Plumbing, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Water Heaters
About us
Barner Murphy was Established in 1996 by Stephen G. Barner and Barry K. Murphy,with one goal in mind: "to provide a professional,trustworthy,reliable plumbing service to our community". We are very successfully fulfilling that goal, and to this day most of our business is by referral from existing clients.
Stephen and Barry are both Master Plumbers in two states, PA and NJ. We are fully licenced and insured to operate our business in both states.
To maintain our high standards we use contracting partners, who are professionals in their respective trades, to complete our kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
Our billing practices are very simple: the initial service call charge is for the first hour of our time. Half hour billing increments after implimented after that.
Estimates are free, and we have a list of very satisfied clients willing to share their positive experience with Barner Murphy, Inc., and our contracting partners.
We are registered with The Better Business Bureau and are very proud of our A+ rating with them. We work diligently every day to maintain that rating.
Business highlights
29 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Bathroom Remodeling. Plumbing, sump pumps, water heaters, fixture repairs and replacements. Gas line installation and distribution. Back up sump pumps, Automatic safety water shut off systems. Thermal expansion tanks, frozen pipe thawing and repairs. Outside faucets. Dishwasher installation. Insta Hots, Auto recirculation pumps for water conservation.
Services we don't offer
We do not install hot air heating systems; submersible well pumps; septic systems; water softeners or other purification systems; storm drains or other public utility services; larger commerical plumbing jobs,
Barry, is always prompt and always on time and reasonable on costs.
Description of Work: Several pumping issues
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,250
Lauren L.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They did a great job as always
Description of Work: Repaired toilet. Replaced bathroom sink and faucets. Has also done multiple other jobs. Barry Murphy and his associate Matt are the most honest,reasonable, and reliable plumbers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael M.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were great. They were flexible in scheduling.
Description of Work: They installed a new toilet and sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joel S.
10/2015
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We have had Barner Murphy install a kitchen, (2) bathrooms and do numerous projects around our home. They are truly professional honest people who I would trust in my home anytime whether we were here or not. We've found none better since moving here in 2004.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
martin H.
09/2015
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Jonathan J.
09/2015
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Don't the best work. Many mistakes but they were willing to fix them. Need some organizational skills. Right hand didn't know what the left hand was doing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
SYNTHIA C.
05/2015
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Cut open the wall to have access to the piping and did not replace. 2/3 of way thru project got impression that he did not want to be doing the work. Removed a mirror that would not fit with cabinet. I was not informed of this or give opportunity to make a decision. Asked him if he could come back to do other plumbing work. Yelled to me from his van about coming back the next week to do work, never heard back from him.
Description of Work: Installed plumbing for a washing machine in my upstairs. Cut open the wall to have access to the piping and did not replace. Installed 2 large vanities upstairs. Downstairs installed small vanity and new toilet and tank.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,500
Shana A.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Our house is pretty old and after all of the plumbing issues we've had, we decided to have our kitchen sink/disposal replaced by a professional. After looking for a reliable plumber for months, we found Barner Murphy on Angie's List - thank goodness! Before we found them, we'd contacted about 5 other plumbers and our calls were either not returned or the plumbers were no-shows for scheduled appointments (beyond frustrating!). Barry returned my call promptly & came out a couple of days later to take a look at what he'd be working with and provide an estimate. He also gave us some very helpful tips for what kind of sink we should purchase and even the type of mounting clips we'd need in order to accommodate our thicker countertops. He basically saved us time and money right off the bat. Barry and his colleague Matt showed up promptly and got straight to work. Not surprisingly, the job ended up being more involved & complex due to how the previous owner installed the old sink but they handled it like pros. I'm extremely happy with the sink and I can't express how appreciative we are to have found this gem of a plumber! In a nutshell: returns calls & emails promptly, gives honest assessment of cost/job, very professional & personable. If only there was an A+ rating.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink/disposal/faucet replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
It is always nice to hear that my efforts are appreciated. Thank you for the opportunity to help you [member name removed]. I am glad we were able to update your kitchen to your satisfaction. Regards, Barry
Phyllis P.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Good cooperation with overall contractor.
Description of Work: Installed all plumbing to finish basement including supplying and installing a shower and toilet for a full bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
Thank you [Member Name] for taking the time to post this review, it is very much Appreciated. Kindest Regards.
Barbara U.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very professional. Explained how a certain household device works rather than perform unnessary work. Also rebuilt an old shower diverter for me at very reasonable rate. Thanks!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
Thank you for taking the time to review us [Member Name], it is much appreciated.
joe C.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
punctual, professional, superior workmanship and performance. on time and at the price quoted - this is the plumber you want for getting the job done right . highly recommended
Description of Work: switch out bathtub and faucets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
nicholas W.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
not a very nice job to do.but barry and mat preformed a professional installation .( clean-neat-fast-).BM is at the top of my list. great price for a hard job.
Description of Work: replaced kitchen sink drain from sink to the stack.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350
Jennifer L.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Barner Murphy and his crew did a wonderful, professional job. Their workmanship was outstanding, they were courteous, professional, and very nice. They were very helpful in any questions we had. They were all punctual. They said it would take 3 weeks to redo our bathroom and they were done a little ahead of schedule. They were very knowledgeable in all they did and made a remodel very easy. They always cleaned up after as well. They did beautiful work from the plumbers to the carpenter, to the electrician and the tile contractor he works with. We were always kept in the loop. We would highly recommend them to do a bathroom remodel and everyday plumbing. We have such confidence in them that we will use them as our new plumbers. Thank you for a very pleasant experience with a remodel!
Description of Work: Barner Murphy remodeled our bathroom with new copper plumbing, new vanity, toilet, new tile in the shower, installed new tub, new medicine cabinet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
Thank you [Member Name]. I am grateful for the opportunity to help you realize your dream of a new bathroom. m ay you enjoy it for many years to come. Regards Barry
Paul L.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: replaced a sewer line at my rental home. did a great job and were in and out faster than they planned. everything was done very well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Kathi W.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I moved into a 12 year old home. Items are starting to have problems. After fixing the disposal they saw the unit had a crack plus the kichen sink's piping was badly rusted. The previous owners must not have realized the toilet was flushing twice for every one flush. A huge waste of water.
Description of Work: My garbage disposal backed up. They came and fixed it. A few days later I had a new disposal and a cleaned drain and piping. They also changed the flapper in my guest bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Joseph M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Barner Murphy gets my highest recommendation. Barry is an excellent plumber and a good honest person. We needed a gas line for our pool furnace. I initially got two other estimates from local Jersey plumbers, who were suggested to us by the company that installed the furnace (but not the gas line). Both of them provided estimates close to $2000 to run 20 feet of pipe. We then called Barry because we used him in the past, and were very happy with his Work. Barry provided an estimate that was half the other estimates. Now normally; I would be highly skeptical of the lowest bidder, but I know Barner Murphy is the real deal. Barner Murphy's estimate was less for 2 reason: 1) they don't charge gouging jersey prices, and 2) Barry was willing and able to use solid pipe instead of flex pipe. Flex pipe is easier to work with, but extremely expensive. Barner Murphy was willing to spend a little more time on the job to save me a lot of money. Just to be clear, the quality of their work is superb. The township inspector commented that they did a good job as well.
Description of Work: Installed the gas line for a hayward pool heater
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Lauren D.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Barner Murphy, specifically Barry Murphy, acted as our general contractor and coordinated all the components, from demolition through to project completion. Everything went smoothly. At the beginning of the project, I was given a tentative schedule of the workflow, i.e.: Day 1 -- demolition, Day 2-5, carpentry work begins Day 5, electrical work begins Day 7, tile installation begins, etc. So I was always aware of who was in my home working on which project. Barry himself installed our high-end, delicate plumbing fixtures with no problems -- including an extremely heavy cast iron tub! The few minor hiccups (which were caused by the one company I hired independent of Barner Murphy) were taken care of seamlessly and never caused me a moment's worry. Barry and his team were always on time and would let me know well in advance if there was a change. The project started on schedule and finished well within the estimated timeframe. They were neat, friendly and most importantly experts in their profession. I was given progress reports daily and all of my questions (no matter how trivial) were answered. If there was an A+++ rating, they would get it from me. I'm now a customer for life; in fact, I'm already planning my next project...
Description of Work: A complete rennovation of the master bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
Thank you so much for this review, (Member name removed). we are thrilled everything meets with you and your husband's expectations. What also helps in completing a project like this, is a customer who is decisive and knows what they want. You had a specific vision, and it was our pleasure bringing it to fruition for you. Communication is an invaluable part of the process and all my contracting partners had a likewise pleasurable experience working for you guys. Thank you for giving me and my team the opportunity, as we know you will enjoy your beautiful bathroom for many years to come. Kindest Regards Barry K. Murphy
Donna M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Appointment was made at my convenience, Mr Murphy and his assistant showed up on time, job was completed within a resonable amout of time....all important stuff. I am very skeptical of contractors so when I called with some concerns, I didn't expect I would receive a call back, especially since I had paid for the job in full. But not only did Mr Murphy call me back (more than once), he came back to my house tweak the system as I requested. He truly stands by his work! Need a plumber??? I would defiantely recommend Bernard Murphy!
Description of Work: Replaced primary sump pump and replaced battery backup with water powered backup sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050
Response from Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
(Member name removed) installation came with some pre-existing challenges that we had to work around and it took serveral visits to get it functioning as expected. I appreciate this review as it verifies that we are successfully at minimum meeting the needs of, and surpassing the expectations of our clients. We, at Barner Murphy, Inc., focus on this goal on a daily basis, and feel that this is what helps separate us from our competitors. It was a pleasure working with (Member name removed) to give her peace of mind that her basement flooding concerns are less likely to occur in the future. Thank you for taking the time to review us (Member name removed), it is much appreciated. Kindest Regards Barry K. Murphy
Rod E.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Barner Murphy plumbing is always our first choice for any plumbing issues that need to be addressed. Most recently our hot water heater would not adequately heat the full tank and one of our sump pumps was malfunctioning. After leaving a message on the company answering machine, we received an immediate call back and were scheduled for both repairs right away. We've worked with Barry, Steve and Mat and all three are personable, professional and always do excellent work. The company has always been responsive and has communicated clearly and effectively about all work and cost. We feel very fortunate to have established a long term working relationship with a company we can trust and rely upon.
Description of Work: Repaired hot water heater and replaced sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Paul L.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He came out first thing the next morning, changed his schedule to accomodate us. Put in a new heater before lunch. Did a great job and was neat and clean with his installation. Fixed a faulty valve at the same time. Great job - and the tenant was very happy.
Description of Work: Apartment had a water heater blow out on New Years Day. I called and Barry was great (on New Years!). Told me what to do about shutting it down so he could get there.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Cynthia G.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
He is very prompt and has wonderful attention to detail. His prices are very reasonable, and they are aware of all the current building codes and trends.
Description of Work: He has done the plumbing work in our bathroom and kitchen remodels.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Heaters
FAQ
Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling does not offer free project estimates.
No, Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling does not offer a senior discount.
No, Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling does not offer emergency services.
Barner Murphy Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling offers the following services: Bathroom Remodeling. Plumbing, sump pumps, water heaters, fixture repairs and replacements. Gas line installation and distribution. Back up sump pumps, Automatic safety water shut off systems. Thermal expansion tanks, frozen pipe thawing and repairs. Outside faucets. Dishwasher installation. Insta Hots, Auto recirculation pumps for water conservation.
We do not install hot air heating systems; submersible well pumps; septic systems; water softeners or other purification systems; storm drains or other public utility services; larger commerical plumbing jobs,