This is the second time having help from Schoofs, and I can't say enough how good these guys are at their craft. I called Tuesday with a really backed up kitchen sink. I'm pretty handy and tried gallons of liquid plumber and a snake and had a big mess- I worked on it for about a day and a half with huge bath towel's soaked from leaking liquid plumber and me plunging (from the garbage disposal that wasn't designed to be filled with liquid plumber over 18 hours). I also tried boiling water multiple times to no avail. Schoof's said they would be there the next day in the morning. The very polite scheduling person called me in the morning saying they were running about one hour behind, which wasn't a big deal. Kevin and his assistant arrived and promptly put down protective material in case of any mess. They had the kitchen unclogged in 15 minutes with their tools and knowledge of the plumbing system. A bathroom sink was also clogged, and this one was a little more complicated for them to solve, but it took about a half hour. They used multiple professional power tools and worked quickly and as a team. All done start to finish in just under 1 hour and worth every penny. Next time, I'm calling them first. The kitchen and bathroom sink now drains like new (it's never been this good since I moved in) In the past, they replaced a large portion of a main drain pipe that was cracked from age in my basement. They did a great job and it's holding up perfectly after 2.5 years. Highly recommended. Very trustworthy to fix the problem and not try to sell you anything you don't need (they have all the right tools and parts should something be needed). Excellent work ethic and very polite. read more

Installed a replacement water heater. Upgraded to 50gal, which required a shift in the pipes etc. Install completed well. No mess, no concerns. read more

I hired Schoofs to check all plumbing and do repairs and improvements when I bought a house near them 20 years ago. Later I bought a water heater from them, which they installed. Over the years they helped with faucet, pipe and drain problems in this old house. They always charged a base price of $50. Then, about 2 years ago, after a routine plumbing job, the plumber charged $200 base price with no advance notice! I later contacted them for an estimate on another job. They never followed through. I guess they no longer want me as a customer. Good plumbers but not good business. read more

They do an excellent job at a reasonable price. They are very responsive and get the job done in a reasonable amount of time.

Kevin was very courteous and was able to send help in a very short notice when it was needed. Paul did a great job getting our bathroom plumbing repaired before the holiday. This Thanksgiving I'll be thankful for Kevin and all his staff! read more

Quality service and fair prices. I worked with Frank, a seasoned professional plumber with super clear communications. Though it is a bit tricky to reach their office to schedule, that's just a bump in the road to get really good work. read more

Kevin is as rude as come and the nerve to give a overpriced quote! Horrible communication skills!

Frank arrived within the stated time window and got right to work. He was super polite and professional. He caught a couple mistakes made by the previous owners' handyman and was able to correct them on the spot. He had all parts needed for the projects with him on his truck. Bonus: Frank complimented my manicure. read more

We had a water heater installed and I am extremely happy with it. Service was top notch and plumber was clean. Price was competitive with other plumbing companies. read more

We had a toilet that needed to be replaced in a bathroom that required a special size toilet due to space restrictions. As I was in a hurry I ordered a toilet on Amazon. Before it arrived Schoofs came over, looked at the specs form the internet, and assured me they would be able to install when arrived. In addition, they looked at a few other non-emergency issues in the house and gave me an honest assessment of what could wait or was not cost efficient at this point to pursue. Very honest overall. When the toilet arrived they came the next AM and had it installed within an hour or two and at or below the price originally quoted. Communication was always great as well. Thank you again. read more

Frank was very knowledgeable about old and new fixtures. He took the time to explain everything clearly and taught me a lot about how my systems work. He was able to accomplish 3 projects in one hour of charge (I think he was here longer but only charged me for 1 hour). He was kind and polite. I would use Frank again! read more

It's hard to find a good plumber. We were looking to do a bathroom remodel as well as replace some piping and the water heater, so we had a good-sized job that needed a skilled plumber. We had so many local companies lined up to come in and provide us with quotes and they were either too high, way too low, or they were no-shows and full of excuses... except for Kevin at Schoofs. Kevin was on-time, did a quick walk-through of what we were looking for, and provided us with a reasonable quote. Within a week Kevin sent his employee - Paul - over. Not only was Paul super trustworthy and honest, he did a fabulous job. He worked all day each day and made sure that everything he set up was exactly what we were looking for. Now I wouldn't say that Schoofs is the cheapest plumber in town, but their prices are reasonable. The team works hard and goes above and beyond what is needed. They provide good guidance and honest feedback. If you prefer service and reliability, then go with Schoofs. I would (and have) recommend Schoofs to anyone. I know that we'll keep them as our #1 go-to plumbers. read more

After a not so great experience with Blau's (high prices, questionable plumber, a piece that broke not long after installed), we were really in need of a good plumber. Some major issues cropped up suddenly and we had to get someone in here quickly. We were recommended Schoofs by a friend so we thought we'd give them a try. The people on the phone were courteous and clear. We scheduled an appointment for the next morning. Boy was I surprised - the guy showed up on time! That's a rare surprise. Our plumber was named Frank and he was pleasant and efficient. He got right to work diagnosing our issues and didn't waste any time getting the job done. We were impressed with the speed of his service but we were even more shocked when the bill came - he gave us a FAIR price. Wow. After getting overcharged by other plumbers, we were stunned to see that this company was all about SERVING the clients fairly and honestly - not about ripping us off for every cent they can get like others. I think Schoofs is one of those rare gems in the industry: prompt, honest, fair, reasonable, polite and good solid workmanship to boot. I will use them again and will refer them to all of my friends. These guys are the BEST! read more

I have used them for my entire remodel. I must echo Mark's sentiments very reliable and honest. The first project I had bid out by them was literally 1K less than the "other guy". Fast service! Great staff! A+ read more

I had a tankless hot water heater installed by a competitor last year (2010). I had a problem with the water heater and called the competitor only to find out that they went out of business. The franchised company had no other franchisees in the area to help. So I called the manufacturer for warranty service. They recommended Schoofs. Kevin from Schoofs came out the next day (the problem started on a Sunday). He spent nearly the entire day at our house on the phone with the manufacturer trying to trouble shoot the problem. All this on a unit that he didn't install. Because of the nature of Tankless Heaters, replacement parts are not stocked locally with anyone. The manufacturer determined that there was a 'high probability' of a particular part. They sent that part to Schoofs who came back the next day to install the part. Unfortunately the manufacturer mis-diagnosed the problem. I still had no hot water. But there is no way that I would fault Schoofs for that. The manufacturer decided to send all of the other parts that may have been to fault. But some of them were not readily available for next day shipping. Kevin from Schoofs had seen my wife given my son a shower outside with the garden hose and took matters into his own hands. He brought used tanked water heater from his shop and hooked it up so that we had hot water. This was clearly above and beyond what I would have expected from a plumbing company who came to my house for a warranty call on a product that they didn't install. I am so thankful for that as it took almost a week for the replacement parts to show up. Being without hot water for a week would have been painful. Kevin was a professional who went above and beyond what I could have expected. The next time that I need a plumber, he will be the one that I call. read more

I called Kevin Schoof based on the reviews here on Yelp, for a fairly involved plumbing reconfiguration / upgrade in my complicated, 85 year old house. He came out, looked at the situation and my wish list and gave me a price that was competitive but more than I wanted to invest. He then spent quite some time to work with me to find alternatives, and I ended up getting 95% of what I originally planned for at 2/3 of the cost. The project involved installing a grey water crock and floor drain in the cement floor, adding a lift pump, tying into ancient drain pipes, rerouting vents, disconnecting a sump drain, removing lots of steel pipes, and hooking up a sink, laundry tub and washing machine in a new laundry area. On the day prior to the project start, he came out to go over the details again and the next morning showed up punctually. He also accommodated my various requests along the way how to place/route things and only charged extremely fair prices for the additional work I asked for to be done during the week he and his team were on site. He or his men arrived each day exactly at the agreed time, and worked late / weekends to get the work done. The impression I got from Kevin and his crew was of great professionalism, they did not cut corners and did not make a mess, despite all the rusty pipes and concrete debris involved. In addition, he communicated very well along the way, he will call you back and answer your questions. Everything went smoothly, on schedule and on budget. The inspectors liked the work too. In fact, I already asked Kevin for a price on the next phase of my never-ending project, replacing half of the house's plumbing. I think I can now tackle this in good confidence that it will be done well and affordably. Schoof's is the best contractor I have ever worked with, if you need a plumber, I would strongly encourage you to call them first. read more

I had a very good experience with Schoofs Plumbing. We called and the next day, Kevin came out and gave us an estimate. We thought it over for a couple days and had some other companies check it out also. They were reasonably priced and could get it done quickly. I had a cracked sewer main that just happened to be under my foundation. The plumber that came had a hell of a time getting under my foundation from inside the house but they did it which saved me a ton of money. The job took two days but everything was done as expected and in the time frame that they quoted. He even ran a temporary line overnight so we could use our plumbing. I would use them again! read more

Use to be our go to plumbing company for over 10 yrs. Not sure what changed, but they have no customer service skills or reliability. I think Kevin is the owner and he's just rude as they come. Hard to imagine that this company has been in business for 60 yrs. Just think about it, no effort in customer service, what do you think the effort will be into your home & plumbing? Take your time and money to someone else that appreciates it. read more

I had need for some emergency plumbing, I called in the middle of the night (3am) and left a message, they called me back by 7am and had someone at my house by 9am. They were very professional and polite. They put down tarps and were very careful about my carpet. All the work they did they cleaned up completely and you could not even tell that they were there except for the work they had done (new pipes etc). They actually charged me LESS than their quote and were at my house longer than they said they would be because they also went above and beyond and changed the rusted drain fixture in my tub and gave me a new one and that wasn't even part of the quote! I will definately use this company again should I ever need plumbing done. Do not hesitate to call, they are a fantastic company! read more

Fast friendly and quick service! They do quality work for honest price! Would highly recommend the company to anyone that's looking for an honest, quality plumbing service. read more

We had a minor leak from the base of our toilet. We found Schoofs on Yelp and, based upon the 5-star reviews, we gave them a call. Paul arrived on time and quickly repaired our toilet. Because it took less than 15 minutes, he contacted his manager and was authorized to waive the 1-hour minimum work charge. We greatly appreciate his efforts and highly recommend Schoofs. read more

It's hard to find a decent plumber that acts professional. I live in a nice quiet neighborhood off of Lake dr. and the plumber they sent to my house yelled at my neighbor for having her dog off leash, which was on accident. Then he drove off like a bat out of hell with kids everywhere. He did an adequate install of a water heater, but I won't call them again. read more

I called Schoofs Plumbing because of a water heater issue I had and found them to be very reliable and honest. They looked up the model of my water heater and found that it was under warranty and saved me the cost on the part i needed. Great Service read more

Outstanding work all round. The owner was in constant contact and addressed all of our concerns. Workers were on time did their job well and cleaned up after themselves. All debris was removed from site. Thank you Schoofs Plumbing read more

My mother's 1960's duplex needed some substantial plumbing work including replacement of a lot of galvanized supply lines. Her usual plumber gave her a price of more than $4,500. At that point we needed to get some competitive pricing. Based on positive Yelp reviews, we invited Schoofs to inspect the house (along with three other plumbers) and provide a quote. Schoofs had the best price of the group. As well, Kevin was the most responsive and we felt his team would do a good job. We selected Schoofs to complete the project. They finished on-time and on-budget. Hopefully we won't have another four-figure plumbing project anytime soon, but we won't hesitate to call them again. read more

Quick service, friendly staff, fair price. Even let the kids watch! Happy to have hot water again! Will definitely use again!

My mom called me today and told me she needed a plumber to fix her water heater. She asked if I knew of a decent plumber. Not knowing of one off hand, I came here to yelp for help. Ha- that rhymes. Anyway, Schoofs seemed the best bet and I gave her the number. Hoping for the best, I waited to hear if she could get a same-day appointment and if so, how it went. Thankfully it turned out VERY well. Mr. Schoofs himself came out and took care of the problem. The price was very reasonable and he was very professional. My mom was very happy with the results and even asked me to come here onto yelp to give a raving review. (She doesn't get online much). My parents have had bad experiences with other plumbing companies, so it was great to see her so satisfied with Schoofs. I'd definitely recommend them! read more

Fortunately we have not had to use a plumber in the past except to clean the lateral from the house to the street. Usually my husband can take care of minor plumbing issues. I called Schoofs after he spent 3 evenings and many hours trying to clean out the kitchen drain that was totally plugged with the pasta noodles that I sent down the disposal. I called early on a Friday morning and the owner answered right away, gave me a quote, and fit me in after another appointment that was already scheduled. Rick, the plumber called right before he came and was professional, efficient, neat (put down a tarp) and most importantly resolved the issue (noodles expand.) I then asked him if he would look at the kitchen faucet that barely ran water. Again he fixed the problem and explained what caused it (a diverter cartridge for the sprayer was clogged up with small bits of metal released from our 1920's water pipes.) And the quote was accurate:1 hour for $200.00. It was so worth it!!! Thanks to Schoofs & we will use them again! read more