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FOR FASTER SERVICE PLEASE CALL. Need a plumber in a pinch? If you need plumbing professionals anytime day or night, we’re the perfect choice. At Advantage Plumbing, we have all the necessary resources and experience to complete any plumbing repair, both residential and commercial, in a prompt, professional manner. Our service technician will supply you with as many plumbing repair OPTIONS as possible so you can choose what plumbing solutions best fit your family’s needs. We will always provide flat fee pricing before any work begins. We make the best possible repairs using high quality products. Many contractors opt to make quick fixes that do not last with cheap products. Our top quality repairs enable us to stand behind our work with warranties. You will find that our warranties are as good, if not better, than others in the industry. Should a defect arise, we work directly with the manufacturers, so you don’t have to. Your peace of mind is our top priority. Call Advantage today if you need a plumber immediately. 847-750-5378 As always, all plumbing repair jobs are given the same amount of attention regardless of size.
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Dan P.
11/12/2022
The two guys they sent were here in 20 minutes, not 2 hours. They were polite, courteous and respectful. Wore blue boot covers, while inside. Very professional and thorough. Identified the pipe, made the change, tested everything before departing. Great teamwork. Charged us their minimum fee. Will call again!
Description of Work
Shorten kitchen gas pipe for new stove to fit.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$289
Hire Again?
Yes
Craig N.
07/19/2022
Excellent. I called for an appointment around 10:30 a.m. Appointment confirmed for same day. Technician arrived within timeframe promised. Greg was very professional, courteous, and had a good sense of humor. Advantage Plumbing will get our business going forward. We recommend them to all.
Description of Work
Replaced garbage disposal
Category
excavators
Cost
$545
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We really appreciate your great feedback on our service and our team. We take a lot of pride in our team and work. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youBret H.
04/20/2022
I found the service to be prompt, professional, if a little expensive. Not *too* expensive, but on the high side I'd say. That being said he worked quickly, competently, and had everything he needed on hand, so you're paying a premium for quality work.
Description of Work
Install nat gas outlet for grill
Category
plumbing, gas leak repair
Cost
$389
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We really appreciate your great feedback on our service and our team. We take a lot of pride in our team and work. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youMichael M.
11/01/2021
Advantage Plumbing was amazing. Both our water heaters broke down this past Sunday. We called several places & they either didn't have the equipment until Monday or price price gouged because it was a Sunday & an emergency. I got a call back from Advantage Plumbing in Elgin and they charged a very fair price for 2 water heaters plus they only charged a small fee for a Sunday. Now this was not only a Sunday, the plumber (DILLION - after working all day) arrived at our home at 7:00 p.m. - He replaced both water heaters within 1 1/2 hours and was fantastic. Trust me, if you need a plumber (especially on a weekend) - call them. They do not gouge you when your in a tough spot. They promised me early Sunday afternoon that they would replace them for sure the same day and they kept their word. We are remodeling our bathroom next and will be calling them again.
Description of Work
We needed 2 new water heaters
Category
excavators, water heater repair
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are always happy to receive any feed back from our services. We appreciated working with you and we look forward to working together again. Thank youKeith G.
05/20/2021
Joe had to troubleshoot to identify the location of the leak. He came back the next day and repaired the issue. Great communication and professional service.
Description of Work
Leak in drain pipe repaired.
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
Cost
$800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are so happy we were able to take care of your plumbing needs. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youBruce C.
02/06/2021
Plumber arrived within the scheduled time slot; was friendly and courteous. Made sure I had all the information I needed to choose between 2 alternate solutions, including going out to buy a special measurement tool he didn't normally carry with him. Job was completed satisfactorily.
Description of Work
Fix leaking pressure reducing valve in main water line.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$344
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are so pleased to hear your experience with our company and service went great! It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future! Thank youJeremy N.
10/26/2020
They were excellent, and they did a great job,
Description of Work
New furnace and a new hot water heater installation
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac
Cost
$3,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are so pleased to hear your service with our company went great. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youRegina I.
05/27/2020
Cut a hole in ceiling to find leak. Replace drain from shower. Done in less than 2 hours.
Description of Work
Replace drain in shower.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$600
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We appreciate the feedback provided from your last visit. We are pleased we were able to provide you with great service and look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youMichael P.
01/08/2020
Great. Job well done by an experience pro
Description of Work
Tighten two valves under kitchen sink
Category
Cost
$89
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the feedback provided. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youTeril M.
01/07/2020
Great!!! The plumber was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. I would definitely call them again and refer people! Thank you Jesse W !!
Description of Work
Replace water heater
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you for your feedback on our services.Michele S.
03/19/2019
This company is amazing! The workers were very polite and knowledgeable about the work. They will be back tomorrow to replace the sewer line in the parkway. They were honest with me and told me I did not have to replace the sewer line in the street. My last plumber told me I would have to. I’m extremely pleased!
Description of Work
Sewer and bathroom drain clean out
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$427
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We appreciate the time you took to provide us with feedback from your service call with us. We take pride in the work we perform and being open and honest with our customers. We look forward to working with you again in the future! Thank youMickey M.
03/04/2019
I sent details on the size of shutoff valves and pictures and they still needed me to take a day off work and charge me for a quote. Other plumbers could estimate without sending someone onsite so I went with them.
Description of Work
They charge for quote
Category
plumbing
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], I apologize we could not provide you with a quote for the project without going onsite to see the project. We do hold to our pricing and seeing the project is the only way we can honor that. As mentioned if you were flexible with your schedule we could have waived the dispatch fee. I hope you were able to get your plumbing project taken care of and wish you the best. We are sorry we were unable to come out to provide you with an estimate. Thank youRick B.
02/21/2019
This is the first time I used Advantage and was influenced by their customer ratings and being a local operation. Josh the technician showed up promptly as scheduled and provided an excellent overview of the products offered and how the dual pumps would function. His professionalism and knowledge of the product and service they would provide were the deciding factors of my purchase. Installation took about 2 hours and having the dual pumps is a plus. Each pump alternates and the system allows you to adjust the setpoint time as desired. While there was a slight issue of a small leak by one of the quiet valves during the first week, I can't say enough about how grateful I was for Jennifier's (office manager) constant followup on this issue. Josh corrected the issue promptly. This system is not your box store pump system, but one that should last years to come. I strongly recommend Advantage for your plumbing needs.
Description of Work
Backup Sump Pump Installation
Category
plumbing
Cost
$2,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciated your patience and great details provided with your correspondence. We are so happy we were able to come out and get this system installed for you. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Welcome to the Advantage Family! Thank youMickey M.
02/05/2019
Unfortunately, they charge to come onsite just to get a quote on a simple job like replacing a toilet shutoff valve.
Description of Work
Quote on work
Category
plumbing
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], You are correct. As we stated we do charge a very low flat rate dispatch fee of $29 to have a licensed plumber come out and review the project in order to provide an estimate. We do hold to our pricing and in order to do so we will need to review the project. We do not provide pricing via email with out seeing the project to avoid providing a cost we cannot hold to. We are sorry we could not provide you with service and wish you the best in your search. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank youErnest K.
01/21/2019
Called advantage plumbing spoke with Kim was very courteous and understanding sent out Vincent the plumber he rotted out the drain did a great job was very courteous and understanding did a great job.
Description of Work
Had floor drain rotted out because it was clogged
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$228
Hire Again?
Yes
Jeremy K.
11/17/2018
The service went well and the plumber was very professional. However, the price was excessive. They suck you in with a $29 service call, but charged me another $275 for about 1 hour of work!
Description of Work
Replace toilet seal
Category
plumbing
Cost
$273
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We appreciate the feedback provided. The price you were given does include all labor and materials and warranty as we are per project and not hourly. We always to make sure to provide pricing up front before performing any work. Once we have approval we get to work to complete the approved project and we do hold to our pricing. We also offer the opportunity to waive the $29 dispatch fee if you are flexible with your schedule. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and hope we can work with you again in the future. Thank youjoyce A.
11/01/2018
He had no idea what the problem was. He wanted to put a new toilet in and charge 300.00 for to install a new one. Plus a new toilet would cost 300.00 if not more. 600.00 no way.
Description of Work
fix a running toilet
Category
plumbing
Cost
$600
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], I am sorry to hear your experience with our plumber and company was not satisfactory. I apologize if you felt the technician was not knowledgeable, please note that we take pride in having very knowledgeable, trained and licensed technicians. After reviewing your feedback I did look further into your service all and found that there were no services performed. Our technician came out in order to locate the source of your leak and provided you with a variety of options for repair/replacement. The reason you have $300-$600 listed is that our technician provided you with options for us to provide and install a toilet or for us to install a toilet you provided. Both were declined. If you would like to discuss this further I would be happy to speak with you as we take pride in our customer service and workmanship. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thank youJeff Q.
09/10/2018
Right on time. Very professional and efficient. Not much else to say.
Description of Work
Faucet and dishwasher replaced
Category
plumbing
Cost
$450
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
We are so glad you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope in the future you use us for all your plumbing & HVAC needs! The Advantage FamilySpencer L.
08/30/2018
Replaced both valves and we are happy with the service. There was an issue with my water pressure for the hot water side and Scott had fixed that issue as well.
Description of Work
Kitchen Faucet leaking near the valve
Category
plumbing
Cost
$179
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are so happy to hear our technician was able to help resolve your plumbing issues. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank youdebra H.
07/13/2018
I called the company and explained the issue. I told them we had tried several methods for clearing the tub clog, and that i would need a camera scope for the drain. Two employees came and wanted to rod the tub. I explained we tried that and that we needed the camera. They advised they didn't bring the camera, but would rod the drain, and if successful we would pay them. If not successful, there would be no charge. Rodding was not successful and we were not charged. We went with someone else who cleared the drain with a shop vac.
Description of Work
I had a clogged tub drain.
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], I appreciate the feedback provided. I did look into our history to see what technicians were out to service you and unfortunately, we were not the company that came out for this issue. I tried to reach you on your phone however I was not able to. We have not been out to service any issue for you in the past few months. I do hope we can work with you in the future and I am happy your issue was resolved. Thank youPat M.
03/17/2018
If you are looking for a Plumbing and Heating Company that will exceed your expectations, look no further than Advantage Plumbing & Heating. I had the good fortune to call on them over the past few months and we couldn't be happier with the quality of their work, Customer Service and high quality products they only use. I found them by reading all the reviews on Yelp, so I know I am not alone in acknowledging Jen, Josh, Jay and Jake for their outstanding efforts in making our new home a more comfortable place to live in.
Description of Work
Installed new copper pipe, fittings and shutoffs for remodeled Laundry Room. Installed new Premium Sewage Ejector Pump. Installed new Garbage Disposal and Faucet. Installed new Sump Pump and Backup Battery. Installed new Gerber Toilet Installed Whole House Carbon Tank Water Filter.
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], I am so happy we were able to provide you with great service. It is always a pleasure working with you. I hope to hear from you soon and I will make sure to let the team know about this great feedback. Thank youWilliam K.
03/05/2018
It went well. The technician unplugged the drain which has been working well since then.
Description of Work
Drain in basement floor was plugged
Category
plumbing
Cost
$125
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], I really appreciate the amazing feedback and we are so happy we received the chance to come out and provide you with great service. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youJeffrey P.
10/18/2017
One of the owners came out to give us a quote. He was very professional and arrived a few minutes early. I was impressed with his knowledge and quote of $2500-$3000. He said the workers would cut the deck boards along the joist so we could repair the boards easily later. However we would be responsible for deck repair. The work was done two days later. The 2 workers were friendly and seemed to complete the job efficiently. They left the inside of our house very clean. Our only complaints are that they did not cut the boards to our deck over the support joists as the boss said would be done so repair was much more difficult and they did not level the dirt back properly leaving a large low area along the foundation. We were able to fix these issues ourselves but for the price paid we didn't feel we should have had to. The bill was $3000 however after questioning why we were at the top end of the quote even though the job was very straightforward, they lowered the price to $2700.
Description of Work
Replace the main drain out of our house. The cast iron had cracked when our house settled. A portion of our deck needed to be removed to get to the damaged area.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$2,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We appreciate the feedback provided. We are always trying to grow and become better each day. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank youIrfan Z.
10/06/2017
They were ok. I ended up paying and additional $200 to the $29 service call. I used them for plumbing underneath the kitchen sink and rearranged it. The work looks nice. I think their cost was higher. I wasn't impressed with the price, but if we could get past that I would probably use them again.
Description of Work
I used Advantage Plumbing Heating & A/C plumbing work under my kitchen sink.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$229
Hire Again?
Yes
Bryan W.
09/05/2017
Work went well. Toilet stopped running all the time
Description of Work
Install new bowl parts in a toilet that ran constantly
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello [Member Name Removed], We really appreciate the feedback provided as it really helps us work on making every experience with our customers better. I am very happy we were able to resolve your issue and look forward to having you apart of our Advantage Family. Thank youOther Information
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