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Rod's Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

After over 25 years of plumbing experience working for others in the Salem/Porltand area and beyond, Rod was ready to bring his knowledge and experience to contractors and customers directly. His attention to detail, honest, direct approach and expertise has proved to serve him well in his own business. Tracy has a business background including bookkeeping, marketing and office management. Together, along with their team, they work to provide excellent customer service to a variety of clients. License number - PB699. Additional contact name – Rod. Additional phone – (503) 586-4475.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Repair, remodels & new construction for residential and commercial plumbing. Gas lines, water heaters, fix leaks, install new fixtures, minor drain clogs, change faucets, hook up water service, re-pipe homes, change location of existing fixtures, install new pluming and repair existing plumbing. Call for a free bid.

Services we don't offer

Major drain clogs extending beyond the foundation of the house. Locating drain lines.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.990 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-90 of 90 reviews

Debra H.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I contacted Rod's Plumbing based on a reference found on Angie's List. Had a toilet I thought was leaking at the seal. They found that the toilet itself had a crack in the base that was allowing water to slowly escape. Stated it was probably there since it was made, but had gotten worse over time, and now needed toilet replaced. Discussed options and decided to go with a low-flow for water conservation, and a high rise model due to my age. They worked with me to find the lowest price model, but it had to be ordered. They replaced the original toilet until it could come in and had it in a week. Installations were done perfectly, on time arrival, quick work, great clean up. I had no issues and LOVE the toilet choice. I felt the price for the toilet and work involved (2 calls and installs)was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend Rod's.

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
$250

Richard V.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a leaking hot water tank supply line in a rental house. They repaired the supply line as requested.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie V.
04/2015
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

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Hi [member name removed], Thank you so much for writing a review, we appreciate your business. ~Rod

Monty & Pam B.
09/2011
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very clean and tidy, and very polite and respectful. Offered to remove shoes upon entering our home and they didn't have exposed butt cracks.
Description of Work: Our bathtub had a very slow drain. Two workers worked for a few hours to clear the drain, with success.

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
$120

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you for your report, we appreciate your business and your feedback! Rod

anthony A.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent! Speedy and willing to add on extra work on the spot. Well worth the money!
Description of Work: The plumbers showed up to fix a leaky bath tub drain and ended up replacing some leakey plumbing around the drain and installed a new drain stopper in the tub as well. They also fixed a broken PVC pipe to my garden spigot. They also replaced my bathroon faucet in about ten minutes.

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
$246

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you so much for your report Tony, we appreciate your business! Rod

Rhonda W.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
i was not here when they arrived, but he was just fininshing when I got home, and everything was replaced and in working order.
Description of Work: Replaced P Trap. Prompt and Professional

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
$116

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you for your business, and for leaving a report. We look forward to working with you in the future! Rod

Carol C.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I could not have asked for better service. Rod arrived a few minutes before the scheduled appointment. He took his shoes off outside the front door. Rod was very pleasant and professional. He was even friendly with my dog. Rod immediately took a look under the kitchen sink, diagnosed the problem, and began fixing it. As my house is old, I also had some questions about the plumbing in general. He seemed happy to answer all my questions. It did not take Rod long to complete the job, and the fee was very reasonable.
Description of Work: There was a leak under my kitchen 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

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you member, We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and it was a pleasure working for you. Rod

Jeanne A.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We used the coupon and it was nice finding him on the list. They were extremely prompt; I called at about 7:55 and they were here by 8:30. I would recommend contacting them immediately because he answered the phone right away, he was cheerful, and he sent someone out immediately. I don?t have anything to compare it to but the price seemed fair.
Description of Work: Rod’s Plumbing came out this morning because I broke the flexible line that goes into the toilet tank. I flooded the bathroom and had to turn off the water to my house.

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
$141

Response from Rod's Plumbing
thank you very much for your time to make a report it was our pleasure to work for you. Rod

ED D.
12/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Overall it was a very satisfactory experience.
Description of Work: Lower element of hot water heater failed. Tank was partially filled with sediment and couldn't be drained through valve. He got tank drained, cleaned out sediment, and replaced the heating element. He also repaired the clogged valve, and cleaned out a plugged drain. Most importantly he did all this without making a mess. And he was friendly and professional. I will definitely use them again.

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
$270

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you very much for your great report, we are happy to have been able to help you! Rod

Kathy M.
11/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rod and I had some difficulty in connecting on our first attempts at communication; however, he persevered and we quickly made an appointment for him to look at the job. He arrived promptly and gave us helpful information regarding the cost of sinks and recommended a very low price Gerber sink. Rod scheduled the installation in only three working days! His installer, Tim, arrived on time, was friendly and did an outstanding job in only two hours. Tim also spent three minutes checking and correcting the kitchen faucet that I mentioned was not consistently bringing hot water to the kitchen sink. It now works fine. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience and we will use them again when the need/opportunity arises. The sinks look great!
Description of Work: We needed both bathroom sinks replaced because the builder's grade sinks of 25 years ago had rusted.

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
$252

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Hi Member, We want to thank you for your great review and for using us for your plumbing needs. Have a wonderful holiday season. Rod

GERALD D B.
10/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Plumber was on time and performed the service quickly.
Description of Work: Cleared three slow running drains, inspected faucett sets and water supply to each. I was ready to buy new faucett sets, which are burnished brass and no longer available. The plumber said they were in good shape and that repair parts are available should they ever need them. I am very satisfied and will use them again.

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

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you, we are pleased to hear you were happy with your service and will let Tim know of the good report. We appreciate your business! Rod

Linda G.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Most important, again, what I learned about Rod is he did not take advantage of the stress I was going through and do unnecessary work in an area I will never see - the crawl space.
Description of Work: Friday afternoon, I heard a 'ping' like sound in the wall hitting something in the crawl space. It was not a drip sound hitting water but a drip or what ever hitting metal approx 1 sound a minute. I had already researched Angies list a knew I would be calling Rod's plumbing the next time I needed a plumber. He answered the phone, was on another job in the neighborhood, would be here in 10 minutes and he was here in 10 minutes. My plumbing in the crawl space was checked for leaks and the water meter test was done which confirmed no leaks. Rod is a goodhearted, honest, jolly, upbeat type person. Because of the stress I was going through ( I am too old for this) fearing my worst nightmare was about to happen, he could have so easily taken advantage of the situation and performed unnecessary repairs. Also, my house was a mess. I neglected house work for a week, busy doing yard work , bringing plants in for the winter and starting my indoor garden - potting soil still on the floor, and on top of the mess - I had watered my plants with fish emulsion. Some would have been judgmental, not Rod - he is only concerned about plumbing. It has been my experience some plumbers will not go into crawl spaces. Rod does not have an issue concerning that.

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
$60

Response from Rod's Plumbing
I am glad we could be of service to you Linda, we appreciate your business! Rod

alice-jean D.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did a terrific job! He was very professional. Whenever he came into the house, he took his shoes off, which was nice. They ended-up calling me and said that they could come a day sooner, which impressed me.
Description of Work: They replaced an outdoor faucet. The faucet had been troublesome before I moved-in, but it kept getting worse and worse.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$303

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate your business!

Nicki T.
08/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Please call Rod's Plumbing if you live in this area. I don't think I can even say enough about this experience to accurately describe how professional and thorough they were. Late Monday (August 2) I tried to use our very old garbage disposal to grind up some pea pods and ended up clogging the kitchen sink. We had been planning on calling a plumber anyway to look at both of our remodeled bathrooms as we've experienced some leaks over the last few years and since we're selling the house, it must be taken care of. When the sink hadn't unclogged by Tuesday morning, I called Rod's. They couldn't make it out that day but promised they'd be there between 8-8:30am the next day. They were right on time. The plumber, who sadly I cannot remember his name, it wasn't "Rod", was professional and got to right to work. I was impressed with the questions he asked. He started trying to figure out the source of our leaks. After running the water for at least 15 minutes without any dripping anywhere, and I discussed that the leaks did always happen on rainy days, he said it was more than likely our roof, still, he said he would reseal the upstairs drain as it looked like in the past it might have been a problem. He did this right before he left. Then he went to work on the kitchen sink. He found a low place in the basement where the pipe bracing had come loose and was clearly able to find the clog. He pulled up our carpet and pad (not attached), put down rags and a large bucket, and then took apart the pipe. He had the clog cleared in no time, but continued to work to make sure the entire pipe ran clean. He then completely cleaned up, fixed the brace, and was out the door. I couldn't believe how quickly he worked, and how much effort he put in to making sure I understood exactly what the problem was and what he was doing to repair it. And after all of this, he only charged $85. Considering he had a 30 minute drive here each way, that's more than impressive. I was thrilled with the service and we are keeping the phone number on-hand for any future problems.
Description of Work: Checked for leaks in upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, unclogged kitchen 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
$85

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Hi Member, Thank you so much for your great report. We will share this report with Tim - the plumber who came to assist you. We appreciate your business! Rod

Herb S.
08/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We had experienced water damage from a serious leak a while back. When our water bill suddenly went up we worried that there might be another leak. Rod's services seemed to be reasonably priced and his ratings were good so we called him. He called back within the hour and was here promptly the next morning to check our meter and look at the plumbing beneath the house. He assured us that everything was okay and then he came in to look under the bathroom sink and proceeded to fix the drain pipe. Rod is friendly, prompt, skilled, knowledgeable, and also very dog friendly. Our German Shepherd loved him.
Description of Work: Inspection of plumbing beneath the house; drain clearing.

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

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you for your posting Member, it was a pleasure working for you!

Karen C.
06/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
When I first called, I was grateful that he said he could come out that same day. He showed up when he said he would, and got right to work. He explained what he would be doing and why, and answered all my questions as he worked. Rod has a very pleasant and professional manner, and I would not hesitate to call him again.
Description of Work: Rod IS Rod's Plumbing, so he is very responsive to his customers. We had a leaky pipe leading from the wall to the toilet, and Rod was able to come out after his other calls that day (around 4:30). He was able to take a couple of calls using a headset as he worked on our project, so I know he is a busy man, but it did not interfere with the task at hand. While doing the repair, he noticed there was a lot of "play" in the flush mechanism, and fixed that, too. He also automatically removed his shoes on entering the house, which I appreciated (the previous owners installed white carpet throughout our home).

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
$100

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Thank you member, we appreciate your business! Rod

TRUDY M.
06/2010
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He charges $85 per hour. He has worked for me several times. The first and second times I used him, he was wonderful. His punctuality has gone down and the last time I called him, he didn't call me back quickly. I've had to call him a couple of times. I didn't appreciate him not calling to tell me that he was going to be late. His price was reasonable for a plumber. The faucet is not working correctly. In the beginning the quality was great, but it has been sliding. His punctuality may be governed by other things that he is doing.
Description of Work: I used Rod's Plumbing to put in a valve and he checked out my filter. He also loosened up a faucet and didn't charge for that.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Response from Rod's Plumbing
Hi Member, I apologize if it has taken longer than expected for me to get back to you. I have always, and will always stand behind my work and will call you today to work out a solution to the faucet that is not working. Thank you for your business, Rod

Greg W.
05/2010
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
Rod is a great plumber at a very fair price. When he came to give us a quote for our remodel work I hired him on the spot with only one other estimate in my pocket because I had an idea how much time it would take and the cost of parts and his quote was right on the spot. No monkey business, just fair. And his work is excellent. We needed a couple of followup trips to the house because we ended up buying fixtures through Rod's as well and he was always on time and communicated well. We have some more work coming up and will be hiring him again, no question. Plus.... Rod is just a darn nice guy!
Description of Work: Plumbing for a bathtub to bath/shower remodel and two new external water spigots.

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
$500

Betty M.
03/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
City of Salem confirmed the leak was on our side of the meter. I turned off our water. I called Rod at 7:00 a.m. before I left for work. Rod answered and told me that he couldn't get to our house until after 1:30 p.m. due to prior commitments. They showed up at about 2:00 p.m., found the leak within a few minutes. They had to remove the box surrounding the meter in order to replace the broken fitting and repair the leak. Then they put everything back into place. Great guy! Great response! Great work!
Description of Work: Water leak in front yard.

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
$170

Carol D.
03/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rod and his fellow plumber were able to think outside the box to solve a leakage problem at a triplex we own. Their experience and problem-solving ability saved us time and a large plumbing bill. A previous plumber had been unable to find the leak and proposed replacing a long run of underground pipe for $5400!
Description of Work: Located and repaired a water leak identified by the water company, but not visible to us or our tenants.

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

Susan C.
03/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rod is a great guy, and it turned out just fine for us. We have used him before and we will use him again.
Description of Work: Most recently he came out to help me with an emergency plumbing 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
$85

PETER U.
03/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything has gone very well. He goes beyond the call of duty. He is good about checking everything out even if I don?t request it. He went out for an estimate for at no charge, which is very rare and much appreciated. The price may be a little higher, but it is worth it for his service. I plan to continue using him for an apartment complex.
Description of Work: I have used him again recently for a plumbing repair and general inspection.

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

James S.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rod was great! He came out (on his day off) and took care of the pipe that had burst in my front yard. He was friendly, considerate, and thorough. This is someone I will definitely keep on speed-dial when I need help with future plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Sprinkler/Irrigation pipe burst and began flooding front lawn.

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

PETER U.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rod was clear when explaining what needed done and provided quality work. The work demonstrated was able to take care of several problems independently and I felt no need to check his work. Clearly he provided quality work at very reasonable rates.
Description of Work: Rod provided quality work for faucet, garbage disposal unit, shower faucet as well as replacement of various hardware.

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

Judith B.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have had a hard time finding a plumber who seems to really know what's up with plumbing. Rod was referred to me by a friend. He returned my calls right away, arrived on time, and was very professional, a good communicator and reasonable in cost. I will definitely use him in the future and recommend him to others for home repairs, remodels and new construction.
Description of Work: I have a pipe that is broken or not working which leads into a garden area. It runs under my deck and I needed a diagnosis. I also asked for a bid for some remodel 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
$85

Contact information

580 Rees Hill Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306

www.rodtheplumber.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Gas Grills,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Homebuilders

FAQ

Rod's Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Rod's Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Rod's Plumbing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rod's Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rod's Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rod's Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rod's Plumbing offers warranties.
Rod's Plumbing offers the following services: Repair, remodels & new construction for residential and commercial plumbing. Gas lines, water heaters, fix leaks, install new fixtures, minor drain clogs, change faucets, hook up water service, re-pipe homes, change location of existing fixtures, install new pluming and repair existing plumbing. Call for a free bid.
Major drain clogs extending beyond the foundation of the house. Locating drain lines.

Contact information

580 Rees Hill Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306

www.rodtheplumber.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed