The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
At Lawrence Plumbing, we're all about providing exceptional customer service. We respect your time, your home, and your budget. We offer upfront pricing, so you'll never be surprised by the cost of your service. And we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Choose Lawrence Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. If you're looking for an experienced, licensed plumber near me in the great Pittsburgh area, call Lawrence Plumbing LLC today to schedule fast, friendly service for any plumbing issue. We're ready to serve you in Vandergrift PA, Cranberry Township PA, Pittsburgh, Reserve Township, Ross Township, Penn Hills, Butler, Leechburg, Brackenridge, Natrona Heights, Cheswick, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, Blawnox, O'Hara Township, and Dorseyville.
"They dont have a boiler selection selection so. Do not call them. The techs know little to none about steam boilers. They will act like they know what they are doing and instead of fixing the problems they will cause more. They flooded our house for 4 hours after the techs thought I had a water boiler system and filled all our radiators with water. They then said theyd fix what they did wrong and go over our system to make sure we had no leaks. This I was told by Jen the service manager. After 4 techs and countless hours of headaches and tons of damages from the constant running water for 4 hour they decided they were not going to fix the screw ups or diagnose what is wrong. However they offered to give us a refund of our money and they handed us the replacement part they broke free of charge. So now not only do I have to fix the system they broke more but I have also taken days off work to meet with them numerous times for nothing but to have the tech hand me the part. "
Robert H on January 2025
At Lawrence Plumbing, we're all about providing exceptional customer service. We respect your time, your home, and your budget. We offer upfront pricing, so you'll never be surprised by the cost of your service. And we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Choose Lawrence Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. If you're looking for an experienced, licensed plumber near me in the great Pittsburgh area, call Lawrence Plumbing LLC today to schedule fast, friendly service for any plumbing issue. We're ready to serve you in Vandergrift PA, Cranberry Township PA, Pittsburgh, Reserve Township, Ross Township, Penn Hills, Butler, Leechburg, Brackenridge, Natrona Heights, Cheswick, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, Blawnox, O'Hara Township, and Dorseyville.
"They dont have a boiler selection selection so. Do not call them. The techs know little to none about steam boilers. They will act like they know what they are doing and instead of fixing the problems they will cause more. They flooded our house for 4 hours after the techs thought I had a water boiler system and filled all our radiators with water. They then said theyd fix what they did wrong and go over our system to make sure we had no leaks. This I was told by Jen the service manager. After 4 techs and countless hours of headaches and tons of damages from the constant running water for 4 hour they decided they were not going to fix the screw ups or diagnose what is wrong. However they offered to give us a refund of our money and they handed us the replacement part they broke free of charge. So now not only do I have to fix the system they broke more but I have also taken days off work to meet with them numerous times for nothing but to have the tech hand me the part. "
Robert H on January 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jeremy is a very personable tradesman with excellent communication skills. His work was accomplished in a professional manner at a fair price. Highly recommended. "
James K on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jeremy is a very personable tradesman with excellent communication skills. His work was accomplished in a professional manner at a fair price. Highly recommended. "
James K on April 2025
Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Great attitude and great work manship"
Dan D on February 2025
Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Great attitude and great work manship"
Dan D on February 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
Laurel Craftsmen Co. is a professional remodeling company specializing in tile work, custom showers and bathroom renovations. Our value is in our commitment to your project and attention to details giving your home the attention it deserves. We are an owner-operated company with 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry.
"The bathroom looks beautiful. Jemin was a pleasure to work with and we are very happy with our project. I am already speaking to him about our next job."
SHLOMO S on October 2023
Laurel Craftsmen Co. is a professional remodeling company specializing in tile work, custom showers and bathroom renovations. Our value is in our commitment to your project and attention to details giving your home the attention it deserves. We are an owner-operated company with 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry.
"The bathroom looks beautiful. Jemin was a pleasure to work with and we are very happy with our project. I am already speaking to him about our next job."
SHLOMO S on October 2023
PA055967-James A. Munion had a start just like anyone else, at the very bottom. He swept up the work shop for a company called Dotson brothers when he was only 12 years old. Mr. Dotson said to James A.: “I actually can’t believe that you moved the glue buckets out of the way to sweep in the corners. The last kid we had never took the time to do that.” From that day forward, James had a permanent place at Dotson Brothers. He quickly moved on to shop hand, and was allowed to help create the laminate counter tops the company made. After only a short amount of time, Mr. Dotson had trusted Jim with crafting them on his own. Jim took to it with excellent initiative. However, after an extended amount of time creating counter tops, it was time to move on with his career… James’ grandmother owned a two car garage she rented out for tenants. The day he said he was going to start his own business, she, (politely as an italian-broken-english-speaking grandmother could,) kicked out the two tenants immediately and gave him his work shop. Since that very day, we have been running the business out of that very same two car garage. We have been family owned and operated since we turned the power on in the shop, in 1978. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - Cabinets, Vanities, Cabinet Refacing, New Cabinets, Bar Tops
"Highly recommend, great work, reasonable pricing, hard workers, easy to work with, amazing attention to detail, skilled craftsmen, and great people."
Frank F on July 2024
PA055967-James A. Munion had a start just like anyone else, at the very bottom. He swept up the work shop for a company called Dotson brothers when he was only 12 years old. Mr. Dotson said to James A.: “I actually can’t believe that you moved the glue buckets out of the way to sweep in the corners. The last kid we had never took the time to do that.” From that day forward, James had a permanent place at Dotson Brothers. He quickly moved on to shop hand, and was allowed to help create the laminate counter tops the company made. After only a short amount of time, Mr. Dotson had trusted Jim with crafting them on his own. Jim took to it with excellent initiative. However, after an extended amount of time creating counter tops, it was time to move on with his career… James’ grandmother owned a two car garage she rented out for tenants. The day he said he was going to start his own business, she, (politely as an italian-broken-english-speaking grandmother could,) kicked out the two tenants immediately and gave him his work shop. Since that very day, we have been running the business out of that very same two car garage. We have been family owned and operated since we turned the power on in the shop, in 1978. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - Cabinets, Vanities, Cabinet Refacing, New Cabinets, Bar Tops
"Highly recommend, great work, reasonable pricing, hard workers, easy to work with, amazing attention to detail, skilled craftsmen, and great people."
Frank F on July 2024
We are a small locally owned and operated remodeling business located in Apollo Pa, We do all size jobs from monor repairs to major over hauls I have been doing this work for 22 years and enjoy what I do. Our prices are very competitive because we are a smaller business un like those huge chain remodeling companies who just want to rob you of your hard earned money. we are dependable, clean, and get all jobs done in a timely manner.We are certified in lead paint removal for those older homes around the Burg. We proudly serve Pittsburgh and surrounding areas
"Excellent work; very thorough and meticulous. Cleaned up their work at the end of each day. Very happy with the results."
Sharon P on March 2025
We are a small locally owned and operated remodeling business located in Apollo Pa, We do all size jobs from monor repairs to major over hauls I have been doing this work for 22 years and enjoy what I do. Our prices are very competitive because we are a smaller business un like those huge chain remodeling companies who just want to rob you of your hard earned money. we are dependable, clean, and get all jobs done in a timely manner.We are certified in lead paint removal for those older homes around the Burg. We proudly serve Pittsburgh and surrounding areas
"Excellent work; very thorough and meticulous. Cleaned up their work at the end of each day. Very happy with the results."
Sharon P on March 2025
We specialize in creating custom cabinet and countertop solutions for your kitchen, bath or any other part of your home.
"I started working with Jim Seibert of Trademark Cabinet Company this summer in preparation for a significant kitchen overhaul in my townhouse. From the beginning, he was open to my questions and preferences, and helped me plan and design cabinets to fit in the existing footprint but far surpassed the functionality of my 1980s cabinets. When it came time to do the demo in October, he and his crew were both friendly and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. I watched them repeatedly do calm and focused problem-solving on the fly, and they finished earlier than we expected. Then when they brought the gorgeous cabinets we chose, they were meticulous in their installation and gracious as I watched the whole process from my spot on the stairs. The finished product was superb, the price very competitive, and I only have compliments for their work."
Susan B on October 2023
We specialize in creating custom cabinet and countertop solutions for your kitchen, bath or any other part of your home.
"I started working with Jim Seibert of Trademark Cabinet Company this summer in preparation for a significant kitchen overhaul in my townhouse. From the beginning, he was open to my questions and preferences, and helped me plan and design cabinets to fit in the existing footprint but far surpassed the functionality of my 1980s cabinets. When it came time to do the demo in October, he and his crew were both friendly and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. I watched them repeatedly do calm and focused problem-solving on the fly, and they finished earlier than we expected. Then when they brought the gorgeous cabinets we chose, they were meticulous in their installation and gracious as I watched the whole process from my spot on the stairs. The finished product was superb, the price very competitive, and I only have compliments for their work."
Susan B on October 2023
Warning signs include water stains on ceilings below your bathroom, musty odors around the tub area, or visible moisture around the drain connections. You might notice loose flooring, warped baseboards, or peeling paint in adjacent areas. To confirm a suspected leak, try placing dry paper towels around the drain components and checking for moisture after running water. Early detection can significantly reduce repair costs and prevent structural damage.
While minor, accessible issues might be temporarily addressed with DIY methods, most bathtub drain leaks require professional attention for lasting solutions. Amateur repairs often miss underlying problems or create new ones through improper techniques. Professional plumbers can properly diagnose the true source of leaks, which may differ from where symptoms appear. Proper repairs ensure code compliance and come with workmanship guarantees that protect your investment over time.
When performed by qualified professionals, bathtub drain repairs should last 10 to 15 years or longer. The longevity depends significantly on the materials used and your water quality. PVC repairs might last 25 to 40 years, while properly maintained copper can exceed 50 years of service. Regular maintenance, including avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and promptly addressing minor issues, helps maximize the lifespan of your plumbing system and prevents premature failures.