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SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Service,

About us

Slaughter Plumbing Service is a family-owned and -operated business that has been providing a variety of quality plumbing services to the people of Largo, FL since 1966. You will find that our experience and dedication to our customers is second to none. Whether it is for your residential or commercial property, you can count on our staff to be there to assist you in any way we can. If you have an emergency and need immediate assistance, you can count on our licensed team for that as well. Military discounts available when you call today.

Business highlights

Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
59 years of experience

Services we offer

WATER FILTRATION AND SOFTENING SYSTEMS, WATER HEATERS,FIXTURE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT (SINKS, TOILETS,FAUCETS,GARBAGE DISPOSALS,BATH TUBS, LAUNDRY TUBS) SEWER AND DRAIN SERVICE, SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT, LEAK REPAIRS, KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELING.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10% discount on labor, can not to be combined with other offers

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.5136 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
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5%
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8%
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1%
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CHARLES S.
Sep 2019
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Quick, on time and professional and got the job done. Only plumbing service i would use

Deborah B.
May 2019
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
$68
They diagnosed the problem quickly. Although they don't do the work needed for this job, they suggested several places to call for the outside leaking pipe.

Mark M.
Feb 2019
3.0
Plumbing
$113
When the leak was fixed, they did not put new grout at the bottom of the toilet. See attached picture.
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"I appreciate you bringing this to our attention ( please call the office if you are ever unhappy- we need to make it right for you!) I will be in touch promptly. Revision: We made several phone calls in attempt to return and grout the toilet with no reply. We always welcome the opportunity to make things right if we are able."


David D.
Aug 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$94
The worker, John, was very pleasant and completed the work swiftly.
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Glad to hear that everything went well! Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience! Will pass the compliment on to John :) we appreciate your business!"


Tim L.
Jul 2018
3.0
Plumbing
$800
Let me begin by saying that I have talked to the owner about my dispute and that, although he promised to look into it and issue a refund, I've not received it. My whole house was backed up on a weekend. The first plumber was a very good, polite, young guy who put nearly 200' of wire down the vent stack to clear the clog. The main line on the street is 50' away. A month or so later, it was clogged again and a different plumber came out to perform the same task and cleared it again. Two weeks later, it was clogged again and they sent out another plumber, waiving the 'call out' but couldn't get past 40' due to roots, in fact he had great difficulty snaking past the bathroom and spent hours trying - good for him, but I was paying for it. They called a more experienced guy out who brought a different tool - the right one for the job. He located the main clean out trap which was buried, although he broke the top of the cast iron fitting with his tool. He identified roots 40' down my main. They suggested now that the broken trap needed to be replaced for $480, plus run a camera for $800 - 1200, then the cast iron main would have to be replaced - likely several thousand. Once he saw me starting to dig up the lawn to find the supposed broken cast iron line with tree roots so I could go to Home Depot to do a DIY, he told me the truth. . . . the clog was on county property and they would clear and replace it all for free. I called the county, they were out the same day, ran a camera, dug up the lawn and the street replaced asbestos (not iron) pipe, and were great. Over $800 spent with Slaughter. . . I don't mind paying for the emergency call out, but I do for the inexperienced plumber's time, the broken trap, and the return calls when they should have told me it was county property at the start. The owner said he'd refund a portion and brief his crew, giving him the opportunity to right the wrong - no response since. Since I promised him to give him the benefit of the doubt and the opportunity to do the right thing instead of blasting his business on social media, , I'm making this post. I will also share on other sites if there is still no response through Angie's List. I'll update if he follows up. As for Angie's List, this is the 6th home service I've used based on their rating and I've had very poor luck. I'll probably be cancelling my membership very soon.

Mark H.
Mar 2018
1.0
Plumbing, Water Heater Service
The initial plumber dispatched (David) simply adjusted the hot water thermostat and charged $145. Turns out the water heater is undersized and we need a recirculating pump. I called to complain and spoke to the manager, (Paul) who sent another plumber Eric. Eric seemed very knowledgable and professional. He said Paul would provide a proposal for the work. I have called them 6 times and been promised that Paul would call back that afternoon. He never has. Bottom line .....I'm out $145 for nothing and my real problem was never even addressed. Stay away.

ROBERT B.
Mar 2018
3.0
Plumbing
$770
Slaughter Plumbing responded quickly. I had to turn off the water and wait for them to arrive. I stated that I thought the leak was coming from the line for the ice maker in refrigerator. Jeff asked me if he could put a hole in the ceiling. After cutting the hole in ceiling, I was told that he could not find the leak and I should call "I Find Leaks". I called this company and they arrrived in the afternoon. He used an infra red camera to determine the leak was coming from the line for the ice maker in the refrigerator. He was able to shut the valve for this line at the water heater. If the plumber had thought of turning the valve off first, I would not have to repair my ceiling. Total cost of repair $770.00. I spoke to someone at the office to let them know I was not happy. I was told he would look into it. I never heard back from him.

John J.
Mar 2018
5.0
Plumbing, Water Heater Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$985
When my water heater started leaking all over the garage floor I called a competitor that had originally installed it. They said they would be out in three days. I then called Slaughter who sent out a plumber the same day. They quickly assessed the problem and one of their plumbers, Jeff, had a new water heater up and running in a couple hours. I will definitely use them for any future plumbing issues. Excellent service.

Stella P.
Mar 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
They have always done a great job for my plumbing needs.

VICKI G.
Feb 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
I thought they did a really good job. The worker was very pleasant and professional.

Bob K.
Feb 2018
3.0
Plumbing
$193
Had a pipe leaking in wall. Plumber arrived and proceeded to cut holes (8 to 15 inch square holes) in various places looking for leak. After 2nd hole I had to suggest turning the water back on to listen for leak before cutting more holes. General area of hole was found and he cut hole near base board to find it was wet. He then cut several holes up the wall until reaching the leak- a broken pipe going into shower faucet on the other side of the wall. I talked to other people with plumbing experience in the weeks following and was told that what I thought was correct- the general area of the leak should have been narrowed down before starting to cut holes. Getting someone to repair the holes is going to cost me more than the plumbing repair. In addition, before the leaving the plumber told me that my PVC pipes were rated for a lifespan of 30 years and that copper pipes were only good for about 25 years. Again talking to other people with plumbing knowledge and using google I found that while that can sometimes be the case with very acidic water it's more common that copper pipes should last for 50-70 years and pvc for at least 50-75 and up to 100 years or more. Giving me the worst case estimate without any other information seems either slightly dishonest or incompetent.

Tracy C.
Jan 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Able to fix quickly and make some suggestion for improvement at a future time as equipment is fairly old

Victoria P.
Jan 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Quickly diagnosed and repaired the problem
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Thank you! So glad we have never let you down! Please let us know anytime if we ever disappoint in any way! You are a great customer and your feedback is greatly appreciated and very important to our success! Happy new year!"


Lisa C.
Jan 2018
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$198
I called mid afternoon and they squeezed me in. Dave came out and assessed the problem. He told me way he was going to do. He did the job and was very friendly. I highly recommend them.

Mj W.
Nov 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon set up appointment for next day. Jeff came on time. knowledgeable courteous answered all questions Will hire again. Thank you all.
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Awesome! Thank you for your confidence!"


Harry S.
Sep 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
They were great and they will be my plumber for any future jobs!! I had Chucks Plumbing come first and they charged me $250 to tell me where the leak was after I told them where it was??? They said the other man will be there later to do the repair??? He said the cost would be an additional $500 ??? I told him to get lost and I would get someone else which was Slaughter Plumbing! They were very fair in pricing and I gave them a $50.00 tip and asked them to have lunch on me!!!!
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"So happy we were able to help with the problem and to help you save money! Very kind of you to share your experience, and for your generosity - lunch was a treat! We appreciate it!"


Adele C.
Sep 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
$194
It went great.

Rodney K.
Aug 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
well Thats all you need to know. Now leave me alone

Roger S.
Aug 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
No problems

Jeannette R.
Aug 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
I had a good experience with them.  I had no problems with them.

Patrice L.
Jul 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
He was efficient. He explained that the job might be more extensive it he were to run into problems. It was not extensive and he seemed fair.

Bagher T.
Jun 2017
1.0
Plumbing
I had used Slaughter Plumbing a couple of times over the past fifteen years, and I don’t recall any issues from those transactions. But it was well over a year ago that I called Slaughter Plumbing again because of a slow drain problem at the house. They scheduled an afternoon call. Their serviceman showed up 90 minutes late. He seemed in a rush, and after about 20 minutes of working with a ‘snake’, he said that he couldn’t fix it with the equipment he had, and that a certain machine was needed, and that we had to call and schedule service the following week so they could bring the machine. The next day, rather than wait, I thought I'd try a handyman who ended up fixing the slow drain with a similar size snake that the Slaughter serviceman was using. Two weeks later, I received a bill from Slaughter Plumbing for $205 for the service call and the use of some kind of machine as part of the service call. So I called Slaughter, explained the situation and inquired about the bill, saying that I was certainly willing to pay their $75 service call fee (even though he didn’t fix anything), but I was unwilling to pay for the use of a machine that was never used. They told me they would look into it and get back to me. They never did. A few weeks later, I get another bill for $205. So I called them again (and spoke to the same female office manager) who expressed surprise that they had never gotten back to me. This time, she explained how they have a GPS system that would allow them to track their servicemen’s locations and service times, etc. and that they could easily investigate the matter, and promised that the owner would call me back in a few days. That all sounded promising. But again, I never heard back from them. At this point, I assumed they had reviewed the service and machine use data, and realized what had happened and had just cancelled the bill. Well, a couple of months ago (after more than a year had passed), I get a letter from a collection agency for the $205! I paid it in full so as to avoid any hassles. It’s obviously not about the money, since it wasn’t that much money anyway. Slaughter Plumbing’s practice in this case boils down to fraud.
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Dear Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your inquiry/feedback regarding the service and invoice for work performed at your home. It is never a good thing to hear that we have disappointed a customer. I did speak with you twice, and forwarded your information to the service manager to investigate. The time at your home (per GPS tracking was 4:20 to 5:27) and the service tech (who has been with us for 26 years - as our stoppage technician) gave back his report as follows: Ran the K-60 power sewer machine through the cleanout up towards the unit. Found no stoppage in main line. Used plunger and auger to clear localized stoppage at fixture. Adjusted water level in 2nd toilet. (He then noted that the toilet has a long crack around the handle and that he recommended replacement of the toilet.) We always flush and run water through the line to make sure that the line is clear before we leave. Stoppages cannot be guaranteed as we have no way of knowing what is introduced into the system after we leave. Often it is simply too much of a not easily degraded brand of toilet tissue, and can reoccur repeatedly. I apologize that no one returned your call with a resolution. The manager looked into it so I assumed he had called you to discuss. I am however confused by the statement that no machine was used, when you stated yourself that the handyman used the same machine that we used? It would not be like our sewer tech to make notes that weren't accurate. We have a $189.00 minimum which includes a use of the equipment for up to an hour. Additionally we bill $22.00/quarter hour thereafter, so your bill looks solid on Steve's part. Not knowing that the service manager had not returned your call, and having not received payment in 16 months and having sent several reminders, it would be our secretary's job to see that the bill be written off to collections. We do make every attempt to contact our customers to avoid the collection process, but she has protocol to follow as well. I appreciate your payment, but seeing that there was a definite communication error on our part, I am willing to issue a partial (half of the invoice amount) refund, as a gesture of good faith. I do not feel that a full refund is warranted since all evidence on our end support that the time and equipment charges were correct. I hope that this will prove satisfactory on your end. As a side note, please know that if a stoppage does re-occur within 7 days, we waive the $79.00 service call and the $38 equipment charge and charge only the labor by the quarter hour. I find it regrettable that this was not handled properly as of our last conversation. We appreciate your business and do our best to resolve matters amicably. I will contact my collection agency to ensure proper handling and dismissal of this matter."


Bernard G.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Slaughter Plumbing technicians have always been knowledgeable and professional.

Donna B.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Excellent price and customer service.
Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate the opportunities you have given us over the past two years to assist you when your plumbing acts up! It can be stressful when emergencies arise, and we strive to make the process as pain free as possible! We appreciate your review! :-)"


ROY B.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE

"Thank you for taking the time to send your feedback! I know that you have been a valued customer for at least 17 years, and we do appreciate the confidence that you place in us by allowing us to service your commercial and residential properties! As always, we are here if you need us!"

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Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

RF11067209

Trade License Locale

Florida

Trade License Authority

Florida: General

Trade License Expiration

08/31/2021

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FAQ

SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: Open All Day Tuesday: Open All Day Wednesday: Open All Day Thursday: Open All Day Friday: Open All Day Saturday: Open All Day Sunday: Open All Day
SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE offers free project estimates.
No, SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE offers emergency services.
Yes, SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE offers warranties.
SLAUGHTER PLUMBING SERVICE offers the following services: WATER FILTRATION AND SOFTENING SYSTEMS, WATER HEATERS,FIXTURE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT (SINKS, TOILETS,FAUCETS,GARBAGE DISPOSALS,BATH TUBS, LAUNDRY TUBS) SEWER AND DRAIN SERVICE, SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT, LEAK REPAIRS, KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELING.

Contact Information

12920 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo, FL 33774

Service Hours

Sunday:Open All Day
Monday:Open All Day
Tuesday:Open All Day
Wednesday:Open All Day
Thursday:Open All Day
Friday:Open All Day
Saturday:Open All Day
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