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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 51-75 of 1638 reviews

BARBARA L.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tarvin plumbing sent an experienced plumber and an apprentice, and they worked through the repairs quickly. And before they left, the plumber decided to check the overall water pressure in our house to see if that might be contributing to all the leaks we were experiencing. He discovered that the water pressure coming out of our faucets was about 40 - 60 PSI higher than it was supposed to be, so they also replaced the pressure regulator on our supply line. The plumber did a good job of explaining everything to me and letting me know how much each of the repairs would be upfront before starting the work. Overall I was very pleased with the job.
Description of Work: We had several plumbing jobs that needed to be done. The waterline to our ice maker sprung a leak, our garbage disposal started leaking, our bar sink faucet was leaking and our toilet was leaking.

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
$730

Randall H.
10/2016
2.0
custom cabinets, plumbing
  + 0 more
Dave from Tarvin installed the new kitchen faucet Friday, 9/23/2016. By Monday the cold water side of the new faucet was dripping. It did not stop so I called Tarvin again . On 9/30/16, Ellis came out and replaced the washer on the cold water side and said that should take care of it. Ellis did not charge us. The new faucet started leaking cold water again by Monday. On 10/6/16 Jim came out and said the washer was bad again because we have galvanized water pipes. He talked down to us and said Tarvin could not keep coming out for free to change washers. He said we owed $30.00 and he was giving us a discounted rate. I feel Ellis failed to diagnose the problem and I should not have been charged the $30.003
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet replaced.

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

$350

Laurie M.
10/2016
5.0
custom cabinets, plumbing
  + 0 more
He was patient, listened to everything I had to say, and eventually made some cuts in the walls but did his best to find inconspicuous places to do so. We were able to rule several things out and narrowed it down to two possibilities. He gave us instructions on what to do so we find out answer. He would have helped with this as well but we needed to pull the carpet back and have it dry before we did anything further. We paid him for coming out and luckily the source was one where we could fix ourselves. I will definitely call this company again in the future.
Description of Work: We had a leak in our basement coming from our new bathroom, under the tile, under our new carpet. We needed help determining the source.

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
$150

Jerry G.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went fine. There were additional plumbing that need to be done. They have at least two or three hours here more. They were efficient, did the job and they were friendly. Pricing is a little more than what I expected but they were here for awhile and did a lot of work.
Description of Work: They had to get a roto-rooter thing.

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

CONNIE G.
10/2016
5.0
custom cabinets, plumbing
  + 0 more
The work went very well. I was told on Monday that a repair person would contact me on Tuesday morning between 8:00 and 8:30. I received a phone call from Brent at 8:15 and he said he would arrive in about 30 minutes. Brent arrived around 8:45 with his helper Alex. They were very professional and went immediately to work assessing the issues and suggesting what needs to be done with each faucet. They replaced the Kitchen Faucet with a new Faucet we had on hand. They repaired the the Master Shower Faucet and they replaced the garage faucet. To replace the garage faucet it required Brent to crawl into a small crawl space area in our basement and this area is where we stored some boxes. so we had to move the boxes for Brent and Alex to complete the job. They both helped move the items out of the way and replaced the faucet very efficiently. Brent and Alex did an excellent job and I would recommend using Tarvin Plumbing for any of your plumbing repairs.
Description of Work: I called Tarvin on Monday Morning 10/3 to schedule to have someone come repair or replace 3 faucets. Kitchen, Master Bathroom shower and outside in garage.

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
$500

Debbie W.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! The technician was awesome and friendly.
Description of Work: Clogged shower 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
$108

Sharon H.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went better than we could have hoped. We called Tarvin around 9 am. They arrived with a new water heater TWO HOURS later!!! By 2:pm we had our new, working water heater. The workers were efficient, work-oriented and clear in describing what I needed to know. We felt price was reasonable considering we bought a 12-year warranty. I put Tarvin in my address book; they are our new plumbing service!
Description of Work: Our hot water heater dies last night. We needed a new one.

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
$1,800

Hazn H.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I just had Ellis & Mark from Tarvin plumbing leave our home after looking at what I thought was a leaking flange gasket on our Insinkerator garbage disposal. After Ellis looked at it (very well I might add) he determined that it was the disposal itself that was the culprit. I did not think I could afford to replace it now but as it turns out Ellis & Mark told me that they had the same Badger Insinkerator disposer on the truck and the price seemed very fair. I told them to go ahead and to my pleasant surprise in less than an hour later they had it installed, checked and double checked and the final bill was less than the estimate. If Ellis & Mark are any example of the kind of folks working for your company, then I know I will be using your company again should I have a plumbing issue. These two gentlemen were very polite, knowledgeable and kept me informed about what the job would entail. Very nice guys, kudos to Tarvin Plumbing for having such quality employees. Thanks again for a fine job, H. Mike & Vicky L. Hendrick. Cleves, Ohio.
Description of Work: I had what I thought was a leaking gasket between my Insinkerator garbage disposer and the sink flange and due to surgeries I can't get under the sink and manage the lock on the disposer.

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
$228

Pamela W.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was knowledgeable and courteous. He completed the job as needed.
Description of Work: Sump pump replaced

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
$1,100

Richard Z.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Wonderful. On time, polite, and professional.
Description of Work: New garbage disposal in 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
$275

william H.
09/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber called before arriving, showed up on time, did quality work and clean up the area after work completed.
Description of Work: Changed exterior water faucet and repaired another exterior water faucet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Linda B.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I thought we needed a new part for the faucet. I ordered it on-line, but it was the wrong part. Tarvin technician fixed the faucet without the part with some adjustments to the "guts" of the faucet. Works perfectly. Replaced toilet seal and put clear caulk around base. Looks great and no more leaks.
Description of Work: Fix shower faucet and replace toilet seal.

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
$200

Elise B.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great - we are always very satisfied with Tarvin's service.
Description of Work: Installed new hot/cold valves under the kitchen sink, installed new kitchen sink faucet.

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
$268

Scott M.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Finished job on time with quality work
Description of Work: Plumbing repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff C.
08/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They scheduled VERY quickly, and the plumber that came over was very smart, courteous, and knowledgeable. I can tell they have tons of experience and know-how and would do the job 100% right. My concern is with the price of their quote to fix and redo the bathroom. I acknowledge they probably do some of the most high quality work in the region, but the price was a little high for me.
Description of Work: I had a leak show up below my master bath. I needed a service call for a diagnosis and quote!

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
$200

frank C.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent service. Plumber found leak in the supply line to toilet (not obvious to me), and replaced the worn out parts from supplies on his service truck. When asked for advice on how to replace faucet handle and shower head attachment, he found the parts I needed (online) and gave me fix-it directions. This all took about an hour.
Description of Work: Repair leaking toilet

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

mary S.
07/2016
1.0
concrete repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
i was told he wasn't sure where the leaking from the toilet was coming from so he couldn't guarantee his work. He changed out the supplies in the toilet tank. He said I would have to purchase the washer for the sink since he didn't have the part. The toilet continued to leak periodically and a year later I hired a different company. They fixed both leaks and charged 65% less than Tarvin.
Description of Work: Leaking around toilet and a dripping faucet.

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

$462.07

Response from Tarvin Plumbing
We were never contacted by the owner to advise us that there was a problem until after others had been hired to fix it. We offer a 1 year warranty on parts and labor, and if we had been advised, there would not have been a charge to correct anything faulty with our work. In addition the owner's original bill included a new pressure reducing valve. Therefore we would contend that the comparison of 65% less may not be accurate.

patricia H.
07/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumbing was messed up. They did not take care of the problem. They gave us bad information. their plumb said it was the toilet so we went out and got two more toilets and they did the same thing. The line was stopped up and it needed to be grooved and he said it was the toilet. We ended up putting the old toilet back in after it was cleaned out and it worked just fine. I paid them for nothing. The first person I sent was very helpful and that's why I went back to them, this guy they sent did not get it right at all. I called them to diagnose the problem which was the coupon I purchased. He poured a bucket of water down the drain the toilet sat on. Since the bucket went down he said the problem was the toilet, he did not scope it. He only poured a one gallon bucket, if he had poured a 5 gallon bucket it would have stopped up. I would not want to use them again because I would not want to take the chance of that guy again. The first guy I would use again. He came out to diagnose the problem and since he did not he cost me time and money.
Description of Work: I used Tarvin Plumbing to look at our toilet. He also took care of a drip.

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

$240

Response from Tarvin Plumbing
We believe that there is some confusion here. We were at the residences on 3/14/16 we observed a toilet that was leaking on a rotted wooden floor. We were informed by the owner that they would hire someone else to fix the floor and that they would call us back to [Member Information Removed] a new toilet that they were going to purchase. Our [Member Information Removed] don't indicate that we did anything to pour water down the drain or test the drain. We assume that someone else performed this work. We only heard from the owner who accused our plumber of taking their supply line from the job. We couldn't verify this with the plumber but we issued a check for $12 to the owner for the value of a supply line which they accused us of removing.

andrew J.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well, on time, knowledgeable, tidy and very professional.
Description of Work: Moving and installing clothes washer and dryers

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

Michael C.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I purchased a deal for a fully installed replacement disposal for $275. I had called my regular provider, who I pay a monthly membership for other services and asked them to rush this. They could not come for a week. I checked Angie's and found Tarvin. They came out the same day, within a few hours. The disposal was replaced in about 1/2 hour and the technician was friendly and efficient. I threw another issue at him when he arrived, a broken exterior faucet, and he replaced it on the spot for a reasonable service fee.
Description of Work: Replace broken disposal.

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
$450

Amber F.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfect! He was quick and on time. Price was fair and he was very polite!!
Description of Work: My tub was backing up when the sink was on!

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

Jane H.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. Dave explained all that he could and could not do and offered advice. He was very pleasant and professional and performed all services in under two hours.
Description of Work: Checked a commode and fixed the existing handle. Replaced the water pressure valve on the house and installed a new pressure release tank on the water heater.

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
$461

Douglas H.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
This was my first time using Tarvin and I am pleased with the outcome for the price. Both the Service Associates were professional, knowledgable, and diligent. They were unable to clear they line the first day but they promptly returned the next day and were very fair in billing because of the inconvenience. I wouldn't hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: Sewage line had become clogged and it needed to be cleaned out.

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
$325

Dee S.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Brent was very efficient and knowledgeable. He knew exactly how to fix the faucets that were leaking. He educated us about things to watch out for in all 3 bathrooms. Recommended replacement of one faucet and educated us as to what to shop for. A great experience and we will use again!
Description of Work: Repaired faucet leaks for 3 faucets and tightened and inspected a fourth.

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
$155

Samantha M.
07/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was a big deal purchase. They came out pretty quickly, like, within two weeks after I bought the deal. They did a good job, but we just were not so pleased because they took a long time and charged per hour. My husband interacted entirely with them. The work is fine. There is, like, the faucet in the bathroom that still drips. Everything else was okay. What they could do better in the future is, maybe, is when we, like, say, like, everything that we are doing approximately how long it would take and how much it would cost because they, like, took the whole day and the bill was very expensive. The quality of their work was better.
Description of Work: We just needed to make sure a few things around our house were working properly so we used them for plumbing service. They replaced a faucet head in a sink and fixed a whirlpool. They also did a faucet in a bathroom because it dripped.

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

$1,000

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