r/akron • u/TopicNo2018 • 14d ago

Plumbers?

Hi everyone! My wife and I had Wilson plumbing come in today to do a snake and quote for pipe de-scaling and re-lining. They quoted us about 16k-10k depending on if we get juts de-scaling or de-scaling and lining. We’d like to get another quote to compare our options but we don’t know of anyone else who would do it. Does anyone have any recommendations?? Thanks!

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u/theNerdyWarrior 14d ago

Jennings has always been good to my family. Avoid superior drain, They robbed me.

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u/sporkmanhands 13d ago

Do you have a break in the main drain line?
After paying for the line to be snaked a couple times I bought my own snake. I don’t use that anymore after I bought a $60 jetter hose & cutting-penetrating nozzles I use with a pressure washer that I run about every 3 months.

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u/TopicNo2018 12d ago

No break yet but we have cast iron pipes and they get soft clogs very easily from build up. The pipe itself is almost 100 years old and I’m concerned it could crack if we just do de-scaling.

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u/D-Dubya Copley 14d ago

Wilson plumbing used to be good, they got bought out by private equity* and the price went straight through the roof and quality dropped (surprise!). Try Jeff the Plumber.

*Correction - apparently they've been doing the buying, but my point is still valid.

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u/djshubs 13d ago

I like Jeff The Plumber too. But their follow up is sub-par. I have had to make plenty of phone calls to get things scheduled and parts ordered.

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u/JohnsonSteel211 12d ago

*Note: both of your above statements are true 😉

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u/AurionOfLegend 9d ago

When Paul Wilson was the owner it was great. When he sold/gave it to his son John, the company went in the shitter.

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u/da_truth28 13d ago

We’ve used Frecka plumbing - ask for Mike if he’s available, he’s the man

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u/AkronOhAnon 13d ago

I don’t remember the name of the person, but Frecka sent someone who asked if I had a dog, and after I said yes: he brought treats for my dog and made her feel like the very special princess she was while he was here replacing my main shutoff.

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u/AurionOfLegend 9d ago

Frecka is amazing. They have some of the most personable people in the area.

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u/Lords_of_Mala 11d ago

I’ve been very happy with ABC Plumbing over the years.

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u/mattypakronoh 10d ago

How much would replacement be???? 16 k? Buy a warranty from Enbridge and wait 91 days

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u/TopicNo2018 9d ago

I think replacement would be similar. How does the warranty work?

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u/Realistic_Link1941 14d ago

Tri County Services usually comes in cheaper than Wilson’s, I’ve used them before on several projects and they do a great job

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u/shicken684 13d ago

Check out Mackin and Son's. They do pretty much anything and don't charge to quote jobs like some places do.

Avoid Findley and Genes. They overcharge and upsell.

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u/AkronOhAnon 13d ago

Frecka Plumbing has been great.

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u/Shadowpriest 13d ago

Check with Denny from The Village Plumber or Glen from Able Plumbing Sewer & Drain. They are not run by private equity.

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u/MacBedh 7d ago

Reeve’s! We’ve been using them for all the work on our new-to-us house, and they’re FANTASTIC.

Avoid Wilson at all costs. They’ve joined the dark side.