Smelscer Plumbing Inc

Founded 2002 • With Angi since October 2012

Professional, trustwrothy, and Reputable plumbing company!

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

Business Highlights

Emergency Services OfferedEmergency Services Offered

Amenities

Free Estimates
No
Warranties
No
Emergency Service
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
Licensed
Trade License Number
7180
Trade License Locale
Texas
Trade License Authority
Texas: Dental - Optometry - Plumbing - Psychologists - Other
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2023
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Verified Reviews

4.8

(56) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.5
Professionalism
4.8
Punctuality
4.8
Quality
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 56 reviews
Deborah M.
1.0
05/12/2021
We had SMELSCER PLUMBING install two 50 gallon water heaters in 2018, one upstairs & one downstairs @ $750 each, with a 6 YEAR WARRANTY. Within 1 YEAR the water coming from the upstairs one smelled awful - like rotten eggs. They drained it and charged us another $200. NOW the UPSTAIRS water heater HAD COST US $950. Within 3 YEARS (of a 6 YEAR WARRANTY), the upstairs water heater QUIT WORKING. They said it had to be REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY) & said the LABOR TO INSTALL IT would be $600, meaning the upstairs water heater NOW COST $1550. Also, even though they were installing a NEW WATER HEATER, they would only honor the 3 YEAR WARRANTY left on the FAULTY WATER HEATER. WHAT SHOULD THEY HAVE DONE? They should have gone back to the company and NEGOCIATED (on behalf of their client - US) a NEW WATER HEATER with a 6 YEAR WARRANTY, and NEGOCIATED with the company to PAY THE $600 INSTALLATION FEE. They DO NOT BACK UP THEIR CLIENTS!!! AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!
Description of Work
Water heater repair
Category
water heater repair
Cost
$1,550
Gary P.
5.0
08/24/2019
Very pleased with the work and the company. Very professional.
Description of Work
Toilet repair
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Patty L.
5.0
07/24/2018
I had a very low water flow in the kitchen. Previous plumber estimates were over $1000.00 to replace water lines under house. They assumed the lines were restricted due to build up and age. Smelscer plumber (Greg) got under the sink and cleaned out some particles in the lines and the water was back to full flow. One faucet was loose also, and he told me to call the manufacturer and they sent a free replacement part. I was saved thousands of dollars, and Greg was very polite and professional.
Description of Work
Low water flow in kitchen
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
daniel J.
5.0
07/16/2018
It went well. They are pretty prompt. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work
Fixed water connection
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
John K.
1.0
03/21/2018
have not received contact from anyone
Description of Work
I need 3 new hydrants put on , 1 on an existing waterline, and 2on new waterlines. also need a p-trap installed on the bathtub in master bath, and need a vent pipe completed .
Category
plumbing
Sheila P.
2.0
01/15/2018
I had a slab leak diagnosed after having the front corner of my house leveled. I decided to go with Smelscers because of their great reviews on Angie’s List, they were a family owned business that had been around for many years, and not having my slab jack hammered up was very appealing. After getting in touch with Curtis who I was told is the only plumber who does the perma-liner plumbing, told me my repair would be a 2 day job; the 1st day to locate the leak or leaks, and the 2nd day to make the repair. This turned into a 4 day job that spanned a period of 24 days from start to finish. Quotes and commitments were not honored, my job kept getting put behind other customer repairs, and I ultimately had to call the company to get the final leak test done; something that wasn’t going to be performed until I insisted. I also had an Angie’s List coupon that required a call to the owner to get honored as well. Integrity was something I was really expecting with this company with their long history of being in business along with their many positive reviews. Unfortunately my experience did not reflect that. I truly hope the quality of their perma-liner repair proves to be much better than the quality of the customer service I received. If I ever decided to trust this company again, I’m afraid everything would have to be in writing; no more verbal agreements. My total cost with 5% off coupon was $2375 for 5 hours of plumbing service
Description of Work
Slab leak repair
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Katy S.
5.0
11/08/2017
Excellent, very good service, reasonable price and good quality work
Description of Work
Needed a new hot water heater
Category
plumbing
Cost
$865
Hire Again?
Yes
Judith S.
5.0
09/25/2017
Line was really clogged. First plumber was able to open a small hole but could not fully undo the build up. Second plumber came later that day and ran the jet through the roof vent. It opened and unclogged build up that had been accumulating for 20 years or more. Recommended product to use monthly to keep lines open. Excellent service and professionalism!
Description of Work
Clean out clogged sewer line.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$650
Hire Again?
Yes
Thomas R. R.
5.0
08/28/2017
fine. They came out on a Saturday afternoon.
Description of Work
repaired leak in lawn sprinkler system
Category
plumbing
Cost
$175
Hire Again?
Yes
Carl W.
5.0
08/04/2017
I called and was told they were booked but they try to come out to take a look. after waiting all day, I called simply to make sure I could get on their schedule for the next day...it had rained all day and I understood that things were moving slow...I called approx 3pm and was kept on hold for 5-7 minutes and when dispatcher came back on line, i was told someone was on the way to evaluate what need to be done,,,they were here within 30 minutes and found the leak within 5 minutes of being here...luckily I did not have a leak involving foundation. We set up time for the next day and work was completed in the estimated time despite a couple of complications. very professional, courteous and informative as a note i must say they were my 3rd plumbers called...other two recommended I find someone to find the leak????? SMH Smelscer Plumbing came prepared to work..THANK YOU SMELSCER PLUMBING...one more thing they did not know I was referred by Angie's List
Description of Work
Find and repair leak
Category
plumbing
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Gary B.
4.0
03/20/2017
Overall excellent work. The replacement water heater they offered had horrible reviews so I asked to change it to the original brand.
Description of Work
Hot water heater replacement
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Cost
$900
Hire Again?
Yes
Judith S.
5.0
03/13/2017
Went very well. Drain was very clogged and required use of the jet to complete clean out.
Description of Work
Unclogged sewer line.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$650
Hire Again?
Yes
Thomas R. R.
5.0
02/27/2017
They were prompt, professional and courteous, and this was on a Saturday!
Description of Work
They fixed a water leak in the basement and repaired the vent pipe for the sprinkler system.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Alice B.
5.0
02/22/2017
The faucets were installed satisfactorily and promptly. The tub drain needed a redo, but Mr. Smelscer agreed that there should be no charge for the second visit and apologized that it was necessary. He and his plumbers were very courteous and helpful. I will definitely continue to use their services.
Description of Work
Opened slow bathtub drain. Replaced 3 outside faucets.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$176
Hire Again?
Yes
Joshua L.
5.0
02/07/2017
Everyone I dealt with was considerate and courteous in dealing with a stopped up sewer line. In spite of some initial confusion over the source of the issue, a little bit of miscommunication and an email that ended up in a spam folder, Brett wanted to make sure that I ended up satisfied with how things turned out. I think the way that a business responds when things don't go perfectly says a lot about it, and I appreciate the time Brett and the folks at Smelscer took to make sure this customer was taken care of.
Description of Work
Unstopped sewer line, ultimately required sewer line replacement
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Brenda S.
5.0
01/24/2017
Perfectly. They were punctual, informative, skilled and pleasant. Very pleased with the service.
Description of Work
I had a leak under my kitchen sink repaired.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$90
Hire Again?
Yes
daniel J.
5.0
11/07/2016
I'd give them "A's" across the board.
Description of Work
They replaced our two water heaters.
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Cost
$2,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Wray S.
5.0
10/01/2016
Excellent. I'm glad we found them. We have used other plumbers and was charged way more than what this company charged. Also, they showed up on time and gave us good advice as to what to to keep this from happening again. I am VERY HAPPY with their service.
Description of Work
Unclog plumbing that was causing both bathrooms to back up and not flush
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$180
Hire Again?
Yes
Christie R.
5.0
09/12/2016
Everytime I have called them for service they get here fast, get the job done quickly amd tje guys are always so nice. For many years I had American Home Shield and while I would have had to pay a minimal copay for one of the plumbing companies they would send, I chose to pay a little more out of pocket to have a company that I knew for a fact I could trust to get the job done right the 1st time by people who knew what they were doing. I 100% recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work
We have a very old house with delicate plumbing and every so often our pipes get backed up and when they do I always call Smelcer.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$145
Hire Again?
Yes
Jennifer D.
5.0
03/08/2016
The technician greeted us when he arrived and explained what he would do to determine the problem and planned fix. He found the problem quickly and cleaned out our sewer line eliminating the slow drainage problem and toilet back up problem we were having. He texted all the toilets and found two leaking and fixed those. After he was finished, he walked me through what he had found and showed me what was fixed. He also discussed with me suggestions from preventing the problem again. All in all I was very satisfied. They were timely in their response (same day service), professional in their appearances and handling the situation and helpful answering all my questions. We've used other plumbers before and this was by far the best service we have received in Waco!
Description of Work
Smelscer Plumbing cleaned out our sewer lines that were backing up our toilets and repaired two of our leaking toilets.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$220
Hire Again?
Yes
Lois O.
5.0
01/16/2016
Our guy was friendly and explained all he wasdoing and why. The only reason for the higher cost was because it was 6pm on a Saturday night. He was nice to deal with and very professional. He cleaned up the mess before he left leaving us with very little to deal with. Have had other plumbers in the past and won't go back...this company is a keeper !
Description of Work
Two toilets were clogged and not flushing at all. He had to remove one and clean out the drain. It was a long process as it was clogged to the main drain.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$425
Hire Again?
Yes
sheryl Y.
5.0
08/24/2015
Cold called them on Wed. for a commode that had fixtures inside that were unfamiliar to us. They came out the next day. They called ahead and unfortunately, we didn't hear the phone. Contacted them back and they were out in a few hours. Repaired the problem commode and advised us of future issues that may occur in the future. Were prompt, courteous, and informative. Would def use them again.
Description of Work
repaired a commode at our church
Category
plumbing
Cost
$180
Hire Again?
Yes
greg P.
5.0
07/04/2015
Mr. Smelscer was running 30 minutes late and called to let me know. He was very professional and congenial and worked on the 4th of July. He finished the job quickly and charged a very fair price. Use this plumber. You will be glad you did.
Description of Work
repaired broken pipe on resident side of water meter
Category
plumbing
Cost
$265
Hire Again?
Yes
Presilo G.
5.0
03/13/2015
I got them from Angie's List. They did a good job.
Description of Work
They installed the fixtures for a shower.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$110
Hire Again?
Yes
Rikki L.
5.0
02/19/2015
He was here for hours and he was very patient with the process. He was very concerned about doing a good job. I wish everyone I dealt with was like that!
Description of Work
They brought and installed a new water heater. They re-plumbed my kitchen sink (which works for the first time in 60+ years)
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

5318 Hawthorne Dr

Waco, TX 76710

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed

Website

http://smelscerplumbing.com

Other Information

Services offered

Residential and commercial plumbing contractor, back flow testing and prevention, water heaters, drain cleaning, garbage disposal & slab leak.

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FAQ

Smelscer Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Smelscer Plumbing Inc is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Smelscer Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover

No, Smelscer Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.

No, Smelscer Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Smelscer Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.

No, Smelscer Plumbing Inc does not offer warranties.

Smelscer Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial plumbing contractor, back flow testing and prevention, water heaters, drain cleaning, garbage disposal & slab leak.