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Forrester Plumbing & Renovations

Plumbing, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling,

About us

Additional contact name - Tom Forrester. Additional e-mail - tom@forresterplumbing.com. Award winning.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plumbing, electricity, remodeling, kitchen & bath renovation, carpentry, tile & ceramic, bathtubs, tub surrounds, showers, faucets, toilets, vanities, pedestal sinks, vessel sinks, dishwashers, water heaters, laundry facilities, traps & drains, water lines, interior gas lines & garbage disposals.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.921 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Eileen P.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Erin G.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, replacement windows, home remodeling
  + 1 more
We were very happy with our experience. Tom and his team showed up on time every morning, and when they left made sure everything was cleaned up. They completed the project within the time frame they said they would. We would definitely use them again for future work.
Description of Work: Redid the wall in our shower including replacement of the window due to some mold and water damage.

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
$2,700

Rebecca K.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
They were professional, got job done in a timely fashion and easy to work with. Contractors on site continually commented on the high quality of work. We could not have been more pleased.
Description of Work: Replumbed entire house, including moving to toilet waste lines locations, installing new plumbing for two washing machines, and entire new 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
$6,000

Jason C.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Well
Description of Work: Install 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
$75

Michael S.
06/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a fine, professional job and we were pleased with the results
Description of Work: Completed several plumbing repairs in an efficient, professional manner. They also pointed out a problem that I hadn't noticed and were able to fix it before it caused further problems. We're very friendlY and professional.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marcy S.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
N/A
Description of Work: I used Forrester Plumbing & Renovations

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

Marilyn O.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a real good experience with him. He was prompt, courteous and professional. He came in, knew what the problem was and fixed it.
Description of Work: Forrester Plumbing & Renovations provided plumbing services 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
$200

MARK M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Provider never returned my call so I solicited another provider. The provider called me several days later and apologized for not calling me back and told me about a telephone answering machine malfunction that had caused the delay in their getting my message. I believe they were sincere and will try them again when next in need
Description of Work: see below
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Sally M.
07/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Forrester Plumbing and Renovations were very nice, very professional, and I thought the price was reasonable. If I hadn't had my friend do the work then Forrester Plumbing and Renovations is who I would have chosen.
Description of Work: I got a quote of $3,200 from Forrester Plumbing & Renovations to remove and install a bathtub including walls and a new liner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan L.
06/2012
5.0
bathtub refinishing, electrician, plumbing, remodeling
  + 2 more
The experience was very satisifactory. Tom is ,extremely,professional, concientious, and honest about his work. He would never do a job without asking the client and never take advantage of a customer for their money. He was always great with my mother who was ,elderly, at the time. I ,highly, recommend his services to everyone,especially, the elderly, who often ripped off by handy men.
Description of Work: I had serious plumbing problems and Tom took care of it and I never had the problem 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
$100

kay G.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tom is totally professional. He was the plumber on my kitchen remodeling job and did an excellant job. He returned to do some added work for me. He is a top notch person in all he does!
Description of Work: remove and replace laundry tub faucet, humitidier valve, tiolet fill 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
$300

Carol W.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Could not ask for more! Extremely satisfied.
Description of Work: I found Tom on this list and was very impressed with the reviews. I was not disappointed at all. He provided a very professional installation of my tub and shower fixture installation which ended up not being quite the standard because he had to enlarge the existing openings and nip out some tile for the new to fit. He also permitted me to buy the fixtures myself,ensuring that I got exactly what I wanted. My old plumber,which I've used for over 20 years, would not allow me to do that. In addition,I have been very displeased with my old plumber's prices as of late. Tom is my new plumber! I couldn't be happier and am so glad to find someone to provide professional work at reasonable pricing. Thanks again to Diane and Tom!

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
$215

Susan L.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is very trustworthy. He is very prompt and professional.
Description of Work: He did some general plumbing work for me. I have used him a few times in the past.

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

Susan E.
10/2011
5.0
home remodeling, ceramic tile, plumbing
  + 1 more
I first heard about Forrester Plumbing from Angie's list. I had Tom do a couple of small jobs (repair leaky kitchen faucet, install replacement sump pump in basement), and I was very happy with his work, professionalism and price. He gave me a very detailed written proposal for the bathroom work. I made numerous changes to my original request for what I wanted in the bathroom, and all updates to the cost of the job (based on my changes) were detailed in writing and agreed upon before the work began. The whole job took about a week and a half from start to finish, with another couple of days of waiting to use the shower (for grout and caulk to dry). Tom offered to leave the unfinished tile covered each day so the tub could be used before the whole job was finished, but this was unnecessary because there is another shower in the house. But the bathroom could have been used during the construction if needed. There was a small problem with a leak that I noticed about 2 weeks after the job was finished. Tom came over and took care of it right away, even though it was a holiday weekend. The final price was less than the original bid. I would much rather have a contractor bid high to give themselves a buffer and then reduce the final price instead of bidding low to get a job and then have to keep tweaking the price up because some complication(s) came up. Cleanup at the end of each day was reasonable. Tom's helpers were courteous.
Description of Work: Removed old tub and tile surround. Framed new walls around tub with moisture resistant wall board, insulated exterior wall, installed new Americast tub with tub and shower fixtures, new ceramic tile installed up to ceiling. Heat duct in the wall with the plumbing pipes had to be re-routed so it wasn't blowing into the shower (see arrows in before-and-after photos). Fixed some additional holes in plaster walls that were not related to the shower installation. Walls were left paint-ready.

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
$6,500

Karen W.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very friendly and professional
Description of Work: Fixed my leaking toilet, identified an old part that was about to go and replaced it too, very reasonable fee

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

MATTHEW H.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great - he showed up on time to give an estimate, was polite and professional and knowledgeable. He submitted a very competitive bid. When we decided to use his services, he and his wife worked the schedule to fit us in sooner than later since we were unable to use our kitchen sink. He and his associate arrived on time to do the work, did a great and complete job, cleaned up well after themselves and completed the job on time and exactly on budget. We were very pleased.
Description of Work: Repaired leak from kitchen sink into basement, corrected hookups for sink and garbage disposal, replaced old out of date piping in basement, removed old sink, faucet and garbage disposal and replaced with new items.

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
$840

Karen F.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I thought it was very fair. They were professional and nice. We have not made a decision yet.
Description of Work: They gave us an estimate for about 5 plumbing issues in the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LEWIS L D.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a good job and I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: They fixed a leaking shower drain and it was a very tight space to work in.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy R.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very easy to schedule with. He was prompt and time conscious and he gave me a good value for the work he did.
Description of Work: He fixed a dripping shower head 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
$200

Eric S.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
I was very happy with the service I got from Forrester. We had another plumber give us an estimate and he wanted to replace the entire line. Forrester communicated directly with the gas company to determine exactly what was necessary, pressure tested the entire system, and corrected the problem at a fraction of what it would have cost to replace the line. I will definitely use Forrester if I ever need a plumber again.
Description of Work: I have a rental property that had been vacant. When the gas company came to turn on the gas, they detected a leak in my gas line and would not turn on the gas until I had the line repaired by a certified plumber.

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
$250

PEGGY P.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
I struggle to find the words; I was tempted to leave my husband of 29 years for Tom the plumber! Joking aside, it was the best experience in home improvement I or my friends and family have had. He was a perfectionist committed to doing the job right and getting it done in a timely fashion. He was very neat; I swear there were days it was cleaner than when he started. He hauled away debris, wiped off dirty surfaces and hid/removed bulky equipment making sure the room was as usable as possible--inconvenience to us was kept to a minimal. He was honest with the estimate, prompt in getting started and kept us informed of his progress. He was always friendly and professional. He made you feel like you were his only client. We will continue to use his services whenever possible.
Description of Work: Our home of 20 years is an old farm house built in the late 1800's. Forrester Plumbing & Renovations remodeled our large, family bathroom. They gutted it, laid a ceramic floor & ceramic wall tiles, replaced the tub & fixtures, medicine cabinet, mirror, toilet & window. Since then Tom has done other, smaller jobs; installed a ceramic backslpash, replaced the sink fixtures, re grouted another BR tub and re-tiled the powder room floor. Even his wife made suggestions I used such as color scheme, window treatments & small finishing touches. They both were very helpful in deciding on a budget that would meet our needs.

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
$7,500

    Contact information

    236 Wilson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    forresterplumbing.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    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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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Bathtub Restoration,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Windows,
    Electrical,
    Ceramic Tile,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Water Heaters,
    Glass and Mirrors,
    Flooring Sales and Installation

    FAQ

    Forrester Plumbing & Renovations is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Forrester Plumbing & Renovations accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
    Yes, Forrester Plumbing & Renovations offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Forrester Plumbing & Renovations offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Forrester Plumbing & Renovations does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Forrester Plumbing & Renovations does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Forrester Plumbing & Renovations offers warranties.
    Forrester Plumbing & Renovations offers the following services: Plumbing, electricity, remodeling, kitchen & bath renovation, carpentry, tile & ceramic, bathtubs, tub surrounds, showers, faucets, toilets, vanities, pedestal sinks, vessel sinks, dishwashers, water heaters, laundry facilities, traps & drains, water lines, interior gas lines & garbage disposals.

    Contact information

    236 Wilson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    forresterplumbing.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM