Joe is the best plumber I know. Hes an "old pro" who will never cheat you out of $. His prices are fair and his work is outstanding. I call him for the smallest jobs as well as the big remodelling projects. Hes golden!
Description of Work: Joe has done all kinds of plumbing work for me in my rental property. He has installed new pipes, completely relocated pipes during a remodelling job, fixed a toilet, added new water meter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
WILLIAM H.
07/2006
2.0
plumbing
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This was a follow up visit that took four months to schedule. Brand new toilet had developed a crack. Without even coming to inspect, they insisted that it was not due to improper installation and they charged me for the labor to fix it (more than the part). Though I got Kohler to agree to replace the bowl, I am not convinced that the original bowl was properly supported because the floors are uneven in this house. The new bowl did appear to be properly shimmed and supported. The caulking around the base was sloppy and unsightly, so I had to dig it out and redo it myself. They also did not have a ladder, so they helped themselves to a chair in the basement that I had recently painted for my son, getting it muddy and chipping the paint in the process. I chose this company because of glowing reports on Angie's list, but after thinking about what to say for the past six days, I simply do not have confidence in them and would not use them again. I will say they are nice gentlemen.
Description of Work: Had to have them come back to replace a toilet bowl that cracked and fix copper pipe that bowed when it was originally soldered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$150
Response from SJ DIVITO
IT'S REALLY UPSETTING TO RECEIVE A REPORT LIKE THIS. WE REALLY GAVE THIS MEMBER A FAIR PRICE ON THE FIRST INITIAL JOB. THERE WAS A WATER LINE THAT OUR COMPANY WAS UNHAPPY WITH AND WANTED TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AND WE DID NOT CHARGE. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TOILET HAVING A CRACK INSIDE THE BOWL, WHICH IS NOT SOMETHING WE WOULD EVEN COME IN CONTACT WITH AND IS THE ONLY REASON KOHLER EVEN AGREED TO REPLACE IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE 4MONTHS OF SCHEDULING PROBLEMS WAS THE TIME SPENT WAITING FOR THE DETAILS TO BE WORKED OUT TO GET THE TOILET COVERED. IT IS COMPLETLY ABSURD TO EXPECT MY COMPANY TO PAY FOR GAS AND A TECH TO COME OUT AND REPLACE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. THIS WHOLE REPORT STEMS FROM THE $150 CHARGE TO REINSTALL A NEW TOILET. AS FOR A CHAIR BEING USED, ALL MY TRUCKS ARE FULLY STOCKED WITH LADDERS INCLUDED, AND WORK WITH GOOD HELP WHO WOULD NOT HAVE A PROBLEM RUNNING OUT TO GET THE LADDER.
ANINDYA B.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Joe is local and was able to fix the problem with ease. In typical fashion, customer service from the builder was unresponsive even though the problem was a result of poor quality work during construction.
Description of Work: Joe repaired a water leak in our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
KATHLEEN H.
05/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Joe was knowledgeable and very polite. His young helper was also very knowledgeable and is slated to take over the business at some point.
Description of Work: Installed a new laundry tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Mary N.
04/2006
3.0
plumbing
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For almost every job Joe and Chris have worked on, they have had to return many times because the job is never completed and something always leaks. I recently had them out to replace some plumbing to a small ejector box in my laundry room. That resulted in two more trips back because they couldn't seem to complete the repair and leave me without leaks. Then they proposed that they replace it by digging a sump pit in the laundry room which I agreed to. He and Chris have returned twice already to fix leaks in the plumbing from the laundry sink to the new sump pit and it's still leaking. Wouldn't you think that a licensed plumber could cut and glue PVC so it wouldn't leak? The toilet they reset still moves when one sits upon it. Joe said he would be back. I haven't heard from him in weeks. I wonder whether Chris is a licensed plumber since almost every repair leaks. I didn't ask to see his license. Stupid me! Joe is often difficult to reach because of personal problems.
Description of Work: Joe Divito has been to my home several times for several jobs including resetting a toilet (which still isn't set correctly), adding new outdoor faucets, replacing a cleanout trap, putting in a new wax ring on a toilet(left globs of wax oozing out of the sides of the toilet) and installing a laundry room sump pit and associated plumbing. Joe never gives me a receipt unless I ask and then he usually doesn't have a receipt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,500
Response from SJ DIVITO
I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. WE EXPLAINED TO THIS MEMBER THAT THINGS NEEDED TO BE MOVED AROUND. SHE CHOSE TO LEAVE THEM AND MAKE REPAIR ANYWAY. WE HAD TO MAKE 2 TRIPS OUT TO FIX THE PIPE, DUE TO STRESS ON THE PVC. NO EXTRA CHARGE, THAT IS WHY WE WERE WANTING TO MOVE THINGS ACCORDINGLY. IT WAS UNDER A ONE PART LAUNDRY TUB AND EVERY TIME THE SINK FILLED UP, IT PUT STRESS ON THE PIPE. HAD WE BEEN ABLE TO DO THE REPAIR AS SUGGESTED, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THE TOILET IN QUESTION IS NOT THE TOILET THAT WE WORKED ON. THAT TOILET WAS IN HER BEDROOM BATHROOM, THE TOILET SHE'S TALKING ABOUT WAS THE HALLWAY TOILET WHICH WE NEVER TOUCHED BEFORE. BUT WHEN SHE CALLED, WE TIGHTENED IT DOWN, AND MADE A FEW ADJUSTMENTS AT NO CHARGE. MEMBER DID NOT WANT TO PAY FOR NEW TOILET TO BE REPAIRED CORRECTLY, SO WE DID ALL WE COULD. SHE INSISTED THAT WE HAD WORKED ON THAT TOILET, WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE. THIS BASICALLY COMES DOWN TO MONEY AND NOT WANTING TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THAT TOILET. AT DIVITO PLUMBING, WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK AND BACK ANY SERVICE WE PROVIDE. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH OUR SERVICES, WE WOULD CORRECT THEM AT NO CHARGE. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON GOOD REPORTS.
ROBERT J.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
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They were all efficient and courteous.
Description of Work: Joe and his young partner, along with a young man they were training, replaced three faucets, repaired a frozen one and got my outside water flowing again, apparently caused by some sort of airlock in the line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
WILLIAM H.
04/2006
3.0
plumbing
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What was going to be an installation of a sink and toilet became a greater project because of poor condition of galvanized pipes. Price was fair, but some work still needs to be touched up and have not heard back after several weeks. Also, concern about the size pipe used to replace cold water laterals. Divito used 3/4 inch pipe to feed three and a half baths, a kitchen and laundry sink and washer. They promised that this was more than adequate, but other companies suggested using larger pipe. Worth mentioning that Joe was in middle of caring for personal health and personal matters which created some delays.
Description of Work: Install sink and toilet. Replace portion of soil stack with new PVC. Replace horizontal cold water feed from meter throughout basement. Fix laundry faucet and drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
BARBARA S.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Joe and his crew were extremely nice and skilled. They were on time each day and did the work promptly and professionally. They were a pleasure to work with. They were fast, did the work as promised and within the time frame as promised. I give them the Highest Rating!!!
Description of Work: Install the plumbing in a new bathroom. We were adding a 2nd bath in a older home so getting the pipes configured was a bit of a challenge. Our original space was too space so the plumber moved a wall for us. He put in a base for a shower, installed new pipes, broke through difficult walls to run the pipes and connected into an existing system. It was a challenging project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
KAYLA S.
01/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Plumber was on time, reasonably priced, and very polite. We felt that he was a straight-shooter who kept the work on a small job to the minimum required to get it done right.
Description of Work: Two men did short ''punch list'' including fixing leaking humidifiers, repair of bathtub drains, & fixed faucet with very little pressure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
CARA S.
12/2005
5.0
plumbing
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The best part was that he diagnosed the problem over the phone, probably saving me at least an hour's worth of his time at my house! Plus he went in to repair the leak in the most minimally invasive way possible. I have to repair a small hole in the downstairs bathroom rather than what could've been thousands of dollars in repairs for having to remove the bathtub upstairs. He was very communicative and very nice. Easy to reach by phone, too. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: He repaired a leak in the drain of the upstairs tub, that caused water to run into the ceiling and down the walls of the downstairs bath.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
DAVID C.
08/2005
1.0
plumbing
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I LEFT NUMEROUS MESSAGES AND THEY WERE NOT RETURNED.
Description of Work: ESTIMATE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from SJ DIVITO
I TRULY APOLIGIZE. THE NAME DOESN'T EVEN RING A BELL. IF YOU HAD THE NUMBER RIGHT AND LEFT MESSAGES I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND AM TRULY SORRY.
JEFF L.
07/2005
5.0
plumbing
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CHRIS, THE PLUMBER WAS VERY POLITE AND WORKED HARD. HE HAD TO COME BACK A SECOND TIME TO FIX THE LEAK IN THE CRAWL SPACE. HE DID HIGH QUALITY WORK, AND EVEN RODDED OUT A FLOOR DRAIN FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Description of Work: I HAD 2 VALVES ON EITHER SIDE OF MY WATER METER REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. ALSO HAD THEM REPAIR A BROKEN PIPE IN CRAWL SPACE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Heidi S.
06/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
JOE DIVITO IS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. HE'S ALWAYS ON TIME, IS WELL-PRICED, AND DOES A GREAT JOB. HE'S BEEN IN BUS. FOR MANY YEARS AND DOESN'T BELIEVE IN CHEATING ANYBODY. HE'S WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
Description of Work: REPLACED OLD GALVANIZED PIPES IN BASEMENT WITH COPPER. FIXED A SINK FAUCET THAT WASN'T WORKING. INSTALLED AN OUTDOOR, KEYED, WATER SPIGOT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
RICHARD J.
01/2005
5.0
plumbing
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MR. DIVITO IS ABOUT 70 YEARS OLD AND HAS 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE. HE DOESN'T MOVE AROUND QUITE SO FAST, BUT HE KNOWS HIS STUFF. WHEN NECESSARY HE WILL BRING ALONG A YOUNGER MAN TO HELP. MR. DIVITO IS A VERY NICE MAN AND AIMS TO PLEASE. I GOT A FEW BIDS FROM OTHER PLUMBERS HERE ON ANGIE'S LIST AND MR. DIVITO WAS 25% LESS THAN THE LOWEST BID I RECEIVED. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR. DIVITO. I DOUBT IF ANYONE COULD DO BETTER IN TERMS OF PRICE, QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Description of Work: MR. DIVITO REPLACED THE HOT/COLD RISERS WITH NEW COPPER IN A 3 STORY BUILDING FOR THE KITCHENS. HE ALSO REPLACED THE OLD IRON BASEMENT HORIZONTAL PIPES WITH NEW COPPER. HE RAN THE COPPER PIPES TO THE HOT WATER HEATER AND THE STEAM BOILER. THE MAIN PROBLEM HAD BEEN POOR PRESSURE. THE PROBLEM IS NOW GONE. PRESSURE IS EXCELLENT AND I'M DELIGHTED.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
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FAQ
SJ DIVITO is currently rated 4.4 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
SJ DIVITO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SJ DIVITO offers free project estimates.
No, SJ DIVITO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SJ DIVITO does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, SJ DIVITO offers emergency services.
No, SJ DIVITO does not offer warranties.
SJ DIVITO offers the following services: PLUMBING & SEWER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT. GENERAL WATERPROOFING, BASEMENT SEEPAGE, CRACK REPAIRS, DRAINTILE INSTALLED, SUMP PUMPS, EJECTOR PUMPS, DRAIN RODDING AND MUCH MORE.