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Downing Plumbing

About us

No matter what your plumbing or sewer needs are, you can count on Downing Plumbing to provide you with professional plumbing service including: plumbing repairs, water heater installations, plumbing installations, drain cleaning, sewer repairs/replacements, and much more. We do it all!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
75 years of experience

Services we offer

Repair, bathroom faucet, bathtub faucet, cleanout, clothes washer replacement hoses, drain, drain vision, drinking water device, ejector pump, flush, garbage disposal, hose, hot water circulating pump, instant hot water dispenser, kitchen faucet, kitchen sink, lavatory sink, leak, outdoor hose bib & vent stack, refill valve, replacement & install of tank, septic tank, sewer & waterline r/r., shower head, sump pumps, tankless water heater, toilet, valve, water heater tanks, water softener

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.633 Reviews
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82%
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Showing 1-25 of 33 reviews
ALLEN B.
Aug 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
A little on the pricey side but not that much more than others. Thing was, when Ben showed up I was expecting a two or three day wait but he told me that he could get right on it. Soon he was on the phone and before you know it I had more Downing trucks in my drive than a plumbers convention. The wife and I laughed that the neighbors probably thought that we must have had a major plumbing failure. Soon Dave showed up to assist with the installation and in just a few hours our shiny new tubs and faucets were ready to go. All of the workmen were very polite and capable. This is the third time that I've used Downing in as many years and I am satisfied. Thanks guys.

Joyce D.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Same day service was appreciated! Prompt and friendly service. The work looks great!

Ralph R.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
What happened was the water pump they installed started to leak. We still aren't sure why but they came out , it was under warranty and they replaced it.

Ralph R.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
About a year and a half to two years before this another company put in a sump pump and they screwed up the instalation royally and i tried to get them to fix it for over a year and they said it was my fault the floor in the basement was leaking. So finally i got tired of it and i had downing come over and we figured out what the problem was and what the solution was and they fixed it. They also put in a brand new water pump and filtration system we have a well out here.

Richard S.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
It was good.

Richard S.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
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Ralph R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Rita H.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
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Ralph R.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
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Response from Downing Plumbing
"Glad we were able to help! We pride ourselves on giving high quality service with a quick response time. Its sad when other companies don't. Thank you very much for the review! Also we would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to leave us a google review. This link will take you right to it! http://bit.do/downingplumbing Thanks! Andrew Downing Plumbing"

Ana M.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,610
Went very well. They are the best reliable plumbing business out there. They supplied and installed new double basin wall hung laundry tray with new laundry faucet and waste piping under sink. They also installed new laundry drain line to tub and new laundry riser connecting to existing drain above ground and the back to existing vent line. The next day they returned to dispose of everything that was removed. I can't imagine having anyone else do my plumbing. As a matter of fact they will start installing a new interior domestic water supply pipe system in my home tomorrow and that review will be forthcoming. As always they are the best.

Ana M.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Aquila R.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was excellent. Keith came on the weekend and he was really courteous. He came with in two a hours of me calling him. He also recommended a company to help with our leakage and those people were awesome. I'm very grateful that he recommended them to me.

Arnetta G.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Everything went perfect from beginning to end . I received a call every morning to alert me to the workers being on their way, to the job that would be done that day even to the job that would be done the next day. They were very friendly, and professional. I would recommend them to anyone, but be sure to get this particular one because there are many.

David S.
Feb 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
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Sirenia D.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
See above in the services performed.

Ana M.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,032
Was in need of a new toilet due to the age and condition of old toilet

LaTasha C.
Jun 2013
4.0
$295
I called and easily scheduled an appointment for the next day. Waited around all day, but they eventually came at 4:00pm. The plumber was not professional. He did not cover his feet with the paper shoes when he came in, and seemed to have an attitude about the plumbing problem I was experiencing. I believe he charges me too much, but I just wanted to get the problem fixed. I received a quote over the phone from someone else the day before for $125.00, but I didn't know I was going to get charged more than double that. At the end, he did fix the pipe and performed quality work. They probably wouldn't be my first call next time I have a plumbing problem.

Aquila R.
Apr 2013
1.0
It was terrible experience. I did have to call them again to look at the sump pump and requested that they send someone else, and the gentleman that came out for this was much better. I was upset that we were charged so much and there was an extreme lack of professionalism.

ROBERT B.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
They are prompt, dependable and reasonably priced.

Dionisio P.
Jan 2012
5.0
They did good quality of work, and I think they were about the same price as everyone else. They were very quick in getting back to me, and getting the work completed. They were a little pricey, so I wouldn't use them again.

John K.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Outstanding job, company and their team took care of us in this difficult repair process in insuring that we would have completely functional plumbing. The plumbers are all professionals, were highly concerned with "doing it right" and took pride in their work. As homeowners, we were overwhelmed by the other structural repairs ongoing and this company did a fantastic job. They're the best.

Lawrence W.
Jul 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They came to my home and worked on my water heater so that I could down to cleaning up the mess mother nature made,

KAREN R.
Apr 2011
1.0
$345
All was okay for a little over a month, then one day about a week ago, it was really hot so I had the air on for a few hours in the afternoon. Once again, there was water backing up in the drain inside, and my floor in the hallway was a little wet.. I had another company come out and run a video camera down the main drain outside, and LO AND BEHOLD NO CLAY, no broken tiles or broken pipes, all he found was SLIGHT blockage from a tree in my front yard. Adn the cost for that was $175.....so I saved $3500!!! As far as the wet hallway, when Benjamin Franklin was here, the guy did not put the condensation pipe back into the drain, it was just lying on the floor!!! If this was an honest mistake, it was still bad, that was his job. BUT, being that he told me I needed a $3500 repair job that I did NOT need, I really believe it was intentional leaving it off; knowing I would have water again, and I would think that of course it was the MAIN SEWER problem. Fool me once, that is it. This is the very first time I haev EVER had a problem with any type of service technician and I will tell everyone I know to tell everyone THEY know to NOT use this company. I think they create problems and hope they find some unsuspecting person who believes them, who will not get another estimate or opinion, and just have the work done. By the way, the kitchen sink leak only cost $140 to repair, not $250.. I have since talked to people who know of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and they really are NOT a reputable company. All they want to do is upsell you, and find problems that are not even there. SHAME ON THEM!!!

Alvin H.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
They were on time and very knowledgeable concerning my problem. Unlike two other service providers, these guys figured out right away the additional vent stack problem. The entire job took about 90 minutes, which included working on the roof. Well worth the call but I wish the price was a little lower. Don't we all wish that!

Robin C.
Nov 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
They came out quickly when called and gave me an estimate in a timely manner. Their estimate clearly laid out the best to worse case scenario for me so I would not be surprised. They discovered that I had a tile system around my house that was not attached to a pump (the worse case scenario) which may be why I was getting water in the basement. I now have a pump and even with some heavy rains there was no water in the basement. The work was done quickly and very well. I would definitely not hesitate to call them again.
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FAQ

Downing Plumbing is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Downing Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Downing Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.

No, Downing Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Downing Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Downing Plumbing offers emergency services.

No, Downing Plumbing does not offer warranties.