Akers Outdoor Plumbing

Meow S.

They replaced my 80 year old water line at my rental property that had sprung a leak. They were able to schedule an estimate appointment within a few days. Andy was on time and his knowledge and confidence reassured me he really knew his stuff. I had a few other bids come in much higher and neither company seemed to have near the simple solution that Akers provided. One even said they'd have to rip up my entire basement floor and close the road down, it was laughable. Akers is an honest family owned company you can trust. The team showed up, were polite, hardworking and got the job done in only one day and barely even disturbed any of the yard. I really have nothing but nice things to say about my experience and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace/repair their water line.

Tawanda F.

In September we did not realize we had an underground leak on our property. After returning from vacation we found our water cut off (neighbor is a plumber an discovered the leak). A few weeks later, we received a water bill for $4,000 and a pamphlet with information about checking for a leak. Apparently, the water had been leaking for weeks.
We decided to obtain three bids, and Akers came out and conducted a thorough inspection. Andy seemed truly knowledgeable and the pricing seemed fair compared to other bids. We were not sure we would be staying in the home and decided to repair the leak instead of replacing the entire pipeline, as the investment would have been well over $13,000.
A few months later, another leak. We called Akers again and they had the initial bid and came out a few days later to begin the work. They set up a temporary pipe connected to our home, so we had access to water. This was critical given we were in the middle of a pandemic and could not easily pick up and go to a hotel. They began the work the same day. A total of two days to install a water line that was over 200 ft. long. They were also able to work with the City of Seattle to get the work inspected. This is important because the last plumber we used (Mike's Plumbing) to repair the first leak failed to tell us the city would need to inspect their repair in order to request a rebate for the $4,000 bill. We actually paid them twice, to come back out and expose the repair for the city to inspect it. This was something Andy advised during his initial visit.

A few things to note.
* Traci was quick to response and very communicative during the process
* The bid was fair and in the middle compare to some of the other service vendors
* The work was completed quicker than expected and the final invoice reflected the reduction in time and labor
* We paid by check to avoid the processing fee that accompanies the use of credit card
* Everything was cleaned up and put back in place, you would never have known they were there

I would recommend Akers a 100%. They weren't trying to price gauge, experienced in underground outdoor plumbing. I didn't get the same crappy feeling I would get with many of the contractors in the Seattle areas, looking to make a buck without providing quality or value because demand is high given the market.

John S.

While it's often hard to believe anyone could have all great reviews, we now understand why Andy and his team are rated so highly!

After some examination we decided our newly swampy front yard and the new stream running across the driveway was probably a water main leak.

The next challenge was to find someone reliable who would come out on a Saturday afternoon. (thanks Yelp for the reviews! ) We called Akers Outdoor Plumbing and they quickly answered our call for help. Tracy was very helpful and informative. She clearly understands water main leaks and provided helpful information. Andy was at our home within hours to assess the extent of our problem. He is clearly an outdoor plumbing expert, including understanding of our very old sprinkler system (not the leak problem).

The quote was in line with our expectations (we watch way too many home improvement shows), and on Monday, less than 48 hours from our call, Andy's team was on the job. Great team, they know what they're doing and are really hard working. Not only were they standing in water, it was also pouring down cold rain all day. They did the work just as Andy described, and except for a very small patch in the asphalt driveway, you can't even tell they were ever here! THAT's Quality!

Andy handled contacting all the different utilities and municipal contacts. The inspection was seamless and very quick. Although we wish we didn't have a water main leak, our experience with Akers was exceptional. We would recommend them to anyone!!!

Todd Y.

I needed a plumber to fix my water main leak fast and Andy came to the rescue. After doing a Google search and reading the stellar reviews here on Yelp I called, on a Saturday no less, and they were out here in about an hour. Andy was super nice and professional and I could tell within a few minutes of talking to him he was a straight shooter that was very experienced and confident in his ability. He had a very reasonable bid back to me within a few hours that same day. I know because I got a second bid that was close to double. They knew I was very concerned about how much water I was loosing from the main and completed the job the next day. Everything went so smooth! I could not be more pleased and would most definitely recommend!

Grant C.

I had some water coming up from my water main in front of my home. I wasn't sure if it was my responsibility or the city's but I figured I'd call the pros to find out. These guys made it out within the hour somehow. My man Andrew was professional and knowledgeable and was able to diagnose on the spot. His calm demeanor and generally positive outlook on the ease of the repair was soothing as I was bracing myself for a $3,000 repair estimate. Luck was on my side this time as it was indeed the city's responsibility, but I won't hesitate to call these guys when I have any future issues of this sort!

Ukr C.

Just wanted to give a shout out for Akers. My neighbor's 100 year old sewer pipe that runs through our yard became clogged from roots. My neighbor is retired and on a limited income. When Ryan from Akers learned that there would be an additional cost of hiring another contractor to run a high power hose to clean out the pipes, the company covered the extra charges so my neighbor wouldn't have to. They were polite, respectful, and completed their work within 3 business days, which was amazing because they had to hand dig the 6' hole because of its awkward location in my yard. They get a 5 star rating from me!

Michael S.

Andy and the crew did a great job, replaced the old service line from the meter to the house. Had to go under the driveway too.
As soon as we approved the bid, they were out the next day and water was back on that afternoon.
Would definitely recommend to anyone who asks!

Susan K.

I had a leak in an old water line that was about 200 ft through brush and trees. We decided to replace the line. Andy and his crew knew exactly what to do and most importantly had the equipment to do it. They were very respectful, flexible and put everything back even better than it was. Not one complaint and only compliments. Would use them again if ever needed. It was a stress-free job.

Suzanne D.

We discovered a slow leak in the water line at a rental house when we got a copy of the tenants' water bill at 4x the normal use. After some investigation we determined that the break was somewhere between the meter and the house but it was impossible to figure out where. The lot between house and street has quite a slope and is fully landscaped, so trenching for a new line would have been messy and disruptive and would have had to figure out navigating the almost 5 foot high retaining wall next to the sidewalk. Andy came out to look, was clearly knowledgeable and said they could replace the line without trenching. The estimate from Akers was about the same as another estimate we had received, but once we saw that we knew immediately that we would choose Akers. They were so responsive and squeezed in our repair very quickly. The guys who did the job were on-time and pleasant and the whole thing took only a few hours. During the whole process, Traci was very helpful and very easy to work with. We highly recommend Akers Outdoor Plumbing!

Mich H.

Yelp led me to Akers Plumbing and thank goodness! We had a huge water leak somewhere from our house to the water meter; the $2K+ water bill and spinning water meter told us that. I called a couple of services, but Akers Plumbing was willing to come out sooner, realizing we needed help pronto. I cannot give a more glowing review of this company. They were prompt, courteous, respectful, friendly, communicative and demonstrated high standards. Andy led an awesome team of folks who were reliable, professional, and just lovely people. I even got a little education re: outdoor plumbing. They bypassed the leak right away so we weren't gushing water. We ended up replacing the piping to the meter as we had had a prior leak. The owner, Andy, is a consummate gentleman with high standards for his work. Can you believe he even went above and beyond to help correct prior contractor's work gratis in addition to the quoted job? Traci was always available on the office end and even worked to provide a quote Sunday night for work Monday. You cannot go wrong with Akers Plumbing. I felt so lucky to find them. True Quality!