"I hired Allen to Assemble my Storage Cabinet he did as directed did not take any short-cuts as with the multiple screws and nuts that came alone with it. Allan is a polite and proficient handyman that I will use again."
"Very well, he came out last Friday, they were on time. Armin Rios was very thorough, very confident and very clean and he replaced the pipe. We hadn't asked for him to replace the pipe, but he said this pipe needs to be replaced he was very efficient. He installed a garbage disposal and a faucet."
"I have had problems with a leak in the master shower, for 24 years. Several plumbers have supposedly fixed the problem, to no avail. Finally a diagnosis. All American send a plumber that actually went up into the ceiling and found the problem; a failure of the home builder to place a water sealant/silicone between the shower and the tile, during installation, allowing the water to slowly leak into the wall and ceiling below. Although they did not do the repairs, which required a shower installation company, I am absolutely thrilled that the problem appears to be solved. The diagnosis itself was worth its weight in gold. In addition, the plumber that was sent, spent two hours at my home. There was no additional charge.
"They do a good job. For just a toilet, some plumbers charge a lot of money and I just found them to be good. The best parts about them is their availability, promptness, and getting the job done. They were able to work with really old pipes. I was impressed with that. My husband thinks that the price was too much on one of the jobs, but I say that probably is a tenth of what they have done. They have done a lot of jobs for us. It was a terrible job that they had to do the last time they came, but they did it."
"Mike showed up asap, scoped the job requirements, gave a written estimate that was accepted by insurance company, had team out next morning to roll up rug in bedroom, break through concrete floor, locate actual leak (~6" laterally from where professional had estimated it to be) and about 18" beneath floor surface, repaired pipe, pressurized system to check it, however repaired pipe leaked (crimping a fitting onto corroded pipe didn't work), then properly cleaned, sweated new piece of pipe into place, repressurized system, inspected new work to verify success, filled hole with sand, covered and leveled that with freshly mixed concrete. All was completed in 1 day. Kudos. Thanks, Mike! Your timely response was greatly appreciated! Mike's bid was higher than that of the leak detection company; however, Mike's company was far more responsive to our need for hot water and was there the next day. The lower bid came from a company that wanted us to wait 21 days(!) for them to repair it. Since we had an understanding insurance company, they were willing to pay the higher cost for our comfort and convenience. That's right! You read it correctly. An insurance company that looked beyond their bottom line to put our needs first."
"Alejandro and Oscar remodeled my kitchen and bathroom. Installed new floor, painted and installed my countertop completely renewing my living space. They are hard working people and I would definitely hire again."
"Came earlier than anticipated. Cleared toilet promptly after 2 tries. Took approximately 10 minutes. Removed stain at bottom of toilet bowl caused by implement used, and showed me how to remove water and refill if it needs to be cleaned in future. Discussed possible future installation of hot water heater. Very personable and professional, as was owner when I made initial contact this AM."
"We needed someone to replace our windows, and a friend recommended EDI, we called them and they responded very quickly and gave us a good price to replace all our windows. Having them working on that, we have decided to go ahead and replace floors, added also an interior paint and install new lights in our kitchen, living room, bedrooms and hallway. The place looks pretty much brand new now, all we have left to do is to renovate the bathrooms. We are very pleased with everything they have done for us."
"He was back the next day and ripped out the old sink, installed a new sink along with all new plumbing and drain (it was a mess!!) a new GFI plug, as well as roughing in new sheet rock. We had to leave for a lunch date but when we got home not only was the repair done, but he had hauled away the old sink, etc AND swept the entire garage. He is a very polite and professional man. This was the second job he did for us in the same month. The first job was installing a new water main shut off. We had the same great experience. So glad we found him. He is a true pro!!!"
"The project went very easy considering all contact between Nina at ARC Water Damage and myself was conducted by telephone. It would have been extremely difficult for me to have met with someone from ARC to sign work orders, pay a deposit etc. Having spoken with Nina I was very comfortable that ARC would do a quality and through job, without my personal involvement."
Depending on the issue, you have a good shot at fixing a leaking sink yourself. If you have some plumbing experience or are comfortable with DIY jobs, you can clean the P trap, tighten nuts, replace washers, and replace shut-off valve stems on your own. For more complicated jobs, such as repairing a garbage disposal, calling a pro may be the way to go.
The best material to use will depend on your budget and style goals. Fireclay is a great choice but is expensive and heavy. Stainless steel is less expensive and more durable, but lacks the wow factor a clay sink might. Copper is very expensive but lasts a long time and has a striking appearance. Those looking for an industrial look can go with concrete, or those looking for a classic design might choose porcelain.
Yes, if you live in a climate with extended periods of frost or snow, it’s best to winterize the sink and avoid potential bursting. Similar to winterizing a garden hose, turn off your water from the source. Once turned off, open the faucet so the remaining water completely drains out. You can also pour a small amount of antifreeze down the sink drain so any trapped water won’t freeze.
Yes, you can install an undermount sink with laminate. Installing an undermount sink with laminate countertops requires a superior adhesive to keep moisture away from the particleboard within the countertop. An undermount sink offers better hygiene since there’s no sink rim promoting bacteria growth, offers a streamlined appearance, and makes wiping away messes a breeze.
Most faucets come with a rubber or plastic gasket that prevents leaks—but that’s not always the case. If your faucet doesn’t come with a gasket or it’s leaking, use a caulk gun to seal the gaps and prevent water damage.
The Alamo, CA homeowners’ guide to sink installation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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