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Van Etten Plumbing & Heating holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 32 ratings. A recent first-time customer said they answered a non-emergency request quickly, came out right away with a quote and were back a short time later to install a shutoff valve on the hot water line, replace two washing-machine feed shutoffs and the drain piping with a new trap, and add a cleanout before the septic line. A recent customer said Jake came out the same day to quote a water heater replacement, explained the benefits of a standard water heater compared to a heat pump without pressure, and installed it the next day in two hours, hauling away the old unit. A recent customer said Jake came the same day, attempted to snake out a problem in 80-year-old pipes and came back the next day to swap over to PVC pipes. A recent customer said a new water heater, outside faucet replacements and a smart water main shut-off system were installed and the work was explained thoroughly. A recent customer said Jake fixed a basement leak fast. A 2024 customer said they installed two new water heaters and upgraded the entire plumbing system. A 2024 customer said Rich and Jake were the only ones of five or six plumbing contractors to get back to them, and that John, a helper, completed a single-to-double sink vanity conversion and tested the system for leaks. A 2024 customer said that after a burst basement pipe that morning, they were there to take care of it by noon. A 2024 customer said they had used Van Etten Plumbing since 2008. A 2024 customer gave one star and called them verbally abusive during a paid job.
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Van Etten Plumbing & Heating. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
“Van Etten Plumbing & Heating (Rich Van Etten) 203-734-4259 Gregg Wright has used this contractor for years and recommends him.”
Excellent plumbing company! I am a first time customer and they responded to my non emergency request very quickly, came out right away and gave a quote and were back a short time later to do the job. Had a shutoff valve installed on the hot water line, two shutoffs replaced for the feed to the wash machine, the piping for the wash machine drain including a new trap replaced, and a new cleanout added to pipe before going out to the septic system. I watched them do the whole job efficiently and am very satisfied with the job results. Thanks Rich and Jake!
Amazing job and super quick response. Jake was a pleasure to work with. He came the same day, attempted to snake out an issue and found that I had much larger problems (80 year old pipes are fun). Came back the next day and did a swap over to PVC pipes. Everything is working perfectly and with that being our only sink Van Etten saved the day! Thank you! 5 Stars.
Jake was awesome, we totally recommend him! He fixed our basement leak super fast and did a great job. Definitely recommend Van Etten. Thanks, Jake! Scott and Mary Ann
Jake and his team did a great job from beginning to end. I called them and they came out the same day to quote replacement of my water heater. Jake did not pressure me, he told me the benefits of having a standard water heater to a heat pump. He even gave me his personal opinion. After days of me sending him a million questions and him answering all of them with no bias, I made a decision. Once I decided he was here the next day to install and the entire installation took 2 hours. Jake hauled away the old and left zero mess for me to clean up. I highly recommend Vanette Plumbing for its professionalism and competitive pricing. Brudnell
Rich, Jake, and John were terrific to work with and the work was exceptional. A new water heater, outside faucet replacements, and a smart water main shut-off system were installed. Very clean, tidy, and they explained the work thoroughly. I would highly recommend them. They are a pleasure to work with; professional, courteous, and responsive.
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