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BOB LARSON PLUMBING

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. LICENSE: BOBLALP957NK . Here at Bob Larson Plumbing we want to be your P.A.L. ( Positively Affect Lives ) We specialize in Tankless water heaters, Tank water heaters, Water Repipes, Drain Repipes, Gas repipes, Toilet and drain stoppages, Broken and frozen pipes, Boilers, Hydronic heating and much more! We are also able to serve you in the case of an emergency after hours.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

FULL SERVICE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLUMBING REPAIRS, DRAINS, LEAKS, STANDARD AND TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, BOILERS, HYDRONIC HEATING, GAS LINES, MAIN WATER LINES, PIPE REPLACEMENT, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REMODELS.

Services we don't offer

SEPTIC TANKS & SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$35

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6288 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
6%
3
2%
2
3%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 126-150 of 288 reviews

Susan K S.
12/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Used 3 different augers/plungers to fix clogged toilet. I appreciated the different tries rather than going straight to removing the toilet after the first try failed to find/fix the problem.
Description of Work: Unclogged a 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
$150

Aaron S.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We demo'ed and prepped the area of the leak by removing drywall, etc. Micah from Bob Larson came out and was done in about 30-45 minutes. Very polite and professional. This is my second time using Bob Larson Plumbing, They are my go-to when i have plumbing needs. Much more reasonably priced than the "big name" football player-endorsed plumbing company you see on TV (I used that company once before discovering Bob Larson and team). They also offer a discount to Angie's List members. Cannot reccommend the Bob Larson team enough! Thanks!
Description of Work: Replaced a leaky pipe in the garage

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
$250

Shannon R.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This plumber is great, they fixed my toilet after a plumber from another company tried 3 different fixes and couldn't find the problem. I am very happy with the results and I will definitely call them again next time I need a plumber. They have plumbers available over the phone in the mornings, and they have daily company meetings to discuss what they are going to do that day. They sound very organized. They are very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Fixed a toilet that had been running constantly.

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
$210

N. C.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Had to cut through wall to access faucet. Very cautious with wall and plumbing, meticulous, and professional.
Description of Work: Replacement of frost free faucet

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
$500

Terri W.
04/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I will look for someone else. Who is interested in my business.
Description of Work: I messaged through Angie's list and gave 3 dates to get a quote for a hot water heater tankless. No response.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from BOB LARSON PLUMBING
Sorry about that, we dropped the ball on this one. I was out of town hiking in Arizona when the original message came through on Friday, and I didn't get the message until Tuesday. I notified my office manager to respond, and she said that when she logged on to the website, there was another message there that said "Never mind", so she didn't reply. For the future, I will have these requests routed to both of our email addresses. But the quickest and easiest way to get hold of us is always to call the office at 253-475-8440.

Patricia C.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good. They got the job done. I had no problem. They got here fast. They did the work really well. They were polite. They were really nice. They did more than what they came out here for. There was problem that popped up when they were under there and they fixed it at no extra cost so that was good. They left and everybody was really happy. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had plumbing with Bob Larson 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

David B.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We found them through Angie's List. He had great reviews so we chose him. The lady on the phone had excellent report. They were prompt. Their service was great. Their workers were excellent. It was just excellent service. They came in when they said what it was gonna cost. There was no hidden charge. I definitely would recommend them to people.
Description of Work: We used Bob Larson Plumbing. They fixed some plumbing upstairs in our laundry room and replaced the sink and new faucet in my 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
$1,200

Andrea H.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were courteous professional and quick.
Description of Work: I had a faucet in my master bathroom that was leaking. They were out the same day and fixed it within about a half an hour. Excellent job!

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
$175

Gina C.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Renter stuffed with diapers
Description of Work: Unclogged 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

Kimberly H.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very professional, and very courteous to deal with. We had a mix up in the scheduling, and it cost me a few hours of sitting in the freezing house, but once they realized that, they did everything to remedy that, and they were very professional about it. The price seemed average. They were very responsive.
Description of Work: I used Bob Larson Plumbing. I used them 2 weeks ago, and they dewinterized the house for us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$269

Sara W.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service professional showed up on time and was very nice. However, the estimate for the replacements were $1175.00! He told me that was their flat fee for these services. I said thank you but I am not paying that. I paid the $60.00 call out fee (which I was NOT told about when making the appointment). I then went to Home Depot and purchased a new disposal ($99.00) and a faucet ($120.00) and paid our renter to install ($200.00) and they work great.
Description of Work: Called to have a kitchen faucet and garbage disposal replaced at a rental house.

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

$1,175

Response from BOB LARSON PLUMBING
Most homeowners don’t have a lot of experience with having to hire home repair service providers such as plumbers, electricians and HVAC repair companies so they are not sure how to evaluate them other than prices for parts. The parts are the least important part of what you get when you hire a professional, licensed, permitted, certified, drug-tested, criminal-free, bonded and insured service provider with the proper tools, training, and technology to do the right things right the first time and guarantee their work. Our first job as a local expert for the last 22 years (and for a long time to come), is to be reliable and fair. We do this by giving you good information so you can make smart choices as to what’s best for your family, your home and your bank account for the long term. While we may not be the cheapest plumbers around, and are far from the most expensive, our customers tell us we are the most consistent, most reliable and offer the best value for your dollar. What most homeowners don’t take into consideration is a good company does not sell service like a commodity, where one hour of our time is exactly equivalent to one hour of the butt crack plumber from Craig's List, or your tenant, or any other comparison. To explain further, our plumber had 6,000 hours of on the job training just to become a licensed plumber, and has many years of experience on top of that. We dedicate time every morning for training to stay on top of our game, and we provide insurance and bonding to protect our customers, not to mention the myriad of other costs it requires to just stay in business in this heavily regulated and litigious society. Many of our competitors take short cuts in these areas, so we can't compete with them in price, we compete in competence, honesty and integrity. There are other companies that spend hundreds of thousands of dollars per year on advertising, and they are typically much more expensive than we are. The bottom line is, if price is your primary concern, we're probably not your best choice. If you want a plumber that you can rely on to do what we say today, and 10 years from now, 98% of the reviewers on Angie’s List and Consumer Checkbook recommend us.

Greg C.
11/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We called Bob Larson Plumbing after being told by another provider that they couldn't get out for a week. The woman I spoke to was extremely pleasant, helpful, and professional. After being put on hold for a few minutes, she came back and told me they'd be here that afternoon around 4:00. When the service tech thought he would arrive late, he called to let me know and then arrived at the exact time he projected. He cleared the clog and checked the pipes several times making sure the toilet would flush with no problem. Then, he went to the room below to check the condition of the walls, ceiling, and carpet. He told us if we had concerns, he could recommend a restoration company to come check out the extent of possible water damage. He called the company right then and they called us back within five minutes to schedule a time to come out. Our entire interaction with Bob Larson Plumbing was pleasant from beginning to end...from the first phone call to the service tech walking out the door. We will definitely use Bob Larson Plumbing again...actuallly, they're coming back on Monday for a different problem.
Description of Work: Cleared a clogged toilet that had overflowed and poured water into the room below.

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

Aaron S.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dealt directly with the owner Bob Larson. He was fantastic, prompt, communicative through the process, and a straight-shooter. No "hidden fees" that I've gotten in the past from other companies, no tacked-on parts costs. The price I was quoted up front was the price I paid. They even offer an Angie's List coupon so I paid LESS than I was quoted. Call Bob and his team, mention Angie's List, get the coupon from his listing, and rest assured you are in good hands! Thanks Bob!!!!
Description of Work: Diagnosed a leak in the shower that caused damage in the garage below. As the repair (a bad cartridge in the faucet valve) was below their service minimum, he offered to replace a bad water shutoff valve I'd asked for a separate estimate on for only a few dollars more than the base charge.

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
$280

Jim B.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Determine the problem, gave me written quotes on three alternatives, got permission to do the work and completed it in the time frame stated.
Description of Work: Replace water pump on furnace, installed stub lines for future heating expansion.

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
$900

DENNIS R.
08/2014
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Didn't get past their form letter response that requested $59 for a ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: Absolutely nothing. Angies List said they would give a free estimate for the minor work I needed. (replacing a expansion tank on the water heater). They sent a form email stating that an ESTIMATE would cost $59. They explained that they furnished their crew with nice uniforms and could not compete on price with most plumbers who don't give their crew nice uniforms? Don't understand why they couldn't say something like this "we have done what you require many, many times and the price runs from $300-$450.....or whatever. How hard is that? What a scam they are running.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from BOB LARSON PLUMBING
I appreciate your concern. I know I would want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off if I were in your shoes. But I hope you can appreciate our concern. We get contact requests every day on our website, most asking how much we charge for a particular service. Most homeowners don’t have a lot of experience with having to hire home repair service providers such as plumbers, electricians and HVAC repair companies so they are not sure how to evaluate them other than price. Price is only one component of what you get when you hire a professional, licensed, permitted, certified, drug-tested, criminal-free, bonded and insured service provider with the proper tools, training, and technology to do the right things right the first time and guarantee their work. Our first job as a local expert for the last 22 years (and for a long time to come), is to be reliable and fair. We do this by giving you good information so you can make smart choices as to what’s best for your family, your home and your bank account for the long term. While we may not be the cheapest plumbers around, and are far from the most expensive, our customers tell us we are the most consistent, most reliable and offer the best value for your dollar. What most homeowners don’t take into consideration is a good company does not sell service like a commodity, where one hour of our time is exactly equivalent to one hour of the butt crack plumber from Craig's List, or any other comparison. To explain further, our plumber had 6,000 hours of on the job training just to become a licensed plumber, and has many years of experience on top of that. We dedicate time every morning for training to stay on top of our game, and we provide insurance and bonding to protect our customers, not to mention the myriad of other costs it requires to just stay in business in this heavily regulated and litigious society. Many of our competitors take short cuts in these areas, so we can't compete with them in price, we compete in competence, honesty and integrity. There are other companies that spend hundreds of thousands of dollars per year on advertising, and they are typically much more expensive than we are. The bottom line is, if price is your primary concern, we're probably not your best choice. That's why we charge $59 to come to your house. If you don't see any value in covering a small percentage of our many costs to send a plumber to your house, you're most likely looking for the lowest price, and we can't provide that. If you want a plumber that you can rely on to do what we say today, and 10 years from now, 98% of the reviewers on Angie’s List and Consumer Checkbook recommend us.We don’t brag, but we are happy when our customers do and are proud of our reputation for consistency that has customers rate us as the best plumbers in the South Sound by Consumer Checkbook, #1 in Tacoma by Tacoma Top Ten, A+ by the BBB, and awarded the Super Service Award from Angie's List 6 years in a row. One last thing - because we know that the customers on Angie's List generally do recognize the value of what we provide, if you let us know that you're a member, we will waive the $59 dispatch fee.

Ed G.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I have seen him on Angie's List, and I like the website, and I talked to some other people, and I liked their set up. I think the pricing is a little bit high, but they stand by their work. Their responsiveness is good. The owner of the company came out, and he was on time.
Description of Work: I use Bob Larson Plumbing. They fixed our sewer line, it was clogged, and then they looked at our water heater, and checked the plumbing. We haven't done the water heater and plumbing because of finances.

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
$3,000

Colleen M.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was impressed with the cleanliness of the plumbers. They had the materials needed to make the repairs.
Description of Work: rebuilt shower water control. repaired leak under sink.

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
$500

Dean L.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We like them a lot. They were very efficient and they fixed it well. The price was reasonable..
Description of Work: I used the services of Bob Larson Plumbing. We had a leak in the shower drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dwight O.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Bob stopped by, gave me the bid and proceeded with the work. Fantastic service and a great guy overall.
Description of Work: Hooked the drain to my 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
$300

Hubert H.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very competent, result was quality work. They kept me updated on arrival time and finished on time. They were friendly and communicated well. A little expensive.
Description of Work: Replacement of frost-damaged plumbing and hose bibb; installed new clothing washer plumbing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Laura R.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came in the evening while we were home.
Description of Work: Fixed some leaks for me and put some faucets in.

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
$500

Wayne F.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
project went extremely well thanks to Thomas.
Description of Work: .

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
$1,200

Larry L.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
After discovering water in the crawl space under my house after the recent rains, I tried contacting other service providers and was told it would be at least a week till they could look at the problem. I called Bob Larson Plumbing and they came out that afternoon and began pumping out the water. They set up a course of action to fix the problem and began working on it, thus preventing the water from doing any damage to the insulation. They ordered the pump and installed it a few days later. My technicians were Tom and Wayne and they were the best. They worked hard, were always there when they said they would be, did an excellent job, and all for a very reasonable price. If you need plumbers these are the guys to call!
Description of Work: Pumped water out of crawl space and put in a sump pump

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
$2,300

daniel K.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had no hot water. Bob came out cleaned the unit and determined the pressure sensor was bad. Bob located the part late Friday afternoon. He arranged for us to pick up the part after hours and. He came back Saturday morning and within half hour we had hot water. We highly recommend Bobs 's Plumbing.
Description of Work: Repaired boiler.

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

James S.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The appointment was scheduled about three days in advance. The plumber called about 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time and said he was running late but would be there soon. He repaired both problems quite fast and showed me how to a future fix if needed. I would use this plumbing company again.
Description of Work: We had two minor plumbing problems, drippy faucet and broken valve handle.

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
$100

Contact information

4320 128TH ST E, Tacoma, WA 98446

http://www.boblarsonplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BOBLALP957NK

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
General Remodeling,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Propane Sales Services,
Appliance Repair - Small

FAQ

BOB LARSON PLUMBING is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BOB LARSON PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, BOB LARSON PLUMBING offers free project estimates.
Yes, BOB LARSON PLUMBING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BOB LARSON PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BOB LARSON PLUMBING offers emergency services.
Yes, BOB LARSON PLUMBING offers warranties.
BOB LARSON PLUMBING offers the following services: FULL SERVICE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLUMBING REPAIRS, DRAINS, LEAKS, STANDARD AND TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, BOILERS, HYDRONIC HEATING, GAS LINES, MAIN WATER LINES, PIPE REPLACEMENT, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REMODELS.
SEPTIC TANKS & SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

Contact information

4320 128TH ST E, Tacoma, WA 98446

http://www.boblarsonplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM