Emerald City Sewer

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This is my second time hiring Chuck to unclog another one of my extremely slow shower drains when…read moreall of my DIY methods failed. He's been helping with drains all over my multi-story condo building for years. Drains and sewers are his specialty -- he "makes stuff go down," as he put it. It's nice being able to call a local, real person who answers the phone and can make it to you fast. Chuck is friendly, polite, funny, and honest. Yes, it's a bit pricy -- but comparable to most plumbers and Chuck can give free cost estimates over the phone without charging to visit and inspect first (like many other plumbers). He was in and out in under an hour and the final total was exactly as expected. Also, he guarantees his work for the next 30 days, so if you have any issues he'll come back out to fix them. Thanks, Chuck!

Chuck came out next day morning to unclog my aunts drain. Helpful and professional. Price as very…read morereasonable Recommend.

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I used Jafco in my old home for a few jobs...repairing a leak in our basement ceiling and fixing…read moreour bathtub trim. Jafco was easy to schedule and did a good job. Next, I bought a 1931 home that was a rental. It had deferred maintenance. And the inspection report told me I would need to make some plumbing fixes. I had them replace all the tub/shower faucets and valves. I also got a new tub drain (there was evidence that at some point there had been a leak). I got a new water shut off. A new copper water line for the fridge. A new basement utility sink. New water connection to the washer. A new p-trap to the bathroom sink. I learned that the best faucets are Moen. Garrett and Abe are a great team. I do feel like Jafco is more expensive than if you hire a local one-person plumber. That might be to cover their marketing and scheduling. But Jafco can fit your in pretty quickly. So that is a nice trade-off for when your plumbing job is time sensitive.

Amazing experience all around. Was able to schedule an appointment late at night after a quick…read moreresponse from Jafco on yelp projects. They came out next morning right on time. Miguel was super friendly and knowledgeable and fixed our problem right away. Would definitely recommend and will reach out to Jafco for any future plumbing needs!

I Need a Plumber Now and Sewer Services

4.7

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We recently received a notice from the water company that we had a leak, and honestly, we had no…read moreidea where to start or how to handle it. We ended up getting estimates from three different plumbers, and I Need a Plumber Now immediately stood out, they just had the best vibe from the start. They were professional, quick to respond, and took the time to clearly explain everything. They provided detailed information about the work, walked us through both best- and worst-case scenarios, and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. Ryan was especially amazing, super professional, responsive, and easy to work with. On top of that, they were able to get everything done in just one day, which was such a relief. I Need a Plumber Now definitely has a customer for life. I would recommend them 10/10!

Highly Recommend Ryan from "I Need a Plumber Now!" After…read moreputting in a request on Yelp, "I Need a Plumber Now!" was incredibly quick to respond--and Ryan actually arrived before several other plumbing companies even replied. Once Ryan arrived, he was extremely helpful and clearly determined to resolve the slow drain in our kitchen. He walked us through a few possible approaches and immediately got to work. After some diligent effort using a drain snake followed by his high‑powered water flushing equipment, the clog was finally cleared. Ryan also took the time to leave us with helpful tips on how to prevent future buildup, especially regarding cooking oils that had hardened inside the pipes. That extra guidance was much appreciated. Beyond his technical skills, Ryan was personable, friendly, and professional. In this day and age, it can feel worrisome inviting someone into your home--but Ryan is someone I'd gladly invite back for a cookout anytime. Overall, the service was fast, efficient, straight to the point, and fairly priced compared to the competition. I highly recommend Ryan and "I Need a Plumber Now!" Thank you, Ryan, for your hard work!

Bee's Plumbing and Heating

(711 reviews)

Super high marks for Bee's! Late Sunday the ice maker water line in my refrigerator sprung a leak…read more I called several plumbers in my area and Bee's was first to respond very early Monday morning. The dispatcher was so friendly & easy to work with. The plumbing tech they sent (E.) was so helpful & even help me clean up the mess under the refrigerator. PLUS putting away the dolly & shop for me! I would highly recommend them plus I have been telling all my friends about your service.

Our kitchen faucet was coming loose from the sink. I checked the internet for local plumbers. I…read moreended up calling Bee's Plumbing as U had chatted with one of their employees in the recent past. As this wasn't an emergency, the dispslatcher said it would be today or tomorrow before a plumber would be sent. He was sent today. Sean called and arrived early afternoon and looked at the repair. He presented us three options and solid estimates. We chose the middle one and then decided to also ask about a toilet replacement. Again, Sean presented us options and we agreed to one He gave us. As he didn't have the toilet on his repair truck, Bee's dispatched an employee with a new toilet. Sean was very professional in his work, answering questions as he proceeded with the work. He mentioned a couple of things that needed replacing due to their aging. We agreed to have them replaced. When Sean presented the invoice, it was exactly as he stated. At no time did he try to "upsell" items were didn't need, unlike other plumbing firms in this area that are heavy TV advertisers. I would recommend Bee's Plumbing to anyone that ask! Thank you, Sean! And, thanks to your employer for all they have taught you, in not only the aspects of plumbing but also in customer service!

Anthony's Plumbing

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I had several plumbing projects done this summer. I was given what I believe was a fair price…read more Jacob the owner was very communicative about the progress and his recommendations. CJ did great work and I'm very happy to peace of mind that my plumbing is all updated!

The Sunday before Thanksgiving a hose to our kitchen faucet sprang a leak. Based on our previous…read moreexperience with Anthony's Plumbing (and Jacob in particular!) we didn't hesitate to call them for help.And we were not disappointed. Jacob arrived on time and replaced the faucet very quickly. We were very happy with his work and would highly recommend this company! Michael S.

Green Planet Plumbing

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This company treated me very well. After being charged several hundred dollars by other companies…read morejust to put a camera down my sewer without doing anything, Green Planet only charged me when they actually did stuff. I shopped around and their estimate was the lowest, yet they did quality work and were easy to work with. Highly recommended.

OVERALL: 9.7/10. Near Labour Day 2021, I noticed that there were puddles of water in my second…read morebathroom, and freaked out - I couldn't tell if it was from a pipe burst, a ceiling leak, or something worse. It turned out (after a lot of self-experimentation) that it was from the toilet (most likely the feed that goes into the toilet bowl itself) -- since it was from the original condo build in 2003, and this was 2021, so... I guess toilets can stop working too? In any case, I had to scramble to get someone to fix it since I was afraid the leak would affect the floor beneath me (given how terribly this building was constructed, I wouldn't be surprised if the "between floor" spaces had issues). I bought my own toilet from Home Depot (thankfully they had some toilets, but I didn't get a water-saving one like I wanted because, despite the rebate, I don't actually pay for water in my building, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯), and set out to find a plumber to install it. I tried to make sure I found a local business to support, so off I went! 1) VALUE FOR MONEY: 9/10. All things considered this turned out to be the cheapest option I had, since the other quote (Joe's 2 sons plumbing) was almost double what this one was. It came out to $523 (after tax) for labour and installation (of customer-provided toilet); the cost came out to be the same for either repair or replace ($375 for an onsite visit), but I needed to also change the angle stop for an extra $100 (labour inclusive). After tax, that seemed pretty reasonable, since I didn't know how to do this myself (Eero had mentioned it was pretty easy, but if it was my first time installing a toilet... maybe I should watch first). 2) QUALITY: 10/10. So far, no further leaks. I had a smarthome leak sensor near the toilet just in case, but I moved it elsewhere in the home as I realized these guys were legit, and I'm very happy with this off my back! 3) SERVICE: 10/10. The workmanship was solid - the most impressive thing I noticed was that I didn't need to move my over-toilet shelf to accommodate the plumbing work. He simply worked around it, and installed the toilet successfully! The plumber's name was "Eero" - he was no-nonsense, and even answered some other quick questions about my hot water heater that I had concerns about. The full turnaround was only six days, from "initial contact" to "work completed" (including a site visit to give me a free quote). I contacted them on September 3rd, and they completed the work on September 9, 2021. Jeremiah was responsive and explained everything in a very thorough and articulate manner (especially given my lack of understanding in the plumbing space).

Seattle Plumbing Sewer & Heating

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The tech that came out was very skillful and knowledgeable. He was able to locate our problem in…read moreour sewer line, it was dug up and fixed in the same day. Everything was cleaned up and working perfectly. Great company with a very professional staff from start to finish. I definitely recommend them!

From the owner: When you need plumbing, sewer cleaning, or HVAC maintenance, you no longer need to wait for…read moretomorrow. Call on reliable Seattle plumbers at Seattle Plumbing, Sewer, & Heating to meet all your commercial and residential plumbing needs. We offer a wide range of services, from plumbing repair & maintenance and sewer inspections and repairs to HVAC replacement and installation for your home or business. In the event that your sewer line causes damage to other areas, our plumbers will be able to mitigate the damage you may incur. We are a team of skilled plumbers, expert HVAC technicians, and septic specialists to ensure you get the most out of our plumbing, HVAC, and sewer services. Schedule a call with our Seattle plumbers to get fast and reliable sewer, plumbing, and HVAC services in a quick turnaround time and budget. Seattle Plumbing, Sewer & Heating is your trusted provider for all plumbing needs in Seattle. We understand the importance of reliable water lines, fixtures, and toilets for both homes and businesses. Plumbing emergencies can strike at any time, leaving clients in a lurch. That's where our emergency plumbing service comes in. With just a phone call, our licensed Seattle plumbers will rush to your rescue, addressing any plumbing issue swiftly and effectively. From remodeling projects to routine maintenance, we've got you covered. Count on Seattle Plumbing, Sewer & Heating for peace of mind, knowing your plumbing is in expert hands.

Mr Simmons Plumbing

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Jerry is great. He can do my plumbing jobs anytime and I feel confident that he's going to do a…read moregood job and it's gonna be done right and for a fair price.

Mr Simmons is the pipe master of West Seattle and quality plumbing is his game. I've had Mr…read more Simmons install a sink & new faucets project for FRANK and he does exceptional work. Have no fear in hiring this plumbing out fit. Mr Simmons will lay his pipe the correct way.

Simple Plumber

(60 reviews)

Joe is outstanding. I called him in an emergency with a leaking hot water tank and even though he…read morewas unavailable to come out for a service call, he took the time to FaceTime with me to help me find the water shut off to avoid a larger problem. Highly recommend.

We've used Joe and Sallie, Simple Plumber, on several occasions, and we always marvel at the…read morequality work they do. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, suggesting different ways of repair or installation, and the work is top-notch. They leave the work area clean and tidy, something rare these days. Recently we had need for a new laundry sink, and of course we called Joe. He and his assistant, Gary, were at our place on-time, and did a gorgeous job with our new sink install. We highly recommend Simple Plumber and they are always our first call when we need quality plumbing work done.

5 Star Backflow Services

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VERIFIED THE BEST! The City of Mercer Island sent notice that we needed a backflow test. The notice…read moreincluded a list or 40 companies that were approved by the city. I loaded all 40 of them into my Claude AI program and asked the AI to tell me which one was the best. Which one had the highest ratings and had no bad feedback. It came back stating that 5 Star Backflow was the BEST of the 40 approved companies! I then called Josh, the owner of 5 Star Backflow, and he and his team worked around the clock to help me because I was up against a deadline. His communication with us was spectacular and thanks to him our water did not get cut off. We even had a complication with the backflow valve being broken, but he got it taken care of and he went way above and beyond to help us. I wish I could give him a 100 stars, because he is the real deal and he deserves a great review. If you need a backflow company, 5 Star Backflow is the absolute best! Thank you Josh!

I've been using 5 Star Backflow Services for my required city backflow inspections for years now…read moreand I've always been happy with the service, so it's probably time for a review. Once they had me in their system, they started contacting me in advance to schedule the test each year, which I really appreciate since the city notice doesn't usually give a lot of turnaround time. This year the city surprised me by sending the notice a month early, and I was on vacation when the notice came. This left me with just over a week before it was due. I contacted 5 Star Backflow Services and they were able to do the test just a couple days later. After the test they always send the report directly to the city within 24 hours. I have been very pleased with the service. Thank you!

Ally Plumbing & Restoration

4.3

(1.1k reviews)

Ally Plumbing was more than fantastic. I received multiple quotes to replace my hot water heater…read moreand selected them. When they went to install the new heater they ran into a significant unforeseen condition. Multiple different people had to come to my house / the project to evaluate the issue. All of them were polite, professional, and responsive. Ally Plumbing quickly found a solution to the unforeseen condition and were able to execute the change quickly. They were in a position where they could easily have taken advantage of me, but instead chose kindness, understanding, and professionalism to resolve the issue. On top of all this, I learned they are a local business. Honestly, I have been recommending them to everyone that needs a plumber since my unfortunate incident. They are simply the best.

Three different companies initially misdiagnosed our issue. Ally was the only one who hung in theto…read moremake it right. Because of their patience and persistence to find a fair, workable solution, I intend to use them when any future plumbing needs arise.

Spencer Home Solutions

(13 reviews)

I would highly recommend SHS. They were exactly on schedule and Dan thought of all the details and…read moremade sure that everything worked perfectly.

Top notch quality of work and professionalism. Great at listening to what we wanted and working…read morewith us to fit our budget. They installed a new tiled floor and counter-rail in one bathroom, and did an entire renovation of another. I recommend this team highly!

Tates Plumbing

(7 reviews)

The guys here are so nice. Luke was the one who answered my call and talked to me for a while about…read moremy garbage disposal and what could possibly be wrong with it. He was seriously great and we had a 10 minute conversation about my options and when he could have someone out here by. Luke told me that Eddy would be the one to come over and get my disposal repaired, and that'd be fine too! Eddy was just as nice as Luke, and he made sure to answer all of my remaining questions. He also had a ton of knowledge on everything I asked about. It made me feel at ease when he said he specialized in garbage disposals and had been doing this for years. Great prices too! How can you beat great prices AND great service?!

I needed a new pilot light for my water heater and they had the earliest appointment from everyone…read moreI called...needed my water heater fixed asap. The plumber had brought all of the parts and said that they backed up their work... my water heaters been working great for 3 weeks now...I can't express how great it was having my water heater fixed the same day it went out... GREAT PLUMBERS, you won't regret using them for water heater work.

Total Plumbing

(5 reviews)

After another plumber no-showed on us twice after setting appointments with NO communication, I put…read morein a request on Yelp for a plumbing estimate for replacing a leaking seal on one of our toilets. Total Plumbing responded within an hour and gave me a very reasonable estimate. The first appointment had to be rescheduled because of parts availability, but the communication with James was superb. He called prior to the first appointment, and scheduled a morning appointment the following day. He showed up PRECISELY on time! He was polite, hardworking, and efficient. The job was finished within an hour, and he cleaned thoroughly afterward. Further, he warned me of a possible issue that could eventually occur, though it's not currently problematic. Overall, working with Total Plumbing was an excellent experience. If, or when most likely, further plumbing needs occur, I will hire Total Plumbing again without reservation. I highly recommend Total Plumbing. Nanette W.

Sunny responded to me right away with a great price to come and replace our kitchen faucet. He was…read morethorough, responsive and overall did a great job! He made sure that everything was perfect before leaving. He even cleaned underneath our sink! I highly recommend Total Plumbing for your plumbing needs.

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Steven N.

2 years ago

I had a fantastic experience with Emerald City Sewer, and I can't recommend Wayne and his team enough! I was dealing with an extremely complicated sewer issue and got 6 different quotes and opinions on what to do. Wayne was the only one who was completely straight with me--no pushy sales or false promises. He was upfront that we wouldn't know the full scope until they trenched, and he carefully explained all the potential outcomes and tradeoffs. What impressed me the most was his honesty and transparency, plus the time he took to thoroughly assess my property. Despite being the lowest price by nearly 50% in some cases, Wayne's attention to detail and availability for questions via text made me confident in choosing him. The team arrived quickly, completed the job on time, and actually achieved better results than we anticipated, fully resolving my sewer line issues. They were professional, friendly, and left my property clean. If you're dealing with any sewer issues, Wayne and his crew should be your first call. Thanks to their excellent work, I'm confident I won't need their services again--but if I do, I know who to trust! read more

Matt L.

2 years ago

After 2 weeks of trying to clear my own sewer backup I cold called Wayne based on his Yelp rating. His team showed up within hours on a Friday evening & had us flowing despite an ugly video inspection of a 100yo line. Within the week the ECS crew replaced ours & the neighbor's lines using the two hole pipe burst method for our joint connection. They even replaced the concrete in our driveway & sidewalk. The price was less than expected knowing what the job required. I can't recommend these guys enough if you find yourself backed up or in need of a sewer scope. It's no surprise I found out later the Wayne's team has already helped some of our neighbors. Thank you ECS for a hard job well done! read more

Colin

2 years ago

We got a competitive estimate from Emerald City, and were ready to go ahead with the job. On further inspection, however, they found that the work would be more complicated than they originally thought. Instead of raising their estimate, however, Wayne directed me to another company who had different equipment (and could do the job for the original bid). I was impressed - not many companies will refer you to one of their competitors to save you money. read more

Longley M.

11 years ago

We have been using Wayne and his crew for quite some time. We manage 61 properties throughout the Seattle area and have always been happy with the job that they do. In fact, the staff here uses them for our own homes! There is no better testament than that! They are professional, honest and prompt, and they won't give you the runaround. We highly recommend Emerald City, and Wayne in particular! read more

Trish B.

11 years ago

Professional team of plumbing people. Customer Service oriented. We have been happy with the jobs we've sent them on from our Property Management company. And we see a lot of plumbing issues, so we have a pretty good understanding of these jobs and Emerald City has done great. Their prices are fairly standard for the industry. read more

Daton E.

2 years ago

Great customer service and our repairs were quoted at a reasonable price. I will call Emerald City Sewer in the future when I need a plumber again. read more

John H.

14 years ago

These guys are great! They show up on time, do the job right the first time and the price is camparable to other plumbers.

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