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Avatar for Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

3.80(
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Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

3.80(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
272 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"This company is outstanding. I can not sing them enough praises."

Jacqueline W on May 2025

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"This company is outstanding. I can not sing them enough praises."

Jacqueline W on May 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
471 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025


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Stone Plumbing, LLC

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Stone Plumbing, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience

We are a family plumbing business owned and operated by the Stone Brothers with 30 years combined experience. We proudly serve the Riverbend area. We look forward to doing business with you and finding a solution to all your plumbing needs! We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Please contact us for a quote! We look forward to working with you! License # 055-045059

"I had a dishwasher installed and I couldn't be happier. The team was incredibly courteous and professional, providing top-notch service at reasonable rates. I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs."

Kerry S on November 2023

We are a family plumbing business owned and operated by the Stone Brothers with 30 years combined experience. We proudly serve the Riverbend area. We look forward to doing business with you and finding a solution to all your plumbing needs! We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Please contact us for a quote! We look forward to working with you! License # 055-045059

"I had a dishwasher installed and I couldn't be happier. The team was incredibly courteous and professional, providing top-notch service at reasonable rates. I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs."

Kerry S on November 2023


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Leaf Home Water Solutions

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Leaf Home Water Solutions

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4 years of experience

The team of professionals at Leaf Home Water Solutions takes great pride in knowing that families are provided with the cleanest, crispest, and heathiest water possible. As the leader in home water filtration, all installations are tailored to specific water needs. Custom solutions may include enhanced impact on hair and skin, energy savings on bills, increased appliance longevity, and elimination of hard water contaminants like calcium and magnesium, while also combatting taste and odor issues by filtering out chlorine and other organic compounds. With state-of-the-art water testing materials, dedication to White Glove installation and service, best-in-class products, and the support of the nation's largest home solutions company, homeowners can feel confident in trusting Leaf Home Water Solutions. We look forward to earning your business, call our team of experts today for a free home water test!

The team of professionals at Leaf Home Water Solutions takes great pride in knowing that families are provided with the cleanest, crispest, and heathiest water possible. As the leader in home water filtration, all installations are tailored to specific water needs. Custom solutions may include enhanced impact on hair and skin, energy savings on bills, increased appliance longevity, and elimination of hard water contaminants like calcium and magnesium, while also combatting taste and odor issues by filtering out chlorine and other organic compounds. With state-of-the-art water testing materials, dedication to White Glove installation and service, best-in-class products, and the support of the nation's largest home solutions company, homeowners can feel confident in trusting Leaf Home Water Solutions. We look forward to earning your business, call our team of experts today for a free home water test!



"Work was never done. Contractor was dispatched by Choice Home Warrenty. Arrived late. Charged me for 2 service calls ($130.00) instead of just one as specified by Choice Home Warrenty. Technician submitted the work orders and they were approved. Technician never called Choice oe me to schedule the work. This all began on June 8th. Calls have been made to the technician by Choice and have never been returned. As far as I'm concerned I have had $130 stolen from me by a disreputable and dishonest company. He could not provide a receipt so I took a photo of his Nondriver ID (yes he drove here). 10 days later and still no contact. I will not recommend this company. I will file a complaint with the BBB and have logged a complaint with Choice Home Warrenty as well."

Nita C on June 2020

Owner operated

"Work was never done. Contractor was dispatched by Choice Home Warrenty. Arrived late. Charged me for 2 service calls ($130.00) instead of just one as specified by Choice Home Warrenty. Technician submitted the work orders and they were approved. Technician never called Choice oe me to schedule the work. This all began on June 8th. Calls have been made to the technician by Choice and have never been returned. As far as I'm concerned I have had $130 stolen from me by a disreputable and dishonest company. He could not provide a receipt so I took a photo of his Nondriver ID (yes he drove here). 10 days later and still no contact. I will not recommend this company. I will file a complaint with the BBB and have logged a complaint with Choice Home Warrenty as well."

Nita C on June 2020



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Gregory Building Services

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Gregory Building Services

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16 years of experience

We are a Family owned business with a focus on providing home repair and remodeling services to Local families. We currently have 3 service and repair techs and 4 remodeling crews trained in various trades. All of our crew members are Employees. We only sub-contract licensed trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) as needed and we have established working relationships with these vendors. Currently Gregory Building Services does not offer financing but we can work with your banks and lenders to complete your projects. All of our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of the products used or 1 year whichever is longer.

We are a Family owned business with a focus on providing home repair and remodeling services to Local families. We currently have 3 service and repair techs and 4 remodeling crews trained in various trades. All of our crew members are Employees. We only sub-contract licensed trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) as needed and we have established working relationships with these vendors. Currently Gregory Building Services does not offer financing but we can work with your banks and lenders to complete your projects. All of our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of the products used or 1 year whichever is longer.


Mick's Plumbing

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Mick's Plumbing

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23 years of experience

Mick's Plumbing is expanding in the St. Louis area with 5 full-time, trustoworthy employees. Mick's Plumbing offers services ranging from complete bath rennovations to water heater replacements and everything in between. We accept all major credit cards.

Mick's Plumbing is expanding in the St. Louis area with 5 full-time, trustoworthy employees. Mick's Plumbing offers services ranging from complete bath rennovations to water heater replacements and everything in between. We accept all major credit cards.


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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Just as hard water can wreak havoc on your skin by drying it out, it’s also not great for your hair. That’s because hard water won’t rinse out shampoo and conditioner as effectively as soft water can. All that product buildup isn’t good news for your hair, which can look dull and limp over time with hard water.

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

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