Hey moms - we live in one of those 70s-era houses in Garland and need some dripping faucets replaced. We had a plumber come out today who said it would be $2,000 to replace both because they are saudered in and have to be replaced at the source (in the wall). We also asked about the floor being wet around our dishwasher sometimes and he wanted $1,000 to replace the dishwasher, too (not including the price of the actual new dishwasher). I was stunned that a plumber would charge $3,000 to fix three things. But I've never done this before, so maybe that is reasonable? Anyone know? And does anyone know a good plumber in the Garland/Richardson area that they trust? Thanks!
Thanks to all the wonderful responses we got on this! We called several of the recommendations, and landed on Stanley at ###-###-#### (he was the Northlake guy that is now in Garland). He was great! Friendly, professional, and very reasonably priced. M&S Plumbing Co. is the name of the company he is with now.
K.
I agree that Stanley is the best plumber ever! He is not at Northlake anymore though. Call him at ###-###-####
I use Robert Renfro at ###-###-####. I have a ton of rental property and Bobby has taken good care of me for years. Replacing a shower pan is an expensive job, but it involves more than just plumbing - you have to pull the tile out and replace any rotted wood that there might be. You may need both a plumber and a carpenter/tile man. My carpenter tile man is Rudy Riddle (and he's a painter too) at ###-###-####. Your guy sounds like a contractor I used once long ago before I learned a lot more about these things. Every job he bid for me was always $3,000. A thousand to replace the DW is ridiculous. Your problem may be the disposal or it could be the DW, but the labor to replace a DW is under $100, unless some of the cabinet area has to be worked with because it's the wrong size for new DW's - but still $1,000 would be outrageous. Bobby could probably find the source of the water around the dishwasher, as well. Good luck.
Hello K.,
If you have access to the internet, you should also look up www.angieslist.com This is a site that can recommend a good plumber or other service professional.
Hi K., I am a momasource 5star rated contractor on this site as well as 5 stars at other internet related sites. We also live in Garland & operate all over the metroplex. I can repair any of your issues including related problems if cabinetry or drywall becomes an unforseen issue. In some cases on major drain or supply issues a plumber can be best suited, although on projects of the nature you described a home repair specialist can provide a wide variety of services at a much more reasonable cost. Please call me and I can begin to help you as soon as your ready. Feel free to call day or night, we can get to you right away.
C. Dandridge
HomePro Services
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My husband has does handyman work on the side. He's willing to take a look at it. According to him, you dont need a plumber for faucets and dishwasher. Plumber are expensive and more expensive. They seem to charge more for easy jobs.
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I'm not sure who you called but we also have a 70's era home and have always called ABC plumbing. It's in the phone book and we have always been satisfied with his rates and service. You may be getting the run around so beware.
Good Luck
I don't know about cost but I know that last couple of times we used a company called Benjamin Franklin. I also live in a 70's era house in Garland and all of that plumbing stuff is always expensive!
I also live in an older home in Garland. Speaks Plumbing Inc. 835 Hopkins St 75040 Garland ###-###-####, was recommended to us by many of our neighbors that have lived here forever. We have used them several times and they seem to be reasonable and fair. Plumbing is very expensive, but the prices you are quoting seem unusually high. I would get several quotes. I know that going into the wall is expensive and you need to be sure that they will do it right and clean up the mess. If you need a new dishwasher, I would have the people you buy it from install it. It should not cost $1,000. I bought a new dishwasher about a year ago at Rodenbaughs in Allen. They are great and they delivered and installed for about $150 or so. I don't remember exactly, but I know it was nowhere near $1,000.
I have used Above All Plumbing Services located in Mesquite. Their phone number is ###-###-####. I have been satisfied with their work, and the prices seem resonable. Good luck, L. W.
Sounds way too high to me. Get 2 or 3 bids before you decide. My husband does all of our handiwork thankfully and only occasionally have to call a plumber. I know it's getting more expensive but really. Lowes would sell you the diswasher and install cheaper than that. IF you even need a new one. Glad you didn't just take his word for it.
Dear K.,
My husband does home repair work. We have put in several kitchen and bathroom & shower faucets. Fixed leaks and you name it. Here is our telephone number if you would like to give him a call. The name of his business is
Walker Home Repair
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He is located in Rockwall and will come to the customer. He is much more reasonable with his prices. He also has 30yrs experience.
I recently had a very bad leak in my front yard. After checking out several plumbing companies I called Butler Plumbing Co. They were courteous, professional and went out of their way to help me out in a bad situation including rescheduling some other work and didn't charge me an arm and a leg. They are in Rowlett but I'm sure they do work in Garland. If you want them to give you a price quote you can call them at ###-###-####. I sure as heck wouldn't pay $3000 for the work you described! Best of luck to you.
I can refer you to a VERY reasonably priced plumber, and yes he is licensed. His name is Callem (pronounced kay lem) and he can be reached at ###-###-####. He fixed a sink leak, an attic leak and replaced and seated two toilets for a friend of mine and charged her less than $200..
i know a GREAT plumber who is VERY honest and reasonable. his name is manuel lugo ###-###-#### or 214. ###-###-####. he has helped us out of a bind many times and was always way less then what others quoted. L.
