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Black Cat Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Black Cat Plumbing focuses primarily on residential repipes, water service replacements and water heating solutions. Our #1 customers have always been owners of older Portland homes. We treat your home as if it was our own and we deliver a fast, high quality professional job. We can guarantee that every detail of your project is completed competently and quickly. . Award winning. Additional email - [email protected].

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plumbing - repipes, garbage disposals, water heating, gas piping, tankless water heaters,fixture replacement. Remodeling - bathroom & kitchen.

Services we don't offer

24 Hour Emergency Service

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10.00



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9152 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
8%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 152 reviews

KYENNE W.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am thrilled - it took 4 hours give or take, the billing was fair, the kitchen looks great and the sink drains properly. An extra plus is that there is so much room now under the sink. I would recommend this company without reservation.
Description of Work: My kitchen sink was badly plumbed and finally started leaking (on a Saturday); having never had these problems I had no idea who to call. I checked Angie's list, called friends and posted on Facebook. I ended up calling 3 different plumbers and Black Cat was the most thoughtful, had the best reviews, and best pricing structure. Matt was on time, thorough, explained what needed to happen and what he thought was the high end of possible costs. In the end, the under sink drains were completely removed along with an unnecessary garbage disposal (they are the most useless 'appliance' in the world) and a new exit drain placed properly.

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
$426

Chris W.
01/2011
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Travis came out to our home on time and performed everything wonderfully and professionally. Everything went smoothly, and it took him less than an hour to complete. There were no surprise charges or upsales. I would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: After inspecting our clogged utility sink, Mike recommended making a future appointment to unclog the drain and replace the old P-trap.

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
$139.5

Deborah H.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall, the crew was prompt, quick, and thorough. I chose not to replace the water heater, so they flushed the existing one, which I appreciated. The crew took care of a few other things, and were able to replace the wall board behind the bathroom sink so that I did not need to hire additional carpentry work. The office was generally good with communication as well. I would consider using Black Cat again.
Description of Work: My galvanized pipes had reached the end of their useful life. Black Cat completely repiped the house, using the hi-tech plastic piping that's now the standard. They added new hose bibs and a utility sink. Mike gave a $200 Angie's list discount as well.

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
$5,000

Delores J.
11/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had an unexpected leak under our kitchen sink. Rather than flowing out the pipes, the water draining from the sink was coming out where the trap connects. This occurred while we were having our roof replaced and was possibly due to all the jostling the old house received during that time - the pipe connections were old and broke. Black Cat was great. I called them in the morning when I discovered the problem and they had a repairman there by 1:00 pm. He was very professional, explained everything in detail, and fixed the problem. He also took time to look at a few other old pipes that I was concerned about and offered advice about whether they needed to be replaced or not. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Had trap under the sink 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
$105

TERRY K.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had an old kitchen faucet that was repeatedly clogging with very little water coming out. We had him install a new kitchen faucet and he did a great job, at a good price. I am quite surprised by the amount of water pressure we now have! We've used him a couple times now on little projects on our old home, and been very happy each time.
Description of Work: Replace old clogged kitchen faucet and stop drip in bathroom sink

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

LINDA R.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
the whole procedure was fine and everything works great now. Would definitely hire them again
Description of Work: I have an older Portland home which need some plumbing upgrading. (from rusty steel pipes). The Black cat people showed up on time did a great job even with some slight unforeseen complications, and cleaned up after. I am very happy with the work

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
$2,000

Deanna D.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are easy to work with and they show up on time. The guy that comes out knows what he is doing and I like to watch them and make sure I know what they are doing.
Description of Work: He fixed a leaking toilet in the bathroom downstairs and an outside faucet.

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
$129

E W.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Awesome! From the first call to get an estimate all the way through to job completion. TOP of the line service. We got three quotes for this project. Mike and his team went above and beyond and I am extremely happy we chose them. The guys that worked on the house were awesome! Friendly, professional and they were ALWAYS on time and courteous. I hope to not have to deal with any plumbing issues in the future, but if I do they will be the only company I call.
Description of Work: We had our entire house re-plumbed with PEX and had a tankless water heater installed at the same time.

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
$7,000

Mark W.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. This job included some complex water line routing and he did a very good job, on time and on budget.
Description of Work: Moved a water heater and rerouted the recirculation pump lines.

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
$900

SCOTT L.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
A real pleasure to work with - they kept everything simple, on time, and straight forward.
Description of Work: Removed two older hot water heaters and installed a new tankless hot water heater. They installed a new gas line and did a clean install. Coordinated the electrician for me and took care of all permits.

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
$4,000

David S.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well, they made good suggestions to help save money. I was happy.
Description of Work: Black Cat Plumbing installed a sink unit.

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
$400

Rich F.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My kids broke an exposed pvc pipe while playing ball in the basement, resulting in some high-quality panic. We picked Black Cat for their Angie's List reputation, as well as their location. From my wife's account, they were timely and friendly, work quickly and efficiently, and even did a little 'bonus work' for free after realizing an oversight. Overall, we are very happy with the experience of working with Black Cat, and they're my official go-to resource for plumbing.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken pipe in the basement ceiling, as well as some nearby pipes.

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
$200

diane K.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They're good. My interaction went well. The estimate was close and they finished on time. It was just a good experience.
Description of Work: They fixed a water heater and ran some 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
$400

David D.
07/2010
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were unable to deal with the emergency situation that I had. So, they gave me a consultation and declined the work. My interaction with them was very limited. They were able to get to the site within an hour of me calling them, which was really great for an emergency situation. However, because of the complications involved, they said they would need a general contractor. They knew their limitation. They charged me $150 for the consultation. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Black Cat Plumbing Inc., a few weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Chris K.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a nice job and it looks job.
Description of Work: They installed a bathroom sink for me.

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

Yonna C.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were upfront, they came and did the job, and they did it well. They were also on-time.
Description of Work: They replaced two toilets which involved a two-stage process.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

CAROL M.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, solar panels
  + 1 more
On-time, did exactly what I wanted and was happy to provide me with information I requested about other plumbing questions.
Description of Work: Repair one leaky toilet valve, two leaky faucets, advised re-do of main line faucet access, and solar H2O heating system.

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
$122

JIM R.
04/2010
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
We discovered hot water heater leak in January, began researching replacement devices. Black Cat was recommended by our contractor as a reliable source of estimate and work. We called Black Cat for an estimate for tankless gas water heater. Mike Perrotti came to the house, explored the environs and recommended an electric tank water heater for our basement, due primarily to the age of the house and the long piping runs that would have to be made to accommodate tankless. We agreed to convert to electric and also asked Black Cat to install a recirculating pump under the kitchen sink. Black Cat performed the work in one day and Mike Perrotti came out the next day to trouble shoot a problem at the electric panel. The circuit breaker for the water heater had tripped, so after about 24 hours there was only very cool water. This was remedied easily by resetting the circuit breaker. We do not know what caused this fault; the hot water heater is working perfectly, we have hot water whenever needed. I will call Black Cat for the next plumbing job I have.
Description of Work: Replaced tired, worn-out gas water heater with Marathon electric, 94% efficient. Arranged for electrician (All Pro Electric) to be on site.

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
$1,750

STEPHEN T.
03/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tom Snyder of Black Cat Plumbing arrived at our house earlier than the appointed time (after telephoning first to okay this with us), and immediately set to work. He was extremely efficient and very pleasant to deal with, repairing the pitch of the kitchen drain in no time (two previous plumbers we had hired had been unable to make this repair). For the first time in five years, we now have a fully functioning kitchen sink. Tom then set to work removing the old pedestal sink in the bathroom, and installing the new one. The new sink had been delivered to us a week earlier, and we regrettably had not checked to make sure that it was the sink we had ordered. When we went into the bathroom to check on Tom's progress, we saw that the sink he was installing was not the one we had ordered. We prevaricated for some time as to what to do, before finally deciding to go out on a spur-of-the-moment hunt all over town for a suitable sink. Tom gave us some suggestions, and was completely calm and accomodating while we ran around like headless chickens trying to find a new sink so that we could still get the work done that day. We were also very pressed for time, since we had a soical engagement early that evening. Through it all, Tom remained completely cool and cooperative when he had every right not to be. When we finally found a sink and brought it back to the house, where Tom was waiting patiently, he installed it quickly and competently and without rancor or drama. We were astounded at his equanimity throughout the entire process, which was made much less frustrating for us due to his composure. We wasted his time, but he saved our day, not to mention our kitchen and bathroom. We cannot recommend Tom the plumber and Black Cat Plumbing highly enough. We had experienced so much incompetence in the past just trying to get the kitchen drain repaired that we were loathe to hire another local plumbing company, so we are greatly relieved to have found Black Cat. Long may our drains run, but if they don't, we will be usuing Black Cat for all of our future plumbing requirements.
Description of Work: Corrected pitch on kitchen drain, removed old pedestal sink in bathroom, installed new pedestal sink, added escutcheons to bathroom water pipes.

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
$456

Judy D.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great job. The plumber was very professional. He worked quickly to fix the problem in a short time.
Description of Work: Replaced a fitting on toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Luverna M.
06/2009
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Black Cat did a fine job. They worked carefully to preserve and repair an old, unique toilet that had been leaking. They sought out proper parts, and got the job done with a minimum of interruption.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet and replaced two outdoor faucets

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
$600

KIM A.
04/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Due to the age of the house and the mistakes made by other subs, this was a difficult job (to say the least). Mike kept to his bid, although I believe they spent extra time trying to resolve all the issues. The crew was friendly, respectful and hard working. They showed up on time and returned to make sure everything was perfect.
Description of Work: Put in new tub valve and spout, added new drain/shower control and head in one bath, changed shower head in master bath, added utility sink, reset toilet and sink, changed heights of two lav faucets, replaced lav faucet and set up and finished kitchen with new sink, faucet, Insta-hot, soap dispenser, disposal, dishwasher, air switch and hooked up water and ice to refrigerator.

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
$6,163.55

KAROL M.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had to have the galvanized pipe replaced because it was leaking. Mike came right out and gave us a quote and explained the whole procedure He advise that it would take an entire day. Ken and a helper came out and did the work in just a little over half a day. They scored extra points with me for taking pains to insure that my vegetable garden wasn't disturbed. Everyone was on time and prepared. They left the site neat, clean and were very conscientious.
Description of Work: Replaced a galvanized pipe from the water district connection to the house with PEX and installed one exterior garden faucet. The house is about 75 feet from the road and the line had to be put in with boring equipment as opposed to having a trench dug.

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

JENNIFER O.
10/2008
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The website was nice and their reputation as a "greener" plumber was what I was looking for. But alas, since they did not reply I did the work myself and I am sure saved a lot of money.
Description of Work: I used their website to send them an email describing my project. I included lots of details. I GOT NO RESPONSE. No call no email. In the future maybe I would call and not waste my time on emails.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Black Cat Plumbing Inc
WE AT BLACK CAT APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUR EMAIL SYSTEM. WE ARE CURRENTLY BEING ATTACK BY A ROBOT EMAIL SYSTEM THAT GENERATES AND SENDS US HUNDREDS OF EMAILS PER DAY. WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND ARE TRYING TO USE SPAM FILTERS THAT OCCASIONALLY DISPOSE OF IMPORTANT EMAILS. WE ARE ALSO PUTTING IN PLACE AN AUTO-RESPONSE MESSAGE TO LET POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. IN THE MEANTIME WE ARE URGING OUR ANGIE'S LIST CUSTOMERS TO FOLLOW UP ANY EMAIL WITH A PHONE CALL TO OUR OFFICE. WE ARE DOING THE BEST WE CAN AS FAST AS WE CAN. AGAIN, SORRY WE MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH YOU. -MIKE PERROTTI

Arthur K.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Quite well. The plumber, Scott arrived on time and worked quickly. He removed the sink completely and fixed the bibb. Then we talked a bit about the water shutoff in the house and other minor plumbing issues we have old pipes here. The price was very reasonable for the work performed, and the discussion was quite informative and friendly.
Description of Work: Had to have a sink disconnected for a countertop replacement and a minor repair to an external hose bibb (tap).

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
$110

Contact information

8230 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206

www.blackcatplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Solar Panels

FAQ

Black Cat Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Black Cat Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Black Cat Plumbing Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Black Cat Plumbing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Black Cat Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Black Cat Plumbing Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Black Cat Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
Black Cat Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Plumbing - repipes, garbage disposals, water heating, gas piping, tankless water heaters,fixture replacement. Remodeling - bathroom & kitchen.
24 Hour Emergency Service

Contact information

8230 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206

www.blackcatplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed