Matt Mertz Plumbing is the proud winner of the Pittsburgh Tribune GOLD for Plumber and Family Owned Business. Matt Mertz Plumbing is dedicated to resolving your plumbing problems to help you get your life back in order. Our slogan, 'Happiness is just a phone call away' is intended to show you the confidence we have to resolve your plumbing problems, today. 'The Best Mertz In The Business!' There are quite a few companies that have hit the news lately, most are involved in low priced bait and switch scams. We promise to deliver an honest appraisal of the services to be performed, with no commitment required. Our employees are all Certified Master Plumbers, which means that they will not be learning when they arrive at your home. Because we use experienced Master Plumbers, our prices are more competitive, making sure that 'Happiness is just a phone call away'. We offer our 24 hour services to ALL of our customers. If you are having problems, you can be sure that by calling Matt Mertz Plumbing, your plumbing needs will be resolved, when you need them. Cost is determined by the job.
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Wells, pumps, air intake systems, fireplaces, gas logs, heating & AC.
Services we don't offer
Septic replacement or pumping it out, main gas line replacement
When I contacted the business to ask for service the person I spoke to wrote all my information down wrong,(name, address and phone). After not hearing from her when she said she'd call I called back and she said she called a number, which wasn't mine and left a message. Long story short all got corrected and Phil & Harry arrived the next day. Phil did a great job detecting the leak and got busy replacing all the parts. They worked quickly and cleaned up. Cutting drywall makes a mess and both guys did a great job keeping dust to a minimum. I appreciated getting the leak corrected in a timely manor and would use Matt Mertz Plumbing again.
Description of Work: Removed drain in shower that was leaking with new one. Had to remove part of kitchen ceiling to find where the leak started.
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
$392.5
Deborah H.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
My kitchen sink was stopped up. I called several companies on Angie's list and had the best response from Matt Mertz Plumbing! They said someone could come over that day and gave me a 2-hour time frame. The plumber actually called before that time and asked if it was OK if he came over -- yes, he was early! He was professional, fixed the problem and didn't make or leave a mess. I had them install an outdoor hose connection in the backyard and again was very pleased with the work and the price. I'll definitely use them again for any plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Fixed a plugged kitchen sink and installed an outdoor hose connection.
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
$99
Lauren B.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Very positive experience. Would definitely recommend that anyone needing plumbing services contact Matt Mertz. For my service, I worked directly with Jim Toomey, a member of the Matt Mertz team. Jim was very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. He worked quickly and kept me informed along the way. The overall cost (notably very reasonable) was established upfront and there were no surprise charges when it came time to pay. I also felt well informed as to how my new unit worked and any future maintenance issues I should expect. Believe me, I have no plumbing knowledge and appreciated Jim's willingness to take the time to answer my questions. Jim took great care to clean up after he finished his work. I think my basement ended up looking neater and cleaner than when he started. I have not encountered other members of the Matt Mertz team; however, my experiences with Jim speak to the general quality and values of the organization. I highly recommend Matt Mertz Plumbing.
Description of Work: Provider quickly diagnosed an issue with my current hot water heater. It had reached the end of its lifespan and was in need of replacement. Provider then installed a new unit while removing the old one.
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
$500
Melanie S.
09/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They came back a second time after it was still leaking but did not charge for the second visit. They were very nice. They were prompt and very humble once they realized they made a mistake. They made it right. I thought they were really good. I will probably be using him again in the future.
Description of Work: They fixed a leak under the sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Beverly K.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
The did everything they said they would, didn't over charge, did a great job and all employees were friendly and professional.
Description of Work: removed house trap in garage, hydro jet main sewer line to remove roots, camera inspected, relined existing terra cotta sewer line from house to main line with cipp liner, installed new PVC house trap and clean out, then joined to existing fresh air inlet. Received and passed inspection by Allegheny County Health Dept. Backfill excavation and haul away debris.
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
$5,500
Eric C.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They do high quality work, they show up on time, and they make sure that the work is done right. Jim our plumber is very knowledgable & professional. Lisa is responsive & helpful. Everyone we've dealt with takes pride in their work & is attentive to what the customer is looking for. We have worked with many contractors through our renovation project & hands down Matt Mertz Plumbing has been the best.
Description of Work: Rough in plumbing, finish plumbing for kitchen, master bath, and laundry on a renovation of our home.
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
$8,000
Dave H.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I would highly recommend Matt Mertz plumbing to handle any plumbing job. They were prompt, respectful and provided excellent quality of work.
Description of Work: Matt Mertz plumbing replaced our broken bathroom faucet from our pedestal sink with a new faucet that I had already purchased.
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
$240
Jessica R.
09/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He was out two particular times. The work was done quickly, it required a scheduled visit, which was done promptly, and he came out and did the work quickly. The work was done professionaly, and we haven't had any problems with the work done. The plumber who came out was professional.
Description of Work: We used Matt Mertz Plumbing. He repaired two leaking laundry room faucets, and installed an icemaker water line to our refrigerator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Philip M.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Vendor's representative was on time, very courteous, considerate of my time and my property. Absolutely no complaints.
Description of Work: The vendor assisted me in completing the total installation of a hot water heater including the replacement of a compression tank and pressure reduction valve. The vendor also re-plumbed some water pipe installations, the gas piping, and the exhaust 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
$250
Nigel W.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The representative from Matt Mertz plumbing punctual, accommodating our short notice need to schedule the work due to our house closing date. He performed a full camera inspection of the drainage system, explained the situation, and unclogged the drain line as required by the home inspection. There were no additional charges or surprises.
Description of Work: Visual inspection and clean out of sub-surface rainwater drain system.
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
$200
Nancy F C.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
+ 0 more
It went very well. The two plumbers Matt sent were pleasant, polite, very professional and good workers. They were able to get everything done in one trip. I was very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Repaired a gas leak in the laundry room, removed all unnecessary pipes and an questionable old heater, replaced corroded shut-off valves, replaced a rust trap in the laundry tray and repaired a leak under the kitchen sink by replacing the old pipe.
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
$300
Kay W.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
+ 0 more
He did a very good job. He was polite. They cleaned up unbelievably. They were here when they said they would be here. I was very pleased.
Description of Work: They did a relining of the sewer line.
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
$8,300
Michelle P.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Right on time, efficient and professional.
Description of Work: Connect and disconnect pipes
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
$180
Joe H.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Matt and his crew were great. Responsive & professional. A super job at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Installed a back-flow preventer to the sewer line.
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
Robert A.
08/2013
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The difficulty with writing a review of a service company is coming up with the obviously subjective criteria that informs others of your experience while at the same time being fair to the company. With that in mind, I have decided that a grade of F would be appropriate if the company totally failed to address the problem for which you contacted them or failed to provide the service which they were allegedly qualified to perform. With that as the my thesis, I must, despite the many positive reviews on Angie?s list and on the company?s self-aggrandizing website, give Matt Mertz Plumbing Inc. a grade of F. I phoned Mertz Plumbing on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2013. After about 8 rings, a nice lady, whose name escapes me, answered the phone. I described to her my diagnosis of the problem, a possible cracked pipe in the freeze-proof outdoor faucet at my residence. She seemed a bit befuddled and told me that someone named ?Lisa? had stepped out, but would call me back shortly. Lisa did return my call. I explained the problem and informed Lisa that while I would like the pipe repaired, if this would entail tearing out an interior wall to get to the pipe, I would prefer to just have the water pipe capped off since I did not feel the expense of repairing a wall was worth it. I asked if someone would be willing to come and evaluate the situation and give me an estimate of the extent and cost of the needed repairs. Lisa informed me that I would need to speak to Mr. Mertz himself about the problem. She said Mr. Mertz was out on the job, but would call me after 6:00 p.m. that day, as that was the time he normally returned calls. Well, here it is 4 days later and I still haven?t heard from Mertz Plumbing. I do realize that no company is under any obligation to provide me a service, if they choose not to. But I believe the simple courtesy of a phone call informing me they were not interested in doing business with me is not asking too much. To coin a cliché, thanks for nothing, Mertz Plumbing. I'll take my business elsewhere.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert
First off we never worked for this person. Secondly, our company is MATT MERTZ PLUMBING and we take our job very seriously and pride with our excellence in prompt service. I, Lisa, did speak with him about the issues. He wanted to get options, non-emergency in his words, for some plumbing work and wanted to speak with Matt only. The reason the secretary seemed befuddled is because she is not a licensed plumber and the issues that the man was attempting to describe was not even 'plumbing terms' that this man was attempting to use. All he could had to do is explain it in his own way with out trying to act as if he has been in the pluming industry for years and above our office staff. In our records we have that Matt did call the man back at 6:19pm. He did leave a voice message. We have yet to hear back from this man. It is sad that a man can leave this review, when it was his unresponsiveness to the voice message Matt left him. As you can see from our ratings, we make sure all of our customers are 100% satisfied. We work very hard to make sure all our work is left cleaner and better so that we not only gain a customer but also their trust and a bonding friendship. If a company does not call their customers back, that would not help them grow nor have a reliable and trustworthy business. We would NEVER JEOPARDIZE everything that we worked so hard for. All of our calls, text messages, and emails are returned every day. We hope that you look into our other reviews that customers we have worked for left praising our plumber and the work we do. They are the true opinions that have helped us become not only the plumbers but the people we want to strive to be everyday.
Melissa K.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Very punctual and even called to give me a 10 minute head's up. Hunter was extremely respectful and professional. He checked downspouts to ensure we had properly identified the problem prior to starting the work. Afterward, he checked the front downspouts for me to make sure they were clear. Work was fast, no cleanup necessary, and all went smoothly. Satisfied with the communication and the work. Will contact them with future plumbing issues/needs.
Description of Work: Snaked an outside drain which was causing downspouts to back up.
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
$99
Debra D.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
I made an appointment to have our water tank checked to see if it needed to be replaced. We were having problems with occasional rusty water and the pressure relief valve was working. The service guy, Tom, arrived promptly at the scheduled time and we discussed the options. I asked him to check the water pressure since it seemed like it might be too high. The pressure was fine and we proceeded to discuss the water tank. We determined it was over 20 years old so decided a replacement made the most sense. He already had a replacement tank with him in the event a replacement was needed. We discussed adding an expansion tank as a failsafe for future issues but I opted at the time to not install it. Tom started the replacement quickly. He did have to run out to get a part to reattach the vent pipe since it came apart when he was removing the old tank. This was a safety issue so he ensured it was reconnected properly and also secured the other connecting joints. Tom was quick and efficient and was completed with the work within about an hour. He took the old tank out and made sure everything was cleaned up when he was done. About 45 minutes after he left, I noticed there was some water on the floor, seemingly from under the new tank. Since I was his last appointment for the day, it was now approaching 6pm on a Friday. I called the main number and they contacted Tom, who called me back within a few minutes. He was back at my house in about 15 minutes and after some checking, determined the water was actually coming from a pinhole-sized leak in the pipe immediately above the new tank (our lucky day, I guess!). He had a helper with him this time and quickly resolved the issue. We also decided to have him install the expansion tank at that time after some more discussion. We also talked about some other areas that concerned us and he gave some advice on what would need to be done in the future to resolve the problem. Tom was very polite and professional and we appreciated the quick return trip to resolve the leaky pipe. I was concerned that we'd have to pay an additional emergency service fee to have it resolved but the extra charge to fix it was minor. We will definitely use Matt Mertz plumbing again in the future for additional work.
Description of Work: We contacted Matt Mertz plumbing for a replacement water tank.
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
$750
Jon O.
08/2013
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
The service was very good, there were no problems.
Description of Work: Replaced the hot water 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
$1,500
Richard M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Our problem, was blockage from roots invading our 50 year old terra cotta sewer drain pipe. As the path of this pipe went through my extensively landscaped front yard, I was loath to have the traditional trench dug for pipe replacement.Matt Mertz Plumbing has a technique to put a pipe liner into the pipe, that requires no trench.The downside, is a pit must be dug to make the connecion to the old sevice. The pit in my case was inside my basement. Matt Mertz Plumbing did an outstanding job. First they put up plastic sheeting & pads on the floor, that contained the dust & dirt. The Mertz crew were hard working, polite and neat and they actually finished sooner than promised. When they were finished, they left no mess behind. The Mertz pipe liner process is a permanant solution for failing sewer system that has save me time, money and the prospect of relandscaping my yard.
Description of Work: Put a pipe liner into the terra cotta sewer drain exiting our house.
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
$4,000
David M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
The person that came out was prompt and professional. I already had the toilets from the two bathrooms off so all he had to do was snake it. I didn't have him replace the toilets as I wanted to do different seals. My only disappointment was their couple for discount isn't good for emergency calls. It is only good for pre-scheduled appointments.
Description of Work: Snaked the main sewer line of 2nd floor toilet to remove wipes that had been flushed.
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
$250
mary M.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
+ 0 more
Came with in an hour of my call and fixed the problem immediately. I couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Backed up sewer in basement.
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
$150
Nancy F C.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
+ 0 more
Took two visits, and all is completed as promised
Description of Work: Repaired sump pumps, installed new sink and vanity, corrected washer imbalance
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
Richard M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The diveter was an off brand installed by another contractor. Located parts to repair it. Saved tearing the shower wall out to replace the complete diverter.
Description of Work: Repaired shower diver
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
$310
Denise L.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber that did the work was Matt. He was very professional and a nice young man to speak with. He used drop clothes to protect the flooring and cleaned up afterward.
Description of Work: Put a new seal around a toilet, replaced pop-up assembly and trap in a powder room, repaired tub faucet.
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
$240
Stephen J.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
I called and described my issue. They provided me an estimated quote for the likely issue. The technician came to my house during the prescribed service window and fixed the issue. The technician was knowledgeable and courteous. The fix was made and has proven to resolve the issue.
Description of Work: Diagnosed an issue with my waterheater's pilot light not staying lit.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Excavating,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Gutters
FAQ
Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert is currently rated 4.8 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
Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert offers warranties.
Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert offers the following services: Wells, pumps, air intake systems, fireplaces, gas logs, heating & AC.
Septic replacement or pumping it out, main gas line replacement