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WM A Zachow & Sons Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

12 Employees. Uses subs for Concrete, Carpentry, Sewer Cleaning, Electrical, Softners & Shower Doors. Extra Charge for After Hours Service. Service Fee $60-06/01/2010. Dba: Zachow Plumbing, William A. Zachow & Sons Inc, Zachow, Wm. A. & Sons Inc. Additional contacts: Thomas W Zachow, tzachow@zachowplumbing.com; Randy L Zachow, rzachow@zachowplumbing.com & Daniel G Zachow, dzachow@zachowplumbing.com. Family owned & operated. Additional email: office@zachowplumbing.com

Business highlights

87 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, water heaters, fixtures, sump pumps, sanitary pumps, garbage disposals, backwater valve installation, drain cleaning, plumbing repairs, water conserving fixtures, hot water recirculation, code compliance, gas piping, frozen water pipe repair & ice makers.

Services we don't offer

Appliance repair, heating, well work & sprinkler systems.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7368 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
6%
3
3%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 176-200 of 368 reviews

Eileen B.
01/2008
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We noticed an odor coming from under the kitchen sink. While under the sink investigating, we noticed a small amount of water towards the back of the cabinet but could not find the source. We called Zachow Plumbing because it was on the top of the list. A plumber came & looked under the kitchen sink, but could not find the source of the smell. He cleaned the trap on the drain side-not on the disposal side because the clean out was not accessible. The plumber found the source of the drip to be coming from the side spray & took it apart. After working on it & putting it back together it leaked water more than it had before. He offered to put a cheap spray on but we declined as we had an expensive Franke faucet & spray that could be under warranty. He told us someone would return & give us a bid to fix the pipes & spray. Someone returned to look at the disposal & spray & sent us a proposal for $593 to reconfigure the drain/disposal & install spray. We still have smell & water drip!
Description of Work: Fix leaking kitchen sink trap, clean out and check disposal, work on leaking sprayer hose.

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

$191.39

JAY Y.
01/2008
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Zachow came for an estimate and walked through our ideas for adding a master bath in our attic addition. From the very start they were up front and informative about what would be needed including changes to our original galvanized plumbing and that we would need to have the city check water pressure, etc. We received a prompt estimate and they even came to move our vent pipe last minute before winter really got going (without that our entire project would have had to wait for spring). They arrived on time and were very professional and the work was completed. They went out of their way to make sure it was done right, without cutting corners or adding cost. They found ways to get the installation complete without major structural changes which helps in a remodel. I am looking forward to having them return for the finish!
Description of Work: Replace the old supply from the meter to the water heater and routed in supplies and drains to an attic addition.

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
$5,000

WILLIAM L.
12/2007
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Everything went really well. Everyone was on-time, met the schedule and the cost for the job was exactly as they quoted. We have been using the shower now for a couple of months with no problems and it drains perfectly. No complaints!
Description of Work: When we bought our condo we knew that the master bathroom shower had a custom shower pan and could cause problems and it did. We brought Zachow and their tiling sub-contractor in for an estimate and they were BY-FAR the most cost-efficient. We had them tear out the custom pan all the way to the sub-floor, as well as the threshold down to the 2-by-4's and the first 2 rows of tile on the wall. Zachow's then came in and installed a new drain, then their sub-contractor came in and re-poured cement for the floor, then they re-tiled everything unfortunately we couldn't match the existing tile, but it looks great anyways.

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
$3,800

WILLIAM L.
12/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. Now I can't comment on the price that we got for the unit, so I don't know whether the price for the disposal that was installed was competitive, but the convenience and trust that I have in Zachow's was enough for me to let the guy continue when he said that he had to replace the unit. The plumber was prompt and had everything to accomplish the job and quickly. I even asked him to check a couple of the bathroom drains since it seemed they were leaking and he took care of those.
Description of Work: Our disposal started leaking where two large pieces of plastic meet in the middle of the unit, so we had Zachow come out to take a look. Their plumber came in and immediately said that the unit couldn't be saved, but he had one in his truck and could replace it in about 15 minutes. So we had him do a simple replacement of the unit.

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
$400

THAD P.
12/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was a good experience. Their price was reasonable when compared to other companies.
Description of Work: I own several rental properties and we hired them to install 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

Nancy H.
12/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have used them before and have always been happy with the work. They are responsive and do good work.
Description of Work: When we moved into our new house there was a gas odor. Zachow came out quickly and found multiple gas leaks in the water heater. He repaired it in an hour.

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

TANYA B.
11/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They came the next day to install the water heater even though it was not an emergency. They even vacuumed the basement before they left.
Description of Work: We just moved into a new house with older mechanicals. Our water heater was 27 years old and I was not waiting for it to go. I called Zachow for an estimate. They were the only company to go through the different types of water heaters they installed and made a recommendation of which product to go with based on the size of my house, family, etc.

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
$700

JOANNE F.
11/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were out within an hour and a half. When they found out that we only had one bathroom, they said they would send someone out as possible. Keith that came out was wonderful. He was nice, knowledgeable and a good person! He asked me what was going on and got right to work. There was no fooling around and he knew what he was doing!
Description of Work: Yesterday the toilet started not to flush, it took a lot to get it to work. So, this morning I contacted William Zachow to fix my toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kara N.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were booked for the day. They offered me an appointment for the next day, but also recommended another plumber that I could call if I didn't want to wait. The told me it would cost approximately $425.
Description of Work: The shower was leaking into the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Becky Z.
10/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Zachow was willing to schedule next day service, it was my choice to schedule a week in advance. Don showed up on time at 8am, work done by 10:15am. Don did the work by himself, was efficient, on time, no problems noted.
Description of Work: Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heather (included permit pulling, removal of old water heater, and installation/testing of new water heater). Lien waiver also requested.

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
$670

HUSNU O.
10/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were very good. They did everything on time and were very responsive. I would use them again, I was happy with them.
Description of Work: They replaced my water heater.

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
$700

Maria G.
09/2007
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called them for a bathtub emergency. We only have one full bathroom and the bathtub stopped working. The person was very nice and understanding over the phone. He said that they'll try to fit us in the afternoon, though he couldn't guarantee it. When I called in the afternoon to check, he told me that I have been crossed from the list. They didn't even call!!!!!!

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


JEFF G.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Were able to come out later the same day. I would have appreciated a call to let me know they were on the way, but I was just happy that they could come out the same day. Also took the time to fix one of my sink faucets. The plumber was courteous and efficient, this is the second time I have used this company and I have been satisfied both times.
Description of Work: My first floor toilet was leaking into the basement. They came out, apparently repaired the bad seal, and this solved 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
$100

BECKY M.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. They were able to come the next day, did the work, and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: I needed a new outdoor faucet and inside shut off valve installed.

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
$300

MICHELLE S.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went really well. The original quote only included replacing the existing plumbing although I explained to the estimator (Randy) that there seemed to be a venting problem. After the plumbing was replaced the drain problem still existed. The plumber explained that some other parts were needed to fix the problem. He came back later that week and replaced some more of the plumbing and fixed the venting issue without an additional charge. I commend Zachow on committing to fixing my issue without increasing my original estimate. I know that they lost money on the job because Randy told me. The plumber was friendly and professional and cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: My main bathroom tub drain was not draining for some time. I had others tell me that it was a venting problem. I had already tried to snake the clog, but there was not a clog. Zachow replaced the old 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
$364

PENELOPE M.
07/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We've been delighted with the service we've received from Zachow. They are friendly, professional and honest. We trust them implicitly.
Description of Work: Zachow and Sons did a lot of work for us during this past year because we had water problems in our basement. They first installed a sump pump in our 60-year-old home. When we had our interior drain tiles replaced, they disconnected the water supply to our laundry tubs and washer, moved the washer and dryer, then moved and re-connected them when the job was through.

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
$2,055

MARY A.
06/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. They sent a plumber out on the day I called. He was very friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. The prices were reasonable and the repair was handled very quickly.
Description of Work: Replaced washer on outside water spigot and replaced knob/handle on inside water 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
$116

ERIK T.
06/2007
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
The process went well. The plumber showed up right on time and was professional--one of the Zachow grandsons if I recall correctly. He installed the heater and was good about explaining how things work (I tend to be "involved" in work done on my house and he was kind in his explanations as I asked many a question). After some work to get everything to fit, the install was done and everything was set. There was some limited plugging of the drains on the upper levels of our house as sediment worked its way out of the pipes for a few daysI was able to clean it out without a problem. One thing that I worried about after the install was that I didn't have a written estimate beyond the $700 dollars from the initial call. I was convinced that this is a good company when the bill arrived and it was exactly $700. I'd go with this company again. I am concerned about some minor bowing on some of the gas pipes. No leaks, but if it is a problem, they'll fix it right away.
Description of Work: Zachow replaced a leaking water heater. I had a water heater that was installed in 1993. We discovered a leak one day and after some research I discovered that the water heater was nearing/past it's expected functionality. The previous homeowners gave us all of the warranty info, so I saw that the old water heater was installed by Zachow, so I gave them a call. The woman who answered the call was *incredibly* informative and helpful and gave full details about the cost of replacement and so forth and gave good recommendations about whether we'd need a 40 or 50 gallon heater as a replacement. She said that unless there were some problems with the install, it would cost $700. I asked them to schedule the install and she gave it a "high priority" classification and scheduled a time.

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
$700

PATRICIA M.
06/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work that they did was fine - the funny thing was that they told me I would have somebody out the next day, but there was a huge snow storm (11 inches!). I totally understand why they came the next day instead!
Description of Work: They repaired my toilet. I needed a whole new insert in the tank.

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
$112

Mark R.
06/2007
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
Randy came over to do the estimate. He showed up on time and got back to me quickly. Don did the work the next day and everything turned out well. I liked that they could do the gas and plumbing in one job but I got the impression that they don't do a lot of gas work. If it had just been a gas job, I might have gone with someone else, but otherwise, they did a good job and was able to do it in my time frame.
Description of Work: Ran new gas lines for washer and stove and replaced the main shutoff for 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
$500

PAMELA P.
06/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I didn't bother with an estimate after reading so many glowing reports on Angie's List -- just decided to schedule them for the needed work (before visitors arrived). Prompt, professional, efficient, and neat. Herb answered our many questions readily.
Description of Work: Reseated one toilet, fixed leak in tank. Fixed second toilet also. 1 1/2 hours work =$150 plus $45 service call plus 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
$240

Karen M.
05/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was our first experience with a company from Angie"s List. I liked the reports that were available to review and the listing of services also helped me select this company because they also did sewer work. As mentioned earlier, we were impressed with the knowledge and professional demeanor of the workman.
Description of Work: After a couple instances of phone tag, we set up an appointment for the following day. The plumber, Herb, was both prompt and professional. His first task, a mystery leak from the lower flat bathroom to a basement laundry room was quickly solved with some expert caulking around the lower flat's bathtub. Second, he unclogged the bathroom sink in the upper flat. He finished off by cleaning the sink with our cleaner and paper toweling he had brought with him. He was quick, efficient, friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely use this plumbing service again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Karen M.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Once again, the service was prompt and efficient. We now have a video of the sewer and feel comforted knowing that it is now in A-1 shape. We felt the cost was reasonable as well.
Description of Work: After the recent spring rains produced a 2" pond in the basement of our rental property, we were eager to have an analysis done on the state of our sewer. Many plumbers do not handle such jobs. We were happy to see that Zachow & Sons would set this up for us at the same time that they sent a plumber to do other work at the same property. The sewer man called us the same day and was there a couple hours after the plumber left. He provided us with a VHS copy with commentary on our sewer from the house to the street. He and a helper cleaned out an area that needed to be addressed and left the basement nice and clean overall. We were very pleased with the services provided.

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
$385

DAVE D.
05/2007
5.0
water heater repair, wells
  + 0 more
Overall, the company met my expectations. They were easy to work with for scheduling, they promptly returned phone calls, and were careful to contain messes and cleaned up very well before leaving.
Description of Work: Installed new 50 gallon gas water heater and removed old heater. Installed new 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
$918

GAIL M.
05/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work was completed promptly and efficiently. The serviceman was very professional, friendly and competent. He worked quickly and left the work area clean. I'm so glad to know that I can call this plumber to have any plumbing problems solved quickly.
Description of Work: Repaired a leaking 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
$122

Contact information

4040 N 126th ST, Brookfield, WI 53005

www.zachowplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Appliance Repair,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Excavating

FAQ

WM A Zachow & Sons Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WM A Zachow & Sons Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, WM A Zachow & Sons Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, WM A Zachow & Sons Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, WM A Zachow & Sons Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, WM A Zachow & Sons Inc offers emergency services.
No, WM A Zachow & Sons Inc does not offer warranties.
WM A Zachow & Sons Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, water heaters, fixtures, sump pumps, sanitary pumps, garbage disposals, backwater valve installation, drain cleaning, plumbing repairs, water conserving fixtures, hot water recirculation, code compliance, gas piping, frozen water pipe repair & ice makers.
Appliance repair, heating, well work & sprinkler systems.

Contact information

4040 N 126th ST, Brookfield, WI 53005

www.zachowplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM