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The Plumbing Works

Plumbing, Wells and Pumps, Basement Waterproofing,

About us

The Plumbing Works is a premier Plumbing, Heating & Cooling service company serving Berks, Montgomery, Chester and Lancaster Counties. We know plumbing, heating and cooling problems occur at any time and at all hours and that’s why we are always here for you with our great service , friendly staff and same day emergency services. Call us today at (610) 929-8860!

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Complete Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Services, Drain cleaning, Water Heaters, Drain pipe repair & installation, Waterlines & Replacements, Gas Lines, Gas logs, Basement waterproofing pumps, Water & Sump pumps, Pump Tanks, Heating & Cooling Equipment replacement & repair, Fixture install & replacement. If it has to do with Plumbing, Heating or Cooling we probably do it !

Services we don't offer

No fuel oil or propane gas sales, No duct cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.610 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
10%
3
10%
2
0%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Bonnie H.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He identified the problem and told me what I had to do
Description of Work: Reviewed a water leak

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

KARL N.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've used them a few times. They were here when they said they would be.
Description of Work: I had a toilet that was leaking. They came out, found the leak and fixed it.

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

Barry K.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service tech arrived right on schedule. They had sent me an email that he was on the way but I didn't have my email open yet so I didn't see it until later. He was very polite and went over everything he would be looking at. He took his time to do a thorough inspection and showed me everything that needed fixing. I had a few leaking connections that needed to be replaced. He wrote up an estimate that sounded good to me so I had the work done on the spot. He also discussed some other work that they offer but did not pressure me to buy.
Description of Work: Last year when I had a toilet installed I also purchased their one year service agreement which included an annual inspection. I forgot about it until they called me to remind me to have the annual inspection done since it was about to expire. Glad they did that.

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
$575

Andrea S.
08/2016
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
It was under warranty through them. I would rate them a B only because of their prices. We never had a problem with the quality of their work. They are pretty good. I use them rarely anymore.
Description of Work: We have used The Plumbing Works over the years. They replaced the water heater.

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

Kevin S.
06/2015
5.0
wells, drain pipe
  + 0 more
...
Description of Work: The Plumbing Works did work for me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marlene S.
01/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a nightmare. Hire these guys at your own peril
Description of Work: I contacted The Plumbing Works to fix my oil burner. The technician had to come out a total of four times to complete the work and went way over the estimated cost of the repair. They left my basement a mess, soot and dirt everywhere. I was overall very unhappy with the service they claim to provide.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Response from The Plumbing Works
[removed member name] I'm sorry you had a bad experience with our company. Normally we don't have these type of problems. Sometimes figuring out a heating system problem can take time and can be difficult. Please remember we stand behind our work should you have any further issues.

Ruth H.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, basement waterproofing
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired a 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
$65

Barbara J.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They have a real person answer the phone and schedule the appointment. They are always professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. If they don't know a price immediately, they will research and get back to me. They always tell me in advance how much something will cost and there are never any changes in the cost.
Description of Work: I had to broken valves in my radiators. I have steam heat in old house built in 1925, so the parts are more difficult to obtain. I have used them many times for plumbing as well for my boiler & radiator repairs. They searched the price then called to tell me what the cost would be. There were 2 people working on this for several hours. It was an involved process, but my radiators were working at all, so it was necessary.

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
$867

Lisa M.
04/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We purchased a new,standard replacement dishwasher and contacted this company for an estimate on having it installed. We were told that an estimate could not be given over the phone, but a represenative who was qualified to do the work would come out to our home, give us an estimate, and if we agreed, would be prepared to do the work on the spot. The plumber arrived as scheduled and provided us with an estimate of $562 to hook up our replacement dishwasher in the exact same location as the one that we removed. The amount that he quoted us came directly out of a three ring binder he had with him and was a pre-determined,book price.We declined the service due to the high cost( more than the cost of the dishwasher) on a simple straightforward job. The plumber instead hooked up one valve on the end of an exisiting water supply line, which needed to be done so that we could install the dishwasher. The cost for this service was $207.00. We proceeded to install the dishwasher on our own, without the assistance of a plumber. Since this company is using flat rate pricing, I see no reason why a plumber needed to come to our home to quote us. A range for diswasher installs could have been provided over the phone. The plumber was pleasant and prompt.
Description of Work: The plumber came to our home and attached an 'emergency stop valve" on an exisiting copper pipe which allowed us to install our replacement dishwasher. The work he preformend took less than 20 minutes.

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

$207

Response from The Plumbing Works
First .....Thank You for being a customer of The Plumbing Works. Our number one goal is always to provide "top notch" service. I would like to add / question a few things to your post, you mentioned that we "arrived as scheduled" but only gave us a "B" for Puncuality ? We came to your home the same day you called us but you gave us a "B" for Responsiveness ? I don't understand how we could have been more responsive or punctual ? One reason we do not give quotes over the phone is because we want our price quote to be as accurate as possible.....not a blind guess. You did forget to mention that there was no charges or cost to you for us to come to your home and that you had every opportunity to send us away with no cost to you. Thanks Again Management

Kevin S.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, wells, basement waterproofing
  + 1 more
We found the Plumbing Works through the Yellow Pages. My husband called around for services and estimates. We had a great rapport with this company. Would definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They were putting in a pump for the basement so it doesn't flood.

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

    Contact information

    1319 Carbon St, Reading, PA 19601

    http://theplumbingworks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    On Request

    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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Wells and Pumps,
    Basement Waterproofing,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Water Heaters,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Gas Logs,
    Water Filtration and Softening

    FAQ

    The Plumbing Works is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    The Plumbing Works accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, The Plumbing Works offers free project estimates.
    Yes, The Plumbing Works offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, The Plumbing Works offers a 10% senior discount.
    Yes, The Plumbing Works offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Plumbing Works offers warranties.
    The Plumbing Works offers the following services: Complete Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Services, Drain cleaning, Water Heaters, Drain pipe repair & installation, Waterlines & Replacements, Gas Lines, Gas logs, Basement waterproofing pumps, Water & Sump pumps, Pump Tanks, Heating & Cooling Equipment replacement & repair, Fixture install & replacement. If it has to do with Plumbing, Heating or Cooling we probably do it !
    No fuel oil or propane gas sales, No duct cleaning

    Contact information

    1319 Carbon St, Reading, PA 19601

    http://theplumbingworks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM