The whole situation was horrible from plumbers showing up late to overpricing. There is a ton more but due to their contract, I'm not allowed to speak about the details. Do yourself a favor and find somebody else.
Description of Work: Sewer Line repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
James B.
08/2020
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Unfortunately, I would advise to stay away from this Company. I have given them every chance to rectify this small issue, but due to $97 that they apparently will not refund me, here it goes. On July 23rd I had Marvs come out to replace my existing 50 gallon water heater with a new 50 gallon water heater. The technician was scheduled to come out at 8am, so I took two hours off from work in order to be present for the work. The technician showed up an hour late at 9am and told me he had to go back to town to get everything he needed to do the job (I live 30+ minutes out of town). While he was gone, I finished disconnecting the water heater and pulled it out of the house myself to speed up the process. The technician showed up over an hour later. By this time, I had to get on a conference call which ended up lasting the entire installation time. While still working from home and on the conference call, the technician finished the install. Still being in the middle of the call, I briefly looked over the install, signed off on it, and wrote the check for the amount that was quoted (see attached invoice). Following my day’s work, I got to looking at the water heater and noticed that they installed a 40 gallon instead of the 50 gallon that was quoted to me. It even says they did on the invoice: Quoted 50 gallon, replaced 40 gallon. I called them the following day and was told that Chris Ivey would come out and personally swap the smaller water heater out for the right one. Knowing that getting them out again would be difficult, I told them that I would rather just pay the difference between the two water heaters, which Chris agreed to do once my check cleared. (see attached email string). Apparently, putting a check in the mail is also a difficult task. My check cleared on July 27th. Chris stopped answering my emails to check on the status of the $97. Its now been over a month since my check to them cleared. I called the office and a manager just told the clerk to just tell me that they will take care of it, but over a week later I still have no check. It’s really not worth taking to court, but it really shows what kind of business these people are running. Words don't put the money back in my pocket. Sure they are busy, but so am I. Sure they want to get paid right away, but so do I. I had them run an estimate to completely redo my HVAC system in the house as well. That's about $15,000 worth of business that they will not be getting now. All because of $97? I didn't want to write this and I told them that a negative review would cost them a lot more than $97, but I guess they don't care. Why do I care about the reputation of their company more than they do? So there you have it, the cost of finding out who not to do business with in the future. Hope this helps all of you. If they ever send me the money, I’ll update the review. Nevertheless, the lack of communication is still a problem. Just hope they don't need to fix an issue after they come out. The last email I sent to Chris was on August 14th with no response (see attached). For heating and cooling work, I’ve had great results from Brian Casey with Mr. B’s Heating and Cooling. I’ve also heard great things about Advanced Comfort Solutions. As far as plumbing is concerned, Merritt and Bull Ridge have treated me well in the past.
Description of Work: Replace existing 50 gallon water heater with new 50 gallon water heater
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
jim S.
03/2018
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My furnace wouldn't fire on the Friday of Xmas week-end. I called Marv's Plumbing for a service call, they showed up promptly, and spent 2.5 hrs screwing up the wiring and frying 2 transformers. I was told the furnace was too old to be repaired and that I would have to get a new one...(they could finance). Then they left us in the cold. After running to Walmart to buy 2 space heaters to try and stay warm over the very cold Xmas holiday, I called Martinez Plumbing. Eloy showed up first, and began the repairs but had other calls to go on. Then Lloyd came by to finish the work. By 5:30 my furnace was running fine. He had to re-wire everything Marv's loused up, and our furnace has been running fine since then. This review is not only a big Kudos to Lloyd and Martinez, but a big shout to avoid Marv's at all costs. Marv's charged me over $250 to shaft me, and Martinez was only slightly more to actually fix what Marv's screwed up. Pick anyone else.
Description of Work: Furnace repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$300
Menlo F.
08/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
It went fine plus it included a camera inspection.
Description of Work: routine cleaning of sewer line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Sandy B.
04/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Did not do work. Put us off 3 months and never did work.
Description of Work: Furnace install.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,700
Michael M.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
+ 0 more
Super job, super price, super professional
Description of Work: I got a new granite counter top and Marv's came to do the plumbing and did a fantastic, timely and fair priced job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Pauline M.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Everything went well. They were prompt and fair.
Description of Work: The air conditioner was not working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lisa K.
06/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Do not use these ppl. They are scam artists. They installed a sump pump in my crawl space summer of 2015. They provided quick service and charged 890 dollars. They told me I could call anytime for a checkup to make sure it was working properly. I called in summer of 2016 for a checkup as my crawl space had flooded again. They charged me 80 dollars to make sure it was working. Then it turned out that I needed to have another sump pump installed as my house was under contract for sale. This time I had my own sump pump. They charged 980 dollars this time. I asked how can the price be more since I'm providing my own pump. They told me it will cost more because they have go farther into the crawl space to install it. They knew I had no choice but to get it installed and didn't have time for other bids. Scam artists.
Description of Work: Sump pump in crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$980
Michael M.
06/2015
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber cancelled the first appointment because it was raining. Came the next week and replaced valve. He said he'd be back the following week to test it for leaks. He never called our showed. I turned the system on and it shots water out of a place that looks like it's missing a part. I called Marv's to get someone to fix it. The secretary asked for the name of the plumber. I didn't know it. Then asked for the date of service. I didn't know it. She gave a big sigh and said she'd have to go look for it. After she found the ticket she said she'd put me on the wait list or schedule me for the following week. I said I should be moved to front of the schedule since the job should have already been done and was their fault it wasn't done properly. She basically said take it or leave it. I haven't received bill yet.
Description of Work: They replace a back flow valve for sprinkler system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Brenda B.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I haven’t got the bill yet and so I don’t know what their charge is. They’re just wonderful people. I’ve never had anybody from Marv's come out. They’re just great. Their personality and honesty stood out to me. They’ve been in business for years. Their price is very fair. I would absolutely use them again in the future if I needed to.
Description of Work: I used Marv's Plumbing for putting in a new garbage disposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Christopher T.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
+ 0 more
I had my sewer line back up on a late Saturday afternoon...it took a couple of calls to the answering service to get a call back. The reason I gave it a B rating on the punctuality. The emergency crew called back to apologize...apparently they were slammed. They arrived a couple of hours later. They snaked the sewer but their snake was not long enough. They were apologetic and said they would talk to to the owner so I was not charged. About an hour later their main sewer guy called and said he heard they could not fix it and offered to come over that night or in the morning. He was over the next morning by 9:00 a.m. it took them about 30 min and 123 feet of their 125 foot snake. I was only charged for the one visit. They were very concerned that they could not fix it initially and really seemed to go out of their way to make sure my issue was resolved.
Description of Work: Emergency snake of sewer drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$258
Dwayne R.
05/2014
5.0
water softeners
+ -1 more
They are a local company, and the job went very well. They did a great job, and the technician was great. They had to get someone to come and put a plug in, and that guy was great too. Their price was a little high. Their quality of work was fantastic, and they were here 15 minutes before they were supposed to. We have them coming back on Tuesday to do our sprinkler system.
Description of Work: We used Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc. They did the inspection on the house prior to us buying it, and they installed the water softener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,249
Ron F.
04/2014
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Attempted to service hot water heater unfamiliar and untrained on brand charge me 5 hr labor that included 2hr drive back to shop for tool and pump that they should have had with them , also charged for trainee helper time who basically did nothing. Normal charge for setting one toilet is around $80 ,and 2 gal vinegar and a hour time watching the little pump not work half the time. I was overcharge $ 500 for nothing except talk of what they could door me I do nutlike paying someone to solo irate my business. I was to trusting and was taken advantage of buy not getting a firm estimate before letting them do any work.
Description of Work: Set two customer supplied toilet stools. Attempted to service hot water heater unfamiliar and untrained on brand charge me 5 hr labor that included 2hr drive back to shop for tool and pump that they should have had with them , also charged for trainee helper time who basically did nothing .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$800
Michelle Z.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They worked on two apartments. Changed a sink faucet in one, which I provided. They fixed a leak under a kitchen sink and in the bathroom in the other unit. Marv's sent 2 people to work on the units, which was nice. I have used them for many jobs and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Larry B.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The folks there have never failed satisfying us and the service costs always have been reasonable.
Description of Work: Marv's Plumbing & Heating has been our exclusive plumbing service provider for more than 20 years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sean F.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They have quick turnaround and a good price. They were professional.
Description of Work: I used Marv's Plumbing and Heating two months ago. It wasn't the first time that I had used them. I just started using them about a year ago. I found them on Angie's List. They replaced a drain on a toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Warren B.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
This was done during the day while I was gone. I tested the results once I got home and all functioned correctly.
Description of Work: I have installed a propane generator at my home and needed the gas line plumbed into it. The came out, installed the line on the day they said they would. They ensured my gas appliances were operating in the house. Everything seems to be functioning fine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
Sharon F.
02/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
They were very thorough, and explained everything to us. They always gave us great advice.
Description of Work: They fixed our drain problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89.1
Sandra M.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
they replaced my hot water heater under a homeowner warranty policy. also repaired bathtub faucet and some other minor plumbing issues. they were quick, friendly and very helpful in everything. i am going to call them soon to put in a waterline to my refrigerator.
Description of Work: replacement water heater, plumbing repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Shawna E.
11/2012
3.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I needed the sewer line in my house cleaned as it was backing up in the basement. I called about 4:30 and person said I would have to get someone out after hours. I was okay with having to pay for an after hours plumber, but it took more than 5 hours to get anyone to the house. Then the sewer backed up again within 3 days. I called the after hours service at around 9 pm Saturday and couldn't get anyone to the house until 2 pm on Sunday - WE WAITED 17 HOURS. The second plumber admitted that the first plumber didn't do a good job. I had to make a third call 5 days later at which time they stated they couldn't help me with my sewer problem and referred me to another service. This company is ridiculous and I advise everyone to steer clear of using Marv's for any plumbing needs!!!!!!!
Description of Work: Snaked or cleaned the sewer line from the house to the street
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$180
Michelle Y.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 2 more
I had Marv's Plumbing and Heating come out to do a home inspection on a house I was buying. They found a list of items that needed repair and came back out within two weeks to do the repairs, which took about a day and a half. I was impressed with the attention to detail and everything was done to my satisfaction. I will happily call Marv's out for any future plumbing and heating needs.
Description of Work: Home inspection of all plumbing and heating components on a house I was buying and subsequent repair of items found.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Dave P.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Marv's estimator visited the house and later gave us an estimate of the cost. They got to the job within a few days after we called them to do the work. They arrived on time, on the scheduled day, and roughed out the plumbing. They cut two holes in the wall, which the estimator had told us would be necessary. They gave us a fixed time limit of one week to get the holes patched so that they could complete the final installation. Although the plumber told us that the work had gone beyond the original estimate, they stuck to the estimated cost.
Description of Work: Marv's installed new bathtub faucet and shower head.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
William W.
04/2012
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
On time company, plummer came in and removed the old sillcocks and replaced with two new ones. Kept basement area clean during the repairs.
Description of Work: Replaced front and back sillcocks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$321.95
Amii G.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
We had an unexpected main drain back-up (is it ever actually expected?) Marv's came out after regular business hours, cleared the house drains and the line to the street, and we spent a bit less than $200. (Quotes from others were in the 300 to 350 range for emergency service) They were polite, and even recommended products to use to help prevent future problems
Description of Work: Main line clog removal and removal of roots intruding on drain to the sewer connection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Sandra M.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The repairman actually showed up early and was able to do repairs very quickly as he had the needed part with him.
Description of Work: the knob on my shower that turned the water on and adjusted the temperature broke off. i thought they would have to remove tile and replace the whole unit. they were able to just replace the know. this was covered under a home warranty policy. it was a great relief that it was such a simple repair and the repairman was very nice and knowledgable.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water & Smoke Damage,
Septic Systems
FAQ
Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc is currently rated 4.2 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
Yes, Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc offers emergency services.
No, Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc does not offer warranties.
Marv's Plumbing And Heating Inc offers the following services: Plumbing & heating systems installation, preventive maintenance & repairs, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, drain cleaning, water heaters, boilers, equipment connections, commercial plumbing systems - design/build, new construction, tenant fit-up, gas piping, process piping, sprinkler systems, toilet repair & replacement, sink repair & replacement, faucet repair & replacement & disposal repair & replacement.