Vanguard Plumbing and Sewer

Michael K.

Vanguard - Jan, George and Co. are great. I've used Vanguard for a few jobs around my house and they do exceptional work. Jan is quick to reply to an e-mail or phone call, easy to get a quote and is good about arranging a time to do the work. His estimate/price may seem high, but I feel he really comes in the middle of the pack. I'm more than happy to pay a licensed, honest, experienced plumber who does the job right, explains the process, answers ALL my crazy questions and is respectful and professional in my home. The pics are from the most recent work Vanguard did just a few days ago. George and his assistant completely removed and fixed the kitchen sink plumbing nightmare that the previous owner had screwed up. I waited too long to have it fixed, but I'm really happy with the results. I can't say enough positive things about Jan, George and Vanguard. They are my go-to plumber(s) for every plumbing job in my house.

Mick B.

After trying to fix a leaking pipe under my bathroom sink and realizing it needed to be cut and replaced, I found Vanguard via a Yelp search and received an estimate. I thought it could be a bit high, so I got a few other estimates and realized that it was going to be a bigger project than I assumed. I ultimately went with Vanguard based on their excellent reviews and I am happy I did. They set up an appointment next day and completed the job in essentially the estimated time. I also had them replace an o-ring on one of my toilets as we were getting sewer odors. Come to find out it wasn't the o-ring, it was a lack of a proper flange. So that also needed to be replaced. All-in-all, the quality and service were excellent. Will definitely reach out to Vanguard first with my next plumbing need.

Jerry M.

Basement utility tub drain was competely shut past the trap. Needed old iron horizontal ppe cut out and replaced with PVC. In a hundred-year-old house, a somewhat difficult job. Estimate was prompt, booking was quick, repair was done right. Not the cheapest prices ... but quality work. I would use them again.

Dave S.

I can't say enough great things about Jan and his company, Vanguard Plumbing. I have used him for several projects in my condo in the past, including replacing faucets, replacing toilets, putting in shower heads, and fixing leaky faucets. The work he has done for me on several visits has uniformly been of the high quality, and I have never had a problem with the work or company. In simple terms, he is not only the best plumber that I have ever worked with, but I would go further and say that he is the best tradesperson with whom I have dealt.

This time, I had an emergency problem - my toilet would not flush and was leaking from the bottom. The timing could not have been worse - my wife had just had a bad accident and we needed access to the bathroom that had the problem.

Jan came through for me. As in the past, he provided great service. He was easily accessible and responded to calls very promptly by phone or e-mail. He provided clear and comprehensive quotes listing the prices he would charge for the project. The quote was backed up by a written confirmation. Most important to me, he thoughtfully listened to my personal situation and then quickly changed his scheduled to make his team available to me the next day as I had requested.

He sent George, one of his experienced plumbers, to do my job. George was great from beginning to end. The job turned out to be challenging because of the corroded pipes in my older condo building. He was very helpful in explaining the job, the problems, and my options. He never tried to upsell me -- to the contrary, he advised against doing certain work because of the risks to the pipes that would be involved.

While he was here, I asked George if he could check a couple of bathroom faucets which had poor water pressure and some bathroom sinks which were draining slowly because I wanted to avoid another service call. George quickly diagnosed both problems and fixed them within minutes. And then, I asked him to check a kitchen sink with garbage disposal that was backing up as long as he was there. George dove right into the project and again immediately diagnosed the problems. Rather than trying to charge me to do a job that was unlikely to be successful because of the plumbing design in my building, he suggested deferring the work until he could work with my building engineer on a better repair alternative. He was great in every way.

Every time that Vanguard has come here, they have done great work. They clean up everywhere, and check and double-checks the work before they to make sure that everything is working properly. The scheduling, payment process and follow-up are all first rate, and Jan is a really great guy.. While I am sure that there are plumbers out there who are less expensive, I cannot imagine anyone more skilled, more honest, or more responsible. In short, I couldn't be more pleased with Jan and Vanguard. I highly recommend the company.

Melinda C.

Vanguard replaced two water heaters and revamped the set up. in my condo building. We received quotes from other plumbers and it was clear that Vanguard was far more experienced and skilled than others we spoke with. It was a big project - in terms of both time and money - that Vanguard implemented successfully and professionally.

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.