Plumbing, Water Heaters, Heating and Air Conditioning
About us
"Family owned & locally operated complete plumbing services". "Fully licensed and insured to operate in California and Nevada. with LIC # 67868 and CA LIC #620656". "23 1/2 Hr Emergency Service call 775-828-5202".
We also provide service through American Home Shield and Old Republic Home Protection Services.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
"Clogged Drains and Toilets, Faucets and Hose Bibs, Toilets and Water Heaters, Sewer Line Detection and Locations, Partial and Whole House Repiping, Water Service Repaired and/or Replaced, Patio and Storm Drains, Tankless and Standard Hot Water Heaters, Sewer and Drain Line Inspection, Disposals and Instant Hot Water Dispensers, Underground Pipes and Tanks Located Without Digging"
Van Allen was assigned thru home warranty company. Gabe provided a verbal estimate on repair and identified unit was no longer supported by manufacturer. No written estimate provided and no documentation on issues found. Stated he would follow up next day and did not. Called twice for follow up and no return call. Emailed office for follow up, still no response. Verbal estimate was ridiculous for pipe work. Very poor customer experience. Many better choices out there though overall contractor experience in Reno is challenging.
Description of Work: repair water heater
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Christopher S.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I had one bbq already hard-lined to natural gas, and after getting a second grill needed that one added to the line as well. I called several plumbing companies to get quotes, and Van Allen Plumbing’s owner answered the phone (unlike the others who did not return my call) so we were off to a good start. He said he would send a plumber later that day; when he arrived, he said he would need more parts and asked if he could return the next day, which was fine. The work was completed in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. I recommend Van Allen Plumbing and feel confident using them for future plumbing projects.
Description of Work: I needed two bbq grills hard-lined to natural gas.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Kimberly B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Great I love them , a little bit you have to call a service and then they put you back sometime it not as instantaneous but you still get a hold of him. They are always respectful, they are nice we've used them before they remember us so it always feels like your not a stranger.
Description of Work: I used Van Allen Plumbing for heating & A/C.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Thomas Y.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Plumbing work. Plumbing works.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Jeanne B.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called Van Allen Plumbing, because I had noticed rust and white material around screws in my toilet tank. Mr. Van Allen checked my tank and told me that the rust around the screws was normal, and the white material around the screws was only a seal. He told me that he would not feel right charging me for this service call because nothing needed to be fixed. Mr. Van Allen is a very honest man, who could of replaced whatever in my tank, and charged me for unnecessary work. I will definitely call him in the future for any plumbing issues that I might have.
Description of Work: Checked my toilet tank for a possible screw replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shelley H.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
First of all, LOVE MIKE! He went above and beyond to get me a faucet I liked at the price point (+ a little more out of pocket) my home warranty company would allow, and I am one picky woman. He was super accommodating to my schedule, which is horrible, and he put that faucet in the sink like in 10 minutes! And it looks great! He even came back and did a repair my home warranty company wouldn't cover for a steal of a deal, again on my terrible schedule. He did great work on both the toilets, and the faucets, cleaned up after himself, and even left me a pair of free needlenose pliers! Actually he forgot them, but because he is probably the busiest plumber in town, he hasn't had time to come back and get them, so they are sitting on my counter, Mike, when you swing back into my part of the wilderness! He answered his phone when I would call, or call me back within an hour or two. Nice guy, professional, and qualified. Can't say enough about his work ethic or his agreeable way with difficult customers like me. Would hire him back in a New York minute!
Description of Work: The top of my kitchen faucet broke off. My home warranty sent out Mike with van Allen to check and then replace the faucet. Also replaced the insides of both toilets, and the insides of both bathtub faucets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
michael G.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
I called them after I found water running from behind a wall adjacent to my water heater. They could not come right away, so I had to go with someone else that showed, but failed to fix the issue. In fact, the issue was harder to correct as a result of the 'fix' the previous plumber put in place. Van Allen showed up as promised. Took about 2 mins to diagnose and only another 20 mins to do five times the work of the previous plumber who took an hour. I paid 160 to the first plumber and just 75 dollars to Van Allen. Even if not part of my insurance, the job would have been just under $100. Learned that from now on, Van Allen is the place to go.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking hot water pipe.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Robert S.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed a kitchen faucet. Fixed a cloth washer hose leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Sonyot S.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Carol L.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed plumbing in bathroom ,installed toilet and tied into new plumbing.also replaced gas pipe to gas stove in previous job
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$278.5
Tom B.
05/2014
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
It was fine. They were very good, very prompt, helpful and informational.
Description of Work: Van Allen Plumbing did the water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SANDRA W.
02/2013
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Referred by home warranty company to repair faucet .Waited over a week for a call back to schedule service call. Had to recontact home warranty for assistance. Service provided next day. Plumber assessed problem and efficiently performed service. Even though plumber was busy, a courtesy call to explain the delay would have been nice and resulted in a higher overall rating.
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$75
Carol H.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
It went extremely well and the response was impressive. (Details of work see above)
Description of Work: We had a problem with our hot water circulator pump which had not been working. The pump was not circulating the hot water at all. Circulator is probably 9 years old. We called our Home warranty programme and the appliance was covered in our policy. The following morning, Wallace Van Allen from Van Allen Plumbing called and came right over with his assistant and replaced the unit. The were fast and efficient and knew exactly what they were doing. We were charged a service fee of $75 dollars which is agreed in our contract so I do not know how much it would have cost if we did not have the Home warranty programme. However these guys are good. They also fixed the faucet in our powder room for free. I would definitely use them again.
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Van Allen Plumbing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Van Allen Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Van Allen Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Van Allen Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Van Allen Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Van Allen Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Van Allen Plumbing offers warranties.
Van Allen Plumbing offers the following services: "Clogged Drains and Toilets, Faucets and Hose Bibs, Toilets and Water Heaters, Sewer Line Detection and Locations, Partial and Whole House Repiping, Water Service Repaired and/or Replaced, Patio and Storm Drains, Tankless and Standard Hot Water Heaters, Sewer and Drain Line Inspection, Disposals and Instant Hot Water Dispensers, Underground Pipes and Tanks Located Without Digging"