--- title: "Duranko Plumbing LLC" description: "Duranko Plumbing holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 235 ratings. Its website says Steve Duranko always picks up the phone and returns all of his calls and" doc_version: "2026-10-15" last_updated: "2026-10-15" --- # Duranko Plumbing LLC **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 33 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484 · **Phone:** (203) 243-3472 · **Website:** https://www.durankoplumbing.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.4/5** (high confidence) — from 217 reviews across 5 sources. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 19 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Duranko Plumbing holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 235 ratings. Its website says Steve Duranko always picks up the phone and returns all of his calls and text messages, and it lists a service area including Ansonia, Derby, Milford, Hamden and Naugatuck. A customer who woke up to a burst hot water heater that flooded the basement said Steve talked them through steps to stop the leak, ordered a new water heater and came the next morning; they were up and running in less than 2 hours. A customer who needed a new propane hot water heater said Steve Duranko came the very next day with no extra charge for the prompt service. A customer who found a leak at the indoor shutoff for an outdoor spigot said Steve came out the same day, replaced the shutoff with a ball valve and swapped the spigot as well. A 2025 customer said Steve ran the plumbing for a half bath with a Saniflo upflush system and tested the system at least a dozen times before considering the job complete. A 2023 customer whose valve broke on a Saturday night said Steve called back within 10 minutes and was at the house in half an hour to replace it. A customer said that when a family member called about a water leak while the customer was traveling, the business questioned who owned the house and passed on the appointment. A customer wrote that the owner, Steve, kept making inappropriate comments about them and their daughter. A 2025 customer said the work Steve did failed inspection. A 2026 customer who asked about repairing a water valve said the reply was that repairs on radiators or heating systems are not stated anywhere as a service. **Strengths:** - Water heater replacement — up and running in less than 2 hours, a customer said - A same-day spigot repair — leaking shutoff replaced with a ball valve - A Saniflo half bath — a 2025 customer said it was tested at least a dozen times **Concerns:** - Conduct complaint — a customer reported inappropriate comments about them and their daughter - A declined appointment — the business questioned who owned the house, a customer said - Failed inspection — a 2025 customer said the work failed inspection ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.9-star Google rating from 235 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duranko%20Plumbing%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ8z8pIyFr_GoRtaEYfttuvgQ) — “Google: 4.9★ from 235 ratings” - A customer with a burst water heater said a new one was in and they were up and running in less than 2 hours the next morning _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKR1YyVm5VVkI1UlVGc1JISmhWbFJmYlVkNWFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJGV2VnUVB5RUFsRHJhVlRfbUd5aEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We were very pleased and relieved to have found Steve when we woke up to a burst hot water heater that flooded our basement yesterday. He…” - Installed a new propane hot water heater the day after the call, a customer said _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wTFZWSlhlVUZ4TjE4emFHSXRWRE5OZFVwbWJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpLVVJXeUFxN18zaGItVDNNdUpmbXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Steve Duranko of Duranko Plumbing provided exceptional service! We called because we needed a new propane hot water heater, and he…” - Replaced a leaking shutoff with a ball valve and swapped the spigot the same day, a customer said _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwM1RYZGphM1JRTjFSM2NXNVlVRmMxVWxkeGNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi03TXdja3RQN1R3cW5YUFc1UldxcUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Turned the water back on after being away and discovered a leak at the indoor shutoff for the outdoor spigot. Called and Steve was able t…” - A 2025 customer described a half bath plumbed with a Saniflo upflush system _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRdWZYRmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQufXFgQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Steve on my half bath project, and his expertise with the Saniflo upflush system truly sets h…” - A customer said the business questioned who owned the house and passed on an appointment for a water leak _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SSWNHTmhZakZzV25OR2RtOWFjRkF4WmpoelNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRIcGNhYjFsWnNGdm9acFAxZjhzSWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I just wanna let you know how disappointed I am in your company. I’m traveling out of town and I incur a water leak and my family is at h…” - A customer reported inappropriate comments by the owner about them and their daughter _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paak5GSnNNSFZwTTFGSlVHTTVORVJJVDFWR1RIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZjNFJsMHVpM1FJUGM5NERIT1VGTHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ The owner Steve is a total creep! If you are a woman or have children in the house, I would highly recommend going someplace else. I reg…” - A 2025 customer said the work failed inspection _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGWlRVUm5lbEI0WDJkWU9IQnhNbVpaTVVVNVVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFZTURnelB4X2dYOHBxMmZZMUU5UXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I hired Steve to do some plumbing work at my house. At first he seemed nice but when the day came to start work, he gave me the biggest a…” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OQ09HaHZhVVJaZFVGblNVUjJTbkZTVXpKdFRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNCOGhvaURZdUFnSUR2SnFSUzJtTHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My toliet was not flushing correctly Steve the plumber explained to me about the different brands of toliet and which is better. He repla…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKR1YyVm5VVkI1UlVGc1JISmhWbFJmYlVkNWFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJGV2VnUVB5RUFsRHJhVlRfbUd5aEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We were very pleased and relieved to have found Steve when we woke up to a burst hot water heater that flooded our basement yesterday. He…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwM1RYZGphM1JRTjFSM2NXNVlVRmMxVWxkeGNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi03TXdja3RQN1R3cW5YUFc1UldxcUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Turned the water back on after being away and discovered a leak at the indoor shutoff for the outdoor spigot. Called and Steve was able t…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNac1k3X2pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4be6edb7e18a1b5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZsY7_jAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I recently had Steve replace my main shut off valve and two spigots. He was on time, professional, and efficient. He explained the work t…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Local News](https://dailyvoice.com/article/best-handymantradesperson-in-fairfield-county-in-2025-duranko-plumbing-llc/): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Milford/comments/1jisrwv/moving_to_milford_and_could_use_some_advice_while/mjhq2fs/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duranko%20Plumbing%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ8z8pIyFr_GoRtaEYfttuvgQ): 4.9★ from 235 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.durankoplumbing.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duranko%20Plumbing%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ8z8pIyFr_GoRtaEYfttuvgQ): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “for plumbers, Al Munroe or Steve Duranko are both good” — u/gilnockie in r/Milford (2025-03-24) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Milford/comments/1jisrwv/moving_to_milford_and_could_use_some_advice_while/mjhq2fs/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Claudia Norman · 2026-09-10**: Duranko plumbing was a top suggestion from ChatGPT. And they got it right! Steve was able to quickly diagnose the issue with my slow drain and Fix it. And his suggestion to remove the garbage disposal was fine with me. I appreciated his authentic honesty and that he would knew what to do to solve an… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dori Donahue · 2026-09-04**: I count not be more thrilled with Steve. He transformed my space with unbelievable precision. He is professional, tidy, and genuinely dedicated to quality work . Steve redid my entire shower flawlessly and went way above and beyond the standard call of duty. If you need a plumber who actually cares… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alise Arekhau · 2026-08-31**: Steve was great! Quick response, great price, job done well! I’ll use him in the future. Super happy with his service/ highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tracy Hunt · 2026-08-27**: My toliet was not flushing correctly Steve the plumber explained to me about the different brands of toliet and which is better. He replaced my old toliet with no difficulty and I was good to go👍 - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ray Rad · 2026-08-22**: I just wanna let you know how disappointed I am in your company. I’m traveling out of town and I incur a water leak and my family is at home. I ask a family member to step in and handle it for me and schedule an appointment with you because I can’t be there to react to it and do it cause I’m on a pl… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen Geier · 2026-08-15**: We were very pleased and relieved to have found Steve when we woke up to a burst hot water heater that flooded our basement yesterday. He was super quick to return my call. Talked us thru some steps to stop the water leak, ordered a new water heater and came the next morning. We were up and running … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Leal · 2026-07-28**: Steve is extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. He is very prepared and punctual, and explains all the issues clearly before fixing them. Will definitely be using him in the future. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ed Henrich · 2026-07-17**: Could not be more satisfied with the communication and work performed. Steve was able to fix the previous poorly done job in no time. I highly recommend him, and will use him for all future plumbing needs we may have. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · darlene miller · 2026-07-15**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Steve Duranko of Duranko Plumbing provided exceptional service! We called because we needed a new propane hot water heater, and he came the very next day with no extra charge for the prompt service. Steve was professional, knowledgeable, honest, and efficient. He installed the new water heat… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · G · 2026-05-16**: Steve was very professional, responsive and provided exceptional service! Thank you for helping so quickly and efficiently with a hot water heater issue we called about on Friday night and was resolved by 9:45 the next day. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T07:52:20.502Z. Cite as: Duranko Plumbing LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/duranko-plumbing-llc-shelton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/duranko-plumbing-llc-shelton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)