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June 30, 2010 at 1:48 am #613220
Genesee HillParticipantI used the services of Joe the Plumber based on positive accolades on the WSB. I could not be happier with the job he has done!
June 30, 2010 at 2:49 am #613221
KeithMemberTom Sweeney and his crew at Sweeney’s Plumbing recently did a great job on updating all of our plumbing and replacing our hot water heater. Fast response time, great rate for the extensive work (well below bids we got from several big-name competitors) and a job well-done in record time. Plus, he’s a WSB sponsor and a local. Highly recommended! 206-551-6465
June 30, 2010 at 7:50 pm #613222
kamranistanMemberI’ve used a couple plumbers in Seattle. It kind of sucks because you usually don’t really know how much the job is going to cost. A lot of the time its an astronomical amount.
If I had my pick I’d go with Beacon Plumbing. At least they’ll quote you a flat charge before going to work. Plus they don’t charge for same day service or emergency service. It all works out in the end.
August 26, 2010 at 6:44 am #613223
banglesMemberI heart Joe the plumber! It’s almost midnight, husband is out of town, now water in the house. I called Joe thinking I’d get an answering machine. What do you know? He answers the phone and talks me through how to fix the problem myself. They just don’t make ’em like this. He will be my plumber of choice from here forward.
October 21, 2010 at 5:33 pm #613224
alex728ParticipantAnother positive Joe the Plumber experience! I selected him based on the reviews here and I couldn’t be happier. Also, not as expensive as the other guys!
November 5, 2010 at 7:31 pm #613225
deanbeanMemberI would like to recommend Paul Lewan at Stalwart Plumbing, (206) 713-0474. We had a leak in our toilet, and when I called him the first time, he told me how to fix it myself — how many plumbers would do that? After another leaking episode he came in and fixed it quickly and efficiently. Nice guy, very personable and professional. Definitely call him if you need a plumber.
November 5, 2010 at 8:40 pm #613226
cathywMemberJoe the Plumber was at our house last week unclogging our kitchen sink drain. He’s great. :)
January 12, 2011 at 6:23 pm #613227
MarciskisMemberHired Paul Stalwart based on the recommendations l found on here. He was excellent! I would highly recommend them to anyone.
January 12, 2011 at 6:36 pm #613228
IrukandjiParticipantWe’ve had good and bad experiences with plumbers – first the good: O’Neill Plumbing. They were able to tweek an ancient 5-gallon toilet so it worked more ‘efficiently’, didn’t leak, etc. Fast, competent, fair.
I’ve learned throughout the process of a long remodel that the guys at Southwest Plumbing work on commission, so the incentive is to bill you heaps. Fox Plumbing goes by the lesser-known practice of having a licensed plumber oversee the work, but not DO the work. Larger operations typically send out non-licensed workers under the general supervision of a licensed plumber, workers not necessarily REALLY knowing what they are doing who have to run to the supervisor for help when you say things like, “Yes, I DO want it done to CODE.”
Filing Joe and Stalwart for future bad days. Thanks!
January 12, 2011 at 8:59 pm #613229
riderParticipantI found Paul of Stalwart based on WSB recommendations. He came yesterday afternoon (cold day, threatening snow!) Professional, confident, courteous, nice guy! Found the problem, which involved my hydronic heating system, fixed it! More than reasonable charge! As a bonus, he called this morning to make sure my heat is still working. Thanks, Paul, I’m toasty warm today!! Tel 206-784-3747.
January 13, 2011 at 8:10 am #613230
vinoveritasMemberI stumbled onto this post tonight while surfing around and I have to put my two cents in. Another vote for Stalwart Plumbing. I found Paul Lewan from Stalwart Plumbing when he was working for another company over ten years ago. He comes out every October and cleans out the roots in my sewer drain. The problem is deep and down a hillside so it is expensive to get at, we decided that for the $10K that it would cost to dig up and replace the sewer line, it would be cheaper to just chop the roots out of the sewer every three years, which he does. We have also used him for some repairs that are beyond my scope. I am reasonably handy but at my age you reach a decision to not get involved in home improvement projects that might go haywire. Paul is a craftsman from a time long past, and I have a deep respect for his type, and for all trade people who treat their work as a career, not some temporary stepping stone to some other job. Sounds like Joe the Plumber shares this passion as well, but I haven’t used him. Long live the independent small shop craftspeople and thank you WSB for your forum of advocacy.
January 13, 2011 at 8:54 am #613231
HMC RichParticipantI just wanted to say thanks to the people who have posted their preferences on plumbers. I used this thread and a few others to pick a company to replace our water heater. I chose Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning and I am very happy. We went Tankless and are very happy with the product and how the work was completed.
January 13, 2011 at 5:54 pm #613232
maplesyrupParticipantJoe bailed us out of a few problems the day before Thanksgiving, with little notice. The prices were completely reasonable. I’d call him again without hesitation.
Sounds like Paul from Stalwart is good too, he’d be next on the list.
January 24, 2011 at 4:17 am #613233
wessieMemberJoe is THE BEST!
March 14, 2011 at 6:25 pm #613234
cristieMemberI just registered at WSB specifically so I could thank everyone who recommended Joe the Plumber, and say that for anyone else looking for a plumber, Joe is AWESOME! Came out to snake a basement drain for me, ended up doing that, explaining to me how the plumbing in my 1930 house works, fixing my water heater, showing me how to fix a leaky pipe, explaining how to fix all of these things myself in the future, and all for $120 plus tax. Communicative, fast, honest, and obviously wants to make sure people can be as self-sufficient with their plumbing as possible. Thanks Joe!!!
http://www.joetheplumberseattle.com/
(206) 285-2434
June 22, 2011 at 8:52 pm #613235
Linda KuckhahnMemberJoe the Plumber just worked at my house. Great guy, didn’t charge me an arm and a leg. Fixed kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet,and outdoor hose faucet.
I highly recommend him. 206.285.2434
October 14, 2011 at 8:06 am #613236
elsupyyyMemberI had Bel-Red Plumbing replace my water heater and garbage disposal a few months ago. The price was almost half off what others wanted to charge us. He was also probably the friendliest and most humble person I have met so far. I would highly recommend Hammid to anyone. 425-445-4569
September 24, 2012 at 8:56 pm #613237
kdeeMemberI’ve had a great experience with Tom or Affordable Plumbing of WS. 931-3365
Very smart guy, honest, did a great job
November 8, 2012 at 11:59 pm #613238
raminoParticipantWe hired Joe the Plumber today to fix a leak in our shower. He did some research on our shower fixture (basesd on photos I provided) and came fully prepared to resolve the problem. He did so quickly and efficiently. He didn’t charge for the research time. We are very happy with the outcome.
December 2, 2012 at 8:14 pm #613239
Ilovedogs123ParticipantI want to thank Tim from Sweeney’s Plumbing for a job well done. He came out on a rainy, windy Sunday morning to fix our water pipe leak. He is a local WS plumber and we highly recommend his services. I would use him again in a heartbeat!
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