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WICKERSHEIM & SONS

About us

Wickersheim & Sons is a family owned and operated plumbing, heating and cooling company, which has been servicing the Bergen County area since 1926. We specialize in serving our customers the way our grandfather did. If you like to be treated fairly and honestly, responded to promptly, and the work performed cleanly and in a timely fashion, then you want us to work for you. We have over 80 years of experience in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service and installations. Large enough staff to handle all your needs yet small enough to keep it personal. Our employees live in the area and most have for many years with many ties to the community. Our uniformed, courteous, service technicians have the experience to deliver the outstanding quality workmanship our customers have come to expect from Wickersheim & Sons in a timely fashion and most times well within the customer’s budget. Our philosophy has always been to treat our customers the way we would want someone to treat our own family members. We want to develop a relationship with our customers built on trust and honesty. A hand shake still means everything to us. We have a lot of those customers around today along with their kids and their grandchildren. Rob, Scott and Todd Wickersheim have all graduated from Hackensack High School and all still live in Bergen County today. Their commitment to doing business fairly and honestly is why the business has grown from 2 trucks in 1995 to over 10 vehicles today! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week we are on call to handle any and all emergencies life tends to throw your way.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered

Services we offer

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, Faucets, Sump pumps repaired, Water heaters, all types of sinks installed, clothes washing machines and dryers installed and Basements pumped and dried, drains cleaned; sinks to sewer mains, food waste grinders dishwasher’s, high-efficiency, replaced and installed, replaced and installed, replaced and installed Sewage ejectors repaired, toilets, tub’s and showers repaired, underground sewers and water main replacement, water filtration

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Reviews
4.225 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
24%
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0%
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4%
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12%
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews
Christina F.
Sep 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
This time it was expensive. Easy to access. Easy to make an appointment. They responded quickly.

Giovanni R.
Apr 2017
1.0
$135
They told me wrong cartridge to order and wanted to charge me again to complete the job once I received the right one. So I paid and never had my job completed. They were rude unprofessional and not honest .
Response from WICKERSHEIM & SONS
"The first technician was there performing other work she had requested. At the end of the job, she asked the technician to look at the shower as a favor to see what could be done. The technician removed the trim so the cartridge was visibly accessible. We did not pull the cartridge for fear of damaging it more without having a new cartridge there to back us up. This specific cartridge was not one that our supply house carries, but it is one that Home Depot carries. The technician explained to the customer in order for us to investigate and search for the replacement part, we would need to remove the cartridge and go to Home Depot. The customer was also informed that the technician would be charging for all his time to do so which she then said she did not want to pay for. That's when she stated she would order the cartridge herself. All my technician did was remove the trim so the cartridge was visible. Never once did we tell her what part number to order because we did not know ourselves. The second technician then arrived once she called us back. This is when we found out the part she ordered was wrong. She paid our guy the service fee he requested, then proceeded to call the office to complain and stated she would just simply cancel the check when she was informed there was no refund."

Kelly I.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They did an excellent job. Made arrangements to come over right away, were courteous, explained everything very well, and did wonderful work. We are glad to have found such a wonderful plumber!

Christina F.
Dec 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Mary Y.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Everything went perfectly.  They were professional (as usual) and spot-on-time (also as usual).

Dwane R.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Technician was able to arrive the same day of the call.  He was professional, explained what he was going to do, discussed options and gave me a verbal price estimate.  He performed service left the area the way he found int.

Bill S.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
I had a cracked main sewer pipe that was causing a leak. They were able to correctly diagnose the problem and the location behind the walls. They advised me that I could save a lot of money if I opened the walls myself or had a handyman do it. I did as they advised and they were able to remove the cast iron pipe from a very tight location and replace it with a PVC pipe. They gave me a quote prior to starting the job and charged me what they quoted even though I signed a release saying that the job could cost more.
I have used them before and was not disappointed. Their prices are very fair and the quality of work is excellent.

Kathy B.
Sep 2013
1.0
$1,300
He took advantage of me because they were only here for an hour and a half and charged me so much. They were so expensive and not honest. I would never call them again.

Alan M.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
He pumped out the basement (not easy because there was no electric!) and replaced a hot water heater and sump pump. The price was not unreasonable given the emergency circumstances.

Michael C.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Our Furnace broke the day after Christmas 2010. Wickesheim was not my first call, in fact I called several, but due to the Holiday no one could help. Scott Wickersheim showed up one hour after I called. Gave me an estimate and latter supplied space heaters. The Furnace arrived in two days and intalled two days latter. The guys did a great job the area was cleaner than before they started.

Glenn S.
Jun 2011
1.0
We had three drains to be cleaned out. The first problem happened in the kitchen sink when the repair man broke the pipe he was snaking out. He replaced that pipe at no cost and asked me not to report it to the company. The next problem was he broke the drain pipe for the shower. This went undetected until I stepped into a flood in my basement that evening. I tried to contact them that evening but there wasn't anyone available to speak with so I left a message. The return call came the next day and I explained what happened and I was told "It's not our fault, the pipes must have been old. If you want someone to come out and fix the pipe it will be $135.00 per hour, for emergency service." I was very upset by this so I told them no thank you. Two days later after I had another plumber fix the drain pipe, I received another call from Wickersheim Plumbing. The person I spoke with was one of the owners, and he said there was a message left on there machine. I told him that I had already spoken to someone at his company, and that I didn't feel that I should have to pay for them to come out and fix the problem. I told him that the repairman they sent out broke two pipes and this wasn't my fault and that I wasn't going to pay for an "Emergency Call" to repair them. I also told him I hired another plumber who already fixed the problem. He said "why did you do that" when I tried to explain once again why, HE HUNG UP ON ME!!!! Needless to say, "I WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN, AND I TELL EVERYONE I KNOW THAT IS LOOKING FOR A PLUMBER ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AS TOO! They were very unprofessional in my opinion on how they handled my plumbing repair.

CHRISTINA D.
Jan 2011
2.0
$600
They came in gave an estimate, the job needed to be complete, there was leaking happening. They fixed within 3 hours. not problems, paid and they left. The second situation, for the pipe in my basement. They saw there was hole and said they would need to replace the whole pipe, not true a portion could have been replaced. Did not use because of the overall price of the estimate. Shop around there are cheaper and HVAC people out there they won't take advantage of you.

Ann L.
Feb 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
They are very reliable. They aren't cheap, but they are very reliable and do good work. They came on time and I was satisfied. I would use them in the future.

Eugene R.
Jan 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
1. Estimates are on par with other licensed plumbers, i.e. twice as high as a handiman's work.2. Clogged drain was very tough - the technician spent 1.5 hrs fighting thru. It was finally done, but cost me much more than I expected. Thus it's hard to give them the highest grade, which I would otherwise do.

HARVEY U.
Oct 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We like their responsiveness and professionalism. They are knowledgeable about their line of work. They are on the pricey side, but we've always been happy with the work.

Ronald P.
May 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$980
every job they have performed for us has been excellent, great craftmanship. kind and clean. will NOT rip you off.. third generation of plumbers..

Bradley M.
Dec 2008
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Minor jobs around the house. Completed on time and when scheduled.

Gina H.
Dec 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
They were great. Punctual and great to work with.

Randi J.
Oct 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
I was very pleased with the service. They were very professional. Everything was done on schedule, very polite and neat, returned phone calls when they said they would and accommodated my time schedule.

Michelle M.
Jun 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
I have been using him since 2001. When we first moved to town I asked someone about plumbers and he was recommended and I have been using him since. He is trustworthy.

ANGELA D.
Dec 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
The owner came right away and gave us an estimate The two plumbers came as planned the next day. They came on time and did the work professionally. They removed used materials and cleaned up after themselves.

PATRICIA S.
Jan 2006
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
THEY DO A REALLY GOOD JOB. THEY SHOWED UP WHEN THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD. I THOUGHT THAT THE PRICE WAS FAIR. I AM HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. THEY ARE ALSO RELIABLE AND HARDWORKING.

Homeowner
Jan 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
THIS GUY HAD BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR A LONG TIME SO HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE WORK THAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR ME. THEY ARE ALL VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS EVERY TIME THEY COME OVER.

Homeowner
Dec 2005
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
I DO USE THIS COMPANY FOR MY WORK ACCOUNT IN MY TOWN HOUSE. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO. THEY COME WHEN THEY SAY AND I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SERVICES. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.

Homeowner
Dec 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COMPANY WAS REALLY EXCELLENT. THEY ARE GOOD FRIENDS OF MINE AND ARE REALLY HARD WORKERS. I HAVE USED THEM MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS DONE GOOD QUALITY WORK.

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FAQ

WICKERSHEIM & SONS is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

No, WICKERSHEIM & SONS does not offer free project estimates.

No, WICKERSHEIM & SONS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, WICKERSHEIM & SONS does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, WICKERSHEIM & SONS offers emergency services.

No, WICKERSHEIM & SONS does not offer warranties.