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Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

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

3.80(
80
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
339 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(
965
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
90 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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."

Toni W 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."

Toni W on April 2025


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Stone Plumbing, LLC

5.00(
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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



"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



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.



Village Builders

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Village Builders

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Free onsite estimate

Village Builders is a General Contracting Company with several services offered to the general public and commercial business. We are a small family owned business and believe in doing an honest days work for an hone st day's pay. We employ anywhere from 10 to 25 people in addition to subcontracting some of our work depending on the type of job and workload.

Village Builders is a General Contracting Company with several services offered to the general public and commercial business. We are a small family owned business and believe in doing an honest days work for an hone st day's pay. We employ anywhere from 10 to 25 people in addition to subcontracting some of our work depending on the type of job and workload.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes possible to install a water softener yourself, but it’s usually better to hire a water softener professional to get the job done. Water softeners involve plumbing and electrical work, which usually require permits and a certified expert to sign off on the work. Not only is it dangerous to work with these utility lines, but it’s also not legal in many areas. Plus, improper installation or system sizing might not fix your hard water issue and could lead to an increased risk of leaks, fires, and other property damage. 

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes.

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