I had a traumatic experience with Mark Mikula from Advanced Plumbing after he was sent to my home…read moreby my neighborhood association's residential manager to address issues with odd noises coming from my pipes, toilet, and walls. Despite trying initial suggestions from the manager, the sounds worsened, and a certified plumber was called in. Mark arrived with an assistant, assessed the situation, and performed a repair on my toilet. Afterward, he informed me of the total charge for his services, expecting immediate payment in cash or by card.
I calmly explained that my unit is owned by a family trust responsible for maintenance payments, and all previous services (heating, cooling, plumbing, pest control) had followed a standard procedure where I received an invoice post-service, which I then forwarded to the responsible party for payment. I clarified that I had not agreed to any specific payment policies with Mark beforehand and requested an invoice so I could expedite payment. I also attempted to contact the residential manager and the trust manager for assistance, but neither answered their phone.
I did not challenge the fee or refuse payment, and when Mark created an invoice on his phone, I quickly forwarded it to the designated payor. However, things escalated when Mark, seemingly expecting immediate payment, began raising his voice and threatening to get "loud with me." When I stood my ground, he became more aggressive, stomping around, entering my bedroom without consent, and removing the part he'd just replaced. This behavior triggered me, and I demanded he leave. Mark refused, saying he would not leave without payment or the parts. I had to scream for help and pretend to call the police to get him to leave. As he exited, he yelled insults, including calling me "trailer trash." He and his assistant continued to heckle me as they left.
Mark's behavior was disrespectful, invasive, and unprofessional. He escalated the situation instead of cooperating, and then later claimed that I was the aggressor in a video he allegedly recorded of me. If he genuinely felt scammed, there were proper legal channels to address that, but instead, he chose to make threats and disrupt my home.
Mark is still demanding payment for work that he reversed by removing the part he installed. He initially refused to accept payment at a later date but is now requesting the bill be paid. Given his unprofessional conduct and the fact that the work was undone, I will not be paying him.
In conclusion, I strongly advise against hiring Advanced Plumbing. Mark's behavior was appalling, and any confusion or disagreement will likely lead to disrespect and insults. His many negative reviews speak for themselves, and I will not be dealing with this company again.