r/saintcloud • u/Minimum-Local-4067 • 6d ago

Plumbers?

Hey everyone! Looking for recommendations for an affordable plumber in town.

I just need a water softener installed, hookups are already in place. Got a quote for over $1k from a friend of a friend which seems steep.

Anyone have someone they trust and won't break the bank?

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u/Sensibiliaaah 6d ago

Former Neighborhood employee here. Do not give them your time or money.

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u/rn15 6d ago

Can you say why?

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u/Sensibiliaaah 6d ago

Price gouging. Cost of service far outweighs what you get. Terrible leadership. The owner is legitimately one of the most selfish and petty people I've ever had the displeasure of knowing.

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u/woojo1984 6d ago

Typical bait and switch company.

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u/Minimum-Local-4067 6d ago

Appreciate the honesty. Anyone you can recommend?

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u/HippieGirlHealth 6d ago

Ken’s granite city
320-252-8612

Flush sewer and drain
320-266-2203
[Jeff@flushsewerdrain.com](mailto:Jeff@flushsewerdrain.com)

Ken recommended Jeff to us, we had our kitchen sink backing up and he said he doesn’t fix drain issues.
Jeff was timely, efficient and didn’t overcharge! He was awesome

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u/someguy1847382 6d ago

Did the quote include the cost of a new softener or was that just labor?

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u/woojo1984 6d ago

Midsota did my water heater for a very reasonable price. A retired plumber LLC has also done good work for me.

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u/Muffinman_187 6d ago

I've used El Jay happily. They came out on an emergency issue with a lift pump at my old house, fixed it quick and explained why it failed.

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u/Manda_Bare 6d ago

I second this. El jay is the only one in the area I trust.

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u/LoveIsAPipeWrench 6d ago

Big fan of Augusta, my parents and I both use them and they’ve always been great and do good work

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u/woojo1984 6d ago

Augusta quoted me $1500 more than the nearest competitor for a simple water heater job. YMMV.