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Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor, Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Chicago area and surrounding communities since 1960. We offer full service plumbing and sewer expertise for residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise properties. Our service has been recognized by our customers with 36 Angie's List Super Service Awards!

Business highlights

65 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing, new construction, rehab, kitchen & bathroom remodeling, water heater installation, hydro jet rodding, sewer systems, camera inspections, handicapped fixtures, water filtration systems, flood control, gas piping, tank less heater installation & repair.

Services we don't offer

Appliance repair.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.71,244 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
7%
3
4%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 151-175 of 1244 reviews

LORI N.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber showed up on time and was courteous and professional, which is the experience we've had every time we've used Power Plumbing. He was knowledgeable and was able to identify the location of the leak. We were told that he would have to order the part and would be getting back to us to schedule another appointment to replace the motor when the part came in. After 3 weeks had passed, I called to follow up, figuring the part had not yet arrived. The person who answered the phone remembered our situation and immediately realized that our case had fallen through the cracks somehow, and apologized that nobody had gotten back to us to tell us that their plumbers do not fix jacuzzi tubs (the plumber who came out was new to the company and did not realize this) and recommended a jacuzzi repair company. I was frustrated by the whole thing, so I spoke to a manager at the company. She was very helpful and apologetic about the mishap and agreed to refund an hour and a half off the time that was charged to us. I was pleased with that, especially since, in all fairness, I had neglected to mention that it was a jacuzzi tub during the original call (since we had never had service on our jacuzzi before, I did not realize that this fact would be important). I will use Power Plumbing again in the future and realize this was just a matter of miscommunication. Overall, Power Plumbing has done some great work for us in the past, and the fact that they are willing to do whatever it took to remedy the situation and keep a long-time customer happy meant a lot to us.
Description of Work: We noticed a leak from our second floor bathroom which showed up on the first floor ceiling underneath the bathroom. We suspected, because of the location, that it was coming from the jacuzzi tub. The plumber investigated the cause and we were told he needed to order a new motor and would schedule another appointment to replace the motor. Ultimately, the motor will need to be replaced by a jacuzzi company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Scott F.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I usually don't write reviews, which should say something as to how pleased I am with this service. I had John Morzy from Power Plumbing come install a faucet, which is simple, but the way he did it was as perfect as could be. He was on time, took off his shoes, had fun stories while he was working, worked quickly. He even fixed my shower head, which turned out it was just clogged. I wouldn't even consider calling any other company if I need plumbing help in the future. I rated the company "A" for price because it seemed a fair price for faucet, but it made it very much worth my while because of the free advice/help with m shower.
Description of Work: Installed a faucet in my kitchen (priced included parts and service).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$335

Gregory M.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Angie's List needs an A+ ! These guys were great. John was the representative that came to my home. He was fantastic. Everything you want in a service person that comes to your home. Prompt, professional, knowledgeable and ready to get to the problem. He fixed everything with a minimal amount of time and fuss. Explained everything he did. Why it was different in my 90 year old house. Lastly, he was friendly and personable. That is the type of person you want in your home. The only thing that could have made this a better service call was if it was for free.. but that not gonna happen. Power Plumbing and Sewer is top notch. That are my new go to plumbing company.
Description of Work: Had a hot water faucet in my main floor bathroom would only turn on if you fiddled with it for 2 - 3 minutes like you were opening a safe. Very little water pressure. The drain in the same tub was very slow.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$152

William W.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent service, very clean and neat, and very concerned that things were done right. Described what needed to be done and did it quickly and efficiently. Very professional and would highly recommend the company to other individuals.
Description of Work: Replaced leaking galvanized pipe to the steam furnace with copper piping. Also fixed third floor kitchen sink drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$722.5

Response from Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc
[member name removed], Thank you for choosing us and taking time to write a review. We appreciate the Grade "A" rating as we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service work in conjunction with the best customer service. Please feel free to call us anytime you need us as we'll be standing by. Your friends at Power Plumbing

Demmie N.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
l wanted the work done with a week of my initial call, which they were able to do. The plumber was very nice, didn't leave too much for me to clean up and was able to complete all work within one day, for which I was very happy. The toilet in the master bath had to be removed to locate the item that had fallen in the toilet to cause the problem. So that they could complete the work all in one day, they sent over a second plumber to work on the master toilet. We had removed the old kitchen sink ourselves to cut down on labor costs. However, they went ahead and took the old kitchen sink (cast iron and heavy) along with the old toilet and pedestal when they left. I would definitely recommend Power Plumbing and will contact them in the future if I am in need of a plumber.
Description of Work: I had the kitchen sink and faucet replaced (which inluded reinstalling the disposal), pedestal sink, faucet and toilet replaced in the half bath and the toilet unclogged in the master bath. The toilet in the master bath needed to be removed to clear it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,725

JT S.
03/2013
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See above-overall it was a waste of time and money.
Description of Work: Came to fix a leaky faucet in the kitchen and a leaky shower, which was causing visible damage to my kitchen ceiling. The plumber "fixed" the kitchen faucet (still need a bucket under the sink) and "could not replicate" the leaking ceiling. The next morning, right as rain (excuse the pun) the shower was again leaking (so was the sink-but silly me did not check the sink)...my husband and I called-they offered to "come look at it again"...when I asked why I woudl spend another $500 for them when the problem was obviously beyond their capabilities-silence. I called an old, retired, friend of my father's-he immediately understood the issue and told us how to fix-and did so...too bad I did not realize my sink was still leaking until today, when I looked and lo and behold-the bucket (luckily I kept it under) was full of water. I honestly could have burned $500 and gotten the same nothing results....I will say-the people were very pleasant and prompt....

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$480

Faith D.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall, the process was fine. He arrived promptly, fixed the toilet handle, and replaced a leaky garbage disposal. The other toilet was a more complicated problem, but he persevered and found what was wrong. All is working fine now.
Description of Work: - Installed a new garbage disposal. - Repaired toilet handle. - Repaired another toilet that wan't emptying properly. The plumber took the time to find out what was really going on with the slow toilet, and it's working fine now. He was personable and professional. I'd definitley call them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Lauren G.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had a clogged toilet that would not succumb to the normal plunging. I called Power Plumbing on a Saturday and within 5 minutes of speaking to the answering service had a phone call from a plumber (John M) that he was just wrapping up a job nearby and would be there in 30 minutes (Wonderful!). John arrived promptly and fixed our current issue, but also worked to resolve future drain clogs by using the hour we were paying for wisely and helping us better utilize our "modern toilets" by increasing the water capacity during flush. We really appreciate that the only incrememental cost in this was parts (only 40 dollars) and that it will help prevent us from future issues. On top of that, John is incredibly kind and helpful and we look forward to using his services again in the future. Great find!
Description of Work: Unclogged toilet Increased water capacity in flush

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$242.5

Michael D.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Power was called along with two other firms to work in our 7 story building. The firm was choosen based on their complete and best bid. Scope of work was the replacement of hot water pipes and water supply to the bolier. Work was done ontime and on budget.
Description of Work: Power review
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Trish W.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
Our condo building was having water pressure surges and strange sounds from the water pump in the basement. Patrick of Power Plumbing came to analyze the situation and gave us great insight into what we needed to remedy our water pressure issues.
Description of Work: evaluate water pump and pressure surges
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

SUSAN W.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The scheduler answered my phone call promptly and we easily found a date for a plumber to come out. The plumber called before he came out and was on time. He was very professional and pleasant, and worked very hard to fix the bathtub drain. Although complete repair of the drain would have required major work, he figured out a way to DRAMATICALLY improve the drain time at very low cost. I'm sure this wouldn't be possible in every situation, but it fit my needs perfectly! I have used this company in the past and was confident that they would do another good job. James did not disappoint; in fact, next time I'll ask for him by name.
Description of Work: Opened up a slow-running bathroom sink drain, opened up a very, VERY slowly running bathtub drain, diagnosed a low water-pressure problem in a shower, checked to see what would be involved in installing icemaker in refrigerator, diagnosed why water backed up in one side of the kitchen double sink when the other side was running the disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$212.5

Sandy D.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our kitchen sink backed up the Saturday morning before Christmas. I could not let it go until the day after Christmas because we had a ton of family coming in that afternoon to stay for eight days. That included our 21 month old granddaughter. Two men were here within an hour. It took them quite a while to rod the sink, but they told me something that no one had ever told me before -- that when you run the disposal, do it for at least three minutes. In many many years of owning disposals no plumber had ever told me that before. The bill was extremely high because it was a holiday, but I did not call other places for quotes since we had to be at the airport in a few hours, but also because I knew from prior experience that Power Plumbing does a great job.
Description of Work: Emergency kitchen drain rodding
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Julie R.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did what I asked them to do thoroughly. When there was a problem, they came back for free. The guy who came out was very friendly and I have not had any problems with the plumbing.
Description of Work: They replaced the pipes inside my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lorraine S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
things went well. very pleased.
Description of Work: Water heater started to leak and called Power Plumbers. This is the 3nd time we have used this plumber contractor. They came with the new water-heater, installed the new water-heater and took the old heater to the alley. They were prompt and very professional. They had our account on file when we called. When they answer the phone you know that they know what it is like to have plumbing issues, very knowledgeable from the first interaction. The dispatcher is so calming and the plumbers come exactly as scheduled, with the correct materials, making things so much better in a water emergency.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Allen L.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber arrived when scheduled. Fixed and replaced my kitched faucet, and cleaned the drain excellently.
Description of Work: Excellent service, quality workmanship, reasonable pricing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Elizabeth B.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
In the three weeks after my son was born, everything in our house that could break or fall apart did. This nightmare included our kitchen sink backing up, with both sides full of water that would not drain. With bottles and dishes to wash and cooking to do, this was a disaster. I called Power Plumbing on a Sunday to inquire about their emergency after-hours services, but, as expected, it would have cost a small fortune to have them come that day; I recall the cost being close to $600. First thing Monday morning the office called me and arranged for a plumber to come that same day. James was wonderful, a gentleman and a pleasure to chat with while he worked. He unclogged our clogged sink and then explained to us why garbage disposals are not the best idea and that we should really try not to use it because kitchen pipes (everywhere, not just ours) have never evolved to handle the flow of solid waste (unlike bathroom pipes, which are built for this). Therefore, eventually everyone with a disposal is going to end up with pipes full of junk. Not even two weeks later, we had James back again when the pipe behind our master bathroom toilet began dripping. The cost was the same: $145. However, since it didn't take James long to fix our toilet, he offered to check our sinks to make sure they were working well since we were already paying him for an hour of labor. I would most definitely call Power Plumbing & Sewer Inc. again, and I would ask for James.
Description of Work: Power Plumbing unclogged our double sided kitchen sink during their first visit, and then not even two weeks later returned to examine and tighten the dripping pipe behind our toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Michael S.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had what sounded like a leak in the basement ceiling for the past few weeks which has steadily gotten worse. Though I had no visible signs of water, I decided to have John come by and investigate. He was on-time, professional as ever, and took his time eliminating possible causes for what sounded like a leak. He discovered that the toilet seal had been broken and that the toilet in the master bath needed to be remounted, which he did a great job completing. Since there was no visible evidence of a leak he gave me the option of having him start creating holes in the ceiling so he could take a look....but, consistent with his usually integrity and honestly, he told me to wait. He said that because we couldn't find any place to start looking that he may have to create several head-sized holes in different locations to find the possible leak. He recommended waiting until we had some visible sign of water and then have him back out so he knew where to focus his investigation, which would keep him from creating a number of unnecessary holes in the ceiling and walls. I followed his advice and will be watching and waiting to see if there is any damage for him to follow.
Description of Work: Investigated leaking sound. Remounted toilet and installed new seal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$153

GEORGE G.
12/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They called back from my phone call and we agreed on a time to come out. However, they never showed up for the appointment.
Description of Work: I was trying to find a leak in my plumbing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Jason R.
12/2012
1.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They came out to look at it, and told us we needed to have an entire wall removed in order to fix the issue. We had a second consultation and they told us that that didn't need to be done. This second company fixed it for free and we haven't had any issues with it.
Description of Work: We had an issue with our bath tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Jaya M.
12/2012
1.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Never had anyone come out because the receptionist was so rude.
Description of Work: I called because my hot water heater was out. I advised the lady that answered the phone that the light/fire was out under the hot water heater. Before I could even finish, she began rambling on and on about all of the things this company WOULD NOT DO. I eventually advised her that I would not need her services and hung up. She was very rude!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


DIRK G.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Power plumbing has always been responsive and punctual in several of our building's past jobs, and this job was no different. While it turned out to cost more than we expected, that seems to be the norm in plumbing world. They did a good job on a relatively simple pipe replacement and gave us estimtates for future work on our water heater which will need to be replaced in the near future
Description of Work: A common are pipe was leaking near the joint with another pipe in the Association's storage room. Power plumbing replaced several pipes and joints

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

David S.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They give good service. The guys are nice, neat and clean up after themselves.
Description of Work: They repaired the disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Larry B.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I had Power Plumbing & Sewer out in the past, November 2011. I liked them, but thought not to call them back because of the prior price. A bit high to what i thought it should've been, and 2 guys. But, I called them back because they solved my problem before. This time, they wanted to send 2 guys again. I thought it was going to be expensive, and it was, but THEIR SERVICE WAS WORTH THE PRICE. I found with 2 guys, 1 guy feeds the camera, while the other guy views the screen. One guy wasn't successful with rodding, so they switched roles and the other guy tried. He was successful in ridding the blockage. If there was just 1 guy there, and he couldn't rid the blockage, then I'd end up calling another plumber to try. This was not the case. In summary, 2 guys were needed with the camera, rod, and toilet install. I would definitely call Power Plumbing & Sewer again and recommend others give them a try.
Description of Work: Camera use on interior of pipes, rod to alleviate blockage, install new toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,248

David B.
11/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I felt that Mike did an okay job, but as the first appointment of the day, they said he would be at my house at 8. He arrived around 8:15 and was in his car for a few minutes. He replaced my broken disposal and added a valve so I could shut off my outside water in the winter. Overall, I think he did a good job, but he charged me for 2.5 hours, when he was actually working for two and the hourly rate was150/hour minus 10% for Angie's members. He also charged me $20 for misc. parts for the disposal. I hardly think I should have to pay $20 for a couple nuts and bolts. I felt nickel and dimed, and frankly ripped off. I'm sure there are other Angie's list companies that are more fair with their pricing. I also had to pay $10 for gas for driving to my house. Way too many hidden fees for me.
Description of Work: He replaced my kitchen disposal with a new one and added a valve to my outdoor water pipe, so I could stop a drip to my outside faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$487.5

Vanessa J.
10/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The company came at the appointed time and were very professional. My only issue was the very unreasonable charge for material.
Description of Work: We retained Power Plumbing to repair a broken pipe under our kitchen sink. They were prompt and professional. The labor charges were reasonable (approx $100/hr). However they charged us $180 for two pieces of PVC pipe which I found outrageous. Those materials probably would have cost $50 at Home Depot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$397

Contact information

3840 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

http://www.powerplumbinginc.com

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Appliance Repair,
Basement Waterproofing,
Excavating,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

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

Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc offers emergency services.
No, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc does not offer warranties.
Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, new construction, rehab, kitchen & bathroom remodeling, water heater installation, hydro jet rodding, sewer systems, camera inspections, handicapped fixtures, water filtration systems, flood control, gas piping, tank less heater installation & repair.
Appliance repair.

Contact information

3840 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

http://www.powerplumbinginc.com

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