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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in September 2018
Had it cleared & running in a little over an hour. Also added a clean trap to make it easier to clean if it should happen again
Maeser Master Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Excellent. Very professional, friendly, helpful team member came and repaired all of our issues. This is the third time we have called Dauenhauer this year and were very happy with them each time.
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
We had a scheduled arrival time of 3 to 5pm and they called to say they could send someone sooner at 130pm and I was thrilled. Chuck went to basement and my husband showed him the clean out. He went to work right away after giving us special price.. He took off clean out and we gave him...
Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric
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Reviewed in December 2014
They were on time. They were courteous and professional. It didn't take no time at all to fix the clogged drain.
Leanhart Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2011
Our drain was clogged. The plumber came out and recommended that we call the city to have them inspect the line on their side (no charge for that visit). The city came out and cleaned out a couple of the clogs, but their were more on our side (lots of roots in the line). The plumber came back...
DURBIN PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in August 2011
I called Jarboe's at 1:45 this afternoon after finding the drain in my basement clogged. I expected that with it being Friday afternoon it would not be until Monday that a service call would be made. The gentlemen arrived within 40 minutes of my initial call and were finished before 3:00. ...
Jarboe's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Maeser Master Services, LLC

Maeser Master Services, LLC

Customers say: Super punctual

279 local quotes requested

50 years of experience

Since 1975 Maeser has provided Louisville area families and businesses with plumbing services, heating and air conditioning, plus bathroom remodeling, improving indoor air quality and more. Visit our Bath Design Studio to get started on your bathroom remodeling project. Additional DBA - Marvin Maeser Plumbing. Award Winning. See website for additional service areas at www.maeser.com.

"It went great!! I was very satisfied and pleased with the services provided."

Ann K on August 2025

"It went great!! I was very satisfied and pleased with the services provided."

Ann K on August 2025

Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

Customers say: Super punctual

939 local quotes requested

43 years of experience

Full service plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. All work is performed by our trained and highly experienced technicians - not subcontractors. All Tom Drexler employees are background checked and drug tested for your protection. We are a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. We service residential homes, apartments/condos, restaurants and rental properties. Additional Contact - Tom Drexler. Additional Email - [email protected].

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

Dauenhauer Plumbing

Dauenhauer Plumbing

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

163 local quotes requested

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"Job completed"

Lee W on January 2025

"Job completed"

Lee W on January 2025

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Customers say: Super punctual

262 local quotes requested

31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

ImproveIt! Home Remodeling, Inc.

Headquarters: 4580 Bridgeway Avenue

ImproveIt! Home Remodeling, Inc.

Headquarters: 4580 Bridgeway Avenue

Customers say: Quality work

1607 local quotes requested

36 years of experience

Since 1989, ImproveIt Home Remodeling, Inc., has specialized in helping homeowners improve the beauty, comfort and energy-efficiency of their homes. Our mission is simple: to provide each and every homeowner complete satisfaction through every step of the remodeling process. We don't just stand behind our work with lifetime product and labor warranties; we strive to deliver total satisfaction and complete peace-of-mind. During our 29 years, we are honored to have been named one of the top 50 remodelers by Remodeling Magazine, and to have won 21 Consumers Choice Awards. BBB accredited with an A+ Rating, we have helped over 50,000 customers. We serve communities across Central Ohio (Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati) and Kentucky (Louisville and Lexington). Choose Improveit Home Remodeling to transform your bathroom or save on high utility bills with our Energy-star rated SolarTech replacement windows.

"They claimed that they were finished and left nails sticking out of the wall. When I tried to call the supervisor I found out that the number was not connected. This is good customer service? I now realize that I paid to much for the sloppy work."

Sherri M on August 2025

"They claimed that they were finished and left nails sticking out of the wall. When I tried to call the supervisor I found out that the number was not connected. This is good customer service? I now realize that I paid to much for the sloppy work."

Sherri M on August 2025

Louisville Mechanical Services

Louisville Mechanical Services

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

11 local quotes requested

Louisville Mechanical Services is a premier HVAC contractor the state of Kentucky. We specialize commercial boiler, chillers, pumps, custom sheetmetal, industrial piping, pumps, plumbing, building automation, HVAC installs and all the above full service. We take pride in our work and we look forward to doing business with you. Give us a call today to schedule a free quote.

"Best price compare to other companies. Easy to work with. Showed up on time and completed the project in one day! Highly recommend this company. Nice to find honesty in a company."

Amy C on December 2023

"Best price compare to other companies. Easy to work with. Showed up on time and completed the project in one day! Highly recommend this company. Nice to find honesty in a company."

Amy C on December 2023

America's Best Roofing & Restoration

America's Best Roofing & Restoration

Customers say: True professional

321 local quotes requested

15 years of experience

We take great pride in the 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. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

"My husband and I were finally ready to take the step of building a garage but didn’t know who to use so submitted a request. Within minutes Scott called to schedule an appointment with us. He came to our home and made sure to have a full understanding of our vision and answered all the questions we had. To our surprise he presented pricing to us in that first visit! We agreed to move forward and within weeks the crew broke ground and began the build, Scott was readily available to assist in anything we needed through the entire process. We still find ourselves shocked at the quality of work performed and in such a timely manner. We love having a safe place for our cars and some storage and would highly recommend Americas Best!"

Brenda L on December 2024

"My husband and I were finally ready to take the step of building a garage but didn’t know who to use so submitted a request. Within minutes Scott called to schedule an appointment with us. He came to our home and made sure to have a full understanding of our vision and answered all the questions we had. To our surprise he presented pricing to us in that first visit! We agreed to move forward and within weeks the crew broke ground and began the build, Scott was readily available to assist in anything we needed through the entire process. We still find ourselves shocked at the quality of work performed and in such a timely manner. We love having a safe place for our cars and some storage and would highly recommend Americas Best!"

Brenda L on December 2024

Impact Home Solutions

Impact Home Solutions

Customers say: Quick response

21 local quotes requested

10 years of experience

Impact Home Solutions is your area leader for all of you bathroom needs. We know that customer service is key to a job well done, and ours is the best around. When you want top quality work at an always fair price, call the professionals at Impact Home Solutions.

"Really cannot rate them yet. When we decided to have them do our bathroom, they told us that it would be 8-10 weeks before they could do the work. That means that they will not do our bathroom until mid-October or end of October. Everything up until now has been good. Check back with me then and I will be able to give a more complete review."

Annette M on September 2023

"Really cannot rate them yet. When we decided to have them do our bathroom, they told us that it would be 8-10 weeks before they could do the work. That means that they will not do our bathroom until mid-October or end of October. Everything up until now has been good. Check back with me then and I will be able to give a more complete review."

Annette M on September 2023

RL Plumbing

6220 Lynnchester DrIve

RL Plumbing

6220 Lynnchester DrIve

Customers say: Quality work

133 local quotes requested

33 years of experience

RL Plumbing is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"He showed up on time. He committed to what he says. Even though it rained the day of the job, he still came out and completed the job. "

Joseph O on September 2025

"He showed up on time. He committed to what he says. Even though it rained the day of the job, he still came out and completed the job. "

Joseph O on September 2025

Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

11605 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville Ky

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Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

11605 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville Ky

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12 years of experience

In Business Since 2013 Free Estimates with a Trip Charge for Any Service Completed 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. How We Got Started We started in this industry in 2013. We describe our business as Well established

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

To keep window wells from filling up with water, you need to stay on top of maintenance. Remove debris as it fills up, and regularly loosen the gravel at the base if it’s become compacted. You can also reslope your yard to make sure water flows away from the window well (and your home’s foundation), and you can even install a window well cover to prevent debris from building up. Installing an actual drainpipe at the base of the well can also prevent window well drainage problems.

Flushing the toilet only to realize it’s clogged can cause anxiety. To avoid a clogged toilet, use less toilet paper. If you notice that the toilet is flushing and refilling slower than usual, you can use a plunger to clear clogs in the S-trap. If that doesn’t work, call a plumber to check your system and possibly clear the drain lines.

There are a few reasons your snake won’t go down the floor drain. One common reason is a large obstruction in the drain that is causing a blockage. You can remove any debris you see in the drain before trying to snake it. In addition, the snake might not be long enough to reach the clog, or it might be the wrong diameter.

Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.

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