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Petersen Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

For the best service please give us a call at (541) 343-9339. We're a family owned and operated business, covering Eugene and Springfield, Oregon and the surrounding areas. We specialize in plumbing repair, small remodels, as well as sewer and drain cleaning, repair and replacement. Our current business form started in 1979, when Bernard Petersen took over the Petersen Plumbing business name from his father, Austin Petersen, a long-time businessman in the area. Austin started his primary business, Austin 1-Stop Plumbing, in 1946, and operated it until he sold the name to Bernard in 1999. Currently, Austin Plumbing and Petersen Plumbing are operating as affiliated businesses, and both names can be seen on our trucks. Austin's father, Alex, worked some in the business in the early years, and Bernard's brothers Greg and Kurt work today. Bernard's sons are currently apprentices, and his nieces and nephews have occasionally been seen helping as well, when their studies and schedules permit. Truly a 4th generation business, we look forward to welcoming the 5th generation in just a few short years!

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plumbing repairs, remodels, new installations, tubs, faucets, sinks, sewers & drains cleaned, drains, leaks, water heater repairs & replacements.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8190 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 190 reviews

Patricia H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Having dropped a glass bowl in my garbage disposal, Peterson came on the day I requested, phoned me with 15 minutes notice so I could leave work to meet him, and then fixed the disposal immediately. After that, he said, "Well, that was 20 minutes work, and the service charge is for an hours work, so lets do 40 minutes of maintenance". And we did. He checked faucets, vents, and the water heater tightening, cleaning and overall keeping an eye on my home. He asked if there were plumbing projects i had been pondering, and gave me a free estimate for the idea I had for putting in an extra outside faucet. Overall, Peterson gave me much more than I asked for, and took very good care of my home.
Description of Work: Peterson Plumbing takes care of its clients
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Douglas C.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came promptly as promised and quickly assessed the problem. They fixed the leak, cleaned up their mess and were very professional.
Description of Work: The downstairs toilet was leaking and warping the subfloor. Peterson Plumbing came out promptly and fixed the leak and gave me some great suggestions on how to resolve the subfloor problem.

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
$185

Melissa A.
12/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I own an old 40s home that has a very slow drain in the tub. I usually need it cleaned out a couple times a year just to keep things running smoothly. At the time, I was experiencing an unknown water spot appearing outside my kitchen window. Figuring I'd just get both things done at once, I attempted to call my usual plumber only to be told "that's two trucks, one for drain cleaning and one for plumbing - that will be two service charges" --- WHAT?? No way! Took a chance and called Petersen Plumbing -- and boy am I glad I did! The plumber took care of everything in one visit. Showed up on time, efficient, courteous and knew what she was doing. Turns out there was a leak under my house that was manifesting in a small puddle on the cement outside. Got the bath tub & sink routed out and was all done! I have used them since then and have been extremely pleased every time, they are the only plumber I will call and do recommend them to family and friends. It's nice knowing I have found a plumber I can TRUST --- if only I could say the same about electricians!
Description of Work: On this date, Petersen Plumbing was hired to diagnose the possible caues for an unknown water spot appearing outside my kitchen window on the cement as well as route out my slow-draining bath tub & 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
$548.95

Catherine V.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber arrived during the time window promised, knew what SHE was doing, finished in a professional manner and we were very pleased. We have used the company before and will again.
Description of Work: We added plumbing for a second clothes washer in the garage where there was "roughed in" plumbing already.

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
$240

Caprice R.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I choose to contacted Petersen Plumbing for needs in my home because of a past experience I had with a client of mine that they had provided service to in the past. I was impressed with the work they did for my client which included remodeling & pluming of her bathroom. I was right there every step of the way when Petersen Plumbing did work in my clients home. I was impressed with their level of knowledge, skill & professionalism! The need for me to contact Petersen Plumbing was because my husband & I are remodeling our bathroom. We have gutted the whole bathroom down to the studs. When we got to the sink faucet, the shower & the toilet my husband said "call a plumber" I instantly thought of Petersen Plumbing. I called them on 10/8 around 3pm. Mari was here at my house by 5:45pm that same day. Mari assessed our situation & said she would be back the next day with Matt her helper around 9:15am ish & they would get to work. That next morning they were not here at 9:15am ish but Mari did call & tell us she was running late & would be here around 10:30am & she was. Mari replaced all of the old pluming valves for the sink, shower & cleaned our toilet of the old seal & mounted new brass screw for placement of our new toilet. Mari also installed our new bath tub & went down into our crawl space under the house to insure that the pluming for the tub drain was lined up & not leaking. Our house was built in 1951 & Mari explained to us that our plumbing was old needed to be replaced & brought up to speed. We trusted her judgement as we some day plan to use this house as a rental. She explained to us that things needed to be updated & since we had gone through all the trouble of taking things down to the studs that now as the time to make it right since we plan to have tenents in the home in the future. Overall we were very happy with our personal experience with Petersen Plumbing they were every bit of what I expected based on my past experience with them & so much more!
Description of Work: Replaced sink & shower valves, installed plumbing & installation of new bath tub, toilet repair.

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
$547.2

Dee W.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called them after hours because my husbands toilet went out. They have 24 hour service an they responded within 2 hours after making the phone call. She came in and said it needed to be replaced. She gave us a rundown of the best buy and the best product. They installed the toilet either the same night or the next morning. We went and did the research on the toilet and she was right about the price and service. I highly recommend them. Everytime I have called them it has been outstanding work. I have used them for over 6 years.
Description of Work: Installed a 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

Thomas A.
10/2012
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I called them on Tuesday. They said they were all scheduled up that day and said they'd have someone between 8 and 10 on Wednesday. They called when the plumber was on his way, which was nice. He checked out the problem, took apart a few pipes, got his powerful snake machine, snaked it out, put the pipes back together (with the oddities noted above), cleaned up, and gave me the invoice which I paid on the spot. Pretty straightforward, albeit longer and more expensive than I expected.
Description of Work: I called them to clean out a plugged kitchen sink drain and fix a pipe that had broken when I tried to clear it out myself (this is an old house). The plumber handled the problems and cleaned up afterwards. In the process, he broke a pipe that then needed replacement; he originally suggested a plastic pipe, saying it would last longer. He went out to his truck and came back with a stainless steel pipe, saying it would be the quickest and cheapest way to handle the problem. I'm not sure what all that was about, but I agreed. He took an hour and 20 minutes, which felt long, and the cost was considerably more than I expected. It seems like his repair is a good one. He advised us to not use any strong drain clearers in the future, given that our old house has galvanized pipes, but to regularly put in some vinegar, wait a bit, then flush the drain with boiling water. I appreciated the advice.

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

$170

Kurt R.
10/2012
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I had a water under a new hot water heater I installed. Called the manufacture since I could not find where the leak was. The manufacture said I could spend up to $100 to have a local plumber out to fix it. Called Peterson and they sent somebody out who spent one hour to check that there was not anything wrong with the new water heater and tried to find the leak. There was nothing wrong with the heater and they couldn't find the leak. Recommendation was to "keep an eye on it". I did. About a week later when my wife was doing the dinner dishes, I heard the dripping while in the utility room where the heater is. The leak only occured while hot water was running. Called Peterson and they came out the next day and replace in and out water pipes and brought them up to code.
Description of Work: Had a leak in the hot water feed from the water heater that was getting worse. Called Peterson Plumbing and they were able to come out the next day. They replaced the cold water in feed pipes as well as the outgoing hot water pipe to the rest of the house. Repair took a little longer than expected, but it got done have have not had any other problems.

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
$300

Lou B.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were responsive--out within a few hours, on time, very personable, very efficient and the fix stayed fixed.
Description of Work: Fixed dripping bath tub faucet, cleared out bath tub drain.

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
$123.1

Barbara W.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would like to recommend Mary Beth of Peterson Plumbing. She is really good. Her prices are average. She was very efficient and fast. I will use her again in the future. She was a very nice, pleasant lady.
Description of Work: I had her replace my garbage 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

c steven S.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Two people, one a trainee. It took a little while to figure out the problem. We thought the leak was in the crawl space under the house, but it turned out to originate outside under a deck. We had to remove some planking, dig a hole to locate the problem, then splice in some new piping and a fitting in a small space. In the end, everything worked out fine, no leak since.
Description of Work: Puzzling and difficult leak underground below a largish deck outside.

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
$600

leo V.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Peterson Plumbing were excellent. They were competitive. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They did repairs in the piping system of our home.

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

Rita K.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mari and her assistant made two trips because I was not home the first time and my husband did not realize that there were two end caps that needed to be replaced on the copper pipes located in the crawl space. The work was completed within an hours time and so Mari did not charge us another service fee for the second visit. She also took the time to tighten a faucet handle in the kitchen before she left. We have had Mari as a plumber for over 20 years and have always been highly satisfied with her work and often recommend her to others in our neighborhood.
Description of Work: Mari and her assitant replaced a portion of the copper pipes and and the attached end caps which had corroded. One of the end caps was so corroded that it was leaking.

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
$140

MaryAnn K.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They have been fine. They have been prompt and come out on the day that I call. They address the issue and have reasonable prices.
Description of Work: They have done plumbing work for me.

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

Owen R.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've used them frequently and they do a great job. They are very professional and their rates are reasonable. I have used them numerous times over the years. They are very courteous and they do good work.
Description of Work: I use Peterson Plumbing for plumbing.

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

Lynn D.
07/2011
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The women that work in Petersen's Plumbing office are exceptional. They re very professional and pay attention to detail. They are helpful and guide you through the process of hiring a plumber and purchasing supplies and materials (if necessary). We had two recent experiences with Petersen - the first experience was EXCEPTIONAL everything went perfect. Proessionalism, quality, price - great. So we called them back again. The quality of the work was excellent, The young gentleman was courteous, professional and attentive to detail. However, he told us the job would take approximately 2 hours (which was what it should have taken) but the actual bill time was almost double. So, very dissatisfied with the cost and when we needed a plumber for a third time we selected Hegarty Plumbing - they did a GREAT job.
Description of Work: Installing anew valve in a shower and raising the height of the shower head.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Dee W.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service went great. We always look forward to seeing them.
Description of Work: They installed a new toilet in my husband's bathroom.

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
$126

dianne R.
06/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was on time pleasant, efficient and reasonable.
Description of Work: My washer drain was plugged and he was able to get it flowing again. I haven't had any problems since.

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

Jackie D.
06/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
TENANTS IN MY RENTAL REPORTED THEY HAD NO WATER DURING THE BAD FREEZE OF (09). I CALLED PETERSEN PLUMBING ,THEY CAME OUT RIGHT AWAY. HOWEVER, UNTIL THE PIPES THAWED, WE COULDN'T TELL WHERE THE BREAK WAS. AS SOON AS THEY COULD FIND THE BREAD THEY WERE ON TOP OF IT AND WERE ABLE TO FIX THE BREAK WITHOUT TEARING UP THE DRIVE OR YARD. THANKS TO MARY AND THE REST OF THE CREW THAT HAD TO WORK IN EXTREMELY BAD WEATHER.
Description of Work: BROKEN WATER PIPE DURING COLD WEATHER LAST FALL (09). TO REPLACE WATER SERVICE FROM METER TO 3/4 COPPER LINE 2 FEET FROM FOUNDATION.

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

Ann R.
06/2010
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
There were no problems. They were competent, worked efficiently, and had all the equipment and supplies necessary to do the work. They also removed their shoes and cleaned up after themselves. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: There were 3 parts to the job: 1) replace 3 old toilets, 2) fix a couple of outdoor leaky faucets, 3) install a pressure reducing valve from the water in the street into the house. Replacing the toilets went smoothly; Petersen replaced or reused parts as needed. While they were repairing the outdoor faucets they discovered that the house had no pressure reducing valve from the street. They explained town regulations, told us our options and installed the valve a few days later.

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
$1,952

stuart H.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything was fine and it worked well. It didn't take them very long to do the work and the price was right.
Description of Work: Austin Stop Plumbing replaced a valve.

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
$150

Keith B.
01/2009
5.0
drain pipe, excavators, plumbing
  + 1 more
They at first got the date to perform the repair wrong, but they were quite efficient in making up for the possible delay. They finished on time. At times it looked a bit messy, but they were following required steps and soon there was no mess, only a completed, clean job.
Description of Work: They had to replace the water pipe from our house to the street hook-up. They drilled up to the house, extracted the drill, at the same time pulling through the drill hole the new pipe.

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
$1,500

Larry W.
09/2008
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I think they were satisfactory. They were timely and prompt. I spent a little more than I wanted. He was friendly and seemed knowledgeable about what he was doing.
Description of Work: I tried to have them reseat a toilet. He got it done to the best of his ability. There is a problem and he did the best he could. He cleaned up everything.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Erik T.
08/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They had same day service. They gave us a referral on another person. The price was fair and we will certainly use them again. They seemed honest and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They replaced a leaky wax seal on the toilet. They cleaned up everything very well.

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
$143

Madison W.
02/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was able to get a plumber out to my house within 24 hours. The dispatcher informed me when a plumber was on her way and the plumber (who's name I did not catch) was very courteous and explained the situation to me very clearly. She fixed the problem and my bathtub drains perfectly now. I think $99.50 is a bit steep for an hour's worth of work (and it only took half an hour anyway, but I know they have to charge for an hour's work regardless) but as this is my first time calling a plumber to my house I have nothing to compare it with.
Description of Work: A plumber came out to my house to fix a bathtub that would not drain. I assumed it was clogged and needed to be snaked. The plumber who came informed me that my drain stop had been broken and only partially open which was the reason for the lack of drainage. She cleaned the pipes anyway since she was here and fixed the drain stop as best she could but did inform me that it would need to be replaced in the next few years.

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
$99.5

Contact information

1510 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
93126
Trade License Locale
Oregon
Trade License Authority
CCB
Trade License Expiration
07/01/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
General Remodeling,
Excavating,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

Petersen Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Petersen Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Petersen Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Petersen Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Petersen Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Petersen Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Petersen Plumbing offers warranties.
Petersen Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing repairs, remodels, new installations, tubs, faucets, sinks, sewers & drains cleaned, drains, leaks, water heater repairs & replacements.

Contact information

1510 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

https://www.petersenplumbingoregon.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM