I purchased my home about 3 years ago. It has 2 septic systems, one for each end of the house. I did not know the location of the systems, and wanted to locate the tanks in order to have them serviced and determine the condition of both systems. I was converting a 1/2 bath into a full bath, and needed plumbing roughed in. I needed to flip the location of the existing toilet and sink and add a shower. The existing bath is on a slab, and required cutting the concrete floor to rough in the plumbing, and slope the concrete floor in preparation for adding a shower drain. At the same time, I wanted to replace the existing water heater that supplied this and an adjacent bath with a new hot water unit. The existing 1/2 bath is 4' x 5' and stealing space from a closet the new bath is only 4' x 8', adding only the space for a 3' x 4' shower. I called to schedule an appointment, and discussed my needs with a plumbing supervisor who wanted to send a plumber who would be in the area stop by to look things over before scheduling the service call. In preparation for the call, I stripped the existing walls down to the studs to make the access to the existing plumbing easy. The first plumber showed up to look at the project as scheduled, and recommended scoping the drains with a camera to determine where the septic cleanouts were located, and to inspect the existing drain line in the 1/2 bath to quote the rough in for the new bath. I provided a set of dimensioned drawing of the existing bath, a detailed drawing of the new bath with measurements, all the fixture specification sheets to eliminate any guesswork as I had already purchased them. The supervisor called to discuss the project, and I sent a PDF of all the documentation to him directly per our conversation, and we scheduled an appointment to have the camera inspection and septic location preformed. The plumber who was to show up did not call until 1/2 day after he was to have shown up to reschedule. He showed up for the second appointment on time, and scoped the lines in the 1/2 bath, and located the septic cleanout for the septic system on that side of the house. In what seemed to me at the time to be about an hour. At that point, he told me he had another appointment scheduled, and would have to come back to locate the 2nd septic system, and would call me to schedule it. He didn't call back for several days, so I called him. He apologized. Said that he had broken the scope, that he'd told his boss someone else had broken it, and it needed to be repaired, and would call to reschedule as soon as it was repaired. Weeks later, I called the office thinking they had forgotten about me. They said the unit was out for repaire, and they would call to reschedule as soon as it was back. I also discussed the quote for the bathroom rough-in with the supervisor responsible for preparing the quote. He told me I should have it shortly. I received the quote a few days later. They never called back to finish the 1st job. I did receive a bill dated two months after the first service call for $427.13. The bill detail was for $307.13 was travel and "truck charge" and $100 for "sewer camera." The Budgetary Quote to rough in the plumbing and slope the concrete floor was $6,712.00. The quote did not include a water heater any or carpentry, but they included setting the fixtures, which couldn't be done without the electric, walls, or tile work. At no point did I receive a call saying they did not intend to provide a new hot water heater, and they never called back to finish the job of locating the other septic system. I had used them right after moving into the house, to re-route the lines in the laundry room, install a new water softener, run new water lines for laundry hookups, and install both a laundry tub and replace the old kitchen sink and lines. They'd preformed that work, which also involved cutting the concrete floor well. They were in and out in one day and I was very satisfied. But after this disappointment, I won't be using or recommending them again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/erie/wm-t-spaeder-company-inc-reviews-449355.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Brian's Home Repair","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Debra G."},"reviewBody":"Brian has done work for me in the past and I needed some other miscellaneous work done so I called him again. He set up an appointment within two days, got here on time and did the work efficiently. He hung this little gas heater on the wall, lit the pilot and then showed me how to work it. He ran an electric line to the heater and installed a receptacle too. Brian also took down and planed several interior doors and one exterior door that were sticking something awful, and every one of them works like new now. He also took down a ceiling light fixture that had been pulled out of the plaster and he installed a correct fixture with a pull chain and then repaired the plaster around it. He had to use some ingenuity to get the fixture to work because it was originally off a ceiling fan, but he took it to the hardware store and figured out the right combination of materials to make it right. It works beautifully and I'm happy! I will continue to use Brian for my handyman needs as he does a great job every time. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/erie/brian%27s-home-repair-reviews-7496368.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Tool Tech Plumbing Electrical Heating & Air","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Wanda R."},"reviewBody":"Very well. Tool Tech came out on a Friday before a holiday. They identified the issue and told me the price of a new water heater. I agreed with the price and about 35 minutes later they returned with a new water heater and completed the installation the same day. I appreciated that they didn’t delay the replacement into the holidays where they could have charged me time and a half for labor. I highly recommend them to others."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/meadville/tool-tech-plumbing-electrical-heating-and-air-reviews-7974376.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Matt McElhenny Heating & A/C Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Debra G."},"reviewBody":"I have used Matt in the past to work on furnaces at my rental properties and he did a great job with them - prompt, efficient, and able to keep these old furnaces cleaned and running like clockwork. So, when our a/c unit at home failed I called him and asked him to come out and check it. He was there there the next morning and he checked the system out thoroughly and came back with the bad news that our 13-year-old unit was fried. (we confirmed this with our own equipment, so we knew he was being honest about it.) We asked Matt for a price on a new one and he quoted us $2400 to completely remove and replace the old unit with a brand new one that was configured to the size of the house. He thought he wouldn't be able to get it in right away, but told me a couple of days later that he had rearranged his schedule and was able to put it in early the next week. We were very glad to hear that because in the summer we have a difficult time dealing with the heat and humidity and this was welcome news. Matt arrived the next Monday and got to work, and it took him two days to clean out the old system and re-install the new one. He worked by himself and he was quiet, careful of the house and our belongings, cleaned up after himself, and got the job done quickly and neatly. His work was very nice and the unit works like a charm. We will continue to use Matt for all our heating and a/c needs, he's everything you want in a repair guy! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/erie/matt-mcelhenny-heating-and-ac-service-reviews-6489754.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"HOME DEPOT INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan L."},"reviewBody":"Our water heater quit the evening of 5/13 and we headed to Home Depot, bought a replacement heater and arranged for their contracted plumber (Jones Plumbing and Heating) to deliver, install the new heater and remove the old one. They completed the job in a timely manner and were courteous and neat, cleaning up after themselves. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/meadville/home-depot-inc-reviews-4886994.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Plumbing Source","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MARY G."},"reviewBody":"I called early in the morning and spoke with a very nice gentleman, letting him know of our clogged kitchen sink problem. He was courteous and polite and sympathetic about the problem. He called back again in 20 minutes saying a plumber was on his way. The plumber was here in 15 minutes. The plumber was courteous, polite, very capable, expeditious and professional. He fixed our sink in 15 minutes. He lay a clean blanket down on the floor before snaking out the sink and thoroughly cleaned everything up afterwards. Everything went perfectly well. I received a discount because I am an Angie's List member and have been for years. The fee was very reasonable. I will definitely call The Plumbing Source again for any future plumbing work and/or plumbing problems."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/oh/cleveland/the-plumbing-source-reviews-61311.htm"},"position":10}]}
Plumbing And Heating Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Waterford, PA
Last update on October 15, 2025
Robin H.
5.0
08/2024
These guys are the company I ever dealt with. They found rotten wood replaced it, painted all my rusted metal vent caps. So everything matched shingles. Took off 2 layers, put on 30 sheets osb, reshingled and cleaned up in 12 hours. Totally awesome. Check these guys out. You won't be sorry.
Donovan D.
5.0
05/2024
Great man running the company with a drive to be the best. Takes his time but is efficient to get the job done to the customers requests.
Jill T.
5.0
11/2016
Called and within the hour they were here and working on the furnace. Very knowledgable and very professional. Roman was the one who came out. He had the part in his truck and then stayed to make sure it was indeed the part that was needed and that everything stayed running. Very reasonable...
Robert C.
1.0
02/2016
Matt Mertz Plumbing came to our residence and performed a sewege pipe inspection and camera inspection. Gave us a written estimate for "completly blocked trap clogs and pipes needing completely replaced" with an estimate of 3,000 to possibly 5,000 dollars. Upon telling them we have no sewege...
Brian has done work for me in the past and I needed some other miscellaneous work done so I called him again. He set up an appointment within two days, got here on time and did the work efficiently. He hung this little gas heater on the wall, lit the pilot and then showed me how to work...
I have used Matt in the past to work on furnaces at my rental properties and he did a great job with them - prompt, efficient, and able to keep these old furnaces cleaned and running like clockwork. So, when our a/c unit at home failed I called him and asked him to come out and check it. He...
I called early in the morning and spoke with a very nice gentleman, letting him know of our clogged kitchen sink problem. He was courteous and polite and sympathetic about the problem. He called back again in 20 minutes saying a plumber was on his way. The plumber was here in 15 minutes. ...
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Heating and Air Conditioning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
"Fantastic!!! They are exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, kind, very diligent and take a wholistic approach to solving your problem. They’ve done a variety of work for us and our family, and have always found or build the best solution while being conscientious of affordability. Our house was built in 1950 with hot water heat and no a/c. They rerouted and eliminated many pipes to streamline the heating system (which was an amazing feat!) and also figured out how to install a regular forced air a/c system, including hand made ducts so we didn’t have to incur the expense of multiple individual mini splits. They worked ceaselessly to ensure we had our brand new a/c for our sons wedding in August!!! Everyone greatly appreciated their hard work and dedication!! Especially the Bride and Groom!!! The other plus about Sideco is they are family owned and currently operated by three generations! Working with family can be a challenge but they all sincerely respect each other and utilize the blending of their different levels of experience as well as their variety of knowledge to fully benefit each of their customer’s projects. You will only go right with Sideco! We highly recommend them for all of your heating and cooling needs!!!"
Laurie G on October 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Heating and Air Conditioning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
"Fantastic!!! They are exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, kind, very diligent and take a wholistic approach to solving your problem. They’ve done a variety of work for us and our family, and have always found or build the best solution while being conscientious of affordability. Our house was built in 1950 with hot water heat and no a/c. They rerouted and eliminated many pipes to streamline the heating system (which was an amazing feat!) and also figured out how to install a regular forced air a/c system, including hand made ducts so we didn’t have to incur the expense of multiple individual mini splits. They worked ceaselessly to ensure we had our brand new a/c for our sons wedding in August!!! Everyone greatly appreciated their hard work and dedication!! Especially the Bride and Groom!!! The other plus about Sideco is they are family owned and currently operated by three generations! Working with family can be a challenge but they all sincerely respect each other and utilize the blending of their different levels of experience as well as their variety of knowledge to fully benefit each of their customer’s projects. You will only go right with Sideco! We highly recommend them for all of your heating and cooling needs!!!"
Please call Noah at 814-853-0125 OR Email [email protected] for a Free Estimate! Erie Excavation and Construction Limited is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."
Erin D on February 2024
Please call Noah at 814-853-0125 OR Email [email protected] for a Free Estimate! Erie Excavation and Construction Limited is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."
Geo-Tech Climate Control offers fast, friendly and courteous service for all types of heat pumps systems. We are the areas oldest geothermal installing and servicing company. We also install and service all air source heat pumps. We fix them all whether we installed them or not. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.
"Very great company to work with. They were very flexible and worked with me over several months to quote various options and come to a decision on our geothermal system. They were knowledgeable about all the tax breaks and did a great job installing the system!"
Jarrod C on May 2023
Geo-Tech Climate Control offers fast, friendly and courteous service for all types of heat pumps systems. We are the areas oldest geothermal installing and servicing company. We also install and service all air source heat pumps. We fix them all whether we installed them or not. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.
"Very great company to work with. They were very flexible and worked with me over several months to quote various options and come to a decision on our geothermal system. They were knowledgeable about all the tax breaks and did a great job installing the system!"
Whether you need a simple faucet installation or complete pump out. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service with the greatest number of options available.We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options so that you can choose the scope or work with what's right for your home or business and budget. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional work to provide you with 100% guaranteed exceptional service. Give Kurt Kosmatine Plumbing & Water Treatment, a call today, and Thank You for Your Time and Consideration.
"He was very prompt and came when he said. He does all my work and my personal home as well. I build new homes and he is the only plumber I use."
Mark W on January 2019
Whether you need a simple faucet installation or complete pump out. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service with the greatest number of options available.We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options so that you can choose the scope or work with what's right for your home or business and budget. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional work to provide you with 100% guaranteed exceptional service. Give Kurt Kosmatine Plumbing & Water Treatment, a call today, and Thank You for Your Time and Consideration.
"He was very prompt and came when he said. He does all my work and my personal home as well. I build new homes and he is the only plumber I use."
Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Excellent customer service"
VICTORIA B on October 2023
Welcome to DryTech Basement Waterproofing, we are excited to exceed your expectations! As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.
"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."
L W on June 2023
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.
"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."
Here at Sideco Associates, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The service was excellent. I put in for a quote on Angi List, a few seconds later got a phone call and they came came within the hour. Found the problem quickly, got the part and installed it. We now have heat again. Super service. Highly recommend them."
Jeffrey B on March 2024
Here at Sideco Associates, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The service was excellent. I put in for a quote on Angi List, a few seconds later got a phone call and they came came within the hour. Found the problem quickly, got the part and installed it. We now have heat again. Super service. Highly recommend them."
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
You deserve a bathroom that is more than just your everyday shower or tub. At Bath Planet, we put our expertise to work to create a spa-like retreat in the comfort of your own home, all without disrupting your daily routine! Our innovative process is engineered to transform your bathroom in as little as a day. Using only the most skilled craftsmen and custom-fabricated products, we'll revamp your outdated bathroom into your favorite room in the house! Bath Planet has also earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for installing top-quality products. Not only do we stand by our products, so do the experts who have been evaluating consumer products for one-hundred years. We have an outstanding team of consultants, designers, and installers, and we guarantee to handle your remodel with the utmost professionalism. Our expert installers will always respect your home, your time and your hard-earned money - we guarantee it!
"Fast and great work"
Yolanda M on January 2025
You deserve a bathroom that is more than just your everyday shower or tub. At Bath Planet, we put our expertise to work to create a spa-like retreat in the comfort of your own home, all without disrupting your daily routine! Our innovative process is engineered to transform your bathroom in as little as a day. Using only the most skilled craftsmen and custom-fabricated products, we'll revamp your outdated bathroom into your favorite room in the house! Bath Planet has also earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for installing top-quality products. Not only do we stand by our products, so do the experts who have been evaluating consumer products for one-hundred years. We have an outstanding team of consultants, designers, and installers, and we guarantee to handle your remodel with the utmost professionalism. Our expert installers will always respect your home, your time and your hard-earned money - we guarantee it!
Marsh Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Marsh Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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Plumbing Heating Companies questions, answered by experts
A sewer cleanout typically looks like a white or gray PVC pipe with a removable cap. It's often located either in your yard or basement, depending on your home's plumbing configuration. The cleanout pipe is designed to provide easy access to your sewer system for maintenance and inspections. It may be flush with the ground or slightly elevated, making it distinguishable from other pipes. When you remove the cap, you can access the sewer line directly or determine its direction, which can be helpful when you need to locate your sewer line from your house to the street.
Whether wall-mounted or floor-mounted toilets are better comes down to personal preference.
Overall, standard floor-mount toilets are less expensive to purchase and install, but they don’t offer the streamlined, modern appearance and adjustable height of wall-hung toilets. Ease of cleaning should also be considered, as wall-hung toilets are easier to clean than standard models.
You can prevent pipes from bursting by taking several preventive measures. For example:
Open under-sink cabinets to allow warm air to flow around the pipes.
Let faucets drip to keep water moving.
Add insulation to crawl spaces or pipes to keep them warm.
The air admittance valve, or AAV, is a spring-loaded mini-vent that sits right next to your washer. It acts in place of a standard vent stack connection, opening to let air into the drain whenever pressure builds up. It otherwise stays closed to prevent sewer gas from escaping into your home. This gives the washer’s plumbing system the air it needs when water enters or drains.
Try to tighten the clevis crew and adjust the lift rod if your sink stopper won’t stay up. Sometimes your screws became too loose over time, and as a result, there wasn’t enough resistance to keep the sink stopper up. If a damaged lift rod is the cause of the problem, you will need to replace it with a new rod.
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The Waterford, PA homeowners’ guide to plumbing and heating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When your shower or sink starts draining slowly or not at all, it’s time to act. Get tips for how to unclog a drain, and learn about drain cleaning service pricing.
Ductless heating and cooling system costs vary depending on size, type, and energy efficiency. Their installation is likely to lower your energy bills.