I'm a licensed female GC working on my own investment house, and I hired Mr. Groovy (Joe) for a…read morefull rough-in. Joe is one of the best plumbers I have ever worked with. He takes everything into consideration: anticipated drywall and cement board, subfloor leveling, fixture locations. If something isn't perfect, he'll work until it is- for his own satisfaction. He is a plumbing wizard, and a good guy to have on a job site. His competent wife handles things behind the scenes, and it's rare to have such frequent, friendly, and value-added communication. When I brought up the sales tax exemption for capital improvements (which is something few people know about), Kelly took it upon herself to call friends and the actual government to clarify the requirements and establish the proper paperwork. With other bids, I stated I would be providing the fixtures, but other bids came in offering their preferred fixtures plus sales tax. You'd think a one-man operation would slow things down, but what I experienced was a plumber who managed every aspect with a critical eye, versus relying on less experienced subs rushing through a job. I still don't know how he managed to perfectly set a 66" bathtub and a 90 lb slate shower base by himself, but Joe is a gentle giant who knows it all when it comes to plumbing. He works independently, and offered suggestions and tips I hadn't considered. He also listens to cool music and carried some heavy things for me after I twisted an ankle without blinking an eye (I'm not proud). Although plumbing isn't the sexiest job out there, once you see how much work he puts in, you'll understand that you're receiving platinum service for what is very reasonable pricing. I received nearly a dozen proposals for a comprehensive and annoying job, and Joe's was the one that included all the details of the work involved, while others focused on upselling fixtures and completely neglecting components of the job. As long as he'll work with me, I won't hire another plumber in OBX.

Best plumber around! Quick to respond (he is not on island time- and he shows up when he says he…read morewill!), honest, fair, and nice! We use him for our business and residential property, and have never had a bad experience. Can't recommend Mr. Groovy more!

The good part was they came right out, but the bad part was it was very expensive to replace water…read moreSpicket

I found Shawn via the internet. I had referrals from friends, but wanted other quotes. Shawn…read morereplied to my email. Per his website, I provided photos of the work I needed done. Some of the contractors I had contacted had yet to reply 24 hours after my call or email. Those who did reply were vague as to the time to repair my problems. Shawn was upfront with all I asked of him. His show up plus first hour fees were higher than other quotes, but my instincts told me to choose Shawn. He arrived on time, went right to work, and wasted not his or my time! He answered all my questions as he worked. I was very pleased and will recommend anyone reading this to work with Shawn! JWZ in Corolla

Surfin Dood Plumbing did a great job at my home. They showed up with less than a day's notice, were…read morereasonably priced & did a very good job. The local water dept subsequently had to work on my water meters and they complimented Surfin Dood's work. High praise!

From the owner: Surfin’ Dood Plumbing Has Your Water Woes Solved! Hang ten…read morewith us as we ride the waves of plumbing excellence in the Outer Banks & Dare County. Our team is ready to catch any gnarly plumbing challenges that come our way. Don’t fret over leaks or clogs, we'll have them wiped out faster than a surfer hitting the waves. Let's make your plumbing experience rad from start to finish! Fully Licensed, Insured and Accredited in the State of North Carolina

Had a drip develop near our outside drain line. Called Action and they had two techs over the same…read moreafternoon. Jason and Steve found the problem promptly (a split in the recirc line) and were able to repair it all within an hour. Great job and thanks for the quick help! I'll continue to call Action when there's a plumbing issue.

I NEVER write reviews, but I am making an exception this one time. We arrived at our weekend home…read moreyesterday to find that the drain pipe from our kitchen sink had become disconnected, and a water line had developed a leak and was dripping large amounts of water inside a wall and under the house. Despite our being a new customer and their being "booked solid until a week from Friday," they had a plumber out that afternoon to fix the sink and another out first thing the next morning to locate and fix the leak. Both Mike and Kenny were great, and the bill was a pleasant surprise. But for their quick work, our week at the beach likely would have turned into a one-night stay.

Poor service and worse quality work. Didn't respond to phone calls or texts after giving a quote…read morefor a repair job and what little work was previously done did not last two weeks before the repair work fell to the ground because he was too lazy to use nails or anything for that matter to secure the repair. Never returned a phone call or text and now I can guess why!

We had a great experience with OBX Home Repair! Of course our situation was an emergency and came…read moreas a surprise, however, Danny's knowledge and experience helped us immensely to pave out the most efficient and economical repair plan. We appreciated the quick response, punctuality, tremendous insight, and last but certainly not least, the quality repair. Thank you OBX Home Repair!

I had a water main break coming into the house from the street at our home in Duck. Within an hour…read moreMike was at our house and had the problem rectified. Fair price, great service and good people. If you need a plumber in OBX, I recommend calling Michael Askew Plumbing.

I reached out to Mike as he was referred to me from someone who had done some work for me and I…read moretrusted his reference. Mike got back to me fairly quick and came by to see what the job was. He said that he could handle it and would get back to me with a price. 6 days later I texted him asking if he had put together a price for me. I wasn't shopping for a plumber, I was planning to use him because he was referred by someone I trusted. Mike never responded. I waited 2 weeks before deciding to post this review. Part of being a good contractor is showing up and getting back with people. If he said that he wasn't interested, or was too busy, I would of looked for someone else. Instead I lost valuable time and had to try and get another plumber. Luckily I found someone who not only is happy to the job, but returns calls. Not even a difficult job. Maybe he's a good plumber, I'll never know. This review is based on the fact that he did come to my house, and did say that he would give me a price. Therefore, I did officially use his business. It wasn't like I showed up at a restaurant with no reservations and then posted a bad review about them because they wouldn't seat me. It's more like having a reservation and being seated but never being served. You the can make your own decisions. This was my experience.

We had this company, replace our water heater in Corolla. The owner was quick to respond,…read moreprofessional, a good value, and did a great job. I look forward to using him again for bigger jobs, and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

From the owner: Locally Owned and Operated. read more

Had a clogged toilet at a home i am renting. The technician showed up on time and explained…read moreeverything as he worked. Provided information on the septic system and how to prevent further issues. Price was a bit high for me for just a clogged toilet but they were able to fix the issue and the technician was great.

Very professional and fair. I was extremely impressed by the service and integrity of Mr. Rooter of…read moreRichmond. They installed a new gas hot water heater in my home a year ago. I thought they did a great job. The equipment that they installed was top quality and the plumbers who did the work were courteous, respectful of my home and knowledgeable. This year, I had a plumbing inspection by a third party who informed me that due to code, I needed an expansion tank for the heater. I called Mr. Rooter to inquire and they sent the original plumber to inspect. They agreed to install the tank at no cost to me other than for the tank and pipe, which I did not purchase the first time. Very fair indeed and they were extremely courteous during the discussion we had. I would recommend Mr. Rooter of Richmond.