The Gentlemen Pros Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

Formerly The Gentlemen Plumbers
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AB T5J 0N3
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Gordon C in Calgary
Gordon C in Calgary
4 reviews Calgary, AB
0/10

Install 3 customer supplied faucets and hook up 3 sink drains

Firstly. I have no complaints with the technician, Wayne, he was knowledgeable and efficient. My complaint is with the pricing this company uses. Even if I assume an inflated labour price of $300.00 per hour and a 150% mark-up of parts used, I can only reach slightly more than half of what this company charged.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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There are many costs associated with getting a highly professional plumber like Wayne to your home. Some of these costs include hiring and training the most highly qualified technicians who are background checked and drug free, making sure we are available to answer the phones 24 hours a day, that our company is fully insured and that our technicians arrive at your home with a fully stocked vehicle with over 5000 parts to ensure that we can take care of virtually any problem. Other companies are not so prepared and need to run out to get parts (which they charge you for). We want you to feel confident that you are getting a trustworthy technician when he comes to your home. We strive to provide the best customer service possible and are up front and honest with our client at all times. In this case, Wayne would have arrived at your home and assessed the situation before determining the cost up front. He would have presented you with the price and asked you if you would like him to go ahead and get started. We do this so that you know all the costs up front and to ensure there are absolutely no surprises at the end of the job. We appreciate your feedback and should you like to discuss the pricing of this particular job, I'd be more than happy to speak with you directly over the phone.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Calgary, AB
10/10

Plugged kitchen sink

Was able to get a next day appointment and left us some preventative drain treatment. Great service too. Wayne was professional on time and we appreciated his knowledge base and household inspection. Will use this service again.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Thanks for the great review! Glad to hear Wayne did a great job!

Warren in Calgary
Warren in Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Toilet Wax Seal - same day

Same day service. Explained the job thoroughly, before starting the work and explained afterwards what was done. Offered to inspect other plumbing fixtures in the house while on site. Very courteous, will call again. Thank you!

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Thanks for the great review Warren! Glad to hear you had a great experience!

grfield1 in Calgary
grfield1 in Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Bad odor from sinks

We had some really bad odors coming form our upstairs sinks on some mornings. We thought it was sewer gas possibly. After asking some questions and investigating, Dan found that we had some waste deposits in our traps and pipes. That led to doing some more work, hence more time. He power augered the pipes, and now the issue seems to corrected. We are very happy. If the same issue comes up in the future I will know what to do. Dan was professional in appearance and approach. He answered all my questions and explained everything he did.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Glad to hear Dan did a great job! Thanks for the review!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Edmonton, AB
10/10

Plumbing Maintenance

Dan helped my 86 yr old Mom out of a bind with plugged drains. He was punctual, very friendly, explained things clearly and concisely, and helped to fix errors made by previous plumbers.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,300.00
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Thanks for taking the time to review our service! Glad to hear everything went well.

Jeff in Medicine Hat
Jeff in Medicine Hat
1 review Calgary, AB
0/10

Hot water tank valve breaks the bank

A couple weeks ago I had the gentlemen plumbers come to my acreage to camera my septic system and the two guys that came out were great. So when my mom had a leaking valve on her hot water tank that I couldn't make it over to fix for her due to other commitments I felt comfortable referring the gentlemen plumbers. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! First off the guy shows up late. Then he hits her with a 640 dollar bill to replace less than $100 worth of parts and one hr labour. BUT WAIT THATS NOT ALL!!! After the guy left later on in the night mom went down to make sure her leak was all good and to her surprise there was still a leak. When she called the plumbers back they told her they were sorry and they could have a plumber there in a couple days and she should just turn her water off to prevent any damage. So not only are they over charging they didn't fix the problem she overpaid for. My mom is no plumber so she didn't know how much this kinda thing would cost, so she signed off. This company is a joke. ANYONE LOOKING TO HIRE THIS OUTFIT BETTER HAVE DEEP POCKETS AND ALOT OF TIME TO WAIT AROUND FOR THE PROBLEM TO GET FIXED MAYBE THE FIRST TIME IF YOU ARE LUCKY. Never will recommend these clowns again. The photo is what 640 gets you. FYI water tank is original just the copper was "fixed" note the water on top of the tank that was fixed.

Approximate cost of services:
$640.00
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We're genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and the issues with the service provided. This falls short of the standards we strive to uphold. We would appreciate the opportunity to investigate this matter further and address your concerns.

Amanda in
Amanda in
1 review Red Deer, AB
0/10

Friends don't let friends choose the Gentleman Plumbers

If you like being given the most extreme options for the most amount of cost, please, choose this company. Being a single person, I have never felt so bullied and swindled in my life. I was made to sign an agreement to pay for a package before they even did any work and could give me a realistic expectation on what it was they would have to do. I was left with the feeling of utter doom and my sewer line would soon collapse (their words) and they needed to be ripped out immediately. Second and third opinions sang a completely different tune - one of much cheaper melodies. After sending a professional angry Email to the company, the owner calls me to finish off the bully tactics and question the other companies on their services and make me feel unwise to choose my other options.

GET A SECOND OPINION!!! Don't let them bully you just because we're not plumbing experts. Get a minimum of three opinions and use your better judgement. But be wary, to get an opinion from these guys will not be cheap.

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Company Response

Hi Amanda. I know that nobody likes to hear they need to have pipes replaced. It’s not cheap and certainly not the kind of news we like to notify our customers of. There are other companies which may assess the situation differently, but we have a strict policy of only offering solutions which we believe fall within the Plumbing Code of Canada. The pipes in question here are 4 inch pipes and the issue with them is that they have been flattened over time to an oval shape because they were made of an inferior material. The Plumbing Code of Canada requires that a drain connected to the public sewer system downstream of the main cleanout must be no less than 4 inches in size (Plumbing Code of Canada 2015 Edition Section 2.4.9.4). In this case, we do not believe this meets that particular plumbing standard as the pipe is no longer 4 inches in diameter due to it being flattened.

We offered a permanent solution which was to replace the pipes. We believe the best solution is a trench-less pipe replacement to get that pipe into the cylindrical shape that it is intended to be in. It sounds like you have had other companies quote you on lining the pipe; However, the pipe will still be in an oval shape after that, and should you need it augured in the future, it most likely wouldn’t work as an auger is designed to work in round pipes and will get caught up in oval pipes. Once again, we’re very sorry this happened, but we stand by our standards and only offer solutions that we feel meet the Plumbing Code of Canada.

Something that may also help you out in this situation is to ask the city for the camera inspection that was done a few years ago. If it shows that the pipes were like that during the last inspection, then you have evidence that both the previous owners and the city knew about these issues and did not disclose the information to you. When purchasing a home, this is something that would be required by law to disclose before you made the purchase. Regardless of how you feel about our company, I really do hope you get this worked out with the best solution and the best price possible. If you ever need to talk about this, I’m available to speak anytime. Brham.

chris michaud in
chris michaud in
1 review Calgary, AB
0/10

Comprehensive rebuild common tap on Master Bedroom Shower

On March 20, 2017, I had Kurt from Gentlemen Plumbers in my home to do a complete rebuild of Common Tap in Master Bedroom Shower. Kurt did not connect the water properly and we had water leak for four days into the lower level of house ceiling came done. Upon discovering the damage I contacted Gentlemen Plumbers two of their employees came to house both said water was not attached properly, they gave me owner Brahm cell no. when I contacted owner he denied responsibility. I thought I had made the right decision to go with this company as they are member's of the Better Business Bureau and the reviews were positive. If you decide to go with this company make sure you get all their insurance information before you let them go ahead with the work.
Rebuttal to Tim Brahm it didn't leak for five years both your technicians stated KURT DID NOT ATTACH THE WATER LINE PROPERLY. WHY ARE YOU MAKING YOUR EMPLOYEES CHANGE THE STORY. Do you not want to take responsibility for your employees. Just so you know original job was done by a journeyman plumber five years ago with no leaks.. Are your employees technicians or journeyman plumbers? Do your homework before you use this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$804.25
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Hi Chris,

I feel for you as I know what it's like to have water damage and it's no fun. When our guys returned to your house to have a look at the issue, the source of the leak was determined to be a fitting we had not ever touched. You had mentioned that you had a general handyman in your home doing renovations and working on that exact piping. I would suggest contacting him.

I can assure you that when our company has made a mistake in the past, we've owned up to it and made sure our customer was completely taken care of. If this was something that we had caused, we would gladly have taken care of it immediately and without any hassle; However, we cant simply take the blame for something we did not cause. I hope you can understand. If you'd like to discuss this with me further, feel free to contact me anytime as I'm more than happy to help.

Brham Trim

Dave in Red Deer
Dave in Red Deer
1 review Red Deer, AB
10/10

Water Tank and Drain Clog

Noticed water pooling around my water tank. Carpet nearby was also getting damp. A quick Google search hooked me up with The Gentlemen Plumbers. Wayne Musgrave arrived locked and loaded. He had everything necessary in his truck to perform a no fuss, no muss water tank replacement. I do find the price is very high on the tank itself, but I also know I'm buying a quality tank that will perform and last for years.
It was obvious that Wayne knew exactly what he was doing and once I gave him the go ahead, he was all business. He drained & removed the old tank and quickly had the new one in place, continuing with the piping and connections.
He also was able to auger my kitchen sink line, un-clogging a months-long clog that was so bad, I had stopped all use of that faucet.
Although I feel like I paid a lot of money today, I got a great return. I got a top-notch, high-end water tank and my kitchen sink is now useable! Add all that to the fact that Wayne is a very nice, funny, personable dude and I feel like today was a good day!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Thanks for the awesome review Dave! We're glad to hear that yesterday was a good day! We'll be sure to let Wayne know about this review.

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More about The Gentlemen Pros Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

With professional, dedicated plumbing service to all major cities and surrounding areas in Alberta, and with some of the best plumbers in the industry, The Gentlemen Plumbers work hard to exceed your expectations and deliver quality. If you need a plumber, call us today for plumbing or heating issues, leaky sinks and faucets, clogged drains, toilet, bathtub and shower repairs, furnace cleaning and repairs, hot water tanks and tankless hot water heaters, furnace installation and maintenance, trenchless pipe repair, camera sewer inspection, and more! We have local branches in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat, with extended service all over Southern Alberta, including Camrose, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Airdrie, High River, Crossfield, Carstairs, Olds, Innisfail, Wetaskiwin, Leduc, Lacombe, Okotoks, Nanton, Taber, Cardston, Didsbury, Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Cochrane, Strathmore, Sundre, Three Hills, Ponoka, Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, Bowden, Fort Saskatchewan, Chestermere, Sylvan Lake, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain.

CATEGORIES
Plumbing, Electricians, and Heating & Air Conditioning
SERVICES
Plumbing installation, repair and service Leaking Toilet Repair Hot Water Tank Replacement Toilet Installation Repairing a Leak Septic System Service Dishwasher Installation Water Line to Fridge Installation Commercial Plumbing Unclogging Bathtubs and Sinks Unclogging Sewer Lines Unclogging a Toilet Unclogging a Kitchen Line Sewer Line Replacment Trenchless Pipe Replacement Sewer Line Camera Inspection Lining Sewer Pipes Humidifier Installation Furnace Repair Service Furnace Replacement Air Conditioning Service Garage Heater Service
SPECIALITIES
Plumbing installation, repair and service Leaking Toilet Repair Hot Water Tank Replacement Toilet Installation Repairing a Leak Septic System Service Dishwasher Installation Water Line to Fridge Installation Commercial Plumbing Unclogging Bathtubs and Sinks Unclogging Sewer Lines Unclogging a Toilet Unclogging a Kitchen Line Sewer Line Replacment Trenchless Pipe Replacement Sewer Line Camera Inspection Lining Sewer Pipes Humidifier Installation Furnace Repair Service Furnace Replacement Air Conditioning Service Garage Heater Service
WEBSITE
https://www.thegentlemenpros.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2001
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
100
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Direct Debit, Cash, Cheque
MEMBERSHIPS
The Gentlemen's Promise
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
1 Year, 5 Year, 10 Year, Lifetime
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