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S & D Plumbing

Sewer Main - Clear, Plumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install, Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace,

About us

S & D Plumbing is a full-service, family-owned and operated residential plumbing company specializing in leak detection and investigative plumbing repair. Founded in 1980 by Sam and Rhonda Dowdy, the family is still very much involved in the day-to-day operation of the business. S & D technicians are equipped with the latest technology and deliver service excellence on every job, guaranteed. S & D technicians are clean, trained, professional and friendly. Whether you are being helped by the office staff, owners, service technicians or excavating crews, you will receive the service you deserve and desire.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
45 years of experience

Services we offer

Backflow Testing & Certification, Burst Pipe Repair, Camera Inspections, Clogged Drains, Drain Cleaning, Drain Repair, Faucet Installation, Faucet Repair, Fixture Installation, Fixture Repair, Fixture Replacement, Frozen Pipes, Garbage Disposal Installation, Garbage Disposal Repair, Garbage Disposal Service, Garbage Disposals, Gas Leak Detection, Gas Leaks, Gas Line Repair, Gas Line Replacement, Gas Lines, Hot Water Heater Installation, Hot Water Heater Repair, Hot Water Heater Service, Hydro Jetting, Leak Detection, Outdoor Plumbing System Repair, Pipe Leaks, Pipe Repair, Pipe Unclogging, Plumbing Emergencies, Plumbing Fixture Repair, Plumbing Fixtures, Plumbing Leak Detection, Plumbing Leak Repair, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Pipe Repair, Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing Solutions, Repiping, Residential Plumbing, Residential Plumbing Repairs, Rooter Services, Sewer Cleaning, Sewer Line Repair, Sewer Line Replacement, Sewer Repair, Shower Installation, Shower Repair, Sink Leaks, Slab Leak Detection, Slab Leak Location, Slab Leak Repair, Stoppages, Sump Pump Installation, Sump Pump Repair, Sump Pumps, Tankless Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater Installation, Tankless Water Heater Repair, Tankless Water Heater Replacement, Toilet Installation, Toilet Repair, Toilet Replacement, Trenchless Sewer Repair, Trenchless Water Line, Trenchless Water Line Repair, Tunnel Drain Replacement, Water Damage, Water Filtration, Water Filtration Installation, Water Filtration System Repair, Water Filtration System Service, Water Heater Installation, Water Heater Maintenance, Water Heater Repair, Water Heaters, Water Line Installation, Water Line Repair, Water Line Service, Water Softener Installation, Water Softener Repair, Water Softener Service, Water Softeners

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.245 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
9%
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Heather G.
May 2024
1.0
$12,000
I recently hired S & D plumbing to make some major repairs to my main line. While there have been no issues with the plumbing work so far, I wanted to share the terrible experience I had with this company after learning they damaged my bathroom floor tiles during the work. No protection was placed on the floor and when the toilet was dragged across the tile, it chipped and damaged a good portion of the floor. When I brought this to their attention they initially appeared to be responsive and assured us someone would be out to assess the damages and determine a plan for repairing the tile. The company made several verbal and written promises to follow up but never did. A month later and only due to DAILY phones calls from myself did they finally send out a company to assess the damage and prepare an estimate. The damage was so extensive that the repair company stated the entire floor would need to be replaced. After this S&D us completely ghosted me. I’ve called incessantly, each time with another promise that the manager will call me back tomorrow, call me Monday, etc. I’ve never received a phone call nearly 4 months later and I suspect I never will. When I followed up with the repair company they stated that S&D contacted them and informed them “the customer won’t be moving forward with any repairs at this time”. This is untrue as I very much would like my floors repaired but am now on my own to either dispute these charges with my credit card company or go to small claims court- of which I plan on doing both. This experience has been and will most likely continue to be extremely stressful. Before you consider doing business with this company, please consider any of the other number of honest plumbers in the Austin area. If S&D would like to reach out to me and make this right, you have my contact information.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"We sincerely appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration regarding your recent experience. While we strive to provide the highest level of service, we recognize that our initial communication regarding the tile damage fell short of expectations. We are pleased to share that we have since reached an agreement with you to replace the tile in your bathroom, and we appreciate the opportunity to resolve this matter. Thank you for your patience, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. If there is anything further we can do, please reach out to us at 512-365-8866. Thank you!"


Verenea S.
Nov 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Just had my annual water heaters check up and then drained to remove any sediment build up since last year. Melvin, my plumbing hero, and Travis, his colleague arrived on time, as always, and did a fine job. I also had them replace my existing garbage disposal. They double and triple checked that the unit was working properly, in this case making sure that the unit was quiet while running. In addition they made sure the under sink area was left with no messes for me to clean up. Melvin and Travis were very professional and friendly and always willing to answer my questions. They are the best!
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Melvin and Travis provided excellent service, arriving on time, ensuring everything was in perfect working order, and leaving your space spotless. We truly appreciate your trust in us for your annual water heater check-up and garbage disposal replacement. We’ll be sure to pass along your praise to Melvin and Travis—they’ll be delighted to hear it! Looking forward to serving you again in the future."


Jack N.
Oct 2021
1.0
Canceled 2 appointments in row. Left me sitting g here waiting. Gave same lame excuse both times.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience [Member Information Removed] frustration caused by the canceled appointments. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our customers. We understand how valuable your time is, [Member Information Removed] we regret that we fell short in meeting your expectations. If there’s anything we can do to make this right, please reach out—we’d love the opportunity to earn back your trust."


Raymond S.
Oct 2020
1.0
$20,000
S&D Plumbing told me that their work would require 2 to 3 days but they took 14 days mostly due to working only about 5 hours per day and due to their work error which required an extra day or two. Due to the pandemic, I was forced to use my backyard as my toilet during this time. Also, despite my asking them several times to use a trap under dirt from the 22-foot tunnel dug under my house they did not do so. Therefore, when removing the dirt, they removed much of the rock from my rock garden and tore through the weed barrier thus causing weeds to now appear. Finally, they dumped the remaining tunnel dirt and my garden rocks over my back fence. In writing, they claimed the delay was due to removal of rock rather than dirt under my house, but I produced a photo showing the dirt pile with no rock. I paid half of the $20,000 up front now their attorney demands full payment of the other half or they will sue me for full payment along with attorney and court fees. Despite the damage they did, they refuse to reduce the invoice amount and have never offered an apology.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"We sincerely regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations and understand how frustrating delays and property concerns can be. Our goal is always to complete projects efficiently and with care, but unforeseen challenges can sometimes extend timelines. We recognize your concerns about the excavation process and its impact on your yard, and we will be reviewing what occurred on our end to ensure it doesn't happen again. If you’d like to discuss this matter further, we’d be happy to connect and work toward a resolution. Please don’t hesitate to reach out."


Michael A.
Apr 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great service and response. We have hot water again.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Glad to hear it and thanks for trusting S & D Plumbing with your hot water needs!"


Misty P.
Dec 2019
1.0
$350
First, they never showed up to the initial appointment so I called them and they stated that they needed to talk to my landlord in order to get his permission to come out. I asked why they didn't call me and let me know this instead of scheduling an appointment and having me wait around from 1-5 for someone to show up. The lady got a TERRIBLE attitude so I told her I was going to review the company and she asked me if I would like her to send me the link.... I got a call from Scott who wanted to make things right but only if I deleted my bad reviews on them. I stated I would consider it if the job was done. I was told it was a $0 fee to find the leak and once they found it he would give me an estimate on what it would cost to fix. Today, the tech shows up and tries to charge me $350 per hour to look for the leak......... WHAT A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.. Called another plumber and they are on their way to find my leak for a $0 charge. Waste of time and don't recommend this company to ANYONE.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Thank you for your feedback. We understand the frustration regarding the scheduling process and the need for landlord approval before proceeding. Our goal is to ensure clarity and transparency in our service process, including pricing. We appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns and are always open to discussing solutions. If you’d like to continue the conversation, please feel free to reach out."


Sam K.
Feb 2018
2.0
Update (02/23/2018) Dan, Thanks for taking the time to respond. After the bad experience with your company I hired Accurate Leak and Line to come out and do an inspection. I explained the same details over the phone to their receptionist and asked for a price. She quoted a price. I paid the price. It was very easy. I'm disappointed you're accusing me of trying to get free work. I asked your receptionist twice what i can pay her. She said "nothing". 3 days later your plumber (who was a good dude) showed for the appointment said it would be a bit under $1k for under 2 hours of work to check it out. He quoted this price before getting out of truck. Not sure why we couldn't have discussed that when i asked for a price. It's perfectly fair for a customer to get a sense of pricing on a thousand dollar job before beginning work. I think you're response speaks volumes about how you treat your customers but thanks for taking the time to respond (not intended to sound snarky. many companies wouldn't bother replying). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lots of other great plumbers in CTX area. Please keep looking. Called to book a service visit for a possible waste line leak following foundation repair. I asked receptionist what the charge was to bid breaks under a slab. She said free. I pointed out prior yelp reviewers had complained about 'inspection charges' from service tech's after being told the bids are free. Receptionist assured me there would be no charge for the bid. I said i'd called back. I called following day and went through same routine. No fee for bid. I pointed out issues noted in online reviews. Receptionist stated, no fee for bid. So I booked the first available appointment. Fast forward to my noon to 4 appointment window, service technician isn't even out of truck before quoting a thousand dollar 'inspection charge' but only if "it's less than 2 hours of work". $595 for the inspection plus $175 each to remove two toilets. Either dishonest or just poorly trained office staff. Either way it wasted a large part of my day. The plumber was a nice guy and seemed very knowledgeable.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"[Member Name Removed], I appreciate the feedback. We take every review seriously and use our mistakes to train our team weekly, so we can better serve our customers moving forward. At S&D we strive on a daily basis to provide professional, top quality plumbing service and we stand behind our reputation of honesty and integrity and take seriously any accusations that we are trying to mislead you in any way. After further investigation of the service call, it appears that your one agenda in calling was to get free work and waste our time. Not cool man... not cool... -Dan"


Lynn F.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They replaced one toilet and fixed the other. They also check out all of the sinks, tubs and water heater to make sure they were in good shape. They also showed me my water cut off valve which I was unsure of where it was.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the great review and for trusting us to complete your plumbing repairs -Dan"


Kristen T.
Sep 2017
1.0
$4,000
They rerouted line and bypassed the leak. Called after job was done that we have a lot of air in our water and clunking sound in pipes. They were extremely rude on the phone and said they would not come out without charging a sevixe fee.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"[Member Name Removed], I am not quite sure how to respond, considering the work was completed over two years ago. At S&D Plumbing we strive to take care of our customers and if contacted sooner, i would have resolved issue this for you. Air in the lines is normal and yes we should of flushed the lines after the reroute. My records show the job total as $2,899.46, so i am not sure where the $4,000 price is coming from. I can assure you that we are only out to do top quality work and create happy returning customers. I am sorry that your experience was not up to our normal standards. Thanks, -Dan"


Charlotte H.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I don't remember the price. Overall, it their work was good. Give them an A all around. They always send the same guy. His name is Michael and I like him a lot.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the great feedback and for your business! You were a joy to work for. -Dan"


Julia R.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
......
Response from S & D Plumbing

"[Member Name Removed], We appreciate your business and the great review! We look forward to working together again in the future. -Dan"


Julie W.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
It was repaired promptly. Our plumber arrived early, after calling to confirm we were available.

Aaron K.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Very professional and friendly.

Howard P.
Nov 2016
4.0
$899
They did a good job. I needed two water heaters. They wouldn't do it and so the upsell was quite a bit on that. I thought the offer of Angie's List was very good but I was really looking for two water heaters. That was what attracted me. They had a really good price but that was only for one water heater and I needed two. They increased the price on the second one quite a bit. They knew what they were doing. They did a good job with the installation. I didn't have any problem with their responsiveness. They were available. They wouldn't honor the Angie's List for more than one water heater. That was the problem. The charged me $1200 difference between the two. They said they could only sell one at the Angie's List price. I thought it was kind of deceptive for that price and not sell you one at the same Angie's List offer.

Karen S.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,575

I called them at 4 p.m. on a Monday and they were out the next afternoon. Within an hour or two they found it. They were recommended by my realtor and were "can do." That's the attitude I wanted. They were fantastic. I don't know plumbing prices but they seemed a little bit pricey. However, they were fast, efficient and had a let's get it done attitude. They found it pretty quickly. They were very professional and I liked them. They listened to me and let me tell them where my late husband thought the leak was. They took care of the problem for me, that's all I can say. They were out yesterday for a check on their work. They sent a boss out to check their work. He wanted to make sure that I was happy and I was happy. I liked their attitude. They had to go all around the house, re-trench and do re-directs and stuff. They were extremely responsive, quick, eager to please and provided follow up to make sure everything was okay. I was stunned when they did that.


Jerrie B.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were quick to come to our assistance and quick to find the solution and quickly fixed the leak as well as help us with some preventive maintenance to avoid possible future problems. The plumber was quite knowledgeable, pleasant and professional. (The original leak had been caused by roots pushing the pipe into a rock and causing it to have several holes. The couplings(?) that joined the copper pipe with the pvc pipe need to be changed and adjusted and the S&D plumber put an extra section in that took the piping further from the rock.) FYI: This all happened in early August and I have already referred them to two individuals needing plumbing assistance.

John M.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Jose F.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Kenneth G.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
unknown
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Thank you for choosing S&D Plumbing. We appreciate your business and your review! We look forward to servicing you in the future."


Ricardo G.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Thank you for your business and the review. We look forward to providing you service in the future!"


Christopher S.
Apr 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
unknown
Response from S & D Plumbing

"We are grateful you choose us for your water heater install. Despite the challenges, we love hearing that we delivered great customer service! We value your feedback and appreciate you as an S&D customer."


John S.
Apr 2016
2.0
$1,430
The work was performed on the day of the first appointment. I thought the first visit would be to provide the quote and set up for the replacement. Buying the deal through Angie's List was a big mistake. Instead of getting quotes from more than one supplier you are tied to the one business. The total cost was higher than other higher rated businesses on Angie's List.

I have since asked them about the $339.29 charge that did not include a replacement of the gas valve. They were reviewing it but had not provided any update after 3 weeks.

In addition my credit card  was charged an additional $207 by S&D Plumbing three weeks later. They cannot explain the charge and say they did not submit it but checking my credit card on line I can see their business name and phone number next to the charge.

They offer some other services I had planned on getting them to quote for me but after this experience I would be hard pressed to give them the opportunity.

I also would not recommend using an Angie's List deal unless you know the work you need completed is fully covered by the price.

Nancy C.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
unknown

Clyde C.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Excellent job! On-time, professional, and friendly. He explained each step of the process and answered all my questions. He also gave me written estimate for future work.
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Thank you for your fantastic review! We look forward to coming back out in June! Thank you for choosing S&D Plumbing for all your plumbing needs."


Frederick F.
Jan 2016
2.0
unknown
Response from S & D Plumbing

"Mr. [Member Name Removed]- I appreciate the feedback. After further review of your account, I am not able to find any history of us doing work for you. I wish I had a better understanding of what we did wrong so maybe I could help you out. Thanks, Dan General Manager"

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FAQ

S & D Plumbing is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.
S & D Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, S & D Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, S & D Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, S & D Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, S & D Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, S & D Plumbing does not offer warranties.