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Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

3 employees. Uses subs for electrical. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply.

Business highlights

77 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All plumbing & heating repairs & instalations for residential & commercial, drain cleaning, water heaters, water softners, back flow instalation & inspections.

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Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Visa

Reviews

4.9193 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
6%
3
2%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 193 reviews

Natali J.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were close by, responded quickly, their price was good and fair, and everything went fine. It was expensive, but fine for plumbers, and they get high ratings. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They cut a leaky pipe and reattached a new end and connection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

seavin B.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
i was pleased with this service and the other three unrelated that i've used from angies list. ;)
Description of Work: I get nervous and that frustrates me when, i hire someone i find in a phone book or online. Angies list helps so much that the nerves and frustration is not as apparent when i hire for service and ,now its becomming almost second nature to get online and use this service.

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
$800

JANE M.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 1 more
They are very good. They are really responsive and careful. They have done about 5 or 6 big jobs for us and have always done a good job.
Description of Work: He replaced our water heater. They cleaned out our sump pump and did a backup sump pump installation. They have done plumbing work for us as well.

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

Qiana W.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He came in on a day off and was honest about the actual problem. I would use him again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating for plumbing 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
$150

Lorraine C.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tom returned my call quickly. Came out and gave an estimate on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Phoned the Monday after Thanksgiving to say he could do the job on this day. The job was completed in less than 3 hours. He was very professional. I would definitely contact this company again if a plumber is needed.
Description of Work: Removed a section of 4" cast iron soil pipe. Installed approx 8' of new 4" cast iron and new stainless steel clamps.

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
$585

Thomas J. S.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Only one of 3 plumbers contacted to return call within 15 minutes. Came out next day, nice guy and an excellent plumber. Within one hour had the guarantee back. Will use again without hesitation and have recommended.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking pipe in third floor bathtub access space (difficult space to work in). Replaced 2 shut off valves.

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
$237

Stanley T.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They returned my call within 2 hours and said they would be out within the hour. The arrived as promised. They unclogged my main sewer line within 5 hours of my initial call. Very prompt, friendly and helpful. Will definitely call them for future jobs.
Description of Work: They unclogged my main sewer line.

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
$160

Diane B.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall, it turned out pretty good. I didn't have a problem. They were effecient and they came when they said they were going to come.
Description of Work: I had two spickets put in.

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

Archie P.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Thomas is A+. They are very good and get back to you quickly. They did a great job. They are very dependable and friendly. They are very cost effective as well.
Description of Work: They came out and checked and relit the three water heaters that I have. They checked three furnaces as well.

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
$95

Arlette T.
09/2011
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I had a clogged kitchen sink. This is a recurring problem because of the way my house is built. The job was messy and labor intensive and probably should have cost more to justify the time and aggravation that it provided. The price stayed the same though, and I was pleased with the result.
Description of Work: I don't actually remember how much I paid, but I've been using this company for over 15 years. The business is family owned and run so you always are dealing with the same people and not unsupervised trainees. The work has always been completed on time and problems are addressed and explained if they arise. Prices seem to be reasonable or a bit lower than others. Neatness and charm are not their forte, but these guys are reliable and They get the job done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joy P.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Called T. Sullivan after reading reviews on Angie's list. Left message and received call back within minutes. Scheduled visit for estimate next day. Estimate was reasonable. Tom explained that most of my plumbing problems (water pressure and lack of hot water) related to the hot water heater which I planned to replace due to age anyway. I also planned to replace the house heater and he explained his recommendations in a kind and professional manner. Work was scheduled for two different days shortly thereafter when it worked for my schedule. Always arrived on time and called just before arriving. Installed new water heater and house heater. Removed old water heater and really old & heavy house heater. Fixed faucet leaks and low water pressure issues. Tolerated my dog well. Explained findings and how to use new heaters. Total was exactly as quoted - $4,875. I have amazing water pressure, plenty of hot water, no more leaks, and look forward to a toasty, less expensive winter. I also have a plumber to call should an emergency arise!
Description of Work: Installed new 40 gallon water heater and new 95,000 BTU gas house heater. Fixed water pressure problems and repaired leaky tub 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
$4,875

Lillian D.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
With the heavy rains these past few days, our basement was flooding. Sewer water was backing up and flowing into the basement. Called T. Sullivan because we've used them in the past (last year, around July). Problems with the main sewer to the street backing up is a perennial problem on our street. Left message on an answering machine. Within 30 minutes, plumber called back. He took all the information, and explained that he would call me back with a time. Within 60 minutes, he called me back and said he was on his way. He was here in about 10 minutes. He snaked the main sewer line from the sidewalk to the house, and then from the sidewalk to the main sewer line in the street. He went in both directions several times. He then had me run the water to double check that everything was okay. I was very satisfied with the speed and service, He was friendly and professional. As mentioned, we used this company in the past, and would do so again. They have always provided excellent service.
Description of Work: Unstopped the main sewer line.

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
$175

DENISE T.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We had had a long-standing problem of water from the tub/shower leaking through the ceiling below. We had "fixed" the problem with a lot of plummer's putty, but had a recurrence of the problem the week after Christmas. We decided to finally call a plummer to take care of the problem the correct way. We had used Sullivan & Sons before, and were pleased, so we called them for this. Mike came out the same day we called and looked in the panel behind the tub and discovered that the pipes were configured wrong, causing the faucet and values on the other side to not fit correctly... and that was the source of the water running back down the pipes into the space behind the tub, and from there through the ceiling. He gave us an estimate and said he'd need to order some parts and would be back to do the work in a couple days. He actually got the parts much sooner than he anticipated and came back and completed the work the next day.
Description of Work: Replaced the faucet and hot/cold water values in the bathtub/shower, and reconfigured the pipes that connect to them.

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
$450

melanie A.
02/2011
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We have worked with a lot of contractors, and they are definitely the best contractor we have worked with. They are great. They were not in the home much because the problem was in the garage, but I guess they were in the basement a little bit. They are always very clean, they clean up after themselves. They are punctual. Overall, the work was done great. We would continue to use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating to clear a clogged 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
$200

Don W.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I explained about the Parts and labor with PGW and let him check over the heater, he did all he could to get it to work. He checked the heater the venting and the burners, he even checked the thermostat. Sad to say, after 44 years theHeater was finished. I ask tom for a quote on a new one, Thomas gave me an approximation of 3850.00 he left and said he would get me an exact quote, shortly there after he call and said the quote would be 3875.00 I gave him the go ahead. The next day bright and early Wednesday, he came to drain the old boiler, said he would come Thursday to remove the old boiler And come Friday to install the new one. Tom then changed that because the Wholesaler was closed Friday due to New Year's Eve. Tom came Thursday, 8;00 am, removed the old boiler and installed the new Boiler. This included all the plumbing and electric line new smoke pot and thermostat. Also cleaned up and left the basements clean as when he arrived. Thomas also hauled away all the old boiler parts and pipes. Use them, they are professional and fair priced, giving Quality service, I have used them before to replace a Toilet and put in a new sink, on time at the price quoted.
Description of Work: I had the heater in my home fail, though I had a service and repair contract with PGW they would not come out because they claim they need 15 days for my policy to go in effect. I then called Thomas Sullivan about 4:30 and left a message, Thomas returned my call about 7:00 and said he would be out by 8 to 8:30 the next morning. at 7:45 he called and was on his way, here by 8:00

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
$3,875

Robert S.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I have been calling on Sullivan Plumbing for over 10 years and have been satisfied with everything they've done for me. Their work is of the highest quality. They are very straightforward and honest, and I trust their advice. So I feel comfortable discussing issues honestly with them and get their feedback without fear that they are simply trying to take my money. I trust them in a way unique to my home service providers. I have used Sullivan on non-emergency maintenance projects, such as repairing minor leaks, replacing the water heater before it floods my basement, or problems that don't require immediate response. I have not had plumbing emergencies (knock on wood) but I have wondered if they would be able to get back to me quickly enough. Their phone goes straight to voice mail and it appears that they check it once or twice throughout the day. I would recommend that they provide a cell phone emergency number on their voice mail.
Description of Work: Replacing hot water heater, repairing main inside shut off valve

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
$1,000

Michael S.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
My water heater broke the morning of my son's birthday. I called five Angie's List companies and this was the first of the three that called me back within an hour to discuss needs and get a quote. The quote was the best and they were able to come out and get the job completed same day. I was up and running by 2PM. When I noticed no water coming out a few hours later and called to figure out what the simple fix might be, they called back quickly and alerted me that they probably neglected to turn the valves back on which took 10 seconds to rectify at my end over the phone. Great communication
Description of Work: water heater replacement - same day

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
$1,100

LISA J.
11/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The water in the tub was not just dripping it was running and could not be turned off. I had one plumber look at it, only replace the washers and say he needed to do more to stop the drip. He said that it could only be fixed by opening the wall (I have no access panel). He later gave me a price of $550. Mike from Sullivan's came out around 3 and was done at 3:45 the same day I called. He replaced the washers, tightened the seats and stopped the drip. All for the low, low price of $120. Thanks Mike and Angie's List for saving me $430.
Description of Work: Mike repaired the drip in the bathtub. He replaced the washers and tightened the seats.

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

JEAN C.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have used Sullivan Plumbing for many years now. They are prompt coming to see the job. He had to come back with fittings for our job and returned the next day. Lesson learned: DO NOT REMOVE OLD CAST IRON RADIATORS.
Description of Work: House has old cast iron radiators - One was removed for a new bathroom floor to be put down and the other so that work could be done to the wall behind it. The bathroom radiator was then too high, too far forward to fit, and pipes were further apart. Mr Sullivan added fittings to come up and over to meet the connections. Then when the system was fired up, the other radiator was leaking, so Mr. Sullivan adjusted one of the pipes (maybe moved with removal). Everything is working fine.

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
$350

Archie P.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A fine experience. I was given a fair estimate--I had secured two prior estimates that were higher--thoroughly explained the work to be done and given additional information regarding optional upgrades to the system. Mr. Sullivan spent approximately four hours doing the work. An exceptional professional.
Description of Work: Worker replaced furnace circulator, pressure relief valve and pressure gauge. The water boiler system had to be drained before repairs and refilled afterwards.

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

WILLIAM V.
09/2010
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are reasonable, good people. We would recommend them to other people. We were pretty happy with the price for this particular job, but the estimate they gave later was quite high.
Description of Work: They installed a sink and moved the radiator.

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
$300

THOMAS G.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great, from the estimate to the completion of the work.
Description of Work: Sullivan was called to repair a fractured soli line. There were several cracks in the line and it required that they demo the floor of the bathroom in order to replace the pipes. They were prompt, courteous, and did a great repair job. I would use them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to friends.

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
$2,000

Vahe H.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was very professional. Did what he said he was going to do.
Description of Work: He put in a humidifier in my central system.

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

Nancy R.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mike was great. He was prompt and professional. He explained what needed to be done and answered other plumbing kinds of questions I had that were unrelated to the job at hand. He was on time and prompt in returning all my phone calls. Very nice guy, not an alarmist kind of plumber who makes you think everything bad that can happen will happen! He was calm and positive. I would definitey use this company and Mike again.
Description of Work: Installation of a toilet in the powder room.

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
$195

Lillian D.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We finally decided to call a plumber. I called Thomas Sullivan because of their Angie's List rating. (I did not mention Angie's List when I called.) They called back immediately (within 15 minutes or so), and said they would be at our house after they finished an earlier job. Within an hour, they were at our front door. Two plumbers showed up. They were very professional. They asked about the history of the problem, and remedies that we had tried in the past. Then the plumber offered a solution, and said that we should see whether his proposed solution fixed the problem. He said he would specify on his invoice what he had done to fix the problem so that we would have a record. That way, if we had subsequent problems, he would know that the first solution didn?t fix the problem, and we could try a solution that was more costly. That was a better alternative than trying anything major or drastic (we thought they would have to rip up the sidewalk). He ran the snake in both directions (to the street and into the house). All the time, he explained what he was doing, and why. He answered all my questions thoroughly, was very polite and patient, and didn?t make me feel like I was an idiot for not understanding how sewer lines work. He also provided advice on a drain in our back yard that we thought might be contributing to the problem. At this time, I cannot tell whether the problem is permanently fixed, but if we should encounter problems again, I would not hesitate to call this plumber. I very much appreciate the fact that he explained (in detail) what he was doing, and why it would solve the problem.
Description of Work: The plumbing for our house is very old. The primary sewer drain for our house was flooding into the basement. We 'snaked' the drain several times, but it was flooding frequently (every couple of days). We couldn’t determine whether the problem was in the house, or from the house to the city sewer.

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
$165

Contact information

4600 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19124


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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Excavating,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Appliance Repair

FAQ

Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating does not offer free project estimates.
No, Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating offers emergency services.
No, Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating does not offer warranties.
Thomas Sullivan & Sons Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: All plumbing & heating repairs & instalations for residential & commercial, drain cleaning, water heaters, water softners, back flow instalation & inspections.
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Contact information

4600 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19124