Meares Plumbing

Roman S.

I was hired for a position in their Sarasota office two weeks ago. I reported to work on time and ready to work. I was instructed to sit down and wait for the contact who had hired me. After being there less then three minutes I was called in to the Hiring Manager's office. There he talked to me as if I just showed up out of the blue and had this idea I had a job, he didn't interview me I spent over two hours on the phone with two different people just before Memorial Day weekend. I got a call two Fridays ago asking me when I could report to work. Being that I work one full time position and one part time position, I quit my full time position on the promise of a new job with a new company. I have plenty of years experience in the Service world, including Electrical, Plumbing and Heating and Cooling. The human resource manager was so rude and disrespectful. Informing me that he had hired someone for the position and they started training the next day. He talked to me like I was someone that was ignorant and shouldn't have even the qualifications for the job. I didn't make the choice to hire me, another part of the management team had done that. The worst of it was I drove over 2 hours to get there, which was my time and my gas. So not only did I spend time with the interviewers on the phone, I also spend four hours on the road and back to the training location. He told me he would pay for my gas, how insulting. You know if he had sounded sincere about the mix up maybe I would have felt better about the whole situation. I turned down interviews the last part of the week before I started the position and left a full time position to have been promised an opportunity. I felt disrespect and was totally heart broken. Right now its hard to get a decent job and I had quit one to go to work at Meares, only to be informed that there was no job for me. I work hard, I am a great employee and respectful of all who I come in contact with each day. At the end of the day it wasn't about not having a job it was how I was treated. To the HR person, you have no tact, to but it lightly your a complete DICK I could of used other words to describe you crappy attitude. You should have taken it out on the people who hired me. NOT ME. I spend hour after hour looking for a great place to work, this was not a place I even would consider after the brief encounter. To the Owner and Operator of Meares you definitely need someone else new running your HR department. I am glad I found out what he was all about. So I put my feet solidly on ground and walk forward. Please be cautious when either using these people for services, or looking to get hired on.

Theresa M.

I came home from a business trip only to learn our hot water heater had bit the dust. My husband researched switching to tankless, and Meares was one of the TECO recommended partners. He was able to schedule for the very next day and even bump up our time that same day. The gentlemen they sent to our residence were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient as they saw the job through and answered all of our questions. They will definitely be at the top of my list for future plumbing needs - lets just hope there won't be any hot water heater purchases for another several years!!!

Robb

We worked with Meares to have a new gas line and water heater installed and they were excellent--timely, professional, and respectful of our home. Nick was especially great to work with! Thanks guys!

Stevn L.

I was told it would cost $69.00 for a new hot water heater estimate and the truck is right across the street working on my neighbor's house. Not happening.

Judy L.

Spring Hill,, Florida.. We had a leaking bathtub faucet that he replaced. The faucet doesn't leak but the repair is very amateur using caulk to fill spaces between the faucet plate and the tile. Shabby looking. He changed it from a two handle faucet to a single handle faucet which was a poor decision. Excessive caulk around spout and back plate.

Sandra C.

I called Meares because they did a lot of work in our community. My problem was a tight shower valve that needed the cartridge replaced. It took the plumber about 30 minutes and they charged $321. My mistake for not asking the cost before he went to work. Never again!! That is just a plan ridiculous amount for what had to be done.. Beware!!

Terron B.

Meares Plumbing sent one plumber to give us a quote (that was better than the previous quotes by other plumbing companies). They sent a second plumber to offer us an upgrade option (UPsell) and begin the work we had requested. The second plumber discussed and received direction on how we wished the work to be done. He even drew up a second invoice concerning the work order and direction. After progress by the second plumber, Hillsborough County inspected our plumbing and made us aware of """"requirements"""" necessary to complete final inspection. Meares plumbing sent the """"first"""" plumber that offered the original bid, to complete the remainder of the job. This plumber (the original plumber) did a sub-par job """"as he saw fit"""" rather than the agreed upon job by the second plumber. He questioned, in the invoice, the demand the Hillsborough county inspector required for final inspection. He notified Meares plumbing that the required venting wasn't necessary. Had he not done as we requested, our job would not have passed final inspection. Then, the original plumber couldn't locate the bid per the second plumber. He installed our equipment as was easiest for him instead of, as agreed upon by the second Meares plumber. We demanded the equipment be moved to the agreed location and after mouthing an attitude, he finally moved the equipment. He told us he had no record of additional work we had requested. After protest, the first Meares plumber located the invoice from the second Meares plumber. But again, he proceeded to do a sub-par job that was nothing like the job we agreed upon with the second plumber. The work we received looks like it was completed by a three year old. We're disgusted with the resultant job that Dan threw together. His work is less than respectable. If Meares sends him to do the work on your home...RUN! Dan is NOT the plumber you want working on your home!

Cindy A.

Couldn't use Meares Plumbing. I needed two faucets changed and when I called for a quote (I would settle for a reasonable estimation) they said I needed to pay a $69 service charge for a technician to come out and give me a quote. So basically they could quote a totally insane price and you get to pay for the pleasure. They must have plenty of business.

William M.

We have had problems with hot water heaters since Meares installed it for builder in our new home last year. We had to have Meares come out last fall, water was not as hot as supposed to be at faucet. Took 2 techs coming out (finally sent a supervisor) to find out that one of the elements were burned out. Supervisor also seen they had installed it wrong (water inlet and water line to house was backwards). Meares had also failed to install hose bibb missing vacuum breaker per county code. Supervisor switched 2 line and installed missing piece. A year later, same issues with hot water heater, will not warranty their work or screw ups. Wants to charge me $70 for call plus labor for something still under warranty.

John S.

Hey we all think DIY is easy. A lot of the time for me it is. Had a laundry tub that needed a new faucet installed. Of course, I went to turn the water off on the cheap shutoff that came with my house when built and it wouldn't stop leaking! It was a Saturday so I was hesitant on calling a plumber. I called and the dispatcher informed me I had the diamond plan and it would be 30 something dollars for the call. I booked the call and I got a call from the technician Kyle. He came out explained these valves always leak (my house is 22 years old) I never turned these valves, ever. Kyle was not only professional, but very friendly and explained his every move. The management must know how awesome this employee is. Thank you Kyle and Mears Plumbing for the awesome job done! 10 stars for you guys! P.S. I rarely have the time or get awed by any company. Kyle is the real deal and Mears plumbing is lucky to have an employee like him. Well done Mears Plumbing.