Armadillo Plumbing

Mark M.

This review is long overdue, but I guess that means that I can testify to the work holding up well. Like some other reviews, I was also referred to Tony and Armadillo by Blue Dragon, who was also great. Since then we have hired Armadillo twice. First, he came out to replace our shower valves, one of which had sprung a leak. Not only did he do the repair, he referred me to someone to do the required tile work and repair the sheetrock damaged by the leak. We couldn't have been happier.
Next, I called Tony back to fix some issues with our water heater recirculating system that hadn't consistently worked right since the install 15 years prior. All is fixed and now we have hot water, no many how many people are in the shower.
As far as price, I didn't really shop around, but the quotes both seemed fair to me.
Would (and have) recommend without hesitation.

J B.

Tony was recommended by Blue Dragon because Blue Dragon was booked up. Had water heater installed just before the April 16 2015 deadline for the new design standards. Tony found a standard AO Smith unit and installation was great.

K H.

I appreciate how Tony fully explains the issues and options, and definitely looks for ways to save you money. And he's punctual! I've used him for two separate issues involving three visits. Great plumber who's phone number I will be keeping handy.

Lisa F.

Armadillo was referred to me by Blue Dragon which was "backed up" in commitments for 3.5 weeks. I did not want to wait that long. BD gace me 2 names and I called Armadillo first. This fellow was fast and efficient. He also charged me less than he quoted because the job did not take as long as originally thought! That is honesty! When another plumbing need arises I will be calling them again!

Tracey S.

I called and left Tony a message, he promptly called me back and was at the house in an hour to look at our clogged drain line. The problem was bigger than what we anticipated. Instead of selling us on a bigger more expensive fix, he recommended we get a second opinion and didn't even charge us for coming out. This guy has integrity! I can't recommend him enough and will definitely be hiring him for the project if we can't find an easier solution. Thank you Tony!

Alexis D.

I needed a plumber to hook up a new faucet in my kitchen. I initially called Blue Dragon Plumbing based on reviews, but he was booked. He referred me to Tony at Armadillo plumbing. Tony was great! He called before he came over and arrived when on time. When he arrived he noticed that my new sink fittings would not work with my existing garbage disposal so he suggested that I run to Lowes and pick up a new one. He offered to get it himself but he said it would be cheaper for me if I went since he was on the clock. He offered to wait outside if I felt more comfortable but I did not want to waste his time or mine. I was skeptical leaving a stranger alone in my house but I felt that he was a good, honest man. When I returned he had already installed the faucet. He quickly installed the new disposal and replaced a few stinky old pipes. He tested everything and showed me how to operate the sensor on my new faucet. On his way out he took my old sink and faucet to dispose of it properly. He also took a few minutes to talk to me about replacing my water heater with a tankless and the issues I would have with the existing configuration of my house.

Unlike some of the other big plumbing shops in town that I have used in the past, Tony does not fix one thing that causes a new problem, nor does he try to up-sell you. I found him to be knowledgable, honest, efficient and very nice. I will be calling Tony the next time I have plumbing issues.

Karen L.

Tony did an over and above job for me recently. He was recommended by another plumber who gets great reviews in my neighborhood but was too busy to get to my job for a week. I figure its a great recommendation when a fellow professional recommends you. After checking Yelp, I tried Tony out.

Tony is AMAZING. He made sure that I was aware that once he saw my water heater, as a professional licensed by the City he would need to fix it up to code. I really appreciated the heads-up and decided to proceed. Then, using pictures I texted him, he predicted I would need to fix the roof to provide venting up to code. We discussed DIY to keep my cost down, and then when I asked for options, he offered to get a bid from a roofer he works with. Basically, within a few days, I had my new water heater and everything up to code, all well within the cost estimated for me ahead of tim eby Tony. After the job was complete, Tony told me I had a year to get it inspected by the City. Since I wanted it checked off, he went ahead and arranged it with the City, giving me tips on the best strategy to minimize my time sitting waiting for the inspector. In addition, he gave us the option to buy the water heater ourselves to save $, but when it didn't fit in our car, he was willing to pick it up himself.

The inspector told me it was a great job, that "most guys miss this part" about one of the aspects. From my unprofessional view, it all looks very professional and fantastic and I feel so happy to have checked this off.

Anyway, this is what you want for a plumber...up front about potential cost risks, sticking within the budget provided, providing other services (roofer and pick-up) that were needed, timely, responsive and courteous. Now I just need to find other professionals for other home maintenance jobs that are as AWESOME as Tony.

Christina B.

Tony with Armadillo Plumbing came to our house today. He was absolutely the most efficient plumber I have ever done business with. He took his shoes off before entering our home, placed a drop cloth down before beginning the job and even brought his own towels to clean up any water. He was also the most resonably priced plumber I have hired. On top of all this he was friendly and provided excellent advice for future projects that we will be doing. I will no longer dread needing a plumber and will call him for all future projects / problems.

Aric W.

Tony is an honest and professional plumber. He took care of a leaking valve under my kitchen sink in a matter of minutes. He was also courteous enough to call and let me know he was running a few minutes late. His rates are reasonable and his work was solid. So glad I didn't just go with the first major plumbing company I found online. Highly recommend!

Elizabeth J.

Tony from Armadillo Plumbing came out on very short notice (within just a couple hours) and did a great job with an urgent plumbing problem we had. Toilet had become unsealed and was emitting sewer gases--very unpleasant, and potentially dangerous! Tony took care of it. He even went with me to Lowe's to get a new commode since my vehicle wasn't big enough to get a commode in the trunk. Price, even with this extra help, was very reasonable. Thank you, Tony.