This job involved replacing a 3/4" stillcock (garden hose faucet) and took about 75 minutes. The charge was $294, which I think is way too much to charge for such a small job.
Description of Work: Replacement of 3/4" Spigot
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$294
SMITHA K.
05/2020
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The service is great! The voicemail I left on Saturday was returned the same day. I was thrilled to hear the plumber would come Monday. Monday early morning I received a confirmation phone call. The plumber, Alan, came Monday morning and did a wonderful job in a very professional and friendly manner. Everyone I spoke with on the phone was so nice as well. I will call Carl Difranco and Son for all plumbing needs in future.
Description of Work: replace leaking kitchen hose
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
$125
Susan K.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Our hot water heater broke the day after Christmas when we had a house full of out of town guests. We called Carl DiFranco & Sons and it was repaired quickly and efficiently. A few weeks later when the snow melted along with a lot of rain, water started coming into our basement all along the front of our home at floor level. Initially we called the company that had worked on a basement water problem for the previous owners six years ago. They gave us a price of $6,500 to fix the problem and there was no warranty on the previous work. Because we had such a good experience with DiFranco & Sons when they replaced our hot water heater we called to see if they could help with our leaking basement. Bill came out to our home and said he would start with smaller things like snaking the drains and re-routing downspouts before considering excavating to fix the problem. It was not long before he identified the problem as a broken pipe removing the water the sump pump was removing. The water was cycling through and being pumped out again over and over. Bill repaired the pipe and soon our basement was completely dry! We will be calling Carl DiFranco and son again for some additional work we need done. It’s so nice to have found a plumbing company that is completely trustworthy and does such a fantastic job!
Description of Work: A hot water tank replacement and a basement water problem. The cost indicated is for both services.
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
$1,834
Don H.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The work was very professionally done.
Description of Work: Repair outdoor hose bibb and install a backflow prevention valve before the sprinkler system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Curtis J.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Alan replaced a rotten piece of pipe under one sink and made sure the traps were installed properly. He found an access point to the drain pipe in the attic and he cleared the clog. Alan said that the backed up drain in the basement indicated a problem with the main sewer drain. Alan dug up the access pipe in the front lawn and examined the sanitary sewer pipe. He did not have the equipment to investigate further. The basement drain has not backed up since then, but I will call them when it does. Thanks Alan.
Description of Work: I needed some drains unclogged for side by side bathroom sinks, 2 sinks with a shared drain pipe. Additionally, there was a backed up drain 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
$336
Betsey K.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Alan is knowledgable and fastidious about his work. He is efficient, cleans everything up when the job is done and is a very nice man. We have absolutely no complaints and would recommend him without reservation.
Description of Work: Over the past 15 years, DiFranco and sons has replaced the kitchen faucet and installed a garbage disposal, fixed broken/frozen pipes, replaced toilets, snaked draines, replaced a hot water tank and everything else a plumber might need to do in a 60 year old house.
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
Nora K.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$463
Leighanna K.
10/2015
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They said they would come out 10/8/15 in the afternoon and never showed. They never called to follow up.
Description of Work: Scheduled an estimate for a water line replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
William G.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
They were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to complete my job!
Description of Work: Snaked a drain, fixed a faucet.
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
Nora K.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I've used them for at least 20 years or longer maybe. They're very professional. Efficient and he cleans everything up very well when he's done so you don't even know he's been there. I would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: I use Carl DiFranco & Son for plumbing services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laureen B.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I have used this company for the last 20 years. I can always rely on them when I have plumbing problems plus they did all the plumbing in my addition. I know when I have to call them they will be honest, fair, and professional.
Description of Work: Hot Water 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
$800
Jill S.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
They were excellent and were able to handle this large task. We've had people in the past that didn't know what they were really doing, but DiFranco and Son were not one of them.
Description of Work: They worked on my water-based furnace. They had to replace valves and a couple of pipes. There was a surplus tank that was falling and they had to lift it back up and support it to the basement ceiling.
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
Jill S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
All the work was done well with professionalism and knowledge.I was informed on everything that was being done. My sinks are now all working well as well as the shower. I have hired this company to work on my hot water pumped furnace because I have confidence in thier ability to do a good job.
Description of Work: Al from Carl Difranco & Son came because I was hearing alot of gurgling in my kitchen sink and thought iit needed to be snaked out. It turned out to be very badly clogged and could not be unclogged from the sink. It was nessary that Al go to the basement and find the pipe where there was an elbow to snake from there. He was able to snake it and unclogged everything. It is no longer gurgling and is draining well. I also had problems with the sinks upstairs in the bathroom which were stopped up. The traps were very old and could not be snaked without breaking so he replaced the traps. The shower was dripping so he replaced the faucet control and it has stopped leaking and is working great!
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
$448
ROSALYN S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I was skeptical that the pressure valve on the water line was the cause of the problem, but it was. Everything has been working fine since the repair.
Description of Work: My hot water heater was making scary noises, hissing, etc. This hot water heater was quite new, and I was unhappy that there seemed to be a problem with it already. Alan (not sure how he spells his name?) determined my pressure valve on my main water line needed to be replaced. He replaced it.
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
$270
Claudia P.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
job finished on time and on budget have already recomended to my other friends , very professional!
Description of Work: small bathroom remodel, good pricing , professional service, full clean up
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
$1,800
Leslie H.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called them in the morning, and they came within an hour. They completed the work the same day.
Description of Work: Repaired pipe in basement floor that was broken.
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FAQ
Carl Difranco&Son is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Carl Difranco&Son accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Carl Difranco&Son does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Carl Difranco&Son offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carl Difranco&Son does not offer a senior discount.
No, Carl Difranco&Son does not offer emergency services.
No, Carl Difranco&Son does not offer warranties.
Carl Difranco&Son offers the following services: Carl DiFranco & Son is a licensed plumbing company that also provides sewer cleaning.