Welcome to Roby’s Plumbing! . Our plumbing company comes highly regarded by many loyal, satisfied customers because we have been in the plumbing business since 1955! Our dedication to excellent plumbing service is unrivaled by the competition.
Outstanding skill, experience, and attention to detail allow us to provide affordable solutions for all your plumbing problems. Roby’s Plumbing has serviced the Anderson, Indianapolis and surrounding areas for more than 50 years!
12 employees. No subs. Charges a flat rate. No travel charges. Extra charge for after hours service. License number: cp88600767. Senior Discount-$20
Business highlights
70 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Drain Cleaning, Gas & Electric Conversion, Pump Sales, Repair & Installation. Gas Water Heaters.
Services we don't offer
Sewer Hook-Ups, Water Service Hook-Ups, Exterior Water & Sewer Mains, Roofs & Install Solar Water Heaters.
THE PLUMBER WAS PUNCTUAL. BASED ON HIS QUOTE, I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE QUITE COMPLICATED. WELL, AS IT TURNED OUT, HE SPENT NO MORE THAN AN HOUR. HIS WORK CONSISTED CHIEFLY OF REPLACING DEFECTIVE VALVES, REPLACEMENTS FOR WHICH HE ALREADY HAD IN HIS VAN.
Description of Work: TWO TOILETS WERE NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. TO CLEAR THEM, THE FLUSH HANDLE HAD TO BE KEPT PRESSED FOR A FEW SECONDS. SOMETIMES THEY NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AGAIN.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$325
CHRISTINE B.
10/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE WE RECEIVED. THE PLUMBER WAS ON TIME, POLITE, AND HELPFUL. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING OUR CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE KITCHEN FAUCET AND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WE DECIDED TO WAIT ON THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL UNTIL A LATER TIME (AT WHICH POINT WE WILL USE ROBY'S!). THE PLUMBER DID AN EXCELLENT JOB EXPLAINING WHY THE NEW FAUCET WOULD HAVE A LONGER LIFE SPAN THAN OUR OLDER FAUCET. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT NEEDED BY US, BECAUSE WE STILL NEEDED A NEW FAUCET, BUT WAS NICE TO KNOW. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE USED ROBY'S AND WE CONTINUE TO BE PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICE.
Description of Work: ROBY'S INSTALLED A NEW KITCHEN FAUCET; REPLACED THE GUTS OF A TOILET; AND LOOKED OVER OUR CURRENT GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
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
$536
JENNIFER P.
10/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
ALTHOUGH THIS HAD BEEN THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS TOILET HAD BEEN RESET, IT WAS ONLY THE SECOND BY ROBY'S. SINCE THE PREVIOUS JOB HAD NOT HELD UP THEY DID DISCOUNT THE WORK THEY PROVIDED THIS TIME, EVEN THOUGH IT HAD BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE THE LAST OCCURRENCE. THE OVERALL PROBLEM WAS FINALLY TRACED TO A LEAKY PIPE IN THE WALL AND THEY FIXED IT THE DAY THEY CAME OUT. IT ENDED UP BEING EXPENSIVE, BUT HOPEFULLY WILL BE THE ANSWER TO OUR CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THIS TOILET AND LEAKS IN THE LOWER LEVEL CEILINGS. THE TECH WAS VERY NICE, AND MADE SURE THAT THE HOLE WAS DONE WELL TO MAKE THE DRYWALL REPAIR EASIER.
Description of Work: REPLACED TOILET SEAL, RESET TOILET, REPAIRED LEAK IN PIPE FROM THE TOILET, CUT OUT WALL TO ACCESS THE PIPES.
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
$950
JOHN K.
10/2005
4.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
THE PRICE WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED, EVEN WITH THE COUPON - OVER $100 WITHOUT IT. I EXPECTED THE COST TO BE BETWEEN $50 AND $70. THE WORK WAS PERFORMED WELL - NO COMPLAINTS THERE - AND HE GAVE GOOD ADVICE FOR PREVENTION IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: UNBLOCKED LONG DRAINAGE PIPE FROM KITCHEN SINK. IT WAS NECESSARY TO USE A 100' POWERED SNAKE BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$84
Heather A.
10/2005
4.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
THEY TOLD ME THAT IT'S PROBABLY SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS WITH A NEW WATER HEATER. HOWEVER, IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR AND IT'S STILL CLACKING.
Description of Work: WE CALLED ROBY'S ABOUT A CLACKING SOUND THAT OUR NEW WATER HEATER WAS MAKING.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
TANYA R.
10/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
THEY WERE GREAT. THE PLUMBER DID NOT AUTOMATICALLY CUT INTO OUR CEILING WITHOUT COVERING ALL OTHER PROBLEMS. THE SAME PLUMBER CAME OUT FOR BOTH SERVICES, SO HE WAS FAMILIAR WITH OUR HOUSE. THEY WERE ON TIME, FRIENDLY, ECONOMICAL AND FAST!
Description of Work: OUR TOILET WAS LEAKING UPSTAIRS. THEY CAME OUT ONCE AND FIXED OUR TOILET FIRST TO SEE IF THAT WAS CAUSING THE LEAK IN THE KITCHEN CEILING. AFTER FIXING THE TOILET THE LEAK STILL WAS HAPPENING, SO THEY CAME BACK. WHEN THEY CAME BACK THEY CUT INTO OUR KITCHEN CEILING AND REPAIRED TWO LEAKS.
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
$400
LISA S.
09/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
THE PLUMBER GAVE ME SEVERAL OPTIONS TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM. HE OFFERED HIS RECOMMENDATIONS HONESTLY. ROBY'S CHARGES BY THE JOB, NOT THE HOUR WHICH WORKED TO OUR BENEFIT. THEY WERE PROMPT AND GAVE ME SAME DAY SERVICE. THE PLUMBER DID A NICE JOB CLEANING UP AFTER HIMSELF AND THE NEW DISPOSER WORKS GREAT.
Description of Work: GARBAGE DISPOSAL WAS REPLACED.
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
$479
PETER S.
09/2005
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
DID GREAT. THEY CALLED ME BACK QUICKLY AFTER I CALLED THEM. THE TWO GUYS CAME ON TIME, WERE POLITE, AND GOT THE DRAIN CLEANED OUT.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUT THE MAIN DRAIN PIPE, WHICH HAD TREE ROOTS IN IT.
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
$173
JERRY K.
09/2005
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING. ONLY CHARGED THE DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE. THEY WERE PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL, & COURTEOUS. QUITE PUNCTUAL.
Description of Work: ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR A DRAIN.
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
$124
LISA N.
09/2005
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
THE PHONE WAS ANSWERED PROMPTLY BY A PERSON AT THE COMPANY, NOT AN ANSWERING MACHINE. I DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WAIT, I WANTED TO KNOW HOW SOON I COULD GET AN APPOINTMENT. DUE TO A CANCELLATION, I WAS ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICEMAN QUICKLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND PRESENTED SEVERAL OPTIONS IN VARIOUS PRICE RANGES. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE UNIT, I DECIDED ON A NEW ONE. THE SERVICEMAN WAS CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE FLOOR AND CARPET DIRTY, AND PUT DOWN DROP CLOTHS. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE OLD HEATER OUT AND DOWN THE STAIRS, BUT THAT WAS QUICKLY ACCOMPLISHED AND A NEW HEATER INSTALLED. THIS COMPANY'S VEHICLES ARE CLEAN, AND I FOUND ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES I INTERACTED WITH TO BE PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: ROBY SERVICEMAN SAID THE LOWER HEATING ELEMENT IN THE HOT WATER HEATER WAS OUT. DUE TO AGE OF UNIT, A NEW HEATER WAS INSTALLED. THE HEATER IS ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN A SMALL CLOSET WITH THE FURNACE AND SOFT WATER SYSTEM, SO REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IS A CHALLENGE.
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
$565
TIMOTHY L.
09/2005
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
VERY GOOD SERVICE. THEY LEFT THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT IN THE SAME SHAPE IT WAS AS WHEN THEY CAME (IF NOT CLEANER). THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO RECOMMEND CHANGING OUR SMOKE ALARMS SINCE THEY DIDN'T GO OFF LIKE THEY SHOULD HAVE DURING THEIR WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED WATER HEATER. INSPECTED CURRENT SITUATION TO VERIFY THAT I COULD UPGRADE FROM 40 GALLON TO 50 GALLON.
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
$745
VIOLA P.
09/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I WOULD CALL THEM AGAIN IF I NEED THEM.
Description of Work: HE RECOMMENDED HAVING ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE JOB FIXED, FIRST BY AN APPLIANCE PERSON, BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE A WASTE OF MONEY IF HE DID THE JOB WITHOUT FIXING THAT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
RICHARD & CATHY H.
09/2005
5.0
wells
 + -1 more
FIXED THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY AND COMPLETELY AFTER ANOTHER COMPANY HAD BEEN HERE THREE TIMES AND BEEN UNABLE TO FIX!
Description of Work: SUMP PUMP PROBLEMS.
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
$300
09/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
EXTREMELY FAST AND EFFICIENT RESPONSE! THE ONLY REASON I'M GIVING THEM A B FOR PRICE IS BECAUSE I PERSONALLY FEEL $99 IS TOO HIGH, ALTHOUGH I KNOW IT'S A COMPETITIVE PRICE IN THE MARKET.
Description of Work: UNCLOG SINK PIPING.
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
$99
Walt O.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I REALLY APPRECIATED ROBY'S HONESTY. IT'S CLEAR THAT THE COMPETITOR WANTED TO COME BACK FOR MAJOR PLUMBING WORK. I WILL DEFINITELY USE ROBY'S FOR ALL OF MY PLUMBING WORK IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: KEVIN CAME OUT TO DIAGNOSE A LEAKING SHOWER IN THE BASEMENT (WATER SEEPING INTO CLOSET BEHIND SHOWER). A COMPETITOR HAD ALREADY COME OUT (FOR A $79 CHARGE) AND RECOMMENDED/ESTIMATED A $1403 REPAIR, INVOLVING DESTROYING THE LOWER ROW OF TILES AND RE-SETTING THE DRAIN PIPE. UNLIKE THE COMPETITOR, ROBY'S ACTUALLY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, FILLING THE SHOWER WITH WATER, LOOKING FOR LEAKS. KEVIN FOUND NO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN, BUT RATHER SAW NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE GROUT AND CAULK. HE SUGGESTED THAT MY PROBLEM WAS NOT A PLUMBING ISSUE, BUT RATHER NEEDED GROUT AND CAULK REPLACED.
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
$64
DONNA B.
08/2005
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
GAVE ME A GOOD DIAGNOSTIC REPORT & ESTIMATE FOR REPLACING MY PIPES. HAVE USED FOR 5 OR 6 YEARS. THEY ARE CONSISTENTLY ON TIME, EFFICIENT, RESPECTFUL OF MY HOME, & I NEVER FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE WORK.
Description of Work: CHECKED MY WATER HEATER FOR GAS LEAKS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
KYOKO M.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
CALLED ROBY'S IN THE MORNING, AND THEY SENT US A TECHNICIAN, DAVE CROCCO. WE RECEIVED A CALL ALERTING US IN ADVANCE OF HIS COMING. DAVE WAS COURTEOUS, FRIENDLY, ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS PATIENTLY. HE GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR ANOTHER PLUMBING WORK AS WELL. HE CLEANED UP WELL AFTER THE JOB WAS FINISHED. WE ARE HAPPY WITH HIS WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED SHOWER FIXTURE IN KIDS' BATHROOM. THE WALL OF THE BATHROOM WAS CUT FROM OUTSIDE TO ACCESS THE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE FAULTY VALVES FOR HOT & COLD WATERS, AND NEW SHOWER/TUB FIXTURE WAS INSTALLED. WALL REPAIR NOT INCLUDED---MUST HIRE SOMEBODY ELSE TO HAVE IT FIXED.
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
$597
ROBERT H.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
HAVE HAD THEM DOING PLUMBING FOR US FOR OVER 10 YEARS.
Description of Work: FAUCET REPAIRED, AND DRAIN UNSTOPPED.
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
ERIK G.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL; CLEANED UP AFTER JOB WAS DONE. THEY ARRIVED ON TIME FOR THE ESTIMATE AS WELL AS FOR THE JOB. THEIR ESTIMATE WAS THE LOWEST OF THREE I SOLICITED. THE HIGHEST WAS NEARLY 3X AS MUCH AS WHAT ROBY'S WANTED. THEY WERE ABLE TO SCHEDULE ME QUICKLY AND I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN IF NEEDED.
Description of Work: CUT CHANNEL IN SLAB AND CONNECTED A NEW SEWER LINE TO EXISTING SEWER LINE FOR NEW BATHROOM INSTALLATION.
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
$2,225
JERRY K.
08/2005
5.0
sewer cleaning
 + -1 more
BASEMENT HAD WATER AND SEVERAL OTHER COMPANIES I CALLED WERE BOOKED UP - ONE TOLD ME ''NEXT WEEK.'' ROBY'S CAME WITHIN 2 HOURS.
Description of Work: CLEARED OBSTRUCTION IN SEWER LINE FROM THE HOUSE TO THE STREET.
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
$195
SANDRA D.
08/2005
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY RESPONSIVE AND DO A GREAT JOB!
Description of Work: DRAIN STOPPED UP AND ALSO HAD TOILET FIXED.
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
m M.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, & I WAS VERY PLEASED.
Description of Work: INSTALLED KITCHEN FAUCET, REPAIRED LEAKY EXTERIOR PIPE.
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
$390
KENNETH F.
08/2005
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
THE WORK WAS PERFORMED PROMPTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, BUT I THINK $370 (WITH THE $20 AL DISCOUNT)IS A BIT MUCH FOR JUST OVER ONE HOUR OF WORK, EVEN WITH MATERIAL. EXCEPT FOR THE PRICE, THE EXPERIENCE WAS A POSITIVE ONE.
Description of Work: RELOCATED GAS LINE IN ATTIC TO PREPARE FOR INCREASE IN LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$370
TERRALL & DONNA T.
08/2005
5.0
wells
 + -1 more
THEY DID A GREAT JOB. POLITE, NEAT, GOOD WORKERS.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A NEW HOLDING TANK FOR OUR WELL WATER SYSTEM.
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
$835
BONNIE & PATRIC W.
07/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
VERY FRIENDLY AND FREE ESTIMATES WHICH WAS GREAT. THEY GUARANTEE THEIR WORK BUT DUE TO THAT THEY WANTED TO REPLACE EVERYTHING IN THE TANK EVEN IF IT NEEDED IT SO THE QUOTE WAS VERY EXPENSIVE.
Description of Work: REPLACE THE GUTS OF TWO TOILETS (BUT MAY NOT NEED IT) AND FIX A HOT WATER FAUCET IN THE BATHROOM.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Appliance Repair,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Handyman Services,
Natural Gas Lines,
Septic Systems
FAQ
Roby's Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Roby's Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Roby's Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Roby's Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Roby's Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Roby's Plumbing offers warranties.
Roby's Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Drain Cleaning, Gas & Electric Conversion, Pump Sales, Repair & Installation. Gas Water Heaters.
Sewer Hook-Ups, Water Service Hook-Ups, Exterior Water & Sewer Mains, Roofs & Install Solar Water Heaters.