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ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning,

About us

10 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR EXCAVATING. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE. LICENSE # 2025.

Business highlights

90 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C, DRAIN CLEANING, SEWER CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, GAS LEAK REPAIR, WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS, BOILER REPAIR & FURNACE, BOILER & A/C INSTALLATIONS.

Services we don't offer

AIR DUCT CLEANING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

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Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.638 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
5%
3
3%
2
11%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Rosemary B.
07/2020
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Schedule appoint with the company thru my Home Warranty. Service Tech Arrived at my home not prepared with ladder to gain access to ac unit on roof from my patio, after this was specified to contractor. Service Tech indicated he would return 10am the next morning. He did not, and when I called he told me he was redirected to another job. I called corporate office to request status and they indicated no one was reassigned for my service and that they we're going to call the Warranty Company to redirect my request. I rearranged my schedule for 2 days and they did not care or apologize for the inconvenience. Would never use them or recommend to anyone!!
Description of Work: Air Conditioner Repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Jack R.
12/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Stay away from them. I was stood up by them today. Called them early, at 8 AM about a broken pipe in the basement, was told they would come between 9 am and 12 pm. Called them again around noon, was told they would come later, around 3 or 4 pm. Called them around 5 pm - nobody answers the phone, left a message. Nobody called to tell me they won't be coming, no apologies. I had taken a day from work, changed plans so I can be home. Ended up sitting at home all day for nothing. Treated like dirt by them.
Description of Work: Broken pipe in basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


RALPH W.
11/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Plumber Joe represented the company, with work mate Bruce. Joe said what they would do, for the extensive removal and replacement of basement pipes and outside spigot. They did exactly that, and did it in a very workmanlike manner. They did it for the price they quoted. We now have very good pressure everywhere in the house.
Description of Work: Galvanized pipe replacement

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
$3,000

Hailee T.
07/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a plumbing issue in my house. I called him, he came to my house right away! They told me a time they would arrive, and they were on time! That never happens. They did amazing work, fixed my issue and cleaned up their mess! Also the price was reasonable! I would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Pipe burst

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

Nancy S.
06/2019
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. Polite, on time. Price was great. Very satisfied
Description of Work: Plumbing under 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
$65

Denise M.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was impressed. My ac was not working properly. I called Frank and his tech came when scheduled. The tech was very kind and knowledgeable. He had my ac fixed and running perfectly in no time at all. Great company will use them all the time.
Description of Work: air conditioner 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

Lauren O.
11/2018
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Anthony F Cost and Sons were sent to my house by my home warranty company when I requested service to my boiler. The service person showed up in a UHaul van which made me feel a little suspicious, however, he explained that his normal work vehicle was in the shop for repairs. We had a brief conversation about the boiler and he quickly set off to determine what was causing my lack of heat. The cause was painfully obvious and he diagnosed that I would need an entire new boiler and a few misc. part replaced-- this would be at no small cost. I explained that I understood that the boiler was going to need to be replaced prior to calling the warranty company, however, it is their process that their service provider come out rather than taking the word of the policy holder. He informed me that he would report his finding and the photos that he took back to his boss and that we would hear back from the warranty company about how we should proceed. 48 hours later I had still not gotten a response from Anthony Cost and Sons or the warranty company. I reached out to the warranty company to see why I had not been contacted and was informed that the service company had not called in their findings! While it may not matter to anyone else that I do not have heat in my home I am appalled that my situation was not addressed the same day as my service visit? I have a one year old son, having no heat when the temps are in the 30's is unacceptable.
Description of Work: Boiler Service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Tania L.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our garbage disposal was leaking and so we called our home warranty service, who dispatched A.F. Cost to address this. They responded quickly and set up an appointment. They came when they said they would, worked efficiently and professionally, and cleaned up after themselves. They did a great job and I would hire them again. It was a home warranty call, so the cost of service may not be relevant to others not covered by home warranty.
Description of Work: Garbage Disposal replaced

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
$45

Dietrich S.
07/2017
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician came to the house to give an estimate. I received the estimate. Two weeks later I got a bill for $85. I can't believe how unprofessional it is to come for an estimate and without mentioning that payment is expected, then send a bill.
Description of Work: We need an HVAC unit moved, and potentially re-installed elsewhere

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

$85

Noah T.
07/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came and were professional, as well as easy to talk to. However, they recommended over $17,000 worth of work be done on the basement in order to solve my pooling water issue, and could only provide me the video of scope in VHS cassette tape. I spent a great deal of time talking with them to understand the problem, and their recommended solution. I then did my due diligence and brought in 3 other plumbers to get estimates, and paid the last of these three to video scope the plumbing again. What I found was very surprising. First all of the other plumbers provided estimates to do the work as spec'd by Cost significantly lower. Second, the recommended work from S. Cost Plumbing (which was all exterior piping) was not necessary, nor would it have helped me solve the issue of pooling water in my basement, which was due to a belly in one of interior pipes. The total cost for the repair to fix my original issue was $3000, and, again, wouldn't have been addressed by the recommendation of Cost Plumbing. I paid a professional to convert the VHS cassette tape into a digital format so that I could ensure that Cost was utilizing imagery from my house and not some other house. The videos were the same between contractors.
Description of Work: I hired Anthony S. Cost Plumbing and Heating to come to my home and examine an area of my basement that pooled water once or twice a year. They were to clean out the basement drain and scope the sewer pipes to see what the issue was.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Betty L.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I found water dripping from garage ceiling and was able to find it to be associated with master bath shower. Called the company to make appointments (estimate and actual work) - did have to call the office several times to confirm the one for actual work. The plumber showed up and quickly identified the problem and fixed it, very efficient and did the work in two hours. I do think $400 for two hours and shower drain parts is a bit high, but I guess I paid for professionalism and efficiency.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking shower drain.

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
$400

PATRICIA C.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They are professional, friendly, punctual, tidy, and reasonably priced. I was able to get an appointment very quickly. Furnace working perfectly now. This is the third job I've hired them for and I will be using them regularly.
Description of Work: Annual inspection of furnace, replaced filter, replaced some worn out parts.

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
$300

Karen A L.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Arrived as scheduled, professional demeanor, did not leave mess. and so far, repair seems to be OK
Description of Work: Replaced leaking pipe and cleared draing

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eric R.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Staff arrived as scheduled and performed work as agreed. Prior customer and trust them implicitly.
Description of Work: Sewer cam for diagnosis and sewer line evaluation. Snaked toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$0.01

Suzanne F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. When the faucet didn't work correctly, they came back right away. Their price was reasonable.
Description of Work: They redid some older plumbing work in my home. Later they worked on a leak in my kitchen 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

Suzanne F.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He worked long and hard and did a great job. I didn't think anyone would be able to fix the issue, but he did so with great professionalism.
Description of Work: He came out to replace the plumbing in the bathtub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

SALLY S.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was pretty good. They came when they were supposed to.
Description of Work: He installed a new compressor to my HVAC.

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
$1,000

John S.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
My family and I have used the services of Cost and Sons for more than 50 years and we wouldn't choose any other plumber or HVAC company. Yes, for three generations we've been using Cost and Sons. They are prompt, professional, friendly and reliable. They work quickly to repair issues and we've always been pleased with their service. They know what they're doing. You won't be disappointed by using Cost and Sons; we never are.
Description of Work: Cost and Sons, Inc has replaced our water heaters, serviced our boiler dozens of times, and addressed plumbing issues over the years. Usually services were scheduled with them but on occasion there were emergencies (such as the thermocouple going bad and the boiler in the red zone). Their prices are competitive and they've always shown up on time.

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

Stanton J.
08/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They come when you call. The experience with Cost and Son is very good. I have been using them for 50 years.
Description of Work: We use Anthony Cost & Son for plumbing for unclogging a 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

PATRICIA C.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Amazingly, I was able to get an appointment for the day after I called, which was great considering the heat wave we are having. Tom the technician was prompt, friendly, and professional. He found the problem, repaired the unit, and was finished within 30 minutes. The AC is working fine, now. I didn't insert a price because I haven't been billed yet. Very pleased and will call AF Cost for future plumbing and HVAC issues.
Description of Work: Air conditioning unit was blowing hot air. The technician inspected the unit, found that the problem was a part that was not appropriately sized, replaced it with the right part.

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

KENSY L.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They replaced three valves and taught me about what was wrong with my pipes. The gentleman was very polite and patient.
Description of Work: We have groaning pipes and they were so bad. I had two plumbers never show up or call back and then I found AFC,I. on Angies List and I was so happy. The guy was on time and taught me about my plumbing problem. He scheduled the following week with me when I had a day off to come back with what he needed and showed up 10 minutes early. Very neat and efficient. I was happy. They sent me the bill and there was no worries. I highly recommend them.

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
$296

Rob U.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Frank and his guys know what they are doing. I told them how I needed everything updated, but not replaced. They were totally fine with that, and got everything done on time and on budget. I have used them in the past for other properties, and I will continue to use them in the future. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Description of Work: Installed expansion tank on water heater. Updated boiler. Removed old gas wall heater and gas lines.

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

Marcia S.
06/2011
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
They were able to fix the leak by inserting a new lining into the gas line from the curb to the house, so they did not need to dig up the whole yard. They responded promptly and had the job done in a day at a time of year when you don't want to be without gas!
Description of Work: Repaired leaking gas line from curb to 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
$2,000

Laurie C.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very professional and punctual. The plumber that came was very cordial and wore boot covers. The quote they gave me was not as accurate as it could have been but that's due to the high cost of the yellow line they use for gas delivery (which they did not measure prior to quote). The work was done quickly and the plumber didn't take any unnecessary breaks. He cleaned up after himself and did a very good job all over. I will use them again.
Description of Work: They installed a faucet, fixed a toilet that was running and installed gas 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
$500

Rob U.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 1 more
Frank was open an honest from the start about price and the process. The service techs were extremely helpful and worked hard to timely get the job done. They also worked in conjunction with my general contractor to save me money.
Description of Work: Anthony F. Cost & Sons installed a high efficiency furnace for me at my rental property. They also did plumbing work to replace pipes that were not previously properly winterized.

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
$4,000
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Contact information

314 LENOX AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15221


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Concrete Pouring and Repair

FAQ

ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC offers free project estimates.
No, ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC offers emergency services.
Yes, ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC offers warranties.
ANTHONY F COST & SONS INC offers the following services: PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C, DRAIN CLEANING, SEWER CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, GAS LEAK REPAIR, WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS, BOILER REPAIR & FURNACE, BOILER & A/C INSTALLATIONS.
AIR DUCT CLEANING.

Contact information

314 LENOX AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15221


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM