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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: Service@thewaterworks.com marketing@thewaterworks.com RBeckett@thewaterworks.com

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 2426-2450 of 2618 reviews

KAREN C.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Gave an estimate for new hot water heater.

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

James T.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Cleaned downspout that was causing flooding in basement.

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
$258

Marc B.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Furnace tune-up and toilet seal troubleshoot/replace

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

Terry B.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very well very quick and clean.
Description of Work: Clean drain.

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
$155

Response from The Waterworks
Thank you for taking the time to share with Angie's List about your recent experience with The Waterworks! The service you received is the service we strive to provide all of our customers, all of the time. Your feedback is valuable and I appreciate you providing it. Thank you! Sincerely, Ursula Anderson Customer Service Lead

KELLY T.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Great.
Description of Work: Clean out drain in basement.

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
$350

Ty L.
06/2013
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Another company was able to do it.
Description of Work: They did not help me solve the drainage problem I had.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Jeannie B.
06/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: Had appointment scheduled on June 11 at 2pm. At 4:30pm, I called to find out where the tech was. They sent a supervisor who arrived at 5:20pm. He said he would email me an estimate by today (June 13), and I have NOT received estimate. I would not recommend this business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from The Waterworks
[removed member name], Thank you for bringing your dissatisfaction to the attention of The Waterworks. I am sorry that we were not able to provide you with service. John O’Connor, Vice President called and personally apologized to you regarding the delay to provide you with the estimate. Sincerely, Ursula Anderson Customer Service

Mark and Laura L.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Did as instructed.
Description of Work: Clean drain pipes.

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
$250

Dolores C.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Initially I called my home warranty(AHS) to resolve a problem with the leaky faucet attached to the outside of my house. They sent out a water solution to replace the hose bid but instead of replacing it they couldn't get it off and caused a leak now on the INSIDE of my house and started a lil fired in the basement to the 1st floor, floor joist (smoke alarm went off & everything) The technician couldn't fix it so transferred the call back to my home warranty company to see if another company could fix and then LEFT!!(water still leaking outside & now inside my house). The next plumber came out looked, said the water need to be cutoff at the street and Left! Still leaking. Neither wanted to come back to correct the issue the one caused now. After 24 hours of leaking water, I called the water company to come cut off the water at the street & took matters into my own hands. got on Angie's list found Waterworks and called.. Great from start to finish! The lady that answered was so nice & helpful and dispatched Daren Miller quickly. Daren was AWESOME! Came in, put on footies, understood the issue and FIXED. replaced the leaky faucet & correct the leaky pipe the other company caused. He explained why it leaked, how he fixed things, how to prevent unnecessary leak damage. Absolutely professional, responsive, timely, and understood his craft.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

KATHY R.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
See previous entry.
Description of Work: Prompt Service to replace a faulty water heater. Both servicemen who came out were courteous, professional, and did a great job doing the work and cleaning up. I would definitely use them again.

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
$1,380

ELLEN T.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
I explained all this above.
Description of Work: Excellent experience. I called at 9 am with a stopped up floor drain in the basement. The person who answered was friendly and set up an appointment for the same day. Brian arrived on time and went right to work. He was efficient and friendly. He had all the tools and although he made only a small mess he cleaned it up beautifully. My drain is running great. It usually stops up once every 3 to 5 years (tree roots) and I will definitely call Waterworks again. Also I used my $20 coupon available from Angie's list. Kudos!

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
$272

Terry B.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
not to my best liking
Description of Work: My water had a smell. They sold me drain cleaner for 80.00 dollars. It was not 100 percnt solid and didn't work/

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78

Alan H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well.
Description of Work: Fixed leak from 2nd floor toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Dennis P.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine
Description of Work: Installed kitchen sink faucet.

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
$200

Jim P.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
All went well.
Description of Work: My daughter's bathroom drains (tub and sink) were clogged (with her long hair). I called on Monday (New Year's eve) morning expecting to schedule something later in the week. To my surprise I was offered a time the very same afternoon. The plumber was thorough and courteous. He arrived a bit past 4:00 (we expected him a bit sooner); but he stayed until it was done despite the fact that it was New Year's Eve.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Christopher G.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Hire them, they are good.
Description of Work: Excellent service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

matt B.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No Issues, Good Work
Description of Work: Installed a new gas line for a conversion from electric stove to gas stove

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
$325

KARIN G.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
Very pleased
Description of Work: Had problems with corrosion in multiple sinks/faucets, and needed to replace non-functioning water softener. Not only solved our problems but provided education on prevention and proper care of equipment.

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
$1,800

Sarah B.
12/2012
5.0
Amazing!
Description of Work: I called Prism Restoration because of the great reviews on Angie's List and I wholeheartedly agree, they are great! Keith met us at a house that we were in contract on to do a visual mold inspection as the house had a previous mold history. Keith was professional, honest and incredibly fair.. Other people would have charged me for a full out inspection etc but Keith offered to come look at the house to decide what sort of inspection and air testing we might need. Before we even got to needing an inspection and/or testing he found some issues that meant we withdrew our offer on the house without any further testing. Keith only charged us a very reasonable rate for a report to give to the sellers. If I ever need any mold services, I will call Prism right away! Thanks so much!

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
$35

ANN K.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
See above
Description of Work: Our basement drain backed up every year or so. We learned of a new kind of drain that was highly recommended, and found that Waterworks was licensed to install this drain. The drain was replaced from our basement to the street access under a manhole cover. They sent a Kind of soft plastic pipe the length of the drain from our house to the street. This material then hardened into a hard plastic. We have not had a sewer back-up since. So we call Waterworks whenever we have a plumbing-type problem.

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

Jamie K.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: We bought a new water heater for our home from the Water works company and they came out and installed it for us. The day that we noticed our hot water tank was leaking, we searched and called around for models and prices. We found Waterworks to be a friendly and nice front office type of response and phone call. They were willing to be prompt and come out the same day and install the model that we selected. We selected them even though they were not the cheapest alternative in town, because of friendly attitude, there were good reviews about this company online and they were willing to give us same day service. As it turned out, when we had the county inspectors come out and look the work over, it did not pass because they used the wrong diameter exhaust pipe, so we had to have Waterworks come back out and redo the pipes, But they did this at no extra cost to us because they said it should have been put in to code from the start. They were still very friendly and accommodating the 2nd time out. I would use this company again.

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
$1,500

DENIS S.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great company.
Description of Work: We ended up using Waterworks.

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

JANET & BRAD F.
10/2012
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
eop
Description of Work: Arriving home in the evening from work, we found we had a sump pump malfunction. Called Waterworks about 7:20 pm for emergency service. A guy named Keith called us back fairly soon. He kept quoting me prices all over the board - the last 2 prices were: $600 to install a sump pump. When I hit the roof, he backed off and said that if we supplied the pump, it would be $400 to install our own pump. Then he came back with, no, it would be $660 if they used their pump, but $460. if we supplied the pump. Now I'm getting angry and said "You are jacking me around, and then I used some vulgar language and hung up. Bottom line, the 3rd plumbing company we called actually had a human being on the line, and quoted us $350. to come out within 1 hour to 1.5 hours and that price included the pump. They were wonderful. Waterworks goes into the category of plumbing contractors who act like they are some kind of savior, when, in actuality, they are the kind of people who would charge Grandma rent if she had to come and live with them. We will never use Waterworks, and we will never recommend them to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from The Waterworks
Member, I want to thank you for taking the time to communicate to us why our service did not meet your expectations. We have every desire to address your needs and provide the best solution available to resolve the issue as soon as possible. I will do what I can to regain your confidence in our company. Based on the time you called you would have reached our answering service so I discussed your letter with their manager. After our investigation we believe you may have dialed the number for another plumbing company. Our reason for thinking this is: •Our answering service does not have a person by the name of Keith working for them and •Our answering service only offers an hourly rate. They do not have pricing for a sump pump. If you wish to discuss further please call 614-876-0999 and ask for John. The Waterworks is committed to customer satisfaction. In addition to being members of Angie’s List, The Waterworks are also members of the Better Business Bureau, NARI, and the recipient of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Excellence in Business for several years in a row. Our employees have a combined total of over 300 years’ experience and we have been doing business since 1935. As with any business like ours, the greatest advertising we can have is word of mouth from a satisfied customer. It’s my goal to retain you as a satisfied customer and hope to have an opportunity to serve you again in the future. Thank you,  

JULIE W.
09/2012
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Didnt hire
Description of Work: Slow at returning call for estimate. Owner was not interested in the job, and really didnt have much to offer me. This contact was a waste of my time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from The Waterworks
Thank you for notifying Angie’s List with your complaint regarding the service you received from The Waterworks, specifically the slow response in providing an estimate for work you needed. The Waterworks strives to provide the best possible service, and when you feel that we fail to meet your expectations, it’s important for us to know. I am sorry that our service to you prompted you to contact Angie’s List with a negative comment, and we regret any inconvenience or frustration that your experience has caused you. In addition to being members of Angie’s List, The Waterworks are also members of the Better Business Bureau, NARI, and the recipient of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Excellence in Business for several years in a row. Our employees have a combined total of over 300 years’ experience and we have been doing business since 1935. Your satisfaction and patronage is important to us, and we hope that you’ll give us an opportunity to better serve you in the future. Please contact me with any questions or additional concerns that you may have. Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention. Ursula Anderson Customer Service

VICKI H.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They gave me an estimate for a new heating and ac unit. They were very professional and reviewed everything with me. I was pleased with the experience and considered using them for this project.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*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