Just an update to the review posted about 18 mos. ago. In the thousands of dollars I spent with…read moreTarvin to have our plumbing issues resolved, we paid to have the plumbing beneath the sink repaired due to a leak. Needless to say, their repair hasn't held. The pvc piping they installed won't even stay together. It only held for a few months and then just came apart-- leaving us with having to have a bucket beneath the sink. I'm just frustrated enough to write this updated review now because I have to pay to have another plumber come out to fix their work. These people are predatory and unprofessional. Would not recommend. What would've been nice is if the owner of this plumbing company saw the invoice number on my receipt in the last post and tried to reach out-- but he didn't. Instead he implied that we didn't even have his company service my mother's home. Having integrity in your business -- owning a job and its result means something.

I woke up this morning, ( Jan 21 2025) and had no hot water coming from my sink faucet ... No water…read moreon the hot side at all. The overnight temps were below zero, the water supply is on the outside wall = frozen pipes. I called a number of local plumbers, and no one had anyone that could get to me quickly. Tarvin initially told me I would have to be a work in, understandably, I was not the first call for frozen pipes! Maybe 20 mins later, I received a call back from Tarvin and they told me a tech could meet me at my house in 45 mins. When the tech arrived (cannot remember his name), he told me they pulled him from his office duties for the day to take care of my issue. He was polite, friendly and got right to work. Within 15 mins he had the frozen line thawed, with no apparent leaks (fingers crossed). Polite, professional and reasonably priced. They also recommended a permanent fix for the freezing issue. Tarvin will be my 1st call for any future plumbing issues! Jeff H

Very responsive when I call for service. Friendly and…read moreknowledgeable service representatives. They have actually come to my house within an hour of a call.

I had a tech come out after receiving a ridiculous repair estimate of $19,000 from Roto Rooter. He…read morecame out talked me thru everything and came to the conclusion that although there are a couple problem areas I DO NOT NEED $20K in work . I can do some mitigation for about $1,500- if I want- not necessary at this time. ALWAYS get a second opinion- especially if a single female!!! It's sad but true. Thank you Feichter plumbing for saving me- and for having honest, helpful technicians. Not money hungry teams that show up to pressure you into something you do not even need!! Thank you

Everything went quite well. The communication was smooth and the overall service met my…read moreexpectations. There were a few tiny hiccups along the way, but they were handled quickly and professionally. I really appreciate the attention to detail and would feel comfortable using the service again.

Joys of home owning. Had RBS come out for plumbing this time. Not sure why my first review was not…read morerecommended for the electrical work I had done. My main valve into the house was badly corroded. Rob put in a new valve and a PRV. Work done quickly and very reasonable. Once again I can't say enough good things and highly recommend !!

Morgan fixed the electrical issue we had with no problem Our…read more100 year old home has a hiccup now and then He came over early and ready gave me options on how to address the situation Apollo is a top notch group and has helped us here in Clifton a lot Give them a call they can come out first thing Jimmy G and Chunli Clifton

I recently got a quote to fix a small gas leak at a fitting that goes to the water heater…read more Duke had already come out and told me exactly where the leak was, and that it was caused by the pipe dope drying out after 40 years. The gentleman quoted me $1,695 in labor, as all the parts would be reused just refitted. I left work early, drove down there, disassembled, cleaned, and refitted them myself in 45 minutes. Duke came out inspected and turned the gas on. $1,695 for 45 minutes of work is disgraceful. You are taking advantage of people. I will be watching and reporting if you try to take my review down.

Super nice guy with a broad knowledge base and great skill set! He fit me in for a repair during…read moreThanksgiving week, which helped save our holiday! Will definitely use in the future!

Ron is great to work with. He showed up on time and performed every one of our 4 small projects…read morevery capably. He got a 5-panel bathroom door to fit properly - something that stymied me and 2 other handymen before. His rate is a bit high but he gets lots done in a short time.

Dale B., our tech did a great job explaining things and getting the system working great…read more Highly recommend.

Don't waste your time. They are way overpriced. They wanted to charge me $3800 for a water heater…read moreinstallation when others charge $1100-1500. They also cost me a days pay when I booked an appointment for 8-12 and took the day off to wait for them. They didn't show up until after 1pm.

These guys are top notch. I needed someone asap and Bob always accommodates. I really appreciate…read morethem. Highly recommend

I've had work done by The Drain Smith multiple times now, and every single time they've come…read morethrough exactly when I needed it. Most recently, with all the bad weather we've been having, my drains started backing up and my sump pump failed. It was pouring rain on a Friday, and Bob showed up at 6PM to make sure my house was taken care of. That kind of dedication and response time is hard to find. The communication is clear, the work gets done fast and done right, and even on short notice, there are no issues. Always professional, easy to talk to, and willing to answer any questions I had. It's not often you find someone this dependable and easy to work with. Highly recommend. Thank you so much, Bob, for the work you do.

We woke up to our house being 59degrees and the furnace not working. Tyler W. Was able to make it…read moreout before lunch time and was a great help! Customer service was absolutely fantastic and Tyler W. was accommodating and gave us clear explanations as to what was wrong. We received a text message with a picture of the employees so we knew who to expect and what they looked like. Arlinghaus has to send another worker out to discuss prices on a new furnace. Tyler was able to get our furnace working temporarily as we look into buying a new furnace. It cost $89 for him to come out and diagnose the problem. They will remove this from any extra work they may need to do. Unfortunately, in the end we could not afford even the lowest option they had for a furnace. They use a top furnace line brand and are more expensive then the national average. This was the only draw back for me that it was to expensive and I did not want to enter into a loan for a $7,000 furnace when the average homeowners pay is $3100. Regardless, they were transparent and did not pressure me into anything we didn't want to do. I highly recommend Arlinghaus for their professionalism and honesty with their customers.

Beware of this company. They are overcharging for HVAC systems. Three times as much as other…read morecompanies. They will put a lien on your house if they don't get what they want. Call ARC Electric in Wilder. They are family run. This company isn't anymore. They are SCAMMERS! I know real estate agents saying the same thing!!

I was charge $1400 to have my sump pump replaced (a 20 min job). When the technician was at my…read morehouse he mentioned the total charge as I had not received a quote from the company. I commented that $1400 seemed pretty high. He pulled up the cost of the sump pump on his device. The sump pump the technician installed was $350. He said that if I provided my own pump I would be charged $600 to have them come out and install it. So, my question was, what are the additional $450 for? I am ok paying it, if I know what I'm paying for, but the information from the technician just wasn't adding up to the full charge. I reached out to Five Star to ask for an invoice. It came with a one line summary of the total cost of the work. I asked if they could please send an itemized invoice and explained the reasons I just mentioned above. After a bit of insisting, they forwarded my request to the manager. This was his response: ---- Hi Veronica My name is Garrett and I am reaching out to you regarding a sump pump we did for you on Sunday. I understand there was some confusion about the charges, I am here to help! So as far as a full breakdown goes, We pay around $350 -$400 for the sump pumps, and labor comes in right around $600. The remainder of the charge goes towards our 1 year workmanship warranty, administrative tasks such as tracking, scheduling and being a support system here for you if anything were to happen with it. We stand behind our work 100%. All of our pricing is flat rate, so breaking it down can be challenging in the sense of the charge does not change if we ended up taking longer to install the pump for you. We do it this way for the customer experience, as some plumbing companies do charge per half hour or hour, and can exploit the consumer by 'taking their time' so to speak to run up the bill. We always try to be transparent with our pricing, and just know that we are here to stand behind the workmanship and product we installed for you. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Best, Garrett Sowers Customer Relations Specialist Five Star Home Services (614) 245-3954 garrett.sowers@fivestargroup.com ---- My response to his: You charge $400 for a one-year workmanship warranty??? That is literally the cost of a brand new pump!! I'm not sure how that doesn't sound ridiculous to you! I also pay the $40 monthly "membership" but there doesn't seem to be much benefit in that either. It just seems unusual that a company refuses to provide an itemized invoice for work performed. I am sure that if you had work done by anyone, you would hope to be able to see what you are being charged for. I need my heating and air unit replaced but I am very glad I had the sump pump experience first. There is absolutely no way I will have Five Star do any other work for me, especially not a high dollar repair! I will find another company that is honest and isn't so hesitant, or flat out refuse, to provide an itemized invoice. It's just a disappointment.

They don't keep their appointments. Keep calling to reschedule. Today was my second time being…read morecanceled. My time was 8-1, they called at 11 and canceled. The next appointment isn't until June 10. If the cancel again, it will be time for the furnace tune-up instead of the air-conditioning.

This guy stood in my house arguing about political stuff for like 30 minutes (particularly his…read moresupport of race theory, how he believes all white people owe black reparations, and his disdain for anyone that disagrees).... Plus his pricing was a LOT higher than who came out later and did the work for me. If you are Patriotic, and have any decorations in your home that show you support veterans, America, 2nd amendment, Trump, etc - I would NOT trust this dude to do anything on your property! He didn't seem honestly capable of separating work from personal views. (P.S. - let's remember many white people sacrificed their lives for EQUALITY of all races and remember the president behind that fight for freedom was also a white Republican, Abe Lincoln... education is important. Let's get on the Right side of History. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War )

Amazing Quality. Great Customer Service I will use Hardy…read morePlumbing from now on for all my plumbing needs . Very fair price. Put in a water heater and did an outstanding job. I would recommend him highly