Disappointing Experience - Would Not Recommend
I recently had an unfortunate experience with this plumbing company, and I feel compelled to share my disappointment through this review. I had contacted them to diagnose and fix an issue with my toilet, which was occasionally experiencing bubbling when flushed. I had informed them about this issue when making the appointment and the fact that it did not happen every time. The person on the phone, Steve, was friendly and knowledgeable, suggesting that it could potentially be related to the vent needing cleaning.
However, my experience took a frustrating turn when the technician arrived at my home. At the time of his arrival, the problem wasn't occurring, and I was told that they couldn't proceed with diagnosing the issue because of this. Additionally, I was informed that the height of my roof prevented them from conducting a roof inspection, something I wish I had been asked about in advance. This was a critical oversight, as my initial conversation with the company had already indicated that roof inspection might be necessary.
To my astonishment, I was charged a substantial amount of money for a diagnostic that essentially amounted to nothing. I had anticipated a service fee, but I had hoped for a more proactive approach, considering the limited number of potential causes for a toilet malfunction. I would have expected them to, at the very least, investigate one or a few of these potential causes. They did not check any of the potential issues I had discussed with the person on the phone. All they did was flush my toilet, and when the problem didn't occur during their brief visit, they deemed it unfixable and charged me $200.
I fully understand that plumbing issues can be complex and have multiple potential causes. However, I expected a professional plumbing company to thoroughly inspect the problem and provide a reasonable diagnosis, especially after discussing the potential issues over the phone. Unfortunately, this was far from the case.
Additionally, during the visit, it was evident that one of the two plumbers who came to my home was still in the learning phase. I completely understand that everyone has to start somewhere, but one of the fundamental aspects of training should be how to conduct oneself professionally in a customer's home. This particular plumber did not wipe his feet upon entering, and stood there, stretching himself by holding onto my French doors without any consideration. This lack of professionalism was quite unsettling, as I believe that respecting a customer's property and space should be a top priority, even for trainees. It left me with a less than favorable impression of the overall service provided.
I am extremely disappointed by my experience with this company, and I would advise others to exercise caution when considering them for plumbing services. While the initial conversation with the person on the phone seemed promising, the service provided by the technician did not meet even the basic standards of professionalism or thoroughness. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company for plumbing diagnostics or services. read more