Michael Donahue Plumbing & Heating

Kathleen P.

Based on previous yelp reviews I reached out on a Friday afternoon with a small non-emergent job to replace bathtub fixtures that were stripped. Michael responded immediately via yelp and texted me to set up an appointment for Monday morning. He was easy to work with, fair and professional. Would use again in a heartbeat for any size job. Thanks Michael!

Jeffrey S.

Believe all of the 5 star reviews for Michael Donahue Plumbing & Heating! Mike arrived today at my apartment in Brooklyn to repair a leak in my shower valve (i.e., to replace a cartridge in the valve). As many of the reviews emphasize, Mike is an absolute expert and he will get the job done to your utmost satisfaction. Moreover, he is friendly, courteous, and honest. Unlike other plumbers, he will not overcharge you for his work, and yes, it is true that he is not only reasonable and fair with the price that he charges for his work, but he does not go over the estimate that he will quote when you describe the plumbing problem to him via email or text message and send to him a photo of the valve, faucet, pipe, etc. that needs to be repaired. He is hands down one the very best, if not the best, plumber in Brooklyn and perhaps in all of NYC.

Greg G.

I contacted Michael's company through Yelp's app very early Friday morning. He responded almost immediately with his cell phone. By the early afternoon he was in my home and fixed our problem (slow drain with a leak under the sink). And did I mention he's very quick. And gave us a fair price for the level of workmanship ( very careful about your house, made sure no mess was left).
We were so impressed we asked him to install a few vanities in our upstairs bathrooms which will be scheduled very soon. If you're looking for an honest plumber who actually cares call him. You won't be disappointed.

UPDATE: Michael installed the two vanities the next week. He did a great job. Removed all the old plumbing and sinks and packaged everything nice and neat for the sanitation department. Superb installation. Can't recommend enough.

Ryan B.

Mike was very responsive and we quickly set up an appointment after I reached out on Yelp.

He and his colleague were friendly, professional and did a great job. The price seemed pretty reasonable and Mike was open about quoting other potential work.

I live in a very old house and Mike handled the related issues in the repair well. I think he probably spent more time than expected because of it, but did not charge more or change his original estimate. He also helpfully pointed out other problems that would require work.

I highly recommend Mike.

Asya K.

Here is what's important to me: plumber is available, quotes reasonable price, shows up on time, communicates well, and does a good job.

Michael Donohue checks off all of the boxes. He was able to give me an accurate quote based on pictures I sent him, was able to give me an appointment just a day later, came on time, did the job neatly, tested *everything* to make sure there were no leaks or any other problems, and charged the quoted amount.

His 5* reviews here are well deserved, he's a professional in every sense of the word and an excellent one at that.

Britton M.

Based on Yelp reviews, I contacted Michael several months ago to take a look at a few non-emergency plumbing issues. He responded quickly and scheduled an appointment for later in the week. I appreciate that Michael kept cost effectiveness in mind. He offered a variety of solutions with a range of costs and explained the pros and cons of each. In the end, we had him replace a toilet, which he did promptly, efficiently, and precisely in the budget he had quoted. I was pleased with the quality of the work and would definitely call him again in the future.

Jennifer R.

We chose Michael blindly from Yelp reviews and so glad we did. Professional, friendly and reasonable. He was so kind as to help us with a big job which was sort of last minute and stayed late too. Then again a few days later with a separate issue. I would absolutely call him again for a job and recommend him to all.

Edward S.

I've used Mike several times now for smaller and larger jobs and I would hesitate to have anyone else work on my apartment.

First of all, the estimates never changed regardless of the fact that some jobs were spaced out months apart from the time given to when the work was actually performed (my scheduling issues not his). Even though some were more work than anticipated the price stayed the same and extra/unanticipated parts were provided for no additional cost and weren't even pointed out to me, I could tell just by looking.

In one instance, there was a big issue with my building's pipes that was originally thought to be a clog in my apartment. Mike immediately diagnosed the real issue and when he didn't have the equipment on hand to fix the problem, it being an unanticipated issue, he recommended an emergency service and left without charge. Maybe some people would take that for granted but I appreciated his time, efforts and ultimate success in correctly identifying the problem and not charging me for a call. Most licensed plumbers have charged me regardless of if the problem was solved or not.

Lastly the quality of the work really speaks for itself. The work is never shoddy and inspires confidence that you've found the right guy for the job. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews up for him because he's always busy but maybe that's due to him working a lot of commercial jobs too. Anyway, I definitely recommend Mike for your home or apartment as well as building work because he's proven himself on small and large jobs.

Daniel M.

Michael could not have been more responsive, professional, and efficient. Despite being incredibly busy with other jobs, he responded immediately to my email and texts, and fixed my plumbing problem in a matter of minutes. The next time a plumbing or heating issue arises I will definitely be calling Michael.

Angel A.

Called Mike at Michael Donahue Plumbing for help with a sump pump issue that caused some flooding in the basement. Mike came promptly, gave us a fair price to evaluate everything and was able to fix it without making unnecessary repairs or increasing the cost. We were so pleased with not only his professionalism and knowledge, but with his care for our property by protecting the marble tiles on the floor while we was working and properly cleaning up after he was done. In fact, we asked him to help us fixing a leaky gas valve and do additional work to create a proper outside fresh air intake for the sewer line and he did a fantastic job when he came back for that appointment. Highly recommend Mike for any plumbing work and looking forward to using him again on another project soon!