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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 1326-1350 of 1638 reviews

DAN C.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Had Tarvin come to home to repair a few things. They showed up when they said they would and did the job well. The only possible negative was that the plumber brought an "assistant" with him. While the assistant was a help to the plumber, I was charged for her services. I did not feel the assistant saved the plumber much time. Regardless, would use Tarvin again as they are professional, did the work quickly and properley.

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
$480

Lisa V.
11/2015
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Needs to replace the 6 inch faucet pipe my shower. It was leaking and about 60 years old. Tarvin came out and it ended up costing about 350 bucks. Because the plumber took hi sweet time doing who knows what. The pipe was not stuck that badly, it was that u didn't have the proper tools, to remove it. I needed a threaded wrench or something. I had already took the shower cover apart and he drain pipe was completely exposed and ready to go. The new faucet they up sold me is terrible. They said it's heavy duty top quality and charged me over 60 bucks for it. It's a joke I have to put a rubber band on top over it to keep it down while I'm running bath water or else water comes out of the shower too! I did not have this problem until they installed new faucet. Awful. I called them back out and they came, however they could not fix it, said that I should just keep the rubber band on it. I also noticed once they left the second time my water pressure was lighter. So I called a third time to tell them now my water pressure is lower and they said they did not reduce the pressure. I believe they did to try to see if that would correct my faucet problem. So now my water pressure is no good and neither is my faucet. But hey it's not leaking now for 350 bucks...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$350

Response from Tarvin Plumbing
The bill was $298.00--we replaced an old diverting spout and a galvanized nipple. The nipple had to be cut/extracted from the wall and was NOT an easy fix. We suspect that the old nipple was corroded and restricting flow. When this part was replaced with a brass nipple, the volume of water released by the faucet causes water to come out of the shower head at the same time. This can be alleviated by simply not turning the faucet all the way on-or the faucet (valves in the wall not to be confused with the spout) would have to be replaced. We did explain this to the owner on a return trip on August 6 for which there was not a charge. We are sorry that the owner is not happy but we also know why the situation exists and feel we have done our best.

Robert F.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Lisa D.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$300

Anne J.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: checked backflow

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
$120

ROBERT B.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced broken linkage to the drain stopper. As requested, they called while on the way. Clearly knew what he was doing. Quickly determined the problem, and had the necessary parts on the truck.

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
$85

Jean P.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
All went well.
Description of Work: Repaired 2 leaky faucets (1 outside), and 2 under sink leaks. Plus more.

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
$400

Lisa B.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of service: Sept 16, 2015 Cost of service: $200
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brandon H.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary S.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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


Tammy C.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleared main sewage/water line clog.

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
$220

G G.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They checked a gas leak and performed subsequent repairs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joyce D.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: good

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

EILEEN H.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed all of the hardware in a basement bathroom.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

charles W.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of 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
$300

Andrew O.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$100

christopher G.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Terre C.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing, wells, home remodeling
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Serviced sump pump and battery back up, installed two new faucets in bathroom and kitchen. Did a great job with all.

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
$125

Karen W.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned out 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
$100

Terri J.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

William S.
10/2015
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain pipe
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We hired them to fix two toilets that were leaking inside the tanks, an outside pipe to be replaced because of a tiny hole, a sluggish drain in a bathroom and a service cleaning of a tankless water heater. The technician came without the proper tools for the water heater, despite the fact we arranged it with the company ahead of time, and then told us he couldn't do that. He was here for 7 hours and afterwards, the drain stopped working within two weeks, one of the toilets was constantly running and had a leak in the shut off valve within the tank, the outside pipe was replaced with a copper pipe and he told us it would likely burst in cold weather because he had no galvanized pipe for the outdoors and that the inside shut off valve for the outside faucet needed to be replaced to drain properly. All of this took seven hours and cost a fortune, but still things didn't work properly. Our neighbors told us the technician was spending a lot of time in his truck outside in front of the house. I will NEVER use them again. EVER. (I did find a wonderful local plumber recommended to me by a plumbing supply company who came and fixed the toilet by replacing the valve and a faulty mechanism that the other guy didn't. All of this was done in less than an hour after I called and cost less than $150.00!)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,050

Response from Tarvin Plumbing
We received an initial complaint from the owner on 9-5-15. We offered to return free of charge to address any and all issues to which they replied "thank you but no". we received another email on 9-22-15 in which the owner said they had "cooled off" and would like for us to return. We responded to set up an appointment but never received another response. We try to address any and all issues with our work, pricing and complaints. We cannot do anything to resolve issues without some cooperation on the other side.

Suzanne S.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Brent was an 11 out of 10!
Description of Work: I had a number of plumbing problems on my list.

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
$300

Carol G.
10/2015
1.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had them out to give me an estimate on gas lines and some plumbing. Their estimate was almost three times the company who did the work. I was given an estimate over the phone and was told they would send me the estimate via email. The email never arrived. They charged $90 to come out to do the assessment. No one else did.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Tarvin Plumbing
Hi Quote was emailed 9-18@9:53am-we never informed that it was not received. Don't know what to say about pricing-we followed normal operating procedures-if others did the exact same job for 66% less we would hire them too!

DEBBIE R.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Dianne K.
10/2015
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Tarvin Plumbing
Work was done in March-we show no record of dissatisfaction or contact after the job--if someone is unhappy and lets us know-we will try to rectify

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