND DAVE CALLED BEFORE HE LEFT THE SHOP TO CONFIRM ON THURS MORNING. HE THEN SHOWED UP EXACTLY WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD, AND PROCEEDED TO DO THE WORK NECESSARY EFFICIENTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. PARTS PRICES WERE A LITTLE STEEP, THOUGH.
Description of Work: BLACK IRON PIPING WAS RUN FROM AN EXISTING TEE APPROX. 12' ACROSS THE GARAGE CEILING TO A SHUTOFF VALVE, AND THEN TO A COUPLE ELLS AND NIPPLES CONNECTING INTO THE FIREPLACE. THE GAS LOGS WERE THEN MOUNTED IN THE FIREPLACE AND PIPED UP W/A FEW NIPPLES, ELLS, AND A UNION.

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
$260

Kathryn K.
02/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
TWO PLUMBERS GOT IT ALL DONE IN ONE DAY, WHICH WAS CRUCIAL TO AS I HAVE ONLY ONE BATHROOM IN THE HOUSE. THEY DID NOT RUSH OR CUT CORNERS. DICK TARVIN CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED ALL PROBLEMS WHEN HE GAVE THE ESTIMATE. EVERYTHING LOOKS SOLID AND WORKS FINE.
Description of Work: REPLACED OLD CAST IRON WASTE PIPE WITH PVC FROM BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGH ROOF. REPLACED LEAKING PIPE TO BATHROOM VANITY AND REMOVED TOILET, REPLACED WAX RING AND FLANGE, WHICH STOPPED LEAKING. PATCHED WALL WITH MASONITE PANEL.

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
$2,000

ADRIENNE R.
02/2004
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
OVERALL DECENT SERVICE, BUT TOOK SEVERAL DAYS OVER THE THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY FOR THEM TO RETURN AND ADDRESS A PROBLEM.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A NEW COMMODE LEVER, REPAIRED LEAKING FAUCET, AND INSTALLED EXTERIOR SPIGOT.

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

$140

SUE J.
02/2004
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
AS ALWAYS, THEY WERE GREAT. THEY CAME THE SAME DAY I CALLED & WERE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT MUCH LESS THAN I HAD FEARED IT WAS GOING TO COST.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUT BACKED-UP BASEMENT 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
$80

01/2004
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I THOUGHT THEY WERE A LITTLE PRICEY.
Description of Work: THEY WERE GOING TO PUT THE WATER LINES IN AND HOOK UP A SINK AND A DISHWASHER, BUT THEY WOULDN'T CONSIDER THE JOB UNLESS I BOUGHT ALL MY FIXTURES FROM THEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Tarvin Plumbing
IT IS TRUE THAT WE PREFER TO SELL OUR OWN MATERIALS, HOWEVER WE WILL GLADLY INSTALL OWNER''S MATERIALS UNDER THE CONDITIONS THAT WE WILL NOT WARRANT OWNER''S MATERIALS AND WILL PERFORM THIS WORK ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS ONLY. WE WILL NOT GIVE FIXED PRICING FOR INSTALLATION OF OWNER''S MATERIALS TO COVER POSSIBLE LOST TIME, DUE TO DEFECTIVE OR INFERIOR MATERIALS. PRICEY IS SUBJECTIVE, AND WE CONSIDER OURSELVES TO BE COMPETITIVE AND AN EXCELLENT VALUE FOR OUR WORK.

Charles K.
12/2003
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I'VE USED THIS COMPANY NOW ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (2 BEING EMERGENCIES) AND THEY HAVE NOW PROVEN THEMSELVES TO ME THAT THEY ARE DEPENDABLE AND GET THE JOB DONE CORRECTLY. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TARVIN TO ANYONE. YOU MAY PAY A BIT MORE, BUT THE QUALITY IS WORTH THE PRICE.
Description of Work: SINK KEPT LEAKING AND TOILET STOPPER WAS MALFUNCTIONING.

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
$112

LOU ANN N.
12/2003
4.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
THEIR AD SAYS THEY DO EVERYTHING, BUT THEY COULD NOT DO THE ELECTRICAL, TILE, OR CABINETRY. THEY SUB IT. AN INEXPERIENCED WORKER BROKE A SOAP DISH WHICH THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLACE. I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE ELSE REPLACE IT AND THE TILE. THE VANITY APPEARS NOT TO BE LEVEL BECAUSE THE WALL WAS NOT LEVEL. I HAD SOMEONE ELSE FIX THAT AS WELL. THE WORKMEN DID NOTICE A NICK ON A DRAWER THAT I DIDN'T CATCH SO THEY PICKED UP A NEW ONE. CONGENIAL AND DECENT PEOPLE.
Description of Work: BATH REMODELING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

STANLEY H.
11/2003
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
MIKE TARVIN IS GREAT AND HIS PEOPLE ARE EXCELLENT!
Description of Work: COMPLETE REMODELING OF OUR KITCHEN, INCLUDING FLOOR, CABINETS, ALL NEW APPLIANCES, REVISIONS TO HOT WATER HEATING 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
$52,000

AMY A.
10/2003
3.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
THE COMPANY'S WORK IS GREAT. THEIR DEMEANOR AND OFFICE STAFF ARE RUDE AND I WOULD NEVER CONSIDER WORKING WITH THEM AGAIN BECAUSE OF THAT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER PLUMBERS IN CINCINNATI.
Description of Work: INSTALLED HOT WATER HEATER

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

$900

Contact information

3749 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226

http://www.tarvinplumbing.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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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,
Sewer Cleaning,
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.
Painting and decorating.

Contact information

3749 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226

http://www.tarvinplumbing.com

Service hours

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