The rough estimate provided on the morning of the service was $700. My own mental estimate was $500, so $700 did not sound out of line, but the final bill came in at over $1100, and I was never presented with the higher cost until after the work was already completed. The electrician that performed the work was Derek McGriff. He did a great job, and I would happily have him work on my home again, but not as part of Tann Electric; their prices are simply too high. Derek priced everything according to the company guide. He mentioned that the 240V 50 amp GFCI breaker ended up costing more than anticipated, accounting for most of the cost overrun. The breaker was expensive, but the markup at Tann is what drove the price up higher than what is reasonable. The exact same breaker (same make/model) at Home Depot is $90, Tann charged me $300, a 229% markup. The next highest ticket item was 40 feet of 6/3 wire, which retails for $1.46 per foot, and Tann charged me $7.31, which is a 400% markup. You may be wondering (like I was) "what is the normal markup for materials?" A search on the internet found two different schools of thought. Some electricians use a standard markup of 25-35%, while others use a sliding scale. The sliding scale is regressive, meaning low cost items have a much higher markup than higher ticket items. One guide I found would markup a $1 item by a factor of 2.8, while a $90 item would be marked up by 1.7. The $90 circuit breaker would therefore cost me $153. Both of those markup systems are still providing the electrician a very healthy margin. Mind you, I?m computing these numbers over the retail cost someone pays walking into Home Depot. An electrical contractor should be buying these items at a significant discount from full retail. Tann?s labor rate is $98 dollars per hour. This is at the upper end of the scale, but not a major complaint of mine. What I do bristle at is being charged for the time spent acquiring the material. Nearly everything needed to do the job could have been ascertained before arriving, but even if there was something the electrician needed, I don?t believe that should be added in to the labor hours. Think of when you take your car to a mechanic for service. The repair shop uses industry standard labor times based on the estimate of what the job entails. A brake job might be 2 labor hours. If the garage needs to do a parts run to pick up brake pads, it?s still 2 labor hours. If the mechanic is super efficient and completes the work in 1.5 hours you are still charged 2 hours, which is their reward for being good at what they do. Bottom line: Good work, terrible price."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ks/lenexa/tann-electric-reviews-359114.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"PORTWOOD'S MOBILE WELDING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kevin W."},"reviewBody":"Called to make sure someone would be at the welding shop before making the long trip, was informed someone would be there. When I arrived the welder came out to meet me at my truck. He looked at the needed the repair on the aluminum marine exhaust manifold and said and quot;let's see what we can do.and quot; He took the part made the quality repairs in about 5 minutes. I asked him how much I owed him and he said $5.00. I wish all my business affairs were this easy. Replacing the manifold would have cost me about $700. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mo/kansas-city/portwood%27s-mobile-welding-reviews-3705642.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Midas","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mark R."},"reviewBody":"The diagnostic was done quickly and the repairs estimate was spot on. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/clive/midas-reviews-6511852.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"AA Construction & Remodeling L.L.C.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Karen B."},"reviewBody":"We started off by purchasing the Angies Big Deal from AA Contruction, for a remodeled kitchen. We knew going in that the space we had was twice the size of the specifications in the coupon deal, and that we wanted several upgrades, which would increase cost. After consulting with Allan, who was understanding about our desire to delay starting work due to unexpected family illness, we considered and decided to expand the project further, to include a movable island work surface and to upgrade the countertops to quartz to suit our taste, as well as to vastly improve our entire home by partially removing the short wall between the living room and the kitchen. Allan worked with us to facilitate a move of a freestanding freezer from our kitchen to the garage. We chose to match the new ceilings in the kitchen, by having them scrape and retexture the ceilings in the living room and hallway, which adjoined the kitchen. We further enhanced our homes' new look with new interior doors, which they installed for us and then we chose to paint them ourselves. (A great thing for us as it is something we can do and wanted to do.) They retextured and repaired a couple of cracks in the living room where our house had settled, and then we painted the living room and hallway and entryway. They also installed a pendant light in our entryway. Our experience was really good. Allan initially, and as situations arose, offered options for design solutions in our kitchen, then when we caught our own vision he was accommodating to our desires, including the choice of countertop material and color, paint choice, type and size of backsplash tile. This changed the pricing in some cases, as was necessary and fair. Though we had never before taken on a project of this size, we were comfortable from the very early days with Allan and Chris being in our home. Because my husband was out of town on business for days at a time during the project, they both ended up having to discuss details with me, throughout the project. I could imagine types of people that would have made that unpleasant, uncomfortable, or unbearable, but these are good, hardworking guys who care about the details and are good people to have around. The subcontractors also were good, including the countertop installers and Dave, who installed the beautiful hardwood floors. We anticipate having Allan and Chris do other remodeling projects for us in the future. We highly recommend AA."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ks/leavenworth/aa-construction-and-remodeling-llc-reviews-2086616.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Larry L. Vaught Roofing Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Karen B."},"reviewBody":"Great! I purchased the deal online. Within a day, the company called me to schedule a time for them to do the work. Picked a day that was about 14 days away. The weather was bad (rainy and cold) on the scheduled day, but they called me early that morning and rescheduled. (I didn't have to wait around and wonder. I didn't have to call them.) I was pleased that they were able to do it just 2 days later. The appointment was for an afternoon and he arrived by 12:30 and finished up by 2:30. After doing the maintenance needed, he told me that we had needed caulking in several places and had done that just in time to prevent leakage problems. ( Didn't try to sell us any unneeded repairs or products.) We had been doing our own gutter cleaning and he said that looked pretty good. (Didn't try to build up a false need for ongoing services.) I mentioned that cleaning our own gutters was somewhat not something we \"enjoyed,\" especially considering the large trees near our home. He gave the option of giving us information on gutter screens and later mailed the information to us. To sum it up, no pressure for continuing services or suggestions of needing a new roof. He said that with the maintenance done, our roof appeared that it should have several more years left. He did what needed to be done and did a fine job. They were professional throughout and courteous. I can see why the company has such fine ratings on Angie's List."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mo/grandview/larry-l-vaught-roofing-inc-reviews-117722.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Able Appliance Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Katrina K."},"reviewBody":"He was quick, polite, thorough, and punctual. He called when he was on his way, arrived in a timely manner, worked quickly and efficiently, cleaned up after his work, and was quick and courteous with the paperwork. We discussed our options and I was confident in the service. He actually went above and beyond by calling me back that evening to relay another thought he had on our problem. I will happily call Able again when I am in need of appliance repair!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mo/kansas-city/able-appliance-repair-reviews-114450.htm"},"position":10}]}
Boiler Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Bucyrus, KS
Last update on October 14, 2025
Chris W.
5.0
09/2024
Good communication, prompt repair done, ordered right part.
The work performed was very good. The price was exorbitantly high. The rough estimate provided on the morning of the service was $700. My own mental estimate was $500, so $700 did not sound out of line, but the final bill came in at over $1100, and I was never presented with the higher...
Kevin W.
5.0
10/2014
Called to make sure someone would be at the welding shop before making the long trip, was informed someone would be there. When I arrived the welder came out to meet me at my truck. He looked at the needed the repair on the aluminum marine exhaust manifold and said and quot;let's see what...
Great! I purchased the deal online. Within a day, the company called me to schedule a time for them to do the work. Picked a day that was about 14 days away. The weather was bad (rainy and cold) on the scheduled day, but they called me early that morning and rescheduled. (I didn't have to...
Katrina K.
5.0
01/2010
He was quick, polite, thorough, and punctual. He called when he was on his way, arrived in a timely manner, worked quickly and efficiently, cleaned up after his work, and was quick and courteous with the paperwork. We discussed our options and I was confident in the service. He actually...
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. I chose to work in this industry because Plumbing id the key to Civilization. The Plumber protects the health of the nation. At KC Flow heroes We're dedicated to keeping your home in a sanitary situation.. We started in this industry in 1985. We describe our business as Multi-generational
"Went well, identified problem and fixed"
Randall W on September 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. I chose to work in this industry because Plumbing id the key to Civilization. The Plumber protects the health of the nation. At KC Flow heroes We're dedicated to keeping your home in a sanitary situation.. We started in this industry in 1985. We describe our business as Multi-generational
Our family business was started by my father in 1949 & I worked in it helping my father from a young age taking time out to get my degree in mechanical engineering from K-State. We sell product from only the best manufacturers like Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, York heating & cooling equipment, Honeywell Controls, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Insinkerator Garbage Disposer & so on. We can remodel your bath or kitchen from start to finish using our own employees to do all of the work or repair your furnace or air conditioner, clean a drain, dig up your sewer & all with our own employees...Not subcontractors...Try us...You'll like us. Additional Contact Email: [email protected]
"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."
David X on October 2023
Our family business was started by my father in 1949 & I worked in it helping my father from a young age taking time out to get my degree in mechanical engineering from K-State. We sell product from only the best manufacturers like Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, York heating & cooling equipment, Honeywell Controls, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Insinkerator Garbage Disposer & so on. We can remodel your bath or kitchen from start to finish using our own employees to do all of the work or repair your furnace or air conditioner, clean a drain, dig up your sewer & all with our own employees...Not subcontractors...Try us...You'll like us. Additional Contact Email: [email protected]
"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."
Free on-site estimates for plumbing. Licensed master plumber and residential general contractor with over 60 years of combined experience. Additional email - [email protected].
"I couldn’t be happier with the service! My plumber arrived exactly on time, was professional and friendly, and most importantly only charged exactly what was quoted. No surprises at all. The job was done, efficiently and with great care. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and honest these days. This company is highly recommended."
Robert W on September 2025
Free on-site estimates for plumbing. Licensed master plumber and residential general contractor with over 60 years of combined experience. Additional email - [email protected].
"I couldn’t be happier with the service! My plumber arrived exactly on time, was professional and friendly, and most importantly only charged exactly what was quoted. No surprises at all. The job was done, efficiently and with great care. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and honest these days. This company is highly recommended."
Mission Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has been in business in Shawnee, Kansas since 1978. We specialize in residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repairs to all brands. We are factory trained and have the nationally recognized NATE certification for your peace of mind that you have contacted a certified professional. We offer 24 hour emergency service for plumbing, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and boilers scheduled maintenance plans on your existing system and system replacement with Lennox and Trane furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, Honeywell and Lennox thermostats and control systems and Aprilaire humidifiers. All of our pricing is “Up Front” pricing so you know what the total cost of any work before you authorize any job to be done. Please do not hesitate to call us anytime with your questions or needs for your home’s heating and cooling system and plumbing.
"I've used Mission Plumbing for a few years, and until now I was happy with them. Recently called them out to install a new kitchen faucet that we had purchased (Moen faucet, purchased from Lowes), and the estimate was $895!!! That's an outrageous price! Instead, we did it ourselves - took 1 hour."
Beth R on May 2025
Mission Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has been in business in Shawnee, Kansas since 1978. We specialize in residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repairs to all brands. We are factory trained and have the nationally recognized NATE certification for your peace of mind that you have contacted a certified professional. We offer 24 hour emergency service for plumbing, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and boilers scheduled maintenance plans on your existing system and system replacement with Lennox and Trane furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, Honeywell and Lennox thermostats and control systems and Aprilaire humidifiers. All of our pricing is “Up Front” pricing so you know what the total cost of any work before you authorize any job to be done. Please do not hesitate to call us anytime with your questions or needs for your home’s heating and cooling system and plumbing.
"I've used Mission Plumbing for a few years, and until now I was happy with them. Recently called them out to install a new kitchen faucet that we had purchased (Moen faucet, purchased from Lowes), and the estimate was $895!!! That's an outrageous price! Instead, we did it ourselves - took 1 hour."
We have provided hometown service to residents of the Kansas City Metro since 1951. We offer FREE ESTIMATES on a new air conditioner, furnace, boiler, heat pump, geothermal, zoning, water heater, tankless water heater, plumbing remodel projects, and battery back-up sump pump.
"James was fantastic! He was polite and knowledgeable. He efficiently fixed our air conditioning, and informed us of all the different options we had. We will certainly use this company again if James is any indication of the caliber of staff they employ."
Alison Z on October 2025
We have provided hometown service to residents of the Kansas City Metro since 1951. We offer FREE ESTIMATES on a new air conditioner, furnace, boiler, heat pump, geothermal, zoning, water heater, tankless water heater, plumbing remodel projects, and battery back-up sump pump.
"James was fantastic! He was polite and knowledgeable. He efficiently fixed our air conditioning, and informed us of all the different options we had. We will certainly use this company again if James is any indication of the caliber of staff they employ."
Mac Wilson is locally owned & operated by a Master Plumber and his business partner that found large service company prices simply outrageous. We call KC home and strive to offer the best quality plumbing service at low-overhead pricing to all of our friends and neighbors and have done so for the last 5 years! BBB Accredited.
"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."
Mark T on September 2024
Mac Wilson is locally owned & operated by a Master Plumber and his business partner that found large service company prices simply outrageous. We call KC home and strive to offer the best quality plumbing service at low-overhead pricing to all of our friends and neighbors and have done so for the last 5 years! BBB Accredited.
"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."
When you call one of our technicians, you can rest assured that we will provide the highest quality electrical, plumbing and HVAC services for your property. We are prepared to diagnose any problem you’re facing and resolve it. Call us today to schedule HVAC services, electrical service, and plumbing service!
"Service was very professional from Angel and Luis. Got the AC unit tuned up and checked it. Cleaned the ac unit and it needed to be leveled out got it all leveled out in no time. We have used this company the last few years and will have them back out in the fall to check out the furnance. Eric and his employees are very professional in every aspect and knowledgeable"
Michael W on May 2025
When you call one of our technicians, you can rest assured that we will provide the highest quality electrical, plumbing and HVAC services for your property. We are prepared to diagnose any problem you’re facing and resolve it. Call us today to schedule HVAC services, electrical service, and plumbing service!
"Service was very professional from Angel and Luis. Got the AC unit tuned up and checked it. Cleaned the ac unit and it needed to be leveled out got it all leveled out in no time. We have used this company the last few years and will have them back out in the fall to check out the furnance. Eric and his employees are very professional in every aspect and knowledgeable"
We maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art trucks and precision equipment, and our specialists are ready to evaluate any need, ranging from residential plumbing service, septic tank pumping, and pipe repairs to commercial & industrial HVAC, Vactor, and hydro services. We remain ready to provide the most budget-minded, comprehensive cleaning, repair, and replacement services to every client. Additional phone numbers - (913) 328-4416, (913) 328-4475, (913) 328-4482, (913) 553-4542, (913) 287-5005. Additional fax - (913) 328-7786. See BBB for additional phone numbers. Additional DBAs - Able Plumbing, Brush Creek Heating & Cooling, Reddi Root'r. Additional contact - Glenn Trout. Award winning.
"This company repaired a piece rotted pipe and I continued to have problems. Then I was told it cost me thousands MORE dollars to have my front yard tore up, when the problem was not in my yard, but a city a problem that the city took care of! The report from the city is available to reference!! Stay away from this poorly ran company!!"
Brandie M on September 2025
We maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art trucks and precision equipment, and our specialists are ready to evaluate any need, ranging from residential plumbing service, septic tank pumping, and pipe repairs to commercial & industrial HVAC, Vactor, and hydro services. We remain ready to provide the most budget-minded, comprehensive cleaning, repair, and replacement services to every client. Additional phone numbers - (913) 328-4416, (913) 328-4475, (913) 328-4482, (913) 553-4542, (913) 287-5005. Additional fax - (913) 328-7786. See BBB for additional phone numbers. Additional DBAs - Able Plumbing, Brush Creek Heating & Cooling, Reddi Root'r. Additional contact - Glenn Trout. Award winning.
"This company repaired a piece rotted pipe and I continued to have problems. Then I was told it cost me thousands MORE dollars to have my front yard tore up, when the problem was not in my yard, but a city a problem that the city took care of! The report from the city is available to reference!! Stay away from this poorly ran company!!"
Please call or text Orkie Bradley at 816-223-4341 for an estimate or to schedule . We specialize in water heater replacement. We install all types of water heaters and accessories, except solar. We also sell, deliver, and install furnaces and AC systems. We have 16 plus years of experience and will provide professional service on a timely basis. We give free estimates over the phone. We wear masks upon request. We do not discriminate against anyone. We recycle old equipment so they do not go into the landfill. Our prices are reasonable and our service is top notch. financing is available.
"I'm so glad I chose Hot Water Biz to replace my water tanks. Orkie is so good at what he does and is very knowledgeable. His pricing is very fair. He is also very kind and I felt comfortable working with him. Thanks Orkie!"
Helene G on July 2025
Please call or text Orkie Bradley at 816-223-4341 for an estimate or to schedule . We specialize in water heater replacement. We install all types of water heaters and accessories, except solar. We also sell, deliver, and install furnaces and AC systems. We have 16 plus years of experience and will provide professional service on a timely basis. We give free estimates over the phone. We wear masks upon request. We do not discriminate against anyone. We recycle old equipment so they do not go into the landfill. Our prices are reasonable and our service is top notch. financing is available.
"I'm so glad I chose Hot Water Biz to replace my water tanks. Orkie is so good at what he does and is very knowledgeable. His pricing is very fair. He is also very kind and I felt comfortable working with him. Thanks Orkie!"
Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines. Currently a licensed Master Plumber in Johnson county
"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."
Seth B on March 2025
Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines. Currently a licensed Master Plumber in Johnson county
"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."
Seth B on March 2025
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FAQs for boiler repair projects in Bucyrus, KS
The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most states require HVAC technicians to be certified, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.
The average cost to hire a plumber is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350.
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