Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC, lives by the golden rule. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality dependable service at affordable prices for all of your plumbing & home improvement needs; always on time & on budget. We take great pride in exceeding your every expectation. We take care of all of your plumbing needs large & small, from complete plumbing for new construction, additions, & remodels, to all faucets, fixtures, pipes, hot water heaters, drain cleaning, sump pumps, water & sewer mains & more! We treat all of our customers the way we would like to be treated, with honest, reliable, personalized service at affordable prices.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All aspects of residential plumbing and bathroom remodeling. Drain cleaning and installation. Main water line installation and repair. Water heater repair and installation. Well pump system repair and installation.

Services we don't offer

Boiler installation and service.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9283 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 176-200 of 283 reviews

Maureen R.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See my answer to the above question.
Description of Work: I was very pleased with the service Golden Rule provided. I had had an old, cement wash tub removed from my basement and needed someone to install a new plastic tub and to hook up the plumbing to it. Golden Rule came through with fying colors. The job took some creativity on their part, as the copper pipes could not be moved in order to accomodate the installation of the tub. They came up with the perfect solution and also installed a device that aids in the water being flushed up and out of the basement. I would definitely call upon them again.

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

Blair K.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
After 50 years the cement laundry finally developed a major leak. After checking with Angie's list, Golden Rule seemed like a good choice. I spoke with Tim and made arrangments for him to stop over and give me an estimate. He arrived as scheduled and we checked out the tub. He agreed that it had seen better days and I would need a new one. I told him I wanted a heavy duty laundry tub and a nice faucet set and he told me he had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. He said he would send me an estimate and brochures on the tub and faucet he was recommending. They arrived in a couple of days and I told him to proceed. We had scheduled the install for Thursday the next week. He gave me a call on Tuesday and asked if we could put it off until the week after as he had two emergency repairs and it threw his schedule off. Since my tub was not an emergency I agreed and we scheduled for the next week. The guys showed up as scheduled and in about 4 hours I had a new laundry tub. They were neat and cleaned up well and I was very satisfied with the results. I would certainly call on them again if I have any more plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Remove and replace basement laundry tub

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
$650

Matt R.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. Better than expectations.
Description of Work: Excellent service and very professional. They treat like you like family. Highly recommend.

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

Sobrina B.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Water was leaking from the ceiling in the living room. Above the room is a bathroom and a washer. There was no water on the floor in the bathroom or in front of the washer. My husband and I were at a lost where the water was coming from. I called Golden Rule and they were out that afternoon. They identified the problem was the shower in the master bathroom and fixed it that afternoon. I would use them for any plumbing issue I have
Description of Work: They had to identify and fix a mysterious leak in the ceiling.

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

John C.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service was performed to expectations. Tim was neat, made sure everything was in good working order and made certain there were no leaks. Would recommend for any plumbing job.
Description of Work: Tim installed a water filter system and water system drain 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
$250

Charles J.
11/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
i received a response phone call wwithin 24 hrs of my request. Within 2 days they came and gave me an estimate with 2 weeks they came a fixed my problem. Very professional, very skilledI highly recommend them
Description of Work: repair french 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
$425

Eric L.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
they arrived on time and resolved the blackage in the main vent.
Description of Work: Golden rule did a terrifce job resolving the problem and offering advice to avoid the problem in the future. they came same day and were on time. Very good organization and my wife and i would not hesitate to use them in the future.

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
$125

Jodi D.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am so glad we used Golden Rule Plumbing! Tim arrived to the disgusting job and was friendly & professional. When he had suspected the flooding was township related, he helped me talk to the township when they were trying to give me the run around. He spoke in my behalf for me to the township workers when they came to inspect the problem. We did find out shortly after that the problem was due to our neighbor having a lateral connection with our home. He talked to our neighbor for us, asking him to please stop using his water temporarily for every time he flushed, water was pouring out of our toilet by the gallons. He was able to get the water pressure down in the toilet so he could remove the toilet & snake the drain. He also talked to the insurance company for me. He was at our house for 4 hours and charged a lot less than I was expecting.
Description of Work: Golden Rule Plumbing was called in regards to unsanitary water all over the laundry room and 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
$425

Reine D.
10/2012
1.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Called the company twice and the first time someone said they would call me back with a price and the second time I left a message Never received a call either time.
Description of Work: Was looking for a acid neutralizers for acidic water which they said that this was work the company did do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$1,500

Response from Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
We did receive a call from the homeowner and confirmed that we did the work she was looking for. We informed her that we needed to take a water sample to accurately determine the water treatment equipment that she would need. We also need to look at a job like this on site to give an accurate estimate. The homeowner was informed that this visit was to be free of any charges. The homeowner wanted us to give a quote without a visit. We informed her that we could not properly and accurately price the job this way. I was not aware of a second call by the homeowner and and will follow up to see if we be of any assistance.

Lori S.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
My toilet was leaking and I had Tim from Golden Rule Plumbing replace all the insides of the toilet. Our home is approximately 12 years old - so I will probably replace all the toilets within the next year. Since it was not an emergency, I scheduled for the first available appointment which was 2 working days from my initial call. This was very responsive. Tim was on time, very clean and provided me with options for some of my replacement needs. Everything working great now. I also had Tim clean out a drain which has been a slow and steady pain - clogging about once every 6 - 9 months. He cleared the drain and treated the pipes with a product to help dissolve as much as the build up as possible. My sink is now clean. Plumbing services are always difficult to find - whether it is price or service which traditionally separates everyone. I thought Golden Rule had both. I would recommend them to anyone in my area.
Description of Work: Leaking toilet - replacement of all inside parts Clogged 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
$160

Doug C.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
We downloaded the $25.00 coupon so that is already a plus:) The man who performed the work did a good job on the majority of the the work. There were just a few issues i.e. not having cement and not checking the leaky faucet before he left the site. That is the reason I did not rate every category A. The owner of the company did respond to our complaint and fixed the problem free of charge. That is why they are rated A in overall experience.
Description of Work: Saw the great reviews on your site. Called this company to have several jobs done which did not require a lot of time. The plumber was prompt and arrived as scheduled. The workman was not the owner of the company. a. toilet installed-we took the toilet out prior to the plumbers arrival. The plumber did a good job but threw out (unbeknownst to us at the time) all of the papers concerning the toilet so we cannot register the toilet . Of course this is not a reflection of the work done but it would have been nice to have the warranty papers. b. pin hole leak from the hot water heater pipe. Replaced with tubing and a shark bite connector. We asked for this because our water is acidic. The plumber honored our request. He did not have the pipe cement with him. We offered to go to the hardware store and purchase the cement so he could keep working on another job. Were were reimbursed for the cost. c. replaced the ultraviolet light bulb for our water system. This job was done even though he never performed this service prior to our house. We downloaded the instructions for him. d. replaced a leaky hose faucet. This job was sloppy. Some of the caulking was messy, the new faucett leaked even worse than the old faucet. The plumber only put one screw into the wall to secure it. We called the company to complain about the faucet. The owner came back within a few days - repaired the faucet and secured the faucet with two screws. No more leaky faucett. We were not charged for the visit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$255

Michael M.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It is nice to deal "nice" people! Tim was great to work with. It was a pretty basic job but he was one of the most courteous plumbers I have ever worked with. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Toilet repair and leaking sink

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
$140

JACK E.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: They fixed a couple minor plumbing problems and put in a new 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

Saroja L.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
I was overall quite disappointed with the customer service experience. Tim did not finish the job and I called several times with no answer. In addition he was supposed to give me an estimate on another job but never return my calls. I'm a bit surprised to see the positive reviews given my overall negative experience. Update: I talked to Tim. I think there could've been a mixup. He came over and provided a thorough review of the situation. July 2013: I had an excellent experience with Tim even though my experience with the water pressure pump manufacturer, Davey pumps, was not very good. In addition to fixing some toilets, Tim also replaced my water pressure pump. My water pressure pump was still under warranty, so they first sent out another pump which turned out to be effective. Tim could have charged significantly more for the work you did, but luckily he didn't. The water pump is working very well right now.
Description of Work: Water pump installation/Water softener estimate most recently in July 2013 I called him to replace my water pressure pump.

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

$850

Response from Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
I am very disappointed to hear this. I had no idea that there was any work that need to be completed, and in fact returned a call from the homeowner late yesterday afternoon with no response. We strive to make sure our customers are satisfied with all aspects of our service. I will continue to try to contact the homeowner to resolve this matter.

Paul G.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was about 8:00 pm and the valve in my bathtub failed and I was unable to shut off the water. I called Tim that night and asked if he could come in the morning and he was there first thing to replace the valve. Response was very quick, work was great, and the pricing was fair.
Description of Work: Replaced water valve on bathtub.

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
$125

Betty B.
07/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Initial examine was done and maintenance was scheduled for the following week. Experience was over all great.
Description of Work: Had a leak from the upstairs bathroom fittings.

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
$150

Richard B.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
They were fantastic. They came in and did excellent work. They were reasonable in their pricing and answered questions about anything. It was a very pleasant experience as opposed to other plumbers. They were obviously young guys but they really knew what the h*ll they were doing. I'll be using them again in the next two weeks. They were outstanding.
Description of Work: I used Golden Rule Plumbing to completely bypass a water filtration system. They had to cut out a broken valve and put in a new 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
$100

Sean B.
06/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Called to request help with a blocked sink. The person who answered the phone was professional and offered to call me back once they had checked availability. He called back very quickly and offered a time later that day. I accepted. 30 minutes before I arrival I received another call from the plumber to inform me that he was on his way. He arrived on time, was friendly, professional and quick to evaluate the problem. He got to work immediately and had the issue solved in 20 minutes. He cleaned up after himself and (without prompting) quoted the same price as I had been told on the phone. I joined Angie's list because I had been having trouble finding a good plumber for this issue. I had previously called roto-rooter, but they wouldn't give me a price until they arrived. If they arrived and their price was expensive, I'd probably have to wait another day until I could get somebody else out. With the $25 Angie's list discount (and even without it), the price was better than the other two local plumbers I found on Angie's list.
Description of Work: Blocked kitchen sink. The plumber use the auger and then tried the plunger (I told him I'd already tried that). He was successful with the plunger. I guess I need a bigger plunger.

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

john M.
05/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
I called Golden Rule after receiving 2 other quotes from bigger companies. They came in the lowest and were able to start quickly. Once they got started we found that the broken pipe was under my front patio, and would be inaccessible. They came up with a new plan that involved digging a new path into the house, and abandoning the old portion of the line. This was a lot more work and they still came in under the budget of the big companies. I am very pleased with the work Golden Rule did. They left the yard in pretty good shape, and grass has already regrown. Everything is working as it should again.
Description of Work: I had a broken sewer line that needed to be replaced or repaired. This would require digging up the cast iron pipe from the front lawn, or doing what the "Big" companies called a pipe burst replacing the whole line. (a more expensive option)

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
$4,800

vincent C.
05/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall the leak was fixed and I have a new shower faucet. I had not expected to have so many holes made in my walls and ceiling but that is to be expected. I had no idea what the cost would be and was a little surprise to spent 250.00 but having a water leak into your kicthen from the upstair bathroom you don't have much in options other to get it fixed. Mike the plumber was nice enougth to wait while we ran out and purtchased a new faucet after he installed it. Overall the experience went fine and I would recommend this plumber. I was aslo glad to use Angie list to find this plumber. My neighbor provided me a recommendation for a plumber he used but I decided to go with the list since I felt more comfortable with the ratings.
Description of Work: Found the leak in the upstair baseroom. After removing sections of the wall he found the leak in the shower faucet. He was not successful in fixing the faucet so I ran out to Lowes and purchased a new one which he waited and installed for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Andrew M.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Found listing on Angie's list and called. My call was answered straight away, and an employee was at my house within an hour. A damaged faucet was replaced, a leaking pipe joined and replaced, and shutoff valve installed. A very fast job, tidy and professional. It's very hard to find a good plumber around here, but now I have I'll definitely be using them again.
Description of Work: Leaking pipe replaced, shutoff valve installed, faulty exterior faucet 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
$125

Karen S.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were flexible and helpful in determining the date of their work and the actual work needed. Their price was reasonable and the work was done in a timely manner. They left the kitchen clean and in good working order.
Description of Work: Golden Rule Plumbing assisted in the renovation of my kitchen: installed dishwaster, ice maker on refrigerator and installed a new faucet and garbage disposal in 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
$200

Amy F.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was pleased with service in all aspects.
Description of Work: I had two new toilets to be installed- that I had purchased myself- and a few other small fixture tightening jobs. It was not an urgent job, but Tim, from Golden Rule plumbing, arranged a convenient time to do the work within three days of my call. He was prompt, pleasant and competent. I would certainly recommend Tim and Golden Rule Plumbing to anyone.

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
$275

Saika S.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our One touch kitchen faucet was falling apart and I decided to call Golden Rule to replace it. Tim reached out immediately and took the time out to ask me the right questions and gave good suggestions so I can make the final decision . He also looked at my suggestion for the replacement faucet and gave price comparison. I would defintely recommend and use Golden Rule Plumbing Company again. A+++ service.
Description of Work: Our One touch kitchen faucet was falling apart and I decided to call Golden Rule to replace it with a new one.

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

Joel S.
03/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Golden Rule Plumbing in the morning, and they said that someone could be at my home that afternoon. Tim arrived at about 4:20pm. He fixed the problem with the kitchen sink drip immediately. I knew that the laundry room faucet was going to be a tough job. Our supply lines are 3/8" rather than 1/2", and no shut-offs were installed for this faucet. The supply lines come up from a concrete floor. I informed the people in the office at Golden Rule Plumbing that we had 3/8" lines and provided pictures of the sink and lines. When Tim arrived, he hadn't been able to obtain the necessary parts to fix the faucet in 3/8" and suggested that he might come back the next day to do the job. I suggested converting to 1/2" as the first step. He said that would work and went to the nearby Ace Hardware to get the necessary parts. He came back about an hour later with the parts. Draining the lines was a slow and messy process, since you couldn't put a bucket under the pipes and let them drain into it. Once the pipes were drained, Tim was able to convert from 3/8" to 1/2", and install 1/2" lines and parts from there. Unfortunately, the fittings were stubborn, and he had to fight with persistent drips at the faucet. He stayed until the drips were controlled, and then billed for the time it should have taken rather than real-time. Unfortunately, one of the drips returned an hour or so after he left. He had also left his tool box behind, so he was back at my home at 7:15 the next morning. He sealed up the remaining drip and picked up the items he had left behind for no additional charge. I would have rated Overall and Quality "A" if the job hadn't required Tim to return and if the parts didn't have bite marks from his wrenches on them as a result of his attempts to stop the leaks. I would have rated Professionalism an "A" if he had been prepared to do the job when he arrived. While the process took longer than expected, the end result is a working, drip-free faucet. I know that doing it myself would have taken longer and wouldn't have gone any smoother (to say the least). Therefore, I'm satisfied with the work that Golden Rule Plumbing performed.
Description of Work: Had a laundry room washtub faucet replaced and a drip under my kitchen sink repaired.

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

$285

Contact information

1331 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

http://www.goldenruleph.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA028840
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
07/01/2023

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC offers warranties.
Golden Rule Plumbing & Contracting, LLC offers the following services: All aspects of residential plumbing and bathroom remodeling. Drain cleaning and installation. Main water line installation and repair. Water heater repair and installation. Well pump system repair and installation.
Boiler installation and service.

Contact information

1331 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

http://www.goldenruleph.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed