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John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Service,

About us

New Installtions, Alterations, Repairs of Plumbing Systems, Boilers, Well Pumps, Hot Water Heaters, Electric Snake.

Business highlights

Family owned & operated
37 years of experience

Services we offer

Plumbing & Heating.

Services we don't offer

Duct work/air conditioning.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.531 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
3%
3
10%
2
3%
1
3%

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Diane B.
Sep 2018
3.0
$1,300
Called plumbers to snake out a clogged drain. Plumber spent approximately three hours trying to get the snake to work. After he cut a hole in the wall to look at the way the pipes were set up, he discovered that the snake had been hitting a cap rather than going into the proper pipe. The charge for the three hours of unproductive work was $345. I called the owner of the company, asking that the charge for the visit be partially adjusted to account for some of the time spent with the snake going into the wrong pipe. He said he wouldn’t make an adjustment because they “hadn’t done anything wrong.”
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"The problem you were experiencing with the drainage from your hall bath was due to the way the piping was run in your bathroom. It was also old style galvanized piping which is no longer used. The amount of time charged was the amount of time it took to correct the problem. The kitchen cabinet had to be opened to get at the piping inside the wall in order to correct the drainage problem you were experiencing. I am happy to see that you scored our visit with such high marks as far as quality of work, punctuality and professionalism. However, we need to be paid for our time spent fixing our customers plumbing problems. Best Regards, John"


David M.
Jan 2018
2.0
Took two days and very expensive
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"It is usually a good idea to check with a plumber before purchasing a toilet to make sure the piping under or behind a toilet can accommodate the new toilet you would like to have installed. When the existing piping cannot accommodate a new toilet, that does not make the plumber a bad guy. This customers piping needed to be completely reworked to install the Toto toilet they purchased. Regards, John"


Alice K.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
..
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We really appreciate your business! Thanks again, John"


Edie S.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are good by expensive. We have used them a several times now. They are very good. They come when they say they are gonna come. They get the job done. But they charge a bit higher. We have used other plumbers who might have been a little bit cheaper but who are much more erratic and not as good. Their prices are a little bit higher but it was worth it. That is why we keep using them. Because they are good at it.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback! We will continue to strive to keep your confidence. Thanks again! John"


Joe M.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
All went well.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We really appreciate your business! Best regards, John"


Mehdi A.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
great
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on our company and workmanship. Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. We look forward to doing business with you should the need ever arises. Best regards, John."


Edward F.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$310
Excellent.  Prompt.  Good work.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"It is our goal to provide you with a great experience. Thank you for your positive feedback. Best regards, John."


Alice K.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for your continued loyalty. Best regards, John"


Philip K.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They're good but not cheap. They knew what they were doing.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking the time to give us your positive feedback. We hope to continue business with you in the future. Sincerely, John"


Leslie W.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
unknown
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. Thank you for your positive feedback. Best regards, John."


Mitchell K.
Feb 2015
3.0
$114
The plumber fixed it and then handed me a bill for $114 for parts and labor. On the previous visit, he admitted breaking it and said he'd come back with new part and fix it for at no charge. I sent the bill back by mail to Mr Hobby with a note stating my point of view. He called me and said that whenever he has billing disputes he tells the customer to take his business elsewhere.
I reminded him that I have easily spent over $15K with his company over the past 15 years, paid his bills promptly, and never complained about his price, which is always on the high side. But I said that if does not want my business anymore, and is unwilling to eat a $114 invoice, then so be it.
I feel liberated! He is a very difficult person to do business with. If you need him to look at something, he only goes out on Tues and Thursday between 10AM and 4PM. 
One time, as his guys parked and approached my home, a transformer blew down the block,  knocking out my power. This was before I had a generator. I had to turn them away. They were sent to another job immediately, but he still billed me for a one hour house call.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. Wishing you the best, John."


Edward F.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"We look forward to working at your home again whenever the need arises. Thank you, John"


Oana S.
Nov 2014
1.0
$2,000
Perhaps more helpful for fellow Angie's list users (than reviewing the endless details regarding John Hobby Jr.) was our
conclusion:
We ended up getting great help / guidance following the challenges with John Hobby Jr. plumbing from Billy at Marinelli plumbing in Elmsford. Decent guy who seemed genuinely sorry for us and tried to help. Not only does he get well-rated on Angie's List, but he gets equally good reviews on Yelp, etc. http://www.yelp.com/biz/frank-marinelli-plumbing-and-heating-corp-elmsford
Lesson learned. Use Angies List, but cross-reference the other rating websites.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. Unfortunately in any business there will be clients that are not satisfied. We are sorry for any experience that you were not satisfied with and that the courts had to get involved in our relationship. Best regards, John"


Paul G.
Aug 2014
1.0
Called them to do a job and they charge travel time from the last house they are at.....to my house before they even step in the door. I don't consider this fair. Didn't not use them
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"I'm sorry that you do not agree with our rates. Our business charges per hour with the time starting when we leave the shop or the previous job. This is a procedure that we have been doing for years to cover gas and vehicle maintenance without having to increase our rates. We do make sure that every new customer knows our rates and procedures before scheduling an appointment to prevent any disappointment. We are sorry that we could not do business with you. Best regards, John."


William B.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
unknown
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"I look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Best regards, John."


Edward F.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. Thank you for your positive feedback. Sincerely, John."


Matthew Y.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
Nothing but rave reviews for the team at Hobby. I had a pipe burst in this freezing weather we've been having. They were at my home within 1/2 hour and repaired the problem. They were professional and efficient. And considering they came so quick and last minute, at a time when everyone was having issues, I considered the $230 bill more then fair. I can't recommend them enough.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for your continued loyalty. Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. Thank you, John."


Nancy O.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
I would like to thank Chris and Anthony for their efforts on the plumbing work we had to have done.
They were both very professional and diligent in their work. The job was slated to take one and half days, but they were able to complete the work in one day.
We will be using their services again.
Thank you again.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking the time to give us your positive feedback. We hope to continue business with you in the future. Best regards, John."


STEPHEN L.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Discovered a wet spot in our kitchen ceiling and called the plumber. They showed up in time, quickly assesd the problem and replace the pipe.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"As a valued customer, what you think is important to us. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand what we do well, and what we need to focus on improving. Thank you, John."


James M.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Very professional and prompt - just as they estimated.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking time to give us your positive feedback. We hope to continue business with you in the future."


Mona D.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking time to provide us with your feedback. We appreciate your business!"


James M.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Could not ask for better experience. Both trips, in home, neat careful and very patient. Job was not east due to sediment issue. They replaced and directed me to the manufacture which also turned out well. Faucets are like new.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"I appreciate your positive feedback regarding our performance at your house. I look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Thank you, John."


Philip K.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
see above.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on our company and workmanship. Our goal is to give our clients the best possible experience. We look forward to doing business with you should the need ever arises. Best regards, John."


Patrick C.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is excellent! He is a bit pricey, but his quality is great! I wouldn't use anybody else.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Thank you for your continued loyalty, customer. We sincerely apprciate your business. We look forward to working at your home whenever the need arises. Best Regards Always, John"


Jane P.
Sep 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
In general, we were happy with the services performed and will use John Hobby, Jr. again. It was great to get an appointment the next day and informed of the hourly rate before the booking was confirmed. Upon arrival, the plumber was personable and knowledgeable and was able to quickly diagnose and fix all three issues (within 30 minutes). If we have one small complaint, it's that the appointment was booked between 1.00 and 4.00pm and the plumber arrived at 5.15pm. We realize that schedules change but a 'heads-up' call would have been nice.
Response from John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd

"Customer thank you for providing us with feed back on our performance. We try our best to be punctual, but sometimes despite our best efforts, occasionally (especially around holidays) our day gets backed up. I can assure you that we always keep our appointments and if we must reschedule we will always call you first. We will try to improve our punctuality and keeping our customers informed of our estimated time of arrival at their homes. Thank you very much for your business, John"

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FAQ

John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd accepts the following forms of payment: Check, CreditCard
Yes, John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd offers free project estimates.
No, John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd does not offer a senior discount.
No, John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd does not offer emergency services.
Yes, John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd offers warranties.
John Hobby Jr Plumbing & Heating Ltd offers the following services: Plumbing & Heating.
Duct work/air conditioning.

Contact Information

76 Kisco Ave, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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