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Laco Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drywall

About us

Since 1913, our company has been representing landowners in the sale and purchase of Virginia's finer homes and farms. We sell real estate farms, land and residential opportunities primarily in a five county area surrounding Charlottesville and Albemarle counties including the outlying counties of Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange and Madison. We offer a sophisticated academic, culinary, medical, social and sporting environment amidst a rural landscape. Call us or come by today!

Services we offer

Samuels Jos T Inc

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.941 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 41 reviews

Gisela T.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is wonderful and honest. He comes when he says he is going to come.
Description of Work: Plumbing 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

Andrew G.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They seemed to do a very good job. (Not being a plumber myself, I'll only really know a couple of years from now.) They were punctual, considerate, and seemed like a good bunch of guys. Unless water starts coming out of my walls at some point, I'd hire them again. (I don't anticipate any problems.) It seemed a little pricy, but pretty much any good plumber probably is.
Description of Work: Replaced valves for shower/bath for new combined hardware, added cut-off valves, and replaced the cut-off valve for the house, and installed new shower/bath hardware.

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
$370

donald G.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On time delivered service promptly. Call them the previous night, they walked us thru shutting off water. And other procedures. They arrived promptly, on the assigned time. Thy had all equipment required for the repair.
Description of Work: Replace water tank, installed extra shutoff, cleaned area

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
$850

Kathleen M.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have been using LACO for a few years after I first found them on Angie's List and we continue to be so pleased with their professionalism and overall performance. I consider them to be a trusted vendor, which is very important to me. Cost is another consideration but being able to trust our plumber is huge. All of the staff we've worked with have been great and I have no complaints.
Description of Work: Re-install kitchen faucet/garbage disposal and related piping after we installed new granite countertops.

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

ELLEN R.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and came out promptly. They did their work quickly and well, and came in slightly under their estimate. We are very happy with their work.
Description of Work: Replaced a shower faucet and repaired a leak

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
$1,000

Ellen D.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good service, very professional, punctual - explained what they were doing.
Description of Work: Reset 2 toilets in bathrooms where new flooring was being installed. Checked all 3 toilets in the house and made repairs/replaced parts where necessary.

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
$370

Patricia K.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have used Laco Plumbing in the past, they were recommended to us. They have always been very responsive, honest and they do a good job. I have no hesitation in recommending them!
Description of Work: helped reinstall our gas oven after we had the kitchen floor redone.

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
$50

Barbara C.
02/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Quoted a much lower price. Took a long time to get work completed, but did come on short notice when the water was leaking. Got us out of trouble but then did. To prioritize the completion of the job.
Description of Work: Replaced the drains from the bathroom that were leaking into the downstairs ceiling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Susan F.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Extremely well. Many employees of Laco systematically located the faulty pipes by a process of elimination, then ran new piping around the leak to create a new path for the water. It was a difficult job and Laco did an excellent job. Very professional and given the scope of the job, reasonable.
Description of Work: I had a major water leak under the foundation of my house with no access. Quite the panic. Laco was highly recommended and spent a day with me. They located the leaking pipes and created a bypass.

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

Rebecca D.
05/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Was advised that someone would be at the house between 10 AM and 1 PM on 4/14/14, or they would let me know if there was any delay. I called and left a message at 1:30 when nobody had showed up or called. Around 2:30, someone called to say that he was late because he was at someone else's house that had no water, and he had no cell service to be able to call. I understand that this sort of thing can happen with this type of business, because in many cases the technicians don't know what they'll run into until they actually get there. I also understand that there are many local areas that have no cell service. When he did show up, he looked at the setup of the pressure tank and plumbing, and told the people at the house that he would work up an estimate and get in touch with me. It's been a week, and I haven't heard a thing. I'm willing to give the business a chance because of all the positive reviews on Angie's list, but at this point I'm not really sure if they actually want my business. I'm hoping that they contact me to resolve this situation. I called and left a message again this morning, before typing this review. I will file another update if anything happens. Update: Contractor installed new hot water heater, new pressure tank, new outside faucet, new bathroom faucet, and all new piping around pressure tank. Nice, clean work done on the installation of the new pressure tank and piping. There was a miscommunication on the contractor's end, where we were told that a larger pressure tank would be installed, but the actual replacement was the same size as what we originally had. New water heater did not work properly, but the contractor came back the next day to fix the problem. Still waiting on a shower head height extension pipe that the contractor says was ordered from Ferguson supply about 3 weeks ago, and should have been in long before now. Hopefully, that part will come in soon, and we will be able to call this job complete.
Description of Work: Nothing yet. I called to make an appointment to resolve a pressure problem on a rental property that has a well. Update: Contractor installed new hot water heater, new pressure tank, new outside faucet, new bathroom faucet, and all new piping around pressure tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Carrie C.
05/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It didn't go. At all. I'm moving on to another plumber and am very disappointed in Laco, after such a fabulous experience last year. I have even recommend them to neighbors. :\
Description of Work: I used Laco last year for a couple of plumbing issues related to toilets, after seeing the high ratings here on Angie's list. Approximately 2 weeks ago, I called and left a message about a leaky fill valve in a toilet - one that they had replaced last year - and that I would appreciate a return call so that we might discuss the setting of an appointment. I heard nothing. I sent an email yesterday, requesting a response - one way or another - yes they can do it or no they cannot. I'm moving onto someone else.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Sue B.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Their advice, friendliess, workmanship were top notch and the price was fair.
Description of Work: I had an emergency plumbing issue and they fixed a leak in the kitchen pipes the day before a new tenant was moving into the house.

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
$120

Lee S.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tony was right on time this morning despite numerous emergency calls over the weekend. He said it would be at least an hour before we'd see the actual plumbers. 61 minutes later they arrived and quickly fixed the 2 problems others had tried to fix for years. They also gave us quick quotes to fix other more long-term problems. Bucky was great, and also provided us advice on how to get our Tahoe out of 4WD. Full service plumbers indeed!
Description of Work: Addressed plumbing problems accumulated over decades. Repaired slow draining sink. Diagnosed failing hot water heater by deterioration of dip tube, which was the cause of slow flow HW faucet. We thought the hot water was shorter lived.

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
$180

George T.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Some time after Steven, the very competent plumber who came out, left, we discovered that a bolt that holds the toilet tank to the base was leaking. He returned soon after we notified Laco of this and fixed it. It wasn't clear whether the new leak had been caused by his working on the toilet previously or whether the bolt and sealing in this old toilet were already defective before he started work. In any case, Laco made no charge for fixing the leaking bolt, an act which will ensure our future business.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken toilet and replaced the valves on two Delta bathroom faucets.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

Anjali S.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Whenever they have come, they have been prompt, professional and friendly. What impressed me most was that yesterday, when I called to say I had no water coming out of the hot water faucets in the master bathroom, they explained likely it was a frozen line and made recommendations on how to avoid a pipe rupture and leak. Everything is working now, and they didn't come over, but they were so helpful, that I wanted to write this review for them. I would even be happy to pay a consulting fee for what they did. Definitely will use them again.
Description of Work: We have used laco plumbing for various things. They installed set up our new sink and garbage disposal when we had work done in our kitchen. They also checked our plumbing when we had mysterious smells coming from the bathrooms. However, yesterday, Tony was extremely helpful to us when it turns out we had a frozen pipe.

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

carrie G.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Responded immediately to my call. We found out that we did not have hot water on Thursday morning and Tony made sure we did by Friday afternoon!
Description of Work: Removed old hot water heater, ordered and intalled 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
$2,000

Carrie C.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service provider was thorough, thoughtful and did a great job. Work and parts are guaranteed for a year and is so reflected on the invoice left with me.
Description of Work: Installed New Fill Valve and other related parts on a toilet. Inspected two others and made adjustments and changed out a few 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
$162

Matthew M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber Stephen was very courteous and arrived shortly after the morning window given. Was very helpful in explaining the repairs and costs, and didn't do any unnecessary work. A couple of long-standing issues that I'm glad to have resolved. Would definitely recommend these guys, and will use them in the future for plumbing issues in Charlottesville.
Description of Work: Repaired a toilet, toilet supply valve, and outside faucet.

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
$300

Geraldine M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfect. Mike and Steve were on-time, friendly, quick and efficient. I would use (and have used) Laco again.
Description of Work: Removed old, existing 3.5 gallon toilet and replaced it with a new, water-efficient, customer-purchased toilet (via Lowe's).

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
$189

David H.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Laco at 7 a.m. the morning after we discovered water gushing from the ceiling onto our carpet downstairs. I explained to Tony that it wasn't an emergency because we had turned the water off at the source, but we were without water. He had two guys meet me at our house roughly 2.5 hours later. The guys quickly located the problem (bad Quest piping!) and had a fix in place about a half hour later. Considering two competent professionals came out to my house and fixed the problem just 2.5 hours after I called, I thought the price was very fair. Overall, an ideal experience. Laco will be my first call for my plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Located a burst pipe and fixed the problem.

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

Nancy S.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr. Laco was very good at finding problems and seeing to it that they were properly fixed.
Description of Work: Reset toilet..Did a very professional job. They have also worked for us on our water pressure. .

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

Stephen H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They arrived on-time. They did the work quickly and for a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: Installed customer-purchased gas logs. (Removed and discarded old gas logs.)

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

Nancy S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are excellent and were very good; I thought the technician who came out really knew his stuff.
Description of Work: I used Laco for plumbing.

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

Sally C.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job overall. It's a family business that's been operating for quite some time, and I had a lot of confidence in the work they did.
Description of Work: They repaired a sewage pipe.

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

Al T.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Laco seemed to have great knowledge of working with older houses and older pipes.
Description of Work: Installed connections for dishwasher in kitchen. Replaced pipes in basement to support new pipes in kitchen.

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
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Contact information

1004 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902


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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Drywall

FAQ

Laco Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No, Laco Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Laco Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Laco Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Laco Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Laco Inc does not offer warranties.
Laco Inc offers the following services: Samuels Jos T Inc

Contact information

1004 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902