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American Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

American Plumbing Inc. is owned by Donald H. Cowles and is a family run business. We have 6 employees. We have been in business for over 25 years. When you mention to us you are an Angie's list member you will receive $15.00 off your bill. We do accept credit cards.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing. Drain cleaning. Leak detection & repair. Water Heaters. Sewer cleaning. Toilet, sink, & tub repair. Pipe repair. Food disposal. Washing machine line replacement. Hot water dispenser. Gas line services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$20

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8498 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 151-175 of 498 reviews

MARYILN E.
04/2010
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They've worked out ok. Some of the individuals who have come out have been better than others.
Description of Work: I've had them out several times, mostly for unclogging.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

MICHAEL M.
04/2010
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
The service was very good. There was some delay in the removal of the old water heater.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$695

JEANIE M.
04/2010
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Don came out and tried to snake the line but he wasn't hitting any clog inside the house. So he had to call in his sewer crew cory and damian to use the camera and machine that snakes the pipes futher out. They hit mud so that meant the clay pipe was broken. Since they had the toilet off anyways, i asked them if they could replace the water valve to the toilet and they did. The next two days Damian dug the front yard down to the pipe and installed a new pvc pipe where the clay one had broken. he also installed a snake pipe outside so that it is easier to fix clogs in the future. Considering the work that they had to do, I thought three days was reasonable. the first day with replacing the valve and the snaking cost 195 and two days of digging and replacing the pipe cost 1000. This was very reasonable compared to some other estimates that i called for on monday night before the work started. Overall i thought they were very professional, friendly and efficient. I will definitely call them again if i have other plumbing work to be done.
Description of Work: The toilet and the shower were backing up. They snaked the main drain from toilet and shower out to main line of house. The line going from the house to the city line was broken.(clay pipe) They replaced with PVC pipe and installed a outside snake line to make cleanout easier in the future. They also replaced the valve and water feed to toilet.

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
$1,195

KAREN G.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
What an experience!! Before he left on Tuesday, Corey stated not to run the bathroom sink water until he returned so that all water could drain out. He returned on Wednesday along with the owner who surveyed the situation and told Corey to go ahead. In about an hour's time he had the pipe cut out, the drain completely cleaned, the new pipe put in place, and the basement cleaned up once again without one speck of dirt anywhere. I have found my new plumbing company. Their prices are so much less than what I was paying my previous plumbing company and they never even took the time to actually clean out the drain properly. Corey said that sludge had been there for a long time so apparently the other company took the simplest route. Very unprofessional!! I told Corey I will be calling shortly to have my bathtub drain cleaned out also and I will. I am truly pleased with their workmanship, their pricing, their response time, and the company as a whole, just really nice people to deal with: The scheduler was very helpful, the owner was very professional , and Corey was an excellent worker.
Description of Work: Bathroom sink draining very slowly. I called American Plumbing and Corey came out to snake out the drain. After working on it for a while, Corey stated that the snake was only pushing the sludge around, not clearing the drain at all, and he would have to return the next day and cut the pipe downstairs in the basement. He showed me all the sludge that was flying up as he was trying to move the snake around. The sludge was everywhere, on the floor, on the pedestal, on the wall, and all over poor Corey. I offered to help clean up some of the mess so he could continue on to something else, but he said no way, I was not to get dirty, and he would have it all cleaned up like new. He was right!! There was not one speck of dirt left anywhere when he left that day.

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
$187

INEZ R.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
The disposal itself had burned out. He put a new one in. Cory did the work and was a very nice young man, so professional. He took his shoes off when he came into my home. He also gave me an Angie's List discount which I appreciated. If I have any plumbing issues in the future, I would use them again and highly recommend them to others! I can't praise them enough.
Description of Work: My garbage disposal had gone out.

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
$173

TIMOTHY & ANNE C.
01/2010
4.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Sent two guys--very nice and professional to the house. Very prompt and easy to schedule. One cleared the drain in the bathroom upstairs and the other started the work on the basement drain. Took a length of roots out of the drain that was about four feet long. the drain in the rec room began overflowing nine days later. they were willing to come back out, but b/c of scheduling problems, my husband scheduled someone else. However we would use them again. they did call back and leave a message on his cell phone.
Description of Work: snaked a drain in the bathroom that was slow and partially clogged snaked the sewer drain in the basement rec room which was overflowing. every drain in the basement, including the rec room, one near the basement door, one near the boiler (sewage) and one near the laundry, was overflowing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

ANTHONY K.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The service man was quick, on time and did an excellant job. I highly recomend him.
Description of Work: My bathroom sink was clogged and my bathroom tub was running slow.

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
$178

THOMAS S.
01/2010
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
They came out promptly. They were thorough and did a good job. They were friendly and polite.
Description of Work: They checked my pump and back up system to make sure they were functioning properly. I thought I was having a problem, but apparently that wasn’t the case.

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
$52

Greg and Robin L.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
By referral American Plumbing was called. Don came over gave me the estimate immediately that included two options with tanks. Made the suggestion to reverse flush the lines due to the white residue in the pipes etc. He was completely correct because by the time I waited for another estimate the white stuff doubled. American Plumbing came in took care of business with the new tank, replaced hot water lines, screens, tightened up my faucet in kitchen, just overall excellent.
Description of Work: Hot Water Tank replaced with Rheem Reverse Flush (clean out lines, replace all hot water lines, screens in faucets)

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
$610

ROBERT N.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Excellent. Two of the company owner's sons performed the work. The older, 15-year experienced son did most of it. His younger brother was home from college on break, helping with the job. They disconnected the old, leaking water heater, installed the new one, took good care while soldering the water pipes and installing the new PVC vent. They were done in just over 2-hours - just 30 minutes under their time estimate. The older brother knows his craft and is more business than talk, which is fine 'cause that's what he's there to do.
Description of Work: A 16-year-old leaking water heater was replaced with a new, Rheem brand, gas power-vent water heater.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$999

Nicole A.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Don and his crew. From beginning to end this company was great to work with. The estimate was reasonable, and the work was completed within a very realistic time frame. They are extremely professional and highly competent. Our plumbing is fixed - it works like it should, is up to proper code specifications and the horrible smell is gone! For all your plumbing needs - Don is the man!
Description of Work: We purchased a new home (6 years old) in February. The plumbing was installed incorrectly and did not meet State Code specifications. We had entire plumbing system replaced.

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
$2,200

DOUG H.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall, it went very well. I was given a 2-hour window (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) for the appointment. Corey arrived at about 11:20 AM and began working. He completed the work by about 2:05 PM. He encountered no problems. It was just a time consuming job because the work had to be done behind the back closet wall.
Description of Work: My clothes washer is located in a closet in the upstairs hallway of my 23-year old two-bedroom townhouse. The water shutoff valves to the washer are located on the back wall of the closet. Corey replaced the two shutoff valves, which were both leaking, to my clothes washer. The old valves could not be repaired. Unfortunately the job included some drywall behind the washer having to be removed (~18”x18”) because the old valves had been soldered into the water pipes and work had to be done behind the wall. I’ll have to have the drywall repaired at a later date. Corey also replaced the two rubber hoses that go from the valves to the clothes washer with rubber hoses wrapped in braided stainless steel for strength.

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
$191

Dennis J.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were pretty inexpensive and they did a pretty good job. I would use them again in future.
Description of Work: I used the American Plumbing Inc to recede all the toilets in my 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

Ellen M.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He indicated when he come by, and did. Professional and happy with the service. I plan to use him again.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking faucet in the bathroom. Works great now!

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
$109

Lynn S.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had previously contacted a different plumber. They told me the problem was with my vents, they needed to be cleaned out. That didn't work so then I was told I would need to have a sagging drainage pipe replaced and that locating and replacing it would cost a minimum of $1300.00. I wanted a second opinion and contacted American Plumbing. I told Don the entire story and he said he believed all I needed was a new toilet. He was right. I will no longer use the original plumber and plan to make American Plumbing my plumbing company of choice.
Description of Work: The water in the bowl portion of the toilet was draining out within an hour. Don came by to check it out and within minutes told me what the problem was. He returned the next day and replaced the toilet. All is well.

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
$300

James W.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used them several times for different issues. I once had them out to replace all of the storm lines. They are people that I always go to for plumbing work. They are very honest and give reasonable estimates, and always stick to their estimates. When I had them out for the main sewer work I was having a lot of flooding problems in my basement. Instead of trying to remedy the symptom they had solved the problem by suggesting a solution to it. They had proved that I could trust them. On another occasion I had used them to install a battery backup on my thumb pump in the basement. I have also had them out to snake my sanitary main.
Description of Work: I generally use American Plumbing for my plumbing needs.

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

Richard P.
09/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We were so glad they could come out right away to fix it. They did a really good job. They came out in a timely manner, they were on time and did what they were asked to do.
Description of Work: American Plumbing Inc. came out to repair our blocked 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
$175

JEFF P.
08/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a great experience overall. I trust this contractor . We thought that it was the toilet paper that kept causing the problem but more likely a toddler granchild was the culprit. There was a small object clogging the line and after snaking out the problem toilet lines it cleared itself.
Description of Work: We kept having various toilets back up. He snaked 3 of our 4 toilets and haven't had a problem since. Also changed a gasket to prevent slow leaks. Clean , pleasant and quite quick .

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
$165

Kurt W.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He identified the problem quickly. He was very prompt and did a good job, and the price was about what I expected. He also cleaned up well.
Description of Work: The fill valve in our toilet tank was creating a sound in another part of the 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
$80

MAUREEN M.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When the plumber left everything was working properly. There were no leaks.
Description of Work: Took out old kitchen faucet and replaced it with a new one. Replaced inside plumbing and put in new flappers on 3 toilets. Fixed the seal between 1 toilet and the floor.

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
$244

Robert A.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technician arrived when scheduled. The job was done in less time than I expected. All required parts were available in the truck. Several components were replaced when the technician noticed that they were old and needed replacing. The work areas were cleaned nicely after the work was complete. It was a great relief not to have to do the work myself. I was very pleased with the experience. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Install disposer, install new bathroom faucet, reset toilet

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
$170

Thomas M.
06/2009
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber arrived 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Fortunately, I was home. He determined what he believed the problem was and told me he would order a part and call me when it came in. After he left, I had some follow-up questions that would affect what was ordered. I called three times and left a message with the receptionist. I never received a call from the plumber. The receptionist would not give me a direct contact number.
Description of Work: The plumber came to assess my dripping shower and suggest a fix.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Candy A.
05/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have spent 2 years fighting with this basement drain, including setting a timer when the washer is running to prevent flooding (not always successful!) I had another plumber try to snake it & he suggested I would have to have the basement floor broken up to replace the trap. Corey persevered in snaking the drain, including sticking his arm down up to his elbow. He advised me the the top of the trap had a couple of broken pieces, but he pulled them out, continued to snake it, and Voila, a free running drain!! It certainly is nice to be able to do other things while the washer runs!! Two years of inconvenience solved in 30 minutes!
Description of Work: Basement drain was snaked out, including "up-to-the-elbow" effort by plumber!

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
$98

MARIA T.
05/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It would be hard to be more pleased than I was with the experience. Plumbing issues are never smooth, but this was (from my experience on the ground). I have used American Plumbing in the past and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: I had a leak in a pipe in the attic leading to an outside faucet. When I turned the water on to this faucet, I heard water gushing above me but had no idea where the leak was. Corey found it within 5 minutes, and replaced the piece that had split, and then helped me clean up the standing water in the ceiling so that it didn't seep through. He arrived 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment and was gone within the hour. (He also had fixed a leak in the same line but different location the previous year.)

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
$98

JOHN S.
05/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent experience. Responded promptly to request for estimate, underbid competitor by hundreds of dollars, began work promptly upon acceptance of bid and completed all work in four hours, and left no signs they were even there in the work area other than the new water heater and faucets and the repaired toilet. All the work was done a month ago and everything is functioning as expected.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater, repaired toilet, replaced two outdoor water spigots.

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
$850

Contact information

1063 Bradley Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

http://americanplg.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
Basement Waterproofing,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Septic Systems,
Excavating,
Air Duct Cleaning

FAQ

American Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

American Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, American Plumbing Inc offers free project estimates.
No, American Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, American Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, American Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, American Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
American Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Plumbing. Drain cleaning. Leak detection & repair. Water Heaters. Sewer cleaning. Toilet, sink, & tub repair. Pipe repair. Food disposal. Washing machine line replacement. Hot water dispenser. Gas line services.

Contact information

1063 Bradley Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

http://americanplg.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM