Vanguard Plumbing and Sewer

Klemthie D.

The whole process of requesting services through completion of work was efficient and professional. I will continue to use Vanguard for plumbing services as they've been the right choice for me for the past six or seven years.

Patrick C.

We have used Vanguard multiple times. Once for sewer rodding and catch basin pumping and the other for a stubborn leaky shower.

Jan is very professional to work with and his crew is great and always looking to do the job the best way possible.

Dan R.

I've hired Vanguard for two bigger projects in an old house with lots of... issues... Jan gave me a very thorough overview of the plumbing issues in my house (including bigger problems I didn't know about). While it's always frustrating to hear ""new problems"" Jan gave a very honest, professional assessment of what was happening, and helped me prioritize the projects.

George and Daniel did an amazing job installing a new water heater and helping fix old pipes and drain issues with an improperly installed kitchen sink. I really can't recommend them enough. Finding a great plumber is not easy, and I plan on using Vanguard for future projects.

Anne R.

My husband and I used Vanguard Plumbing to replace the water heater in a home we recently purchased. We had multiple contractors in and out over the first few months of ownership, and each noted how dangerous the current water heater was due to incorrect installation. Vanguard was able to quickly assess the situation, develop a proposal, and book the service appointment. Further, they arrived perfectly on time and completed the job quickly. We were very happy with the entire experience from start to finish.

Graham S.

I have used Vanguard for several projects, big and small. We recently experienced gas leaks in our basement, and our gas was shut off. The Vanguard team was very responsive and spent several days assessing the leak(s), replacing pipes, and navigating the complexities of our old home. I have the utmost trust in them and would recommend them hands down for any project.

Robin M.

Our kitchen faucet finally gave out and after installing a new one we found a leak that was beyond our DIY skills. We initially called another plumber our neighbors used, they never returned our call. When in doubt I use referrals from our inspection company, and that's how I found Vanguard. I sent Jan an email with photos, explaining the issue and followed up with a call. Jan called me right back. I had a reasonable estimate for parts and labor for the repair, new garbage disposal, and 3 new valves within the hour (the replacements were for legit OLD items and a set up def not up to code). I got lucky and plumbers showed up the same day. George, plumber, spotted another thing that needed to be replaced (I'm usually totally wary of that) and gave yet another totally reasonable estimate of the extended time so I just said yes, and thank you. They finished UNDER the estimate, and everything new and up to code. Three days later and our neighbors must be thrilled b/c we never realized how freaking loud that old disposal was until we got our new one. Jan, George and his team were fabulous. Have them on our condo resource list and will def refer others. Thank you!

Alexis Y.

We had been having issues with our shower effectively controlling our water temperature. We had previously had another plumber attempt to fix it but was not able to replace the broken part because they told us to purchase the wrong one. I found Vanguard and got a quote that included the necessary parts which the plumbers purchased and brought with them and were able to fix quickly. They also pointed out a couple other issues with building's water heater that they recommended fixing and provided a quote for that additional work that I could bring to our HOA. I really appreciated that both plumbers were professional, friendly and explained the work they needed to do. I would definitely feel confident using them again.

P. W.

Made appt on a Saturday for the following Wednesday (long weekend). I called to confirm on Tuesday and was told my appt was never scheduled because I didn't reply to his emailed estimate.

Julie C.

Vanguard Plumbing did a fantastic job replacing our hose bib and installing an access panel / shut off valve on the inside, as well as replacing a shower cartridge. They were professional, fast, communicative, and did high quality work. Our HOA will definitely be contacting them again for all of our plumbing needs!

Greg O.

Jan and George installed a new commercial water heater to replace our building's leaking water heater in Lakeview. While they were at it, we noticed a slow leak in a valve in the basement, which they also fixed. They have done work for me before, and they always do great work.

I've seen how they run copper pipe and how other plumbers do it. They always route their pipes thoughtfully so shutoff valves are accessible, drain points are accessible, etc. Their solder/braze joints are also much cleaner than ones I've seen from other plumbers. They also do a great job of anchoring support brackets to the framing of a building when they install valves so the pipes don't undergo strain when you open and close valves. I notice all these details in their work, and that's why I continue to use their services whenever I need plumbing work done.