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Mertz Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

PA HIC #012686

Business highlights

105 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential Repairs: faucet, toilets, drains, garbage disposal; Electric Eel Service: Water Heaters; Backflow Tests; Sewer, Gas & Water Line Repair/Replacement

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9101 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 101 reviews

Zandrea A.
10/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is a family owned business. Mr. Mertz rapidly diagnosed my plumbing problem and fixed it quickly and cheaply. Highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Leaky 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

Matthew R.
03/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Eric W. was knowledgeable and professional and immediately went to work assessing and fixing the problem. Very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him and Matt Mertz Plumbing for any/all plumbing issues!
Description of Work: Sewer line unblocking and repairs.

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

Matt B.
03/2022
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called and left voicemail to try to set up an appointment. Never returned phone call.
Description of Work: Called for work done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Janet S.
05/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went really well. They did a good job. Very professional.
Description of Work: Bathroom repair; toilet repair, sink repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet S.
02/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job and had the parts on hand. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: They replaced the hardware in the toilet tank.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael C.
09/2020
1.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
It didn't. The did not show up for the scheduled appointment, nor did they have the courtesy to call and tell me that they could not make it.
Description of Work: Toilet repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Mertz Plumbing & Heating
Mr [Member Name Removed], I am sorry for your bad experience. However, you are posting on Mertz Plumbing (The Original) and we have no record of you making an appointment with us. Also, after researching this matter further, we would not have made an appointment with you because you are out of our service area. Thank you, Mertz Plumbing 412.364.1690

Brian K.
07/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called them on short notice as was in the middle of remediating a water and black mold issue and needed a sewage pipe moved and replaced ASAP. Not only were they able to fit the project into their schedule, they did it in the middle of the winter, finished it early and came in under estimate. That is right, under estimate, but I would expect nothing less from Mertz Plumbing & Heating having used their services for years.
Description of Work: Sewage 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

David E.
06/2019
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. The plumber unclogged the drain and by adding a vent vastly improved the draining. He also removed a piece of copper pipe inside the plastic drain line that apparently caused the clog. The only negative was that the plumber didn't arrive until around 7 pm. He was promised to come in the afternoon and I received no call about him being late. (I assumed he wasn't coming.) When he arrived, he said it was a bigger job than he could do that night and so he returned the next day. (Though I was scheduled for 10 am - 2 pm, he was kind enough to call to say it would be after 12:30 pm so that I could keep a scheduled event I thought I would have to miss.) The results were so good, I did not mind the small delay. The sink now drains far better than ever.
Description of Work: Our drain from the laundry tub was clogged.

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
$225

Mary G.
07/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Smooth and professional! The whole team and the office are top notch!! Bob Mertz is the best.
Description of Work: Back Flow install, Hot Water tank install with all new vents

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

G L.
03/2018
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
Jim B was excellent in searching for any possible causes and thoroughly explained what was causing the odor. First, Jim B did a thorough inspection of gas lines, and all components both upstairs and downstairs where the connections to the gas line are located. He was respectful of my home, wearing booties and arrived even earlier than anticipated. I really learned a lot about gas heat from him and what it actually smells like. He asked me to open and close the door to that room and describe what the smell was like. (as compared to the odor of my gas cook top) Ultimately, he disovered that the foul odor was from the glass rocks in the fireplace, breaking down and melting. Thank you for having such a knowledgeable employee! He answered all of my questions and concerns and was very patient with me. Will ask for him specifically whenever I have any additional issues and concerns at my home.
Description of Work: Gas odor in sunporch coming from freestanding gas heating/fireplace.

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
$135

Linda G.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have been longing to find a local company that I can trust. I sure have found it with BOB MERTZ Plumbing. They will go out of their way to serve you. Prices reasonable. Honest & reliable. Prompt service. Extremely pleased with cleanliness during & after. I would HIGHLY recommend this company---you will not regret it !!
Description of Work: 1st time /new toilet 2nd time /leaking pipe in basement

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

Devin S.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were quick. Their price wasn't out of line as far as their actual cost. I priced the water heater wholesale versus their casts for the water heater plus instillation and it was reasonable. They did a good job. They actually came early. I have a regular plumber, so I kind of called them when he was on vacation, but that's not their fault. They were responsive and reasonable with the rate, so that's about all you can hope for with a plumber.
Description of Work: They installed my water heater.

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

$1,400

Response from Mertz Plumbing & Heating
Mr [Member Name Removed], I checked Mertz Plumbing's records and could not find your name or address in our data base. It appears that you had work complete by someone other than Mertz Plumbing. Please contact us with any questions, Mertz Plumbing 412.364.1690

Mary S.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Did an excellent job repairing our problems. Since he regulated our water pressure, the water flow during showering is so much better. I asked him a number of questions regarding gutters and he gave me excellent advice. I will definitely call on them again for any plumbing needs.
Description of Work: He repaired a safety device on our hot water heater. In doing so, he found that our water pressure was well below normal which he fixed. Also checked the expansion tank on our water heater. In addition, I had him fix a bathtub faucet which was very tight and difficult to pull open.

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

Ellen A.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good. They came out and fix it. The price was good, the biggest thing was they came immediately which is what we needed because we had flood in the basement and they came out to figure out what it was. It was better than what I expected.
Description of Work: Flood in the basement.

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

Mary Lou C.
06/2017
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Beautiful job, solder all over the floor- which my dog found before I did. I didn't know if I had a "talk or short" in place...i described it, took photos & emailed to the address given-got home & I have this MASSIVE dark gray water heater in the cellar & several hundred dollars increase in what I was quoted-didn't they look at the photos? Why did I waste my time emailing them the photos? I have used them in the past for drain issues & they were fantastic, I am NOT happy about this job.
Description of Work: Replace water heater & haul away .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,059

Barbara C.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rory was on time, knowledgeable, performed work in a timely manner and cleaned up afterwards.
Description of Work: Leak of old cast iron drain replaced and sink 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

Joel M.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are confident ,punctual and professional. If we had a emergency they come out quickly.
Description of Work: We had a outdoor faucet needed 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
$200

Deborah S.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Adam did an excellent job. I was so pleased with the work and the friendliness of the plumber.
Description of Work: I needed a basement sink cleared with a snake and a basement sink stopper repaired. I was able to get the appointment quickly and they were 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
$200

Debra W.
11/2016
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Their representative quoted 20,000 dollars for the job, claimed entire basement needed to be ripped up, he tried to bilk the homeowners insurance for this, ended up being a simple 1,750 plumbing job when the other team from th esame company got here
Description of Work: Main house trap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Mertz Plumbing & Heating
Ms [Member Name Removed], We have checked our records and Mertz Plumbing has never worked for you. Sorry you had a bad experience, but, it was not Mertz Plumbing who did the work. Mertz Plumbing 412 364 1690

Edward F.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've used them for years. I've known them all my live. They are a local company, that does extremely good work at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: They took out old cast iron plumbing and replaced it. They installed a new powder room and put appropriate plumbing to connect with cast iron plumbing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet H.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Upon calling Mertz Plumbing, I was able to get an appointment within a day or so. Mr. Mertz called the night before to confirm our appointment and their serviceman was on time. He assessed the jobs and was confident he could repair them without any trouble. He had the correct parts needed to repair the faucet, even though the faucet was about 40 years old. He explained what he did to make the repairs and both jobs were completed to my husband's and my satisfaction. It took a little over 2 hours to do both jobs and I felt the price charged was very fair. I will be calling them in the future for any other plumbing issues that may arise.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking bathtub faucet and replaced a leaky soldered joint in basement

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

Karl P.
07/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
His work is good. There were a couple of issues. When he does the work it's fantastic.
Description of Work: We use Bob Mertz for plumbing. He replaced a cast iron pipe and a toilet.

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
$2,000

Mick L.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
after a very satisfactory repair of three toilets, we had to call Rory back because one of the toilets began to "run" again after the tank had filled up. although the problem was not part of the original repair job (to the flush seal), Rory and Mertz repaired and replaced the flush valve with a new one, free of charge. We were and are very impressed with Mertz and with Rory, and how Mertz stands behind its work.
Description of Work: follow up on previous repairs to toilets.

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

Peggy F.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Crew arrived on time & went right to work. It took about 1/2 hour to finish the job. They explained what they did and suggested using Root-X every so often to help keep the roots from growing too fast. My bill was written up and they departed. Very happy with service,
Description of Work: Unclogged basement 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
$100

Alan H.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr.Mertz had all of the materials to cut broken copper pipe and replace. He also had spare hardware on his truck for faucet valve. Made adjustments to toilet hardware to eliminate leak in tank. Very efficient and thorough.
Description of Work: Fixed broken drain pipe under kitchen sink. Fixed leaking kitchen faucet. Fixed leaky 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
$165

Contact information

3349 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237

mertzplumbing.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

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

FAQ

Mertz Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Mertz Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Mertz Plumbing & Heating does not offer free project estimates.
No, Mertz Plumbing & Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mertz Plumbing & Heating does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Mertz Plumbing & Heating offers emergency services.
Yes, Mertz Plumbing & Heating offers warranties.
Mertz Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: Residential Repairs: faucet, toilets, drains, garbage disposal; Electric Eel Service: Water Heaters; Backflow Tests; Sewer, Gas & Water Line Repair/Replacement

Contact information

3349 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237

mertzplumbing.com

Service hours

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