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The Waterworks

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Better care. Better value. Better results. Our well-trained and certified technicians are available to fix all of your plumbing and drain issues, as well as heating and cooling services. We are the drain cleaning and clearing experts. We replace, repair and install everything from toilets and faucets to sump pumps and water heaters, downspouts and main sewer, water and gas lines. We are also your go-to for repair, replace and install for heating and cooling and we offer annual tune-ups. We offer guarantees on our work so that you know the work was completed right the first time! We belong to the Central Ohio Better Business Bureau and are a Consumer Choice winner 21 years running. In addition, we are a NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite and CBUS TOP PICK! Additional emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Business highlights

90 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, downspout cleaning & repairs, garbage disposals, main water line, water heaters, sump pumps, remodeling - kitchen & bathroom, sewers, heating, air conditioning, air quality, gas line installation, drain cleaning & clearing, water treatment, water softeners & filtration systems. Commercial services include: hydro-jetting & excavation, hydro vac, trenchless pipelining, pipe patching, grease traps & FOG services, commercial pizza ovens, boilers, fire hydrants, backflow testing and certification. Preventive maintenance contracts for plumbing and heating & cooling are also available. Special financing.

Services we don't offer

Mold removal & remediation, water damage clean-up, basement waterproofing, painting, air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

golden buckeye 10% off m-f

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.62,618 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
7%
3
4%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 2026-2050 of 2618 reviews

ROBERTA C.
01/2003
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
BEFORE THE COMPANY CAME OUT I TOLD HIM THAT I HAVE ALL THE MATERIALS SO THE WORK WILL NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF MATERIALS. THEY ACCEPTED THE FACT THAT I HAD ALL OF THE MATERIALS. I TOLD THEM THIS JOB WOULD ALSO EVOLVE INTO A COMMERCIAL JOB AS WELL RESULTING IN FIVE TO TEN YEARS OF WORK. I RECEIVED A CONTRACT IN THE MAIL THAT SAID IF I WANTED TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT I NEEDED TO MAIL BACK THE DENIAL OF THE CONTRACT IN THREE BUSINESS DAYS. THEY MAILED IT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS AND IT TOOK SEVEN BUSINESS DAYS TO RECEIVE THE CONTRACT. THEY ALSO SAID THAT I OWED $4,148.05, BECAUSE I DID NOT CANCEL IN TIME. THE COST WAS FOR PARTS. AS STATED EARLIER THEY WERE USING ALL OF MY PARTS.
Description of Work: RECEIVED ESTIMATE FOR REROUTING A HOT WATER HEATER AND RE-PLUMB THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AND WATER SOFTENER. I WAS ALSO GOING TO HAVE MAJOR PLUMBING DONE AS A FOUR PHASE PROJECT. (MUCH MORE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WORK IN THE FUTURE)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0


WENDY M.
12/2002
2.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
VERY PUNCTUAL AND RESPONSIVE. HAD TO HAVE THE WORK REDONE LATER BY ANOTHER COMPANY, SERVICE PERSON WAS FAR MORE PERSONAL THAN I WAS COMFORTABLE WITH.
Description of Work: CLEANED SEWER LINES

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$303

CAROL W.
12/2002
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE, I WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE PROMPT RESPONSE FROM THE OFFICE AND THE EXPERTISE OF BRIAN WHO IS OBVIOUSLY AN EXPERT AT WHAT HE DOES! I WOULD USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN WITHOUT HESITATION.
Description of Work: BRIAN REMOVED TOILET AND REMOVED TREE ROOTS FROM SEWER.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$177

MARIANNE B.
11/2002
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
HE TRIED TO SNAKE THE DRAIN TWICE AND NO SUCCESS. AFTER DOING THIS, HE SIMPLY SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY SOMETHING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM FOR OUR SPRINKLER COMPANY.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT TO SNAKE MY DRAIN, AND I TOLD THEM THAT WED ALREADY DONE THIS. THEY DID SAY THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE, JUST TO COME OUT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$152

JAMES K.
11/2002
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HORRIBLE WORK FIXING THE LANDSCAPE WHERE LINE WAS LAID. SLOPPY WORK, POOR SERVICE, NO ATTENTION TO DETAILS. WORKMEN WERE UNPROFESSIONAL AND USED POOR LANGUAGE
Description of Work: RUNNING WATER LINE FROM STREET O HOME AND SOME INTERIOR PLUMBING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,000

DOUGLAS C.
11/2002
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THE PHONE PEOPLE AND TECHNICIAN ALL SEEMED COMPETENT AND FRIENDLY. WORK WAS DONE CLEANLY AND EFFICIENTLY. THEY CHARGE $152 MINIMUM FOR DRAIN CLEANING AND THAT GETS UP TO 90 MINUTES. $40 FOR EACH 30 MINUTES AFTER THAT. HE FINISHED MINE JUST UNDER 90 MINUTES.
Description of Work: CLEANED SLOW RUNNING MAIN DRAIN TO REMOVE ROOTS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$152

ROBERT & PATRICIA P.
11/2002
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
THIS WAS A BIG AND NASTY JOB. THEY HAD TO CUT THROUGH THE ROOTS OF A TREE AND DUG UNDER THE TREE BY HAND. THEY WERE VERY RESPONSIVE. THEY CAME OUT RIGHT AWAY. THEIR PRICE IS REASONABLE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW EXTERIOR DRAIN PIPE BECAUSE OLD ONE HAD COLLAPSED

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Dan P.
10/2002
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
WORKED FOR HOURS CLEANING OUR DRAIN. FOUND THE PROBLEM AT THE MAIN SEWER. ONLY CHARGED BASIC RATE FOR A SUNDAY.
Description of Work: CLEANED SEWER DRAIN ON A SUNDAY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

DEBBIE G.
10/2002
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I TOOK OFF WORK WITHOUT PAY AND SAT AROUND FOR FOUR HOURS FRIDAY AFTERNOON WAITING FOR THEM TO SHOW. SINCE MY TIME ALSO IS VALUABLE, I''M CONSIDERING SENDING THEM A BILL.
Description of Work: ARRANGED A WEEK IN ADVANCE TO HAVE ROUTINE PLUMBING WORK PERFORMED. REPAIRMAN DID NOT SHOW UP, SO I CALLED TO CONFIRM. SAID HE WOULD STILL BE OUT. THREE HOURS LATER STILL DIDN''T SHOW UP AND DIDN''T CALL. THOUGH I HAD CONFIRMED MY HOME PHONE NUMBER TWICE, THEY ENTERED IT WRONG IN THEIR DATABASE. ONLY RESOLUTION OFFERED WAS TO COME OUT YET THAT EVENING (> 7:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY NIGHT); I DECLINED). I ASKED FOR SATURDAY APPOINTMENT, BUT SAID PLUMBERS (ONLY TECHNICIANS) WORK ON SATURDAYS, SO TWO APPOINTMENTS (AND TWO SERVICE CHARGES!) WOULD BE NECESSARY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Heather M.
10/2002
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
WATERWORKS IS EXCELLENT TO WORK WITH, TOP NOTCH, BUT YOU PAY FOR IT. I COULDN''T HAVE ASKED FOR A MORE PROFESSIONAL CREW. THEY DID A GREAT JOB WITHOUT DISTURBING MY PROPERTY VERY MUCH AT ALL.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW WATER SERVICE LINE TO THE HOUSE USING UNDERGROUND DRILLING MACHINE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

DANA M.
09/2002
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY WERE EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL -- THEY EVEN CALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY TO MAKE SURE WE WERE SATISFIED. WE WOULD DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY UNCLOGGED OUR KITCHEN SINK, WHICH WAS CLOGGED FROM BELOW OUR HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

09/2002
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
SHOWED UP ON TIME, WAS PROFESSIONAL AND DID THE JOB IN ABOUT AN HOUR. EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO ANSWERED THE PHONE WERE VERY COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL
Description of Work: UNCLOGGED DRAIN AND DID PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WORK ALSO

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

REBECCA H.
09/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
PLUMBER WAS PUNCTUAL, COURTEOUS, VERY NEAT AND CLEANED UP EVERYTHING.
Description of Work: SUMP PUMP WASN''T WORKING AND WAS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN WATER IN THE PUMP PIT. PLUMBER CLEANED OUT ALL THE WATER, DEBRIS, AND EXCESS GRAVEL LEFT IN PIT DURING THE BUILDING PROCESS SOME YEARS BEFORE. REPLACED SUMP PUMP.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

PHILLIP J P.
09/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
COST ALREADY QUOTED; REPAIRMAN SPENT EXTRA TIME TO CORRECT FAUCET; GREAT WITH QUESTIONS ON PARTS.
Description of Work: REPLACEMENT OF TOILET TANK PARTS AND REPAIR OF KITCHEN FAUCET,/SINK BROKEN CAST IRON WITH PVC AND A NEW OUTLET WASTE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$248

JOAN M.
09/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
A FRIEND REFERRED THEM. GREAT QUALITY. GAVE A 1-% DISCOUNT. VERY SATISFIED!
Description of Work: FIXED LEAK IN WATER HEATER

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

BARBARA W.
09/2002
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
ACCOMATED MY SCHEDULE;CRACK IN PIPE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABUT PLUMBING IN GENERAL;GREAT WORK.
Description of Work: UNCLOGGED DRAIN IN KITCHEN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

JEFF S.
09/2002
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
LIKE THE AT&T OF PLUMBING. RELATIVELY HIGH PRICES, BUT CONSISTENT QUALITY.
Description of Work: REPLACE EXISTING GAS WATER HEATER

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$585

SCOTT B.
08/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS A LITTLE HIGH CONSIDERING THE SIMPLICITY OF THE REPAIR. AT LEAST THE TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME HOW TO MAKE THE REPAIR MYSELF SHOULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: SINGLE-HANDLE SHOWER FAUCET ONLY ALLOWING HOT WATER TO FLOW. WATERWORKS TECHNICIAN SIMPLY FREED UP A BEARING INSIDE THAT HAD FROZEN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

ELLEN K.
08/2002
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM, EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE NOW.THEY DID NOT HAVE THE LOWEST PRICE BUT WERE ABLE TO GET HERE QUICKER THAN OTHERS I CALLED.
Description of Work: CLEANED MAIN SEWER LINE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

08/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE GOOD! WE WOULD USE THEM AGAIN!
Description of Work: INSTALLED DRAIN SYSTEM IN BATHROOM

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

CAROL G.
08/2002
1.0
wells
  + -1 more
TECH TOLD ME I HAD A HIGH H20 TABLE, AND CHARGED $45. IT CONTINUED, THE CITY OF COLUMBUS TESTED MY H20 LINE AND FOUND A LEAK. WW DIRECTED ME TO LEAK SEEKERS AND THEN WW DUG UP THE SPOT THAT LEAK SEEKERS MARKED-THERE WAS NO LEAK! GRASS WAS DESTROYED, AND WW COULD OFFER NO CLUE AS TO THE PROBLEM. THEY WERENT CONVINCED THAT IT WAS H20 LINE. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. WE HAD A POWER FAILURE AND I PLEADED WITH WW TO SHUT MY H20 OFF BEFORE MY BASEMENT FLOODED, WHICH THEY DID, AFTER GIVING ME THE RUNAROUND - SYMPTOMS STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. ALTHOUGH I WAS MIFFED THAT THIS TEST HADNT BEEN DONE BEFORE, I TOLD THEM I WAS READY TO PROCEED W/ A CONTRACT TO REPLACE MY H20 LINE. 2 DAYS PASSED BEFORE ANYONE SHOWED WITH A CONTRACT, EVEN THOUGH MY H20 WAS STILL OFF. BY THAT TIME, I CONTRACTED THE JOB ELSEWHERE TO A CO THAT RESPONDED PROMPTLY AND CHARGED MUCH LESS. WW STILL BILLED ME FOR THEIR WORTHLESS TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOR TRASHING MY BACKYARD. I FEEL VERY RIPPED OFF!
Description of Work: TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A LEAKING SUMP PUMP - SUMP PUMP WAS LEAKING CONSTANTLY SO I CALLED WATERWORKS (WW) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$800

ALLAN S.
08/2002
1.0
wells
  + -1 more
HAD AN APPOINTMENT (WITH A FOUR HOUR TIME SPAN). THEY NEVER SHOWED OR CALLED!!!
Description of Work: WANTED ESTIMATE FOR WORK ON SUMP PUMP AND PLUMBING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Ron R.
08/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
WATERWORKS WAS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING COMPANY I''VE HAD OUT TO MY RECENTLY PURCHASED, 45-YEAR-OLD FARM HOUSE THUS FAR. I''VE USED THEM MANY TIMES BEFORE AT MY OTHER HOMES (BEFORE BECOMING AN ANGIES LIST MEMBER) AND I KEEP THEM ON MY SHORT LIST OF HOME MAINTENANCE COMPANIES.
Description of Work: INSTALLED SINK AND REQUIRED PLUMBING IN BASEMENT AND ALSO FIXED A REALLY HAPHAZARD WASHER HOOKUP.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

David G.
07/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
REPAIRMAN WAS THOROUGH, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL. THEY RESPONDED TO EMERGENCY CALL IMMEDIATELY AND WITH UNDERSTANDING.
Description of Work: RECONNECT WATER LINE TO HOUSE (HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

CHRISTINE & ROB C.
07/2002
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
EASY TO WORK WITH, ON-TIME, EXPLAINED EVERYTHING.
Description of Work: REPLACED PARTS

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$148

Contact information

550 Schrock Rd Columbus, Columbus, OH 43229

http://www.thewaterworks.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
12795
Trade License Locale
Ohio
Trade License Authority
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Handyman Services,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

The Waterworks is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

The Waterworks accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Waterworks does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Waterworks offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Waterworks does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Waterworks offers emergency services.
Yes, The Waterworks offers warranties.
The Waterworks offers the following services: Plumbing, downspout cleaning & repairs, garbage disposals, main water line, water heaters, sump pumps, remodeling - kitchen & bathroom, sewers, heating, air conditioning, air quality, gas line installation, drain cleaning & clearing, water treatment, water softeners & filtration systems. Commercial services include: hydro-jetting & excavation, hydro vac, trenchless pipelining, pipe patching, grease traps & FOG services, commercial pizza ovens, boilers, fire hydrants, backflow testing and certification. Preventive maintenance contracts for plumbing and heating & cooling are also available. Special financing.
Mold removal & remediation, water damage clean-up, basement waterproofing, painting, air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning.

Contact information

550 Schrock Rd Columbus, Columbus, OH 43229

http://www.thewaterworks.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day