I hired Wolcott Electrical to trouble-shoot and replace a malfunctioning smoke detection system in my home. They analyzed my electrical system and gave it a clean bill of health, then installed 5 new hardwired Kidde off-the-shelf units. A primary requirement for the new system was that I needed something that could be turned off remotely in case of a false alarm and not anything that required me to physically press a reset button on the ceiling units themselves. Within 2 weeks, one unit malfunctioned and sounded a short (but extremely loud) false alarm late at night. Wolcott sent out their installer the next day, who could still find nothing wrong with either the electrical system or their newly installed units. Six weeks later, at 6:30am, the entire system (all 5 detectors) failed for a second time, issuing 16 separate false alarms within 20 minutes. At this time it also became apparent that there was no way to deactivate the system except by physically pressing a reset button on a detector; that is, the critical requirement of being able the turn the system off from floor level had not been met. Given that they had examined the electrical system 3 times and could find nothing wrong with it, that they could provide no explanation for why their units were issuing false alarms, and that they therefore had no way to prevent the problem from re-occurring in the future, I instructed them to remove the malfunctioning detectors from my house. Their offer to make good on this botched job, which had failed twice in only 8 weeks and which they were unable to repair, was to refund 1/2 of the $1,629 they had already charged me, leaving me out $814.50 and with no smoke alarms. They justified this theft by now claiming that the electrical system in my house, which they had already inspected and passed 3 times, was responsible for the false alarms. And to add insult to injury, they shorted me on even the 50% refund, crediting me with only $773.39. DO NOT HIRE. read more

Called on Dec. 30 2025 for service on my freezing up heat pump, which was installed by Wolcott in Nov 2022 and is likely under warranty. Dispatcher was clearly an AI Bot. It mixed up everything when I said it was probably low on Freon, but Bot said it would have a tech on site betw 8AM and 4PM same day. I mentioned that it was currently 2 pm, and Bot corrected itself to '2 PM to 4PM'. Wolcott Tech texted me an hour later and explained he was currently on a job and could not make it, asked me to call back dispatcher and make a new appt. Called dispatcher (same AI Bot). Bot said it would have a tech on site betw 8AM and 4PM next day. Wolcott Tech texted me early next morning saying he was currently on a job and could not make it and asked me to call back dispatcher and make a new appt. Called dispatcher (got same AI Bot), said would have a tech on site betw 8AM and 4PM same day Next day had repeated identical texts from same tech saying he was currently on a job and could not make it, call dispatcher. Texts were all identical, and it looked like the tech was an AI Bot, too. Did Yelp search and found that older Wolcott reviews were great, but they got bad in middle of last year (maybe due to arrival of Bot). Gave up in frustration, House was freezing. Called Synergy Heating, they got tech out in 1 hr but charged me $477 to add 1 lb of freon and their 2 hr round trip commute @$200/hr. read more

I'm updating my review after receiving a response from a manager. They acknowledged my concern, reviewed the charges, and decided to only charge a dispatch fee, which I believe is fair considering the circumstances. I appreciate their efforts in addressing my issue and finding a resolution that seem fair, thanks read more

Diego was friendly and professional. Arrived to troubleshoot and repair a sewer drain issue. Problem resolved. He was clear about pricing and offered additional suggestions for future work that may be needed on electrical system. I will call Walcott in the future if needed. read more

Wolcott came out at my request to replace our water heater. Their name was on our 17 y/o heater that was installed when the home was built. Their guy (Anthony) spent 2 hours checking various things, and also sitting out of sight in his truck. Estimate for a new heater was $7200. I about choked. I signed the work order (stupid move on my part), but the next morning I called and cancelled it. A second plumber came out and quoted me $2200. I jumped on that. But Wolcott then charged my credit card $650 for the 2 hour visit, including a "restocking fee" levied by the supplier. I complained. The office told me that they don't have an hourly rate. They just charge by the job apparently. I finally got them to lower the charge to $450. Lesson learned: ALWAYS get a quote up front, and get more than one estimate. read more

I'm out of town currently, and just heard from my husband that the scheduled service person didn't show up. Bad form! Especially after demanding a credit in the case that no one was home, after he told them he would be home during the time frame that was scheduled. There was no phone call saying the service person wasn't going to come. The worst service ever. This is the second time for bad service. There won't be a third. Hubby figured it out via YouTube. You're loss Wolcott. read more

I used Wolcott for several years because they were responsive. They're on the pricey side for middle-of-the road work, but generally, they showed up & got the job done. Until recently. A year ago, one of their 'technicians' straight-faced told me that toilets only last about 7 years & it was time for me to replace the whole thing. Needless to say, I decided to get someone else for the $200 fix on the leaky seal, but I still had to pay Wolcott's $100 service fee for a moron to lie to my face. Then, this past November, I booked them 2 weeks in advance for a discrete set of tasks: reset a toilet, replace a GFCI, vent, and install a lighted mirror. I'll skip over the scheduling headache leading up to the appt, needless to say, they wasted a ton of my time & still showed up at the wrong time. Folks, their prices were OBSCENE. They give you 3 prices, but the lowest one doesn't include actually doing any work. it's just several hundred dollars to "diagnose" the work that needs to be done. When I pointed out that no diagnosing needs to be done here & $2k is an obscene amount for a toilet reset (yes, it was really that high for just the toilet), they then tried to hard sell me into a "service" contract where for an annual fee, they'll come to your house & look for things they can drum up business on. The service contract gets you 10% off their highway robbery. Unfortunately, I was on a deadline, so I negotiated them down the best I could & had them do the work. It was a mistake. The plumber did an okay job setting the toilet but a terrible job caulking it. The electrician left me with a giant hole to patch in the ceiling, even though I told him to use the vent that fits the existing hole the best. They had an extra guy hanging around the whole time making it difficult for me to check on the progress of their work. I tried to address this with them directly. I responded to their "how did we do" e-mail with a detailed explanation of my dissatisfaction & got an immediate - 'Please call us, we want to make this right.' So I called, the receptionist said to send another e-mail. I did. It's been several weeks now & I have never heard back. They don't care about quality and they don't care about customer satisfaction. Finally, the week after they left, the water heater for this apartment blew & had to be replaced. Two weeks later, the tub drain (next to the toilet drain) detached from the sewer connection. Yes, the house is old - maybe it's a coincidence that two things that have been fine for years suddenly broke. But it is awfully suspicious because their guys were down in the basement and crawlspace unsupervised & their business practices are super shady. TLDR: If you want to be wildly overcharged for mediocre work & possibly have them break things so they can come back and charge you more, absolutely hire Wolcott. Otherwise, there are, in fact, a number of very good plumbers in the Portland area - some of whom have some interesting opinions about Wolcott's work quality. All of them will charge you much more reasonable rates read more

Over priced and under qualified! Hired this company for a plumbing project. They said it would take 3-4 days. I have enough experience to know that means it'll probably take 4-6 days. They managed to spread it out over nearly 5 weeks. To tell the whole story would take too long so here are the "highlights": - they only worked 1-3 hours a day - didn't have the right equipment or parts - destroyed my backyard gate - scheduled the wrong inspections - failed 6 inspections - seldom responded to texts, calls and emails This company delayed my project by over 2 months. When I contacted the owner, several times, about a partial refund for the delays and to repair my gate he ignored me. Save your time, money and headaches. Find someone else! read more

Matt was very courteous & knowledgeable about my A/C unit. He did a thorough job in checking its operation & gave me useful tips on efficiency in running it this summer. I will be using his service again this winter. Can't recommend his service more!!! read more

Prompt, courteous, got the job done in a timely fashion. Passed inspection with flying colors. I will definitely have them give me a bid next time I need work done. read more

nick was very informative and respectful. Explained several issues and honest with what needed to be done. also explained several options

I have been very disappointed with my experience with Wolcott. They replaced our house water lines and their plumbers drilled through our joists which impacted the structural integrity of our home. It took months of constantly calling them before they found an engineer and contractor to complete the repairs. Overall it took five months since the start of the project before it was fixed and they continued to rarely call to update us. I asked for a very small discount from the project cost for the significant hassle we had from their error. The Wolcott management declined this request. We will suggest anyone but Wolcott for any plumbing needs. read more

I want to mention that Andrew Marsh is one if the best plumbers I've ever had regarding installation of our new bathtub and shower pipes and fixtures. I can't say enough good things about his excellent work. read more

DO NOT HIRE WOLCOTT! They quoted us $4,860 for a sewer spot repair, ripped up our whole yard, then told us they needed NINE THOUSAND MORE DOLLARS to complete the job!!? Wolcott also broke a panel of sidewalk with their excavation equipment - visible track marks and damage - and the GM refused to pay for it. We ended up hiring Reynolds Sewers to install a completely new sewer line for only $6,200 from scratch. In retrospect, going with Reynolds from the get-go would've been the right move. 1/5 Wolcott 5/5 Reynolds read more

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The 64-year-old galvanized drainpipes just couldn't keep it together anymore and spread black water under the house. The Wolcott plumbers came out and replaced the rotten pipes. They were careful not to leave messes in the house. The work was done quickly. Photographs were sent to my email of the before and after work done. Wolcott's people were neat, clean, and courteous. All the people I met were excellent representatives for the company. read more

Excellent and quick service. Austin was great, and had the problem fixed quickly. Highly recommend these guys!!

I asked for an inspection of my gas furnace to get a 2nd opinion on the cost and workmanship of an existing new install because I suspected deception and unfair pricing from the original installer. I fell for a hard sell that made it sound like an emergency. Nick was extremely thorough, finding a water leak right away, improper seal around a pipe, heat loss from incomplete item, and verifying that the reasons given for the excessive cost were wrong to impossible. For example, the part they said could cause fire was impossible. There was no actual combustion check to verify an emergency install. The installer's 'generous' warranty was simply the the existing manufacturer's warranty. They registered the warranty for themselves so I would only benefit if I used them again, etc. He was very knowledgeable and professional, and provided an apples-to-apples quote that was many $1000s less. I was able to verify this cost was in line with reported install costs exactly like mine across the country. I will use Wolcott again. read more

We needed to get our jammed garbage disposal fixed. We appreciated the ability to schedule an online appointment the following day. Thomas was our plumber. He communicated his ETA, and he arrived on time. He was able to fix the jam quickly, and he gave us DIY tips in the event we had a similar problem in the future. Thomas was courteous and affable. We were very pleased with the service. read more

Thomas was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable about our service needs. He replaced a toilet in one bathroom, fixed a handle in another, and got our garbage disposal working again. And our pug and bulldog loved him - and they don't always love maintenance workers. I highly recommend this company. read more

I really wish I would've look at all these negative reviews before I hired Wolcott to install mini splits in our house. They have been dishonest, disorganized, and an overall nightmare to work with. I chose Wolcott over other companies because they told me the turnaround time was going to be 1-2 weeks. We're over 2 weeks in, and I was just told it is going to be 2 more weeks. I understand that there are supply chain issues, and I really appreciate all of the other companies that were transparent about the fact that they didn't know when they would be able to install. Wolcott flat out lied to me to get the business. Once I put the deposit down, I didn't hear from them for weeks. I had to consistently call and leave messages just to keep the project moving. I've asked for my deposit back, but they are going to charge a restocking fee and a permit fee, however they won't tell me how much that is going to cost. So here we are again, waiting. Depending on how much it is, I might just eat the costs so I don't have to work with them anymore. I would recommend Able Heating and Cooling, who we should've gone with in the first place. read more

First time ever having to hire a plumber and Wolcott Services made it so easy and painless for me. Joel was so kind and did such an amazing job taking care of my home. He was great at explaining my options in a way that made sense and gave me the best options for my situation. Would highly recommend going with them if you need plumbing services in your area. Huge shout out to them for getting this done even in the freezing weather. The price was amazing too compared to other plumbers in the area I was getting quotes from. Loved the service I got from them and even getting on the schedule now to replace my water heater that I didn't even know was damaged. Thank you again to Joel and all the amazing people at Wolcott Services read more

Contacted this company because my usual A/C guys said I needed a lennox dealer to warranty the part I needed. When I contacted them I told them I had a broken part that should be under warranty. The guy who came out was a total jerk. Hostile, abrasive, and really just seemed like he didn't want to be here. Almost immediately he told me they probably couldn't warranty the part because we weren't the original purchaser of the system. Which I feel like the first person I spoke to should have told me. So after they came out, and diagnosed the problem I already knew I had, they charged me $500 with a vague 'we'll try our best to warranty it, but no guarantees. We'll call you.' A week later I had to call them myself, only to be told that there was nothing they could do to warranty the part. In a way that made me feel the tech was very dishonest in saying there was any question about that at all. I honestly feel like I was lied to and jerked around and taken advantage of from my first call. Do not recommend! Try anyone else!! read more

Gutter drain pipe was clogged from tree roots and part of the pipe was damaged during a fence install. Wolcott came out and gave an estimate that was lower than other companies and with more details. Troy and Josh came out to do the work. They were professional, respectful, and made sure to make sure all the work was done to my specifications. read more

On time and quickly found leak in Crawlspace. Quote included looking for leak inside house and outside for up to 2 hrs. Was cheapest I found for anything that covered both locations. One company wanted twice what they quoted. Other company was 2/3 price but exterior only. Very helpful and professional leak location read more

I had a trap primer break and needed it fixed same day. They were the first ones to schedule a technician and I booked the appointment. Tech came, diagnosed the problem, sourced the part then returned to do the repair. I needed the repair done, and was told the cost before agreeing to the repair. I shouldn't have paid $480 for a $30 part and an hour labour, but I did. Job was completed quickly and properly but $480 is a comical price to pay for this small job. The company and the tech were upfront about the pricing before they started the repair - I reluctantly agreed to pay due to me being in a rush. I would hire a different plumber for the next job just due to cost. read more

We had the valve go bad in our shower and had to shut our main off to stop the water from running. From the time I called to the time we were up and running was just at three hours. Austin was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The service was kind of expensive, but for how quick they were, it was worth it. read more

It took them over 10 months to replace my furnace which was defective. My furnace was only 4 years old and the heat stopped working. This was back in October and it is now the end of July and they finally replaced it. I went all winter without heat. Even though I don't have to pay for the furnace since it is still under warranty, they are still charging me over $2000 just for 5 hours of labor. That is crazy! Especially since it took them so long to replace it! I will never call them for service again and I don't recommend anyone use them for HVAC service! read more

on time, knew how to solve the problem. worked extra hard to resolve broken water main shut off for the entire building. I think they were a little expensive, but as extra problems arose I was thankful for his extra efforts to get our plumbing fixed. read more

Our renter had problems with the breaker tripping and sparking. Kept losing power. Turns out a dead short and an overcrowded circuit were the culprits. Mark was very knowledgeable and professional and fit us in the schedule due to the urgency of this hazard. He fixed the main issue and wrote up solid estimates for the next steps to bring the system up to code and avoid potential hazards. Excellent job! read more

He was awesome. Treated my 85 year old mother with respect and kindness. He was on time and preformed work quickly

They were difficult to deal with. Several last minute rescheduling. Never showed up on time, one time not until noon with no notification. What I was told would happen on walkthrough did not happen at all. It all sounded good until they got down to it. What a mess. I will never use or recommend them. read more

Do NOT consider Wolcott. They are OVER priced. They do not stand behind their work and the technician that came to do work at my home was INCOMPETENT. read more

same day service. Shawn was on time, professional he keep us up on what was going on where he fix the leak. the quality of work was great. I highly recommend this company. read more

We had water gushing from somewhere under house, despite no loss of water pressure or services inside the house. Wolcott had folks out same day, identified leak, recommended remediation partner for crawlspace, had water back within hours. Thomas was awesome, respectful of property, nice to our dog. Now, we have to make decision about overall plumbing on 50 year old materials. Elijah, who set up electrical, was also personable and a pleasure to work with. Both gentlemen answered questions, were good-humored and welcome in our house. read more

Excellent service from Andrew and Tyler. They worked with me at every step of my whole house piping project. Both plumbers were courteous, friendly and helpful in suggesting excellent advice throughout the project. Five star rating. read more

If I had a lower rating I would use it. The worst contractor I have ever used. Rip off estimate cost then a bid of $675 to do 15 minutes of work loosening one stuck pipe. Estimator came to my house with out even a tape measure. It gets worse but I don't want to waste any more time on these guys. read more

I called for a busted pipe in my garage. I later discovered another bused pipe before my appointment. I notified them to add it on to my existing work order. The plumber arrived and fixed my original issue but when I asked him about the other issue he said he knew nothing about it. After looking at my second issue I was told he was going to order the part to fix it. He would be back next week. Never heard back so I hired Ace handyman service who did a great job at a great price. read more

Had made appointment to have plumber come out. The day of my appointment I called and they said we can't come. I took the day off from work. They rescheduled for a couple days later and the plumber showed and didn't have the equipment needed for the Job . A new guy came the next day and took care of the problem. The plumbers were both very nice but the company needs to work on their communication with the customers, I was out a day of pay with this. read more

Oh my gosh! I wish I had read these yelp reviews before I called these guys. I guess I already had a negative experience with them years ago and actually left a review. ‍ Well, here's bad experience #2. Wolcott charges $97 for an estimate. This is the first time I have ever paid a contractor for an estimate, but I understand contractors are super busy so I didn't mind that much. I was told it would be deducted from my amount due when I had the work done. Except I never got my estimate. They were here on 8/3. I called on 8/18 and was told the plumber needed to consult with his supervisor, which kind of blew my mind because it had already been over two weeks. By the time they called back on 8/26 I had already found a plumber and had the work scheduled. I let them know I was super disappointed that I spent $97 on nothing. No offer of a refund, nothing. Save your money & go with a contractor who values their customer's time and wallet. read more

We had a leak from the street to the house. Called Wolcott (they were recommded by our plumber). They came over the same day, turned off the water and were able to give us an estimate. They replaced the pipe from the street to the house and also called Robinson Restoration to get the water out from our crawl space and replace vapor barrier. Both companies were excellent and the employees were courteous. Wolcott came out late for us. We really appreciate Wolcott for getting the job done in such a timely manner. read more