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Fischer Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

In business since 1977 - Seattle’s Plumber. Fischer Plumbing adheres to a service philosophy founded on the understanding that people deserve to be treated with utmost respect by those who enter their homes. Everyone in the company strives to deliver a level of service excellence that will make people want to work with us again and recommend us with confidence to friends and neighbors. Everything about the way we do business is focused on building long-term relationships. Here’s our formula for success - We use only the highest quality materials and fixtures. We only employ conscientious, highly skilled professionals. We bring a level of expertise in Sewer and Drain Services, Furnace Repair, Remodel Plumbing and Re-piping that has made us a leader among Seattle plumbing contractors. We intentionally under-book our technicians to leave room for any plumbing emergency. We clearly explain options and estimates, allowing the customer to make an educated decision about what services should be performed. Our technicians live all around Seattle and the Eastside, which enables us to provide timely service to customers anywhere in the area.

Business highlights

48 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, Drains, Heating, Sewers, New Plumbing, Kitchen & Bath Remodels, Water Heaters & Re-Pipes, Drain & Sewer - Clearing Clogged, Backed-Up Drains & Sewers, Roto Routering & Hydrojetting, Furnace Repair, Heaters, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning, HVAC

Services we don't offer

Septic tank

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4189 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
16%
3
6%
2
5%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 189 reviews

Tiffany K.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went well. I originally chose them because they sponsor a cycling team and have good Angie's list reviews. We liked everyone who came out and thought they were quick and easy to work with. I would use them again. It was very easy to get an appointment and reach someone. Some other plumbers I have had trouble getting ahold of resulting in a game of and quot;phone tagand quot; but not them.
Description of Work: We had them come out twice. The price above is only for the second job which was the actual repair. The first time was a late night emergency call on a Sunday evening. They came out within two hours and cleared the drain blockage as well as identified that roots had grown into the pipe causing the problem and that it needed to be replaced. They called me with a bid, came, and efficiently and quickly did the work coming in at the low end of the expected bid.

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
$950

john H.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I use Fischer Plumbing and Heating whenever I have a problem. I give them an A rating and will continue to use them
Description of Work: I used Fischer Plumbing & Heating for any of my plumbing 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

John S.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Thought it was a leak in the hot water tank but the plumber caught sight of where the leak was really coming from. It would have fooled most people and plumbers!
Description of Work: Re[lace hot water expansion tank and the hot and cold water feed lines.

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

Kate K.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I used them because it was an emergency and they had the best Angie's List ratings. I thought their price was a little high and I called them about it but they told me that's how much it cost. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Fischer Plumbing & Heating to fix my garbage disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Erin M.
03/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber arrived on time, was pleasant, did the job. Verbally quoted "high $100", which we understood to be $180ish. We received the bill and were shocked to be billed $299.50!! We had just had this identical problem at our vacation home and paid $140 to get it fixed so needless to say, we were dumbfounded to have the bill so much higher than the quote. Due to this, we will not use them again. Integrity is very important to us and this was not a pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Our toilet was running. We called Fischer Plumbing to fix this problem. DO get a written quote DON'T approve work before you have something in writing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$299.5

Jeff H.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The tenant called me late in the day to alert me to a drainage problem. All the sink drains were not working, but the toilet and shower drains were. I arrive later that evening to have a go at it myself. After an hour or so with a snake, I could not find the obstruction or figure out why only the sink drains would be affected. I called Fischer Plumbing. Even thought it was "after hours", a live person answered the phone and asked me if I needed "emergency service". I said that I could wait until the next morning. At 7:30AM the next morning, the scheduler from Fischer Plumbing called to setup an arrival time. We agreed at between 10-12 that same day. I asked for a "courtesy call" 1/2 in advance so I could drive over to the job site to meet the plumber. At 9:25AM, I received a call from Isaac, who estimated his arrival time at 10:00AM. I drove over and arrived at 10:02. Isaac was there waiting for me. He got right to work. He listened to my assessment of what I had done the previous day, and theorized what and where the blockage was. He found it and cleared it in about 15 minutes. There was no impact on the tenants. Isaac didn't even need to enter the house. As a small General Contractor, I've used lots of plumbers in the past. I mostly use Fischer Plumbing because they are ON TIME, fast, and the quality of work if very high. I'm very fussy and I've never been disappointed with Fischer Plumbing.
Description of Work: I had a clogged drain somewhere in an old rental house owned by one of my customers. I tried clearing it myself but couldn't find the obstruction.

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
$110

Sharon R.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Our sewer pipe backed up into our main floor bathroom tub and toilet on a Saturday afternoon. I called several plumbing companies. Fischer actually had someone manning the phones, and their weekend service person -- Derek Dailey -- called me the quickest (within about 10 minutes). He quoted an emergency service price that was a bit lower than two other companies quoted. He came right now and snaked our sewer pipe, cleaning out the roots that had accumulated. He gave me some good advice about future maintenance. He even raked up the mess that had accumulated in the yard and bagged it up for me. He got it all done in under an hour, keeping our cost down.
Description of Work: Snaked out our sewer pipe through an access point outside our house in order to restore proper drainage. Cleaned up area afterwards (see also below).

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
$240

JAN M.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Must admit that I had previously used another plumbing company that is closer to my rental house but they were uable to get someone out that day. Fischer Plumbing was called that morning and had someone out the same day. He arrived at the appointed time and fixed the problem quickly. He even remembered to cover his boots so he wouldn't track any dirt on the hardwood floors. He was very courteous and professional. I will use them again and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Kitchen drain was plugged up. Plumber fixed it within the time limit for the minimum charge.

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
$80

Paul L.
12/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We had a small sewer back-up that we discovered on a Saturday afternoon. This incurred the emergency/weekend rates of the few companies that I called for an estimate, including Fischer. After getting two similar estimates, we decided to go with another company as Fischer said he couldn't honor our Angie's List coupon on the weekend--the coupon makes no reference to this whatsoever. Both companies told us it would take 1-2 hours before they could arrive. However, very shortly after these calls (and before we'd decided on a provider), Fischer unexpectedly showed up at the door. Which was great, but I told him if he'd honor the coupon, we'll give him our business. He agreed. Less than an hour later he'd rooted out the tree root that had grown into our sewer line and caused the blockage. The technician was friendly and personable. The reason for the "B" in the professionalism column is the back-and-forth on the coupon. If it's not good on weekends, then say that on the coupon. That's not something that should be negotiable. That notwithstanding, everything went very well.
Description of Work: We had our sewer line rooted out mid-day on a weekend.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Diane C.
11/2011
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very quick and efficient. It was an easy job, which I would have done myself if I had had the proper equipment and parts. But I don't own a power snake and don't plan to buy one! My main complaints are that they would not honor the $30 off Angle's List coupon, telling me that it did not apply on weekends. The coupon did not list any such limitations. Also, I paid in full that day, but received a statement for the full amount that was dated after they had already processed my credit card.
Description of Work: Snaked the drain on one sink and reattached leaking drain pipes on another. The work on both sinks took 35 minutes total.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$215

Richard M.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Installation of the faucet was great, clean, no leaks, no fuss. Installer plumber was on time, called ahead, knew what he was doing. I cleared access under the sink to the pipes, shutoff valves, etc. We figured out where to shut off the main water supply and shut that off. No problem, drained the water from an open tap and the plumber went to work. The whole project took about two hours. If I had done it myself it would have taken four hours and probably would have leaked. Discovered, as mentioned above, the water pressure was low. I said I would check with City of Redmond where the pressure regulating valve was (PRV). It is buried near the water meter about three feet below ground. I dug a 2 x 2 foot hole around the valve and meter and called for service. Same plumber dispatched. Given that I had dug up the access to the valve pretty much his time on the replacement was shorter. Water was shut off, replacement completed in quick time. Pressure check after re-install and adjustment was at 60 psi. Perfect. Better flow, showers, sinks, hose ends etc. Only one outcome from this is that a 15 year old toilet flush valve would not shut off with the additional pressure now. I was able to replace that it and that seems to have solved the problem that it was running on. So far no other leaks based on the higher pressure. They do charge for a service call, plus labor that clocks out at $35/quarter hour. So if there is anything you can do to diminish the time the plumber technician spends on-site it would be smart to do so. Like digging a hold big enough to crawl into to get access to that valve for instance. If the plumber had to dig the hole himself and find the valve it would have been much more expensive to change the plumber from plumber to ditch digger. I would have them out again to replace the aging cheap contractor installed shut off valves to the faucets and toilets in the house. Or you can do it yourself and be chasing leaks for days afterwards. Good quality, reliable service is hard to come by. These guys charge for their expertise, but the outcome is what you want. It all works and doesn't leak.
Description of Work: Two services were performed on two different but close together time frames. This review is meant to cover both engagements. First of all everything went perfect, no problems with the installation. First Service: Install a new kitchen faucet, previously purchased outside of Fischer, and replace the shut off valves and supply lines. Disconnected old faucet, supply lines, and installed the new stuff. Second Service: Discovered that water pressure was very low, my water pressure was measured at 30-35 psi where neighbors on same street were measured at 55-60 psi. Asked for a follow up service as it appeared the pressure regulating valve likely failed. Interesting enough that these are buried off the water supply line at the street about three feet below the street. I was able to locate this line and valve, and scheduled follow valve replacement and adjustment to proper pressure level.

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
$921

JOHN C.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very satisfactory. Have used them in the past and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen sink faucet. Provided faucet from their stock, installed and tested.

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
$455

B Scotia M.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were easy to work with and they gave me a good estimate. I decided to wait but I am likely to call them when I am ready to do the project.
Description of Work: I had them do an estimate for an external cleanout installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia N.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. Efficient, knowledgeable plumber. Good job, just very expensive.
Description of Work: Installed a water pressure reducer.

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
$650

Mary F.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I choose another company that had better overall ratings from Angie's list members. Other rating services in the Seattle area rate Fischer very highly. I feel that Fischer Plubing would have been a very acceptable choice. I like their approach to water conservationa dn prot ection of the environement.
Description of Work: Howard came to give me an estimate after the company had camera scoped my sewer. The CD was very high quality and showed the areas of concern. He was knowledgable, very respectful of my research and gave me a lot of valuable advise. In the end I went with another company that has better ratings with Angie's list. I would certainly consider using them on another project.

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
$16,000

Marlene M.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They were very good. I spent $300 on that work. I thought they were very efficient. I paid what I expected to pay. The price might have been high but their service was really good.
Description of Work: I used Fischer Plumbing & Heating in May of this year to replace the dish washer.

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

AZIZA G.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
They were very efficient and professional. They came in, got it done and they were on their way. They came here when they said they would.
Description of Work: Fisher Plumbing & Heating came out to repair the furnace and the water heater in 2009.

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 W.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
After no help and spending $100 for an unproductive diagnosis [Aurora Plumbing, also highly rated by A.L. members], Fischer sent one of its best plumbers, who discovered that the sewer outlet was at the back, not the front of my house as I had guessed; brought in a crew that installed a completely new and accessible clean-out pipe, all within a day or two. I have ALREADY responded to your request for an evaluation. Did you lose the first one, or what?
Description of Work: Cleaned out clogged sewer line.

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
$1,100

Judy G.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were good. Overall it was fine. It was great. Their services are excellent. I haven't compared prices. I don't know what other people charge. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Ballard Plumbing for my heating and air conditioning. They installed a $20000 system last summer and then they came out again in January to show me some things.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Paula R.
04/2011
2.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The drain pipe behind the sink was leaking and they came out to fix that. The guy that first came out didn’t have the parts that he needed and it got close to 5 o'clock and he discovered that all the vent pipes needed to be snaked out. He didn't have a snake long enough and he said that a guy will come back the next day and it took maybe 5 or 10 minutes. We got charged a huge amount of money on the sort of thing that I could have fixed if I'd only had the tools. The first guy that came out was disorganized. He had a big truck full of stuff but not the stuff that he needed. He didn't get an itemized bill and left a big mess behind and I was disappointed. Both the guys were friendly and seemed honest in the sense that we weren't worried that they were going to come back and steal our belongings. As far as being competent plumbers or billing us in what we thought was a fair way given their lack of competence, we weren't impressed at all. I would tell others to try somebody else. They came out in a timely fashion but didn't finish it in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: We have used Fischer Plumbing either in December of 2009 or January of 2010. They were basically repairing the drain and a leaking pipe.

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

$300

Response from Fischer Plumbing & Heating
We sincerely apologize for not cleaning up well enough. We work hard on that issue but must have let Member down on this one... I can clarify, however, that it was in Member's best interest to have a plumber deal with the re-plumbing required, & a drain tech handle the drain work. I verified that we priced the work seamlessly as if only one individual came. I'm confused that this entry comes now 15 months after the work was done. A review of the file shows that the work was paid for right away and there was no complaint made at that time so that we could address it then. Both Armando and Chris receive countless rave reviews, so this is not typical of either the guys nor this company. -Daryl Miller, owner

Sarah M.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The people from Fischer Plumbing and Heating were great and professional. A person showed me how to do the job myself. The first consultation was easy but, the follow up appointment were a bit difficult to get. They had to come twice as they fixed the leak and waited for a couple of days for it to set. Then they came back to detach the hole that had formed in the ceiling of the living room. They came on time on both occasions.
Description of Work: I used Fischer Plumbing & Heating to fix a leak in the bathroom. They re-copped the bathtub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian O.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, wells, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
He told me what I could do to fix the bathroom sink and looked up the the details on the exterior drain on county records. He recommended that I fix the the sink my self to save $$$ and gave me a few suggestions on what to do about the exterior drain if it ever clogged up. Fischer is pricey, but the are local, honest and usually can schedule an appointment fairly quick.
Description of Work: Plumber came by and looked at a bathroom sink that didn't drain well and an exterior drain that used to have a down spout from the roof.

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
$130

LINDA F.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Fischer Plumbing and Heating is very prompt and efficient. the prices are reasonable for the jobs they do. they are professional and will do the little things that are needed. i would use this company again.
Description of Work: Fischer Plumbing & Heating fixed our 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
$125

Eric D.
03/2011
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They offer a coupon a discount for a service but there is a significant up front charge for them to come out to do the estimate which you pay wether or no use them.
Description of Work: I called them for an estimate for clearing out an outside drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Fischer Plumbing & Heating
Hello.... Respectfully we believe this review must be attributable to some other company. We have no dispatch or accounting record of any visit to this property, and each of our valued techs have gone by to be sure - none has been there. Further, we do not honor any coupons, nor are we structured to provide estimates on a clogged drain. If an estimate request is made for elective plumbing work, an estimator is scheduled at no charge. If a customer asks us to come out and clear a backed-up drain, then we do charge a larger amount for the first quarter hour than for subsequent time, which is widely typical, locally in this industry. Thank you. -Daryl Miller, MBA/CPA, owner.

JANICE B.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We're very pleased. The project was quite complicated due to the size of available space, how the previous plumbing was arranged, and that all the parts were not available. Our technician was prompt, informative, and skilled. He told me I would be unsatisfied with one of the parts we had already purchased, that it was lower quality than what I would want so he ordered another one and came back a few days later, on time, installed it in short order. Job well done. Pricing - it appeared to be a simple job, installing a disposer. Not always the case, we found out. I suspect there are less expensive technicians who would accomplish the job satisfactorily, but I am not dissatisfied at all with the price after I observed how hard he worked.
Description of Work: My neighbor started installing a new disposer under the kitchen sink and the job turned out to be more complicated than expected. After several hours two days in a row resulting in several leaks, we called in Fischer. They completed pulled everything out, removed and replaced the troublesome pipes, drains and disposer.

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
$800

Contact information

1115 NW 51st St, Seattle, WA 98107

http://www.fischerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Heaters,
Excavating,
Wells and Pumps,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drywall,
Appliance Repair,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

Fischer Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Fischer Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Fischer Plumbing & Heating offers free project estimates.
No, Fischer Plumbing & Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fischer Plumbing & Heating does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Fischer Plumbing & Heating offers emergency services.
Yes, Fischer Plumbing & Heating offers warranties.
Fischer Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: Plumbing, Drains, Heating, Sewers, New Plumbing, Kitchen & Bath Remodels, Water Heaters & Re-Pipes, Drain & Sewer - Clearing Clogged, Backed-Up Drains & Sewers, Roto Routering & Hydrojetting, Furnace Repair, Heaters, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning, HVAC
Septic tank

Contact information

1115 NW 51st St, Seattle, WA 98107

http://www.fischerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day