Over 10 years, Billy Steffensen, ATR’s owner, has rendered plumbing services for several repairs and recently completed our first floor gut and renovation project, that included all kitchen and powder room plumbing.
He’s also replaced all outdated gate water valves, with quarter turn shut offs in basement. This included replacing the dreaded water main valve that was leaking. All valves are water tight, no failures, rock solid craftsmanship. I hate loose and leaky pipes and second rate shoddy work that fails over time - and so does Billy!
In short, couldn’t be more pleased with Billy Steffensen (owner / operator) and his wife Theresa (business and customer satisfaction manager).
Here is what you get when you hire ATR Plumbing:
. Prompt Arrival - Have had more than dozen plumbing appointments with Billy. He’s shown up at my home almost to the minute Theresa says he’s going to show up. Never a missed appointment, or late arrival. Not sure if this is the case with every other client, but from my viewpoint, Billy and his two other associates have an impeccable on time arrival record with me.
. Work Quality - Have NEVER had a botched pipe seam, or leak, or water damage from any of Billy’s work (or from John or Matt, Billy’s associates). 100% quality work. The man knows what he’s doing and so does his staff. He’s seen it all, done it all, anticipates possible problems and has solutions. I’m confident when Billy (or his associates) show up, I’ve got a qualified and reputable professional - and it’s done to municipality code - no jury-rigged short-cuts.
. Billy’s Accessibility - You’ll almost never reach Billy by phone. And that’s really good news for you. He focuses his time and attention completely on your project when he’s in your home, rather than answering calls and lining up his next project with another customer. He leaves most all phone calls to Theresa.
. Theresa’s Accessibility - During business hours, on the first call, you’ll always reach Billy’s wife and business partner, Theresa. And if you don’t get her immediately, I’ve always left a voice mail and received a call back within 15 minutes, my guess is you’ll find the same to be true. After business hours, she’s also highly responsive by email. She’s infinitely qualified, forever upbeat and will bend over backwards to accommodate reasonable (and not so reasonable) requests. If she doesn’t know the answer (which is rare) she’ll be back to you quickly (usually same day). She is 100% responsible for Billy’s scheduling, so he’s focused on getting your job done with the highest level of satisfaction.
Pricing - You get what you pay for. Won’t be most expensive, won’t be least. You can be assured whatever you pay, the work is backed with an unparalleled track record. He’s at the top of his craft. You’d be hard pressed to find many other plumbing services that offers the combined customer satisfaction that Billy and Theresa Steffensen deliver - every time.
Bottom Line - Anybody asks me for a plumber referral, no hesitation, ATR Plumbing. Every time.
Heâ s my plumber that gets whatever I need fixing.. fair pricing and overall a very cool guy to talk to while he works. He explains and shows whatâ s wrong and how the job gets done.
Norbert M.
5.0
09/2022
Recommend Eric for all of your plumbing needs!
D D.
5.0
07/2022
Going forward I will use this company for any/all plumbing needs. They were friendly, good at what they did and fairly priced. I am a retired person on a fixed income so I really appreciate their fairness.
Janet L.
5.0
10/2019
Nick from Lakeside Plumbing did a great job. I called in the morning and they had someone that could come out that day. Nick, the plumber, called. He said he was done early with his other job and he could come sooner. Fixed toilet and checked sink in just about an hour's time. Would...
Kristina L.
5.0
08/2019
The owner and his employees were all very professional, kind and personable. I hire them back every time I need anything done with our plumbing.
Terrific service and very personable. Will definitely hire them again for any plumbing need.
Robert G.
5.0
05/2014
Have used ATR Plumbing for years to do work on our 1980’s 2 story home - given the age, it's needed quite a bit of maintenance work. Over 10 years, Billy Steffensen, ATR’s owner, has rendered plumbing services for several repairs and recently completed our first floor gut and ...
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts
A broken flange could lead to serious issues. When a flange breaks, the toilet is no longer secured to the subfloor, which leads to constant rocking when in use. Over time, this breaks the wax seal between the toilet and flange and causes leaking throughout the substrate, bathroom floor, and ceilings below the bathroom.
An outdoor water valve typically has a round or oval handle that you can turn to control the water flow. It may be located in a protective box or pit near the property line, where the main water line connects to your house.
Switching to city water from well water requires running a private main service line from the closest main city line to your home. When comparing well water versus city water, city water is routinely tested and readily available but can be more expensive than well water.
Leaks, clogged drains, cracked basins, and worn-out seals are common problems that may require professional repair.
Yes, an ambitious homeowner could decide to replace their own toilet. A person attempting to do a DIY toilet installation should keep in mind that the average toilet weighs between 100 and 120 pounds. That means that you'll need to be comfortable lifting and carrying your old toilet and replacement toilet during both phases of the project. Additionally, homeowners will need to have basic plumbing knowledge to avoid plumbing problems that could result in messy, expensive water damage in their bathrooms. Hiring a plumbing pro from the get-go can help you avoid damaging your plumbing or your new toilet.
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