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Find a Location

The Waterworks has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • The Waterworks

      550 Schrock Rd Columbus, OH 43229-1062

      BBB Accredited Business
    • The Waterworks

      1999 Longwood Ave Grove City, OH 43123-1217

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforThe Waterworks

    Plumber
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Comfortworks is a division of The Waterworks. BBB maintains a separate report on Comfortworks which is available at www.bbb.org
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 11 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    12 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 2/22/1989

    Years in Business: 89

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Full-service plumbing, sewer repair, drain cleaning, HVAC, heating and cooling company serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.

    Products & Services

    Full-service plumbing, sewer repair, drain cleaning, HVAC, heating and cooling company serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    The Waterworks has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • The Waterworks

        550 Schrock Rd Columbus, OH 43229-1062

        BBB Accredited Business
      • The Waterworks

        1999 Longwood Ave Grove City, OH 43123-1217

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      550 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH 43229-1062
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1970
      Years in Business:
      89
      Business Started:
      1/1/1935
      Business Incorporated:
      2/11/1986
      Accredited Since:
      2/22/1989
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Waterworks Plumbing And Drain Cleaning
      • Kastle Plumbing Services
      • The Comfortworks
      • Comfortworks Heating and Cooling
      • Comfortworks
      • TFH-EB, Inc.
      • WaterWorks
      Business Management
      • Mr. Thomas Havens, Owner
      • Mr. David Specht, President
      • Mr. Tom Kaczkowski, Vice President of Operations
      • Mrs. Jean Nemeti, Director of Marketing
      • Ms. Rhonda Beckett, Director of Customer Service
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Thomas Havens, Owner
      • Mr. David Specht, President

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Tom Kaczkowski, Vice President of Operations
      • Mrs. Jean Nemeti, Director of Marketing
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (614) 859-1246
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Email Addresses

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Hiring a trusted and verified plumber can save you time and heartache

      Customer Complaints

      12 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      10/01/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      09/26/2023 the plumbing technician arrived at 11:55am. My appointment was between 12-4pm. I was not prepared so I had to removed all the items from under my kitchen sink. I was experiencing low pressure from my kitchen faucet. The Tech went to my basement to cut off the water supply and returned and said the water valve was not fully open that may be the problem but it wasn’t. He checked the water valves under the sink they were properly working. Next he checked the faucet nozzle there was no blockage. He checked the hose inside the faucet and determined there was debris there. He told me I needed a new faucet and there would be a charge if he provided the faucet and it would be cheaper if I went to **** ***** and bought the faucet myself. I agreed to buy the faucet and then have it installed. He went back to the basement and turned the water back on. It is now approximately 12:20pm, the Technician spent most of that time going up and down the stairs 4 times. He left went to his truck and returned with an invoice for 220.00 dollars, my jaw dropped! So I am paying for a problem that I still have, no water pressure. When I made the appointment I was advised I would be informed of the price before so I could decide to proceed. It took him less than 10 minutes to determine I needed a new faucet. I was fuming because my problem was not resolved no water pressure before he came and no pressure when he left but I am out $220.00. I called to speak to a manager to dispute the charges and was told the manager would call me back in 72 hours. I have called after 72 hours to speak to Emily and was told she would call me back. I have not heard from Emily after 6 days. I believe that WaterWorks preys on the elderly based on some of reviews I’ve read. I live in a condominium community with a lot of seniors and we also give them a lot of business. The Tech did not leave a invoice detailing his work or give me a quote nor a receipt.
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      Customer Reviews

      11 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Eugene F

      5 stars

      07/20/2021

      The young lady that took our call was outstanding. ***** was terrific! We were EXTREMELY pleased!

      The Waterworks Response

      07/21/2021

      Thank you for your kind review of our **************** Team Member. We pride ourselves on our customer service and so happy you do as well. Thanks for choosing The Waterworks! ****

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