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About us
Call Today: 313-784-2440. A family owned and operated plumbing service company with over 35 years of experience. We specialize in the hardest to troubleshoot, when other plumbers give up call us and we will figure it out. We can usually give you a phone quote if needed, we accept cash, personal & business checks and master card, visa & discover. Award winning. Call to check service area.
Business highlights
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
39 years of experience
Services we offer
Plumbing. Drain cleaning. hydro jetting of sewers. water jetting. Water heaters. Sewer clearing. Drain lines. Laundry hook up. Sump pump repair & installation. Bathroom & kitchen remodeling. Sewer camera inspection. toilet repairs and replacements. faucet repairs and replacements. garbage disposals. sewer and drain digging and repairs. flood prevention devices installed to sewers. laundry hook ups. laundry tubs. tub faucets. shower faucets. tub drains. shower drains. hose pickets. hose bib.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
10%
Accepted Payment Methods
- American Express
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
Our recent projects
- 1
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Reviews
4.9203 Reviews
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Dannell C.
Jul 2013
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
I have not had good plumber experiences in the past, so I was very relieved to have found Kevin. We are very happy with him & will use/recommend him in the future without hesitation:)
I had been noticing the water rising higher in the floor drain when the laundry emptied...not enough to come out on the floor, but raising. I also had rattling & gurgling sounds, stinky smell coming up the kitchen pipe right over the laundry area whenever the laundry emptied. But still, no water on floor, so like a dummy homeowner, i kept ignoring the problem till water started coming up out of the floor drain when laundry emptied. I actually got into the habit of listening for the kitchen pipes rattling because that signaled me to go downstairs to add fabric softener...like I said, dummy homeowner!
Kevin and his helper/son also named Kevin:) arrived on the scene to help with my problem & snaked out the floor drain. He made sure to check the water rising when the laundry tub emptied, he figured where the blockage was & snaked away. We have carpeting, just remnant stuff, and he was so worried about being careful with splash. I kept telling him it was no big deal, but he was ever mindful of keeping the area tidy. I appreciated his attention to detail & his desire to keep things tidy. Again, bad experiences in the past: i remember bleaching the walls & ceiling of my previous home's basement when a different plumber flung slimy black roots & water all over the place. Since then i make sure to spread sheets over surfaces & move anything of value. Hardly necessary with Kevin's care to not make a big mess:)
While he was here, we asked that he also snake out the main & storm sewers since it had been 4+ years since the roots were removed from storm line. He had both small & large snakes & all equipment on hand in his van (I remember having a plumber years ago who had to leave to buy a new part & charged us the labor cost for the 45 mins he was gone!!)
He did encounter some roots & worked away at clearing the line. When they were done, he wiped up the little bit of "yuck" that got on floor. He made sure to give us tips on how to maintain and prevent future problems. Estimated how much "life" we have in the old lines & gave some tips on how to talk to our insurance carrier about coverage for possible future repairs.
I just can't say enough about this guy! We will call him for any future work, and recommend him to anyone we meet! The only bad thing i can say, is that now i don't have the rattling sounds to signal me that its time to add the fabric softener, i keep missing when the rinse cycle comes....lol!
Also, one quick word about cost, I can't say that he is flat out the cheapest, because I have had those guys who charge under $100 for snaking, but they use flimsy little snakes and you start seeing symptoms of roots returning by the next spring, also those cheap guys want to race thru & take your money & get out of there. Kevin took his time to make sure everything was cleared away & looking good. He used skinny snakes for the skinny job & the big guy for the big lines, he knows what he is doing & he genuinely cares about doing a good job. You get what you pay for & based on his quality of service he is inexpensive!
I had been noticing the water rising higher in the floor drain when the laundry emptied...not enough to come out on the floor, but raising. I also had rattling & gurgling sounds, stinky smell coming up the kitchen pipe right over the laundry area whenever the laundry emptied. But still, no water on floor, so like a dummy homeowner, i kept ignoring the problem till water started coming up out of the floor drain when laundry emptied. I actually got into the habit of listening for the kitchen pipes rattling because that signaled me to go downstairs to add fabric softener...like I said, dummy homeowner!
Kevin and his helper/son also named Kevin:) arrived on the scene to help with my problem & snaked out the floor drain. He made sure to check the water rising when the laundry tub emptied, he figured where the blockage was & snaked away. We have carpeting, just remnant stuff, and he was so worried about being careful with splash. I kept telling him it was no big deal, but he was ever mindful of keeping the area tidy. I appreciated his attention to detail & his desire to keep things tidy. Again, bad experiences in the past: i remember bleaching the walls & ceiling of my previous home's basement when a different plumber flung slimy black roots & water all over the place. Since then i make sure to spread sheets over surfaces & move anything of value. Hardly necessary with Kevin's care to not make a big mess:)
While he was here, we asked that he also snake out the main & storm sewers since it had been 4+ years since the roots were removed from storm line. He had both small & large snakes & all equipment on hand in his van (I remember having a plumber years ago who had to leave to buy a new part & charged us the labor cost for the 45 mins he was gone!!)
He did encounter some roots & worked away at clearing the line. When they were done, he wiped up the little bit of "yuck" that got on floor. He made sure to give us tips on how to maintain and prevent future problems. Estimated how much "life" we have in the old lines & gave some tips on how to talk to our insurance carrier about coverage for possible future repairs.
I just can't say enough about this guy! We will call him for any future work, and recommend him to anyone we meet! The only bad thing i can say, is that now i don't have the rattling sounds to signal me that its time to add the fabric softener, i keep missing when the rinse cycle comes....lol!
Also, one quick word about cost, I can't say that he is flat out the cheapest, because I have had those guys who charge under $100 for snaking, but they use flimsy little snakes and you start seeing symptoms of roots returning by the next spring, also those cheap guys want to race thru & take your money & get out of there. Kevin took his time to make sure everything was cleared away & looking good. He used skinny snakes for the skinny job & the big guy for the big lines, he knows what he is doing & he genuinely cares about doing a good job. You get what you pay for & based on his quality of service he is inexpensive!
Marianne M.
Jul 2013
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Very good experience with this service. He stayed well past an hour to make sure my drain was free
of the sludge. He had to go down with a snake several times. He was very courteous and explained
everything he was doing. He apologized for being late, and gave us a discount. He also gave us tips
on drain maintenance. I would definitely use him again.
of the sludge. He had to go down with a snake several times. He was very courteous and explained
everything he was doing. He apologized for being late, and gave us a discount. He also gave us tips
on drain maintenance. I would definitely use him again.
Mary H.
Jul 2013
Plumbing, Water Heater Service
Called the company and Kevin came out. Gave me his opinion and estimate. Did all the work he promised, very timely. Great to work with. Will definitely use him again.
Greg G.
Jun 2013
Plumbing
Plumbers were on time and professional. I thought the price was high since they were advertising a outside water faucet replacement on Angie's list for $192.00.
Allan L.
Jun 2013
Plumbing
Well
Bonita H.
May 2013
Plumbing
unknown
Klint B.
May 2013
Drain Cleaning
We have been having an issue with the water backing up onto the floor in the laundry area of our basement when the washer drains for a while now. No standing water, but we needed to have the pipe snaked. I called a few places to get rough quotes. Almost everyone else I called either answered the phone with a gruff "Hello", or just didn't seem very interested in my business. Bargain Plumbing was polite, clear, and clearly knew what the problem I was having was and gave me a quote over the phone. So I continued to do my research and decided to call them back to inquire about scheduling service.
When I called back, they were able to come out right away to my surprise and within a few minutes arrived at my house.
Not only were they curtious and friendly, and told me clearly how they was going to fix the problem. He performs exactly what he said he was going to and made sure that everything worked exactly the way it should after completing the snaking of the drain. They gave me pointers on how to help prevent additional problems with the line.
After finishing snaking the drain line, he even took the time to look over my chimney (which is near my laundry room) and noticed a few openings in the mortar. So not only did they come out and fix our drain, but also pointed out a potential carbon monoxide leak!
The price was great for the job performed, they were very courteous, professional, and went above and beyond. I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again if I require additional service.
When I called back, they were able to come out right away to my surprise and within a few minutes arrived at my house.
Not only were they curtious and friendly, and told me clearly how they was going to fix the problem. He performs exactly what he said he was going to and made sure that everything worked exactly the way it should after completing the snaking of the drain. They gave me pointers on how to help prevent additional problems with the line.
After finishing snaking the drain line, he even took the time to look over my chimney (which is near my laundry room) and noticed a few openings in the mortar. So not only did they come out and fix our drain, but also pointed out a potential carbon monoxide leak!
The price was great for the job performed, they were very courteous, professional, and went above and beyond. I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again if I require additional service.
Arnaud M.
May 2013
Plumbing
It went very well, very professional and meticulous. They made sure the problem was fixed before they left. I highly recomend them
Yolanda T.
May 2013
Plumbing
did not use
Response from A1 Bargain Plumbing
"we dont service sterling heights, i dont think we deserve an F just because we dont service sterling heights."
William C.
Apr 2013
Drain Cleaning
unknown
Response from A1 Bargain Plumbing
"IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR COMPLAINT, I REALLY REALLY DO TRY TO SATISY EVERY CUSTOMER INDIVIDUALLY AND ANYONE WHO HAS HAD THE CHANCE TO ACTUALLY USE MY SERVICES KNOWS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, AS FOR YOUR COMPLAINT, LET ME EXPLAIN, THE 59.00 DRAIN CLEANING SPECIAL CLEARLY SAYS THAT IT IS FOR ANY DRAIN WITHIN THE FOUNDATION OF THE HOME, WHICH WOULD ONLY REQUIRE THE SMALLER MACHINE AND 1 MAN TO WORK IT, ONCE WE HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE THE FOUNDATION WE HAVE TO USE A MUCH LARGER HEAVY DUTY MACHINE WHICH REQUIRES 2 MEN TO RUN, THEREFORE THERE HAS TO BE AN INCREASE IN THE PRICE IN ORDER TO HELP PAY FOR LABOR FOR THE 2ND MAN, ALSO THE MACHINE, CABLE AND CUTTERS ARE MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN, WE HAVE TO BUY NEW CABLES AND CUTTERS EVERY MONTH WHICH ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, THE SMALL MACHINE CABLE LAST 20 TIMES AS LONG AS THE BIG MACHINE CABLE. I REALLY WISH I COULD PLEASE YOU SOMEHOW BUT WE CANNOT SNAKE A MAIN SEWER WITH THE LARGE MACHINE FOR 59.00 THERE ARE SOME COMPANIES OUT THERE THAT USE A MIDSIZE ALL IN ONE DRUM MACHINE, PERSONALLY I PREFER TO USE THE MORE HEAVY DUTY MACHINE WITH SECTIONAL CABLE, OUR CABLE SIZE IS 1-1/4 THICK AND THE MIDSIZE MACHINES ARE ONLY 1/2 TO 3/4 THICK AND NOT AS DURABLE, I KNOW BECAUSE I USED THESE SAME TYPE OF MACHINES FOR MANY YEARS, ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO NOTE THAT YOU NEVER ACTUALLY PURCHASED THE SPECIAL YOU ONLY CALLED ABOUT IT, TO PREVENT ANYMORE CONFUSION AND PROBLEMS LIKE THIS IN THE FUTURE I WILL BE CANCELLING OUT THAT SPECIAL AND WILL NO LONGER OFFER ANY DISCOUNTS LIKE IT AGAIN. THANK YOU."
Catherine K.
Apr 2013
Drain Pipe Installation
I called them in a panic because they had just replaced a broken drain pipe in the front yard and now rain was coming into my basement again.
Kevin came right over, looked at the problem and showed me that the water was seeping through the wall, not coming from the drain.
Then he went outside (in the rain) and saw that my downspout extension/diverter had disconnected from my downspout.
He hooked it back up, problem solved, no charge.
I should have checked that first, because it has happened in the past.
I trust this company and will use them in the future.
Kevin came right over, looked at the problem and showed me that the water was seeping through the wall, not coming from the drain.
Then he went outside (in the rain) and saw that my downspout extension/diverter had disconnected from my downspout.
He hooked it back up, problem solved, no charge.
I should have checked that first, because it has happened in the past.
I trust this company and will use them in the future.
Jeri F.
Feb 2013
Plumbing
nice person and good work
Marjorie B.
Feb 2013
Drain Cleaning
Well, I seem to have covered that in the first entry; I can add that Kevin called about ten minutes before arrival to let me know he was on his way and provided exactly the service I needed. Thanks again, Angie!
GARY K.
Jan 2013
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
I called and explained that I suspected a clog in the pipe below the main floor because when my daughter let out water from taking a bath on the second floor, warm water came up from the toilet on the main floor. Kevin gave me an estimate over the phone of $150.00 which is what I paid. Kevin snaked the drain from the main floor to the drain leading outside the house in the basement and removed the obstruction. He cleaned up the mess after he was done. In addition to snaking the drain, he gave additional advice regarding sink drain maintenance to keep them from clogging. Very satisfied with the service.
Karen S.
Jan 2013
Plumbing
It was a good remind of why to call a professional to do these things. Great job.
Catherine K.
Jan 2013
Plumbing
They came in the morning to do the pre-paid drain cleaning. They were thorough and neat, cleaning up any mess they made. Then they came back later in the day with the machine with the camera.
They showed me two problems and gave me an estimate to fix the more urgent one, which is a crack and and a low spot where my pipe meets the main pipe. This is why I've been having some clean water backing up into my basement recently. Kevin also showed me outside on the lawn exactly where the problem was, and how the ground felt lower and mushy there.
I will probably hire them to fix the bigger problem within the next few days. When they fix it they will also install a larger drain pipe leading in to my house so it will match the circumference of the one coming from the city drain.
Kevin seemed knowledgeable and experienced. I'll write a review after they do the larger procedure. I dread digging up the lawn, but if it will be a permanent fix it will be worth it.
They showed me two problems and gave me an estimate to fix the more urgent one, which is a crack and and a low spot where my pipe meets the main pipe. This is why I've been having some clean water backing up into my basement recently. Kevin also showed me outside on the lawn exactly where the problem was, and how the ground felt lower and mushy there.
I will probably hire them to fix the bigger problem within the next few days. When they fix it they will also install a larger drain pipe leading in to my house so it will match the circumference of the one coming from the city drain.
Kevin seemed knowledgeable and experienced. I'll write a review after they do the larger procedure. I dread digging up the lawn, but if it will be a permanent fix it will be worth it.
Thomas P.
Dec 2012
Plumbing
See above, the job was never started
Response from A1 Bargain Plumbing
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Kris D.
Dec 2012
Plumbing
did not use for service
Response from A1 Bargain Plumbing
"I was finally able to contact this customer after several attempts including phone calls and a visit to his home, the outcome is that he did indeed have his sewer dug up but instead of digging up the backyard and fixing the exact area that needed to be replaced and installing a large cleanout outside the home to match the size of the sewer.... this homeowner took the advice of another plumber and had a large area of his basement floor broken open and then the plumber supposedly installed a larger cleanout in the basement for the total of 2,700 saving the homeowner a total of 100.00...... ok the problem with this is in order to install a large 6 inch cleanout to the sewer the plumber would need to dig outside the house because the sewer does not become the larger 6 inch size until it is outside the foundation of the home, therefore they most likely did not even install a 6 inch cleanout they most likely installed a 4 inch cleanout which would not do any more good than the original cleanout of 3-1/2 inch, next problem is not 1 single inch of sewer line that had a root infestation in it was replace outside the home, therefore the roots will continue to grow through the cracks in the old sewer line, next problem is whenever the sewer backs up because of the root clogs the homeowner will have to hire plumbers to come INSIDE his home to snake out the sewer and make a mess INSIDE the home, if our advice was taken any future snakeouts could have been done OUTSIDE the home, so the homeowner saved 100.00 bucks to have all this work done inside his home including the dust from breaking old cement and all the cleanup I guarantee you had & the ability to look forward to having plumbers come INSIDE your home next time it backs up and make a mess, if you would have asked I would have gave you the 100.00 discount anyways. I would still like to come and camera your sewer COMPLETELY FREE of charge to see if the plumber you hired really did install the larger 6 inch cleanout in your basement, just please call me."
Karen H.
Dec 2012
Plumbing
Came to my house and performed replacement work, cleaned up and left. Job well done. Came out of usual service area
to complete the job. Very professional and worked hard to please. I appreciated the "big deal" and was satisfied upon completion
to complete the job. Very professional and worked hard to please. I appreciated the "big deal" and was satisfied upon completion
Carol B.
Nov 2012
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Excellent!
Patrick F.
Nov 2012
Plumbing
Thanks Kevin for a job well done.
Jessica H.
Nov 2012
Plumbing
We initially bought the Angie's deal to have the outside drippy faucet replaced. Kevin called to set up an appointment but due to a family crisis we held off having itdrone just yet. A few days before Thanksgiving the toilet clogged, so I called Kevin. He came out within hours and unclogged the toilet. He also removed the outside faucet. He returned the next day and replaced the faucet and Installed all new fixtures inside the toilet tank, which so needed to be replaced but one of those things you just keep putting off. He also showed us where the shutoff valve was for the outside faucet and insructed us to shut off during the winter and let drain from outside. We always did this with the back faucet but Negligent with the front. No other plumber ever mentioned the importance of it but now we know. I'm so glad he was listed on Angie's list because we've had our share of yellow page professionals that charged high prices for shotty work, instead of doing a good job for future business. Kevin was punctual, friendly and very professional. He targeted the job and got it done in a very timely fashion. He renewed our faith in dreading to hire plumbers. We highly recommend Bargain Plumbing and will certainly call them again for any future plumbing problems.
Mark T.
Nov 2012
Sewer Cleaning
Wonderful. Job was performed satisfactorily and cleaned up.
John M.
Nov 2012
Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning
We originally hired Mr. Gaber to replace an outdoor faucet that had been leaking.
He responded to our call immediately and came early on the day that he promised.
Our hose bib was replaced, but ONLY after he had inspected our basement pipes to ensure that there was no other source of leaking.
While working, we asked him about various other repair jobs in our house and what needed to be done, and he patiently explained to us exactly what we needed, and also quoted a price for each job.
On Nov 15th, we experienced a flood due to a backed up sewer, and even though it was late at night, Mr. Gaber answered his phone, AND promised to be over the very next day.
He came on time, and the work was performed as needed.
Mr. Gaber is a joy to work with, and genuinely seems to care about his job---and especially his customers.
I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an experienced, reliable plumber.
He responded to our call immediately and came early on the day that he promised.
Our hose bib was replaced, but ONLY after he had inspected our basement pipes to ensure that there was no other source of leaking.
While working, we asked him about various other repair jobs in our house and what needed to be done, and he patiently explained to us exactly what we needed, and also quoted a price for each job.
On Nov 15th, we experienced a flood due to a backed up sewer, and even though it was late at night, Mr. Gaber answered his phone, AND promised to be over the very next day.
He came on time, and the work was performed as needed.
Mr. Gaber is a joy to work with, and genuinely seems to care about his job---and especially his customers.
I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an experienced, reliable plumber.
Bill L.
Nov 2012
Plumbing
He did a super job and we are pleased. His name is Kevin. We didn't need to get a whole new toilet like we thought we would. He just replaced some innards in the toilet. That saved us probably a couple hundred dollars.
Licensing
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Trade License Number
8113268
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04/30/2028
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FAQ
A1 Bargain Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A1 Bargain Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
No, A1 Bargain Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, A1 Bargain Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, A1 Bargain Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, A1 Bargain Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, A1 Bargain Plumbing offers warranties.
A1 Bargain Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing. Drain cleaning. hydro jetting of sewers. water jetting. Water heaters. Sewer clearing. Drain lines. Laundry hook up. Sump pump repair & installation. Bathroom & kitchen remodeling. Sewer camera inspection. toilet repairs and replacements. faucet repairs and replacements. garbage disposals. sewer and drain digging and repairs. flood prevention devices installed to sewers. laundry hook ups. laundry tubs. tub faucets. shower faucets. tub drains. shower drains. hose pickets. hose bib.