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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 651-675 of 1244 reviews

LAURA H.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were very impressed how they conducted their selves. They were professional and they knew what they were doing. The price we paid was very well worth the money for the job that they did. They took the time to explain what they were going to be doing which was nice. We were very pleased with their overall service!
Description of Work: They changed all of the old water pipes in the basement to new copper ones. The job was completed in one day.

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
$2,000

Greg F.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The team they sent out was very professional, prompt and gave us our options. They were very considerate of the time they were there since we were paying by the hour for labor. Very good customer service from the dispatch area, too.
Description of Work: We had a small flood in our basement due to an ejector pump switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

CAROLYN S.
10/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They had to come back and replace the new tank they installed because it was defective. They were prompt and courteous. I really liked that they were on time and just wonderful. In a world where you can hardly trust any contractor, you can put your trust in Power Plumbing. They will not let you down.
Description of Work: Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor removed and replaced an old water heater with a new one for my 1,500 square foot home.

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

RYAN W.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am going to say that they did an okay job. They were a little pricey. I was pretty much just paying for a service call. It was a pretty easy job, but they did it just fine. I like them because they give us feedback. My house is over 100 years old and they were good at pointing out future potential issues to me. They were very professional. The price just could have been a little lower.
Description of Work: The toilet I have in my three bedroom needed to be repaired. Power Plumbing replace the toilet's little plunger thing, whatever that is called.

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
$125

JENNIFER M.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My very first impression of the company was great. They were friendly on the phone and the plumber showed up to our house on schedule. The plumber was knowledgeable, skilled and friendly. Unfortunately, after the first visit we were not totally satisfied with the work that was done. We contacted the company the next day to see if they could come back and fix the problems. We waited for a call back, but after a number of days of hearing nothing, we ended up sending a complaint letter along with the customer feedback survey. Rae called us immediately after reading our letter and was so apologetic and helpful and had said that the note regarding our situation had been buried under some other papers. We told her we understood that things happen and she subsequently offered us a number of things to remedy the situation. We ended up taking her up on the deals and had the plumber come back to our house and replace one toilet. Again, the plumber came exactly on time and did a great job.
Description of Work: First visit: they repaired the faucet on one sink; examined and evaluated a leaking toilet; fixed the handle on another toilet. Second visit: replaced the toilet that had the broken handle.

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
$770

PATRICK P.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very nice and made a stressful situation pleasant.
Description of Work: They fixed a leak in my toilet.

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

Lee Corrina C.
10/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Nicole was very nice and helpful on the phone when I called. I needed someone out ASAP (unannounced in-law visit) and she got back to me within a few minutes that someone could come out between 11am and 2pm (This was at 10am!) and explained how they charge. I then got another call, when they were on their way, which was helpful. Scott was very nice and got right to work, seemingly happy to answer any of my questions. He finished fairly quickly, was able to fix everything perfectly and even took the time to explain the intricacies of how different tub drain/stopper mechanisms work, with a drawing even (ours is sort of broken). He left everything totally clean, was friendly but professional, and just did a great job. The rate wasn't too bad (especially compared to my last experience with a different company). They took off a 10% Angie's List discount on the labor, and I appreciated that they didn't charge me anything extra for coming out on short notice. I'd highly recommend.
Description of Work: Cleared a stopped bathtub drain ("rodded" the drain through the overflow plate hole) in a first floor bathroom of a brick three-flat. Also, cleared out the sink drain of some hair/gunk.

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
$145

ALLISON L.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Food had started to seep into the bathtub of my third floor condo. After trying to fix the clog myself (not a good idea), I called one plumbing company recommended by Angie's List, but they were unable to fix the problem. Power Plumbing agreed to help, answered my questions and scheduled a plumber to come the following morning. Bernie arrived the following morning, within the scheduled time period and did not leave until the job was finished...three hours later. When he left, it was as if no one was there - the mess was cleaned up and the problem was resolved.
Description of Work: The plumber from Power Plumbing cleaned the pipes in my third floor condo and removed/dissolved a clog that was causing food to seep into my bathtub.

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
$450

MEGHAN V.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Like I said my husband ended up fixing the problem, but based on how professional and helpful they were over the phone we will call them in the future.
Description of Work: We had a bad leak under our kitchen sink. We called to schedule and appointment and these guys were the first company we have called from Angie's List that actually told us about the 'Angie's List Discount' when we said where we found them. They were very nice and professional on the phone. They were not able to get out for seven days, but several others I had tried had the same wait time unless we wanted to pay emergency rates. My husband ended up fixing the problem, but we will call them again based on the great customer service we got via phone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Emily Z.
10/2007
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 1 more
The process was very smooth. It can take a few days for them to return calls or schedule an appointment because they are so popular. The workers seemed competent and knowledgeable. I think they sold us a water heater that is much bigger than our house actually requires, which is a little aggravating because they really didn't need that extra few hundred dollars from us considering we paid them thousands.
Description of Work: Power Plumbing took over my basement for a week. They installed an ejector pump, replaced a water heater, and replaced the main water line coming into the house. The work required them to get permits from the city, dig up the street, open walls, and remove flooring. In the end, it was worth all the effort.

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
$15,000

Robert G.
10/2007
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came out in about 3-4 days from the call on time. Bernie was very nice. 2 Hours later he started to work on the second bathroom. Apparently, my pipe had a hole in it. The second bathroom was apparently even more difficult. After 4 hours and $360 tab he had to come back later in the day when I was not home to complete the project(missing tools). I found the tub spout still leaking. I called them to return and remedy the situation. When Bernie returned he explained it was our equipment not his plumbing. He then sold me a new spout and $150 additional service fee. I was amazed at the first bill. At a loss for words on the second request for payment. This should have been a 2 hour job at the most. I will not have the power team back.
Description of Work: Installing the tub spout in 2 bathrooms.

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

$500

Jason K.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had sent an email with pictures to request an estimate. I got a call back from Rae the next day and was able to get an approximate estimate of $800 - $900 as long as the basement floor didn't need to be dug up to replace the metal drain pipe. A solid estimate was not possible because it was unknown what kind of issues might come up. She quoted me a hourly rate and let me know that the cost of materials would also be added. Rae was able to schedule someone to come out a few days later. Bill came to do the work. He did an excellent job cleaning up the existing metal pipe coming out of the basement floor so he could get a good seal. Bill did an excellent job making sure everything was done the right way. He secured the laundry drain stack pipe to the wall and the utility sink to the wall. Bill cleaned up everything when he was done and answered all of my questions.
Description of Work: Replacement of the pipes that connect to a drain in the basement. The PVC drain line was originally sealed to the metal drain coming out of the basement floor with concrete. The water had eroded the concrete and was leaking. Bill removed all of the existing PVC pipes and cleaned out the metal drain so he could get a good seal. He was able to install a new PVC pipe and get a good seal to the metal drain pipe. He replaced a laundry drain hookup, utility sink drain and hooked up the pipes from the kitchen drains.

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
$900

Michael C.
09/2007
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were very attentive and easy to get along with. They did the job on a timely manner and they were very reasonably priced. They also were very professional and did not leave a mess.
Description of Work: I had a gasket for the water line on my refrigerator replaced by them.

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
$100

kelly M.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very good. My only problem with them is that if I have an emergency, they are not always available. They are boiler experts and they are better for extensive work.
Description of Work: They serviced the boiler in my basement. They also put in new pipes in the bathroom for my two sinks. It took them a couple of hours to finish.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

EDITH S.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I like the fact that they were very informative and very helpful. They came out immediately and they were able to find out what the problem was pretty quickly. I also thought that they saved me a lot of money because the price was not too high at all.
Description of Work: I had them re-route the sewer to the mainline of my home. They also repaired the sink and the bathtub in my bathroom.

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
$270

HELEN W.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are really good about tending to emergencies if you need them. They have excellent workers and they know what they are doing. They did not take a lot of time to get the work done and I can definitely rely on their service.
Description of Work: I had them adjust the valves to my faucet in the kitchen.

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
$100

NANCY G.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Power Plumbing (Gus) came out and told me the parts that needed to be replaced. Because it's a foreign made toilet, the parts had to be ordered. He told me it would take a week to get the parts and schedule a time to install them. On this past Monday, I checked back with Rae and she told me the parts had come in and we scheduled a time for the install/repair. Rae called me on the day of the appointment to confirm Jason was on his way here. Jason arrived and was finished in less than 30 minutes. Everyone has been super courteous and pleasant to deal with. I would definitely do business with Power again.
Description of Work: Purchased a 2 yr. old condo in May of this year and there were Porcher (foreign made, pushbutton flush) toilets in the condo. The toilet in the master was leaking on the floor from the connection point at the wall.

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
$336

MONICA V.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very professional. They were on time and their quote was accurate.
Description of Work: They repaired and relocated the water main in our 120 year old building.

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

DOUGLAS P.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a good job. Everything is the way it should be. I had actually mentioned that I would like them to do a few other things around the house. As time went on, it seemed that maybe the things I had wanted done were too complicated. When they brought back the estimate, they were not in line with what I had expected. Other than that, they did good work.
Description of Work: They installed a hot water pressure release valve for me.

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
$500

PETER R.
09/2007
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
I've worked with Scott before and he is terrific. He was at our home on time and was very efficient, as well as pleasant. To the extent possible it was a great experience.
Description of Work: Scott evaluated and replaced our sump pump.

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
$350

BARBARA W.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was kind of an emergency and they suggested it would be cheaper if I bought the part myself. They pretty well diagnosed the situation on the phone. They told me to call when I had the part in hand. I did so, and they called back 10 minutes later to tell me they were on their way. The plumber was real helpful and friendly. It was a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Replaced the cold water stem on my tub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Rebekah K.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The worker showed up on time and was very courteous. He offered an overview of items that should be done and explained why. He told me the timing and cost of each and what he would do if he were me. He came to fix a leak and I think prevented many more serious issues by doing some maintenance. I am glad to have a plumber to call.
Description of Work: Power Plumbing fixed a recurring leak in my plastic pipes leading out of my townhouse. They also reorganized the pipe flow and reinforced the pipe leading to the basement pump.

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
$320

William M.
08/2007
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I was very happy that they (Lynn) called me back quickly. She was very knowledgeable and helpful...had a good technical knowledge of the problem. Two people showed up the next day on time. They worked well and were very congenial. They got the job done effectively. I have/had one concern regarding the job...or I should say the labor/cost issue. If I recall the labor costs were $100/hour per person. I unfortunately did not directly formally record the time they started...they had a small break during the job (went to the truck to get some stuff...cigarette??). When they gave me the bill and the hours worked each (2.75), it seemed to me at the time that they overcharged by about 30 minutes...meaning $100. Since I did not make note of the time they started, I couldn't challenge the time. I also was so very happy that they "solved" my problem, that I did not want to confront them...so I just paid the amount. Recommend recording time start & finish.
Description of Work: Main sewer back up...had to rod to street where tree roots had blocked drainage.

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
$604

Carrie D.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Being a new homeowner I wasn't experienced with plumbing problems. They helped me determine that the sewer line needed to be rodded out. They were then able to come out in a timely manner and do the work. Even with all the recent heavy rain we haven't run into any problems.
Description of Work: We had sewage water coming up in the basement.

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
$500

Roland K.
08/2007
5.0
Very well. Noticed the problem on Saturday late afternoon/evening. Checked Angie's List and noticed Power, who we had used before to install a hot water heater. Called Sunday afternoon and the lady squeezed us into Power's schedule for Monday. The came out at the time they said they'd be there and fixed the problem. The problem was a toilet, which they re-seated. It took them about 2.5 hrs total. They were prompt, clean and relatively inexpensive given the level of service.
Description of Work: Water leaking from upstairs bathroom into the dining room ceiling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

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