How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%84+11.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORECornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Portland, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #124Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 154 plumbers · 4.9★ from 3,199 Google reviews
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Customers hired Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for plumbing leak detection
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Came out same day and fixed the emergency as well as looked at a couple of niggling things that we’ve been dealing with since we moved in.
Brendan came out to check for a leak, very courteous and explained things well
Juan gave me excellent advice about my Plumbing and especially about my water pressure. He communicated clearly and always had my best interest in mind in making recommendations.
Zac H. was very professional in locating my plumbing and sewer problems. He was also extremely kind, supportive and comforting in helping me decide on what my best options were, and helping to work out financing. I would definitely recommend Cornel's Plumbing and Zac to friends and family.
Eric was absolutely amazing. He was polite, respectful, and professional in both knowledge and workmanship. I can’t say enough about how grateful and pleased I was with Eric and his service. Recommend with highest regards.
Very thorough in his inspection and explained it well. We were able to make an informed decision. And hope to be happy once the repair jobs are completed. Thank you.
David and Adrian were great. They were able to call in help the same day to get the job done for less cost and in less time than estimated. Very satisfied with their work and professionalism.
Jake was an absolute dream to work with in a hard situation and was patient with all our questions. He was considerate and clean when working in the house. The work was done promptly and has passed inspection. The team returned to backfill the trenches and replant the flowers that needed to be removed at the time…
Eric was great. On time, 😯 crawled under house thru tiny hole. Explain situation well, very helpful and was never in a hurry.
Our technician did what I asked.Very clear communication.The office staff saved the day also.Im feeling confident in our decision to move forward.They also assighned my next appointment within a couple of days.Bravo.
Juan was fantastic and explained everything in detail. Very professional
Another update about our experience with Cornel's...Exceptional experience...a complicated emergency repair that took several days, and an HOA. Baxter, our plumber did everything he could to take care of us. Thank you Baxter, thank you Cornel's! Fast and efficient service mixed with a friendly office and work crew.…
Eric was super thorough and knowledgeable!
Brendan analyzed issue and gave great option to fix issue
We had an issue where our garbage disposal caused some vibrations in our bathroom sink. Worried about structural issues with the pipes. Adrian came over, crawled into our crawl space and verified that everything was ok and that the vibration was not dangerous. Great service from the guy. No inspection service fee…
Techs (Juan and Chad) where very professional and got right work and finished in short order.
Eric was fantastic! He came and thorough look at everything needed after our toilet flooded our house while we were away for the weekend. Quick and efficient
Met Judah today for a water line leak and he was great. I work with trade folks a lot because of my line of work and he is the kind of guy I try to “collect.” Knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with, a real salt of the earth kind of guy. Couldn’t recommend him more.
Great service, very fast response time. Brenden did a great job at fixing the problem, I'm happy with everything. Thank you!
We had a stellar experience working with James and Cornel’s. Right from the moment I called they were helpful and able to dispatch someone right away. James was right on time and he was able to find the problem and fix it in the quickest most affordable way. He took the time to explain the issue and our various…
Zac helped us with a leaky bathtub faucet today. He was incredibly kind, respectful, and thorough as he worked at my home. He showed up right on time, performed an overall assessment of our plumbing issues, and then addressed the immediate concern of the leaky faucet. He gave me two options to fix the leak and did…
Eric was amazing. He was personable, professional, and quick. He walked us through our job and when it turned out to be more complicated than we thought he pivoted and handled it with grace. Would highly recommend and want Eric for all our repairs going forward.
Eric Buckner was on time for our plumbing crisis. He is very knowledgeable and quick to act. We were pleased to have someone who takes pride in his work and seems to really care about his customers!
Juan was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and figured out the leak was on the city side of our property. No payment needed.
Not only did Cornel’s Plumbing fit us in in under 24 hours, they sent the BEST technician, Eric. I’m not a morning person, but Eric completely made my morning, as he was so respectful of our property while he worked, clear in his communications, keeping us updated during the whole process, and extremely professional…
Alex was very very helpful , he explained everything I needed did an awesome job! Definitely using this company for future plumbing issues.
Brendan came out and diagnosed the problem! Very helpful!
Brenden arrived on time to my tenant’s home where I met him. We gained access to basement where he took a look at sump pump and discovered pump was functioning but not the float that switches it on/off. He replaced and instructed me on annual maintenance. He was as kind as anyone and I will ask for him in future.…
James came out to check out a leak we had. He was very professional, and quickly determined the problem and was able to repair the problem during the initial evaluation. He was great to have do our work.
Eric was great! Came out and provided an incredible amount of knowledge to help our decision making process. Cornel’s promptly responded to our request and send the right folks to evaluate our needs.
Brendan was super informative and kind. Got to a quick diagnosis.
I needed an estimate on work that I needed to get done. Jordan came out and checked everything out and worked with Josh to get me a price I could afford. He was very friendly and helped me a get a good price. Once I got a price, I had Ed and Adrian come out. Ed, is the HVAC specialist and he had to reroute a…
Brendan was friendly and super professional, great service. He was very helpful and was able to diagnose our issue quickly. Would recommend!
Eric was very professional and thorough in analyzing and explaining our problems and options for addressing them. While the process is stressful, I felt that he was doing what he could to make it as easy as possible for us.
Brenden the technician who came to my home was amazing! Friendly, polite and professional and did great work. I will not, however, be using Cornel’s service any longer due to their high pricing and inability to get a hold of anybody who calls me. I continually had someone named Amber calling me several times a day…
Your team was totally Awesome, respectful and polite and very knowledgeable. Thank u for doing an Amazing job.
Quick, efficient communication. Respectful of the house and they did a good job. Would use their services again.
Kevin did an outstanding job and was very honest with us and up front about the repair costs for leaking pipes under kitchen sink and basement sink having issues with not properly letting cold water run with the faucet. We would use Cornels Plumbing again and highly recommend a family owned business and not…
Eric was awesome with his service today. No pressure, explained all of our options, then got busy and fixed our issues quickly! 10 stars. We'll use Cornels Plumbing from now on.
Alex was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He quickly resolved the issue that prompted my call, but then pointed out another potential issue. Fixed quickly and very reasonable price! I appreciate how personable and honest Alex was.
Eric’s service was excellent!
Had a great appointment today with Eric from Cornels to look at our pipes in the crawlspace and figure out where our leak is coming from. Super nice guy who definitely knows his stuff!!!
Cornell plumbing sent Eric out to find a leak He showed up on time, quickly diagnosed the problem, and had everything fixed in no time.
Eric was awesome, friendly and Professional. He came and found right away what are issue was with a way to solve it.
I found some moisture and water damage to some baseboards in my home. Andrew Gutt was sent out. He was familiar with the builders and layout of my home. Because of this, Andrew knew right away where the leak could be coming from. Andrew was professional and was able to fixed the problem on the same day. I would…
Brenden was knowledgeable and friendly. Came out for possible leak under crawl space. Turned out not to be, but he was able to diagnose and gave some recs on solutions.
Eric was extremely professional and thorough with assisting me in potential plumbing needs. I am grateful for Cornels, and have signed up for their yearly membership!
Very informative on pipe replacement questions. Great customer service. Brenden
James was pro from beginning to end. Personable, knowledgeable and explained the process so I could understand what was going to happen. I was more than comfortable having him in my home. He reminded me of my own kids. Thank you James. I have no more worries.
James was excellent to work with. He was knowledgeable, thorough, and very polite throughout the entire inspection. He took the time to carefully assess the situation and was able to quickly figure out what was going on. Even though the issue turned out not to be a leaky pipe, he was still incredibly helpful and…
Dining room ceiling was inspected by Za c who connected us with 24 HR Flood to open the ceiling and dry out the leak. Zac can back to redo the pipes. Great communications from Cornel and Zac.
From start to finish, customer service was outstanding. I made a short notice request for some plumbing support for a water leak outside and within 24 hours, Brenden was at my house ready to help. Brenden was very professional, courteous, and definitely knew his trade! He explained to me what he had to do, the cost…
We are very happy with the job Thomas did for us. We had a leak under our kitchen sink that he repaired. He was polite and efficient and left our kitchen looking almost better than it looked before he was here. We would highly recommend him for any plumbing job.
Eric Buckner was out service rep. He was very professional, very educational, and did a great job overall helping us to think through our challenge, and co sided next steps.
Kevin really came through on providing a palatable explanation of our pipes situation, the materials and repairs. We had a better understanding of the scope of our home’s plumbing repairs, and today he accomplished what we agreed on, in good timing. Great service!
James did a water heater flush and helped me look into a leaking shower head. Great service, knowledgeable, friendly. Would definitely recommend Cornel to my friends.
Juan was amazing at explaining everything. He took the time to walk me through all the repairs and the job was done quickly and he cleaned up after himself. Great representative for Cornel's
Edit: Had James come out to replace our busted garbage disposal. He did a great job - super friendly, clear, and courteous. He was able to diagnose and fix it all within about 3 hours. I'd still definitely recommend these guys! Service was fantastic. Brenden came out and diagnosed a nasty water intrusion issue…
Brendan was timely, friendly and answered all our questions and concerns. He did a great job with several plumbing issues.
Very professional company and employees!!! Eric and Jake were super friendly, helpful, and precise. My 18-year-old water heater was replaced same day making me feel safer in my home. I will call Cornel's for all future plumbing and HVAC needs!!
Zac was great. Quick to find the issue and offer resolutions. Very courteous, professional and knowledgeable! Highly recommended!
James was timely and respectful. He did an excellent job at identifying the leak and provided multiple solutions to fix it. I highly recommend James at Cornel Plumbing!
Eric was so great! Got rid of my water problem, gave me options for the work I need to do going forward. Very nice. Great with my dog, too. Thanks so much! Glad I got a membership!
Another great experience with various plumbing needs for our home (pressure valve replacement, new toilet install, and 2 new angle stop replacements) with Thomas! He came within the window of time, gave thorough information about the process and need to know about our install, and worked with us to get it done after…
Worked with Brenden Turner, he made sure we underatood what the issue was with shower handle, what the fix is, and what the lifespan might be. He was very thorough in explaining every aspect of the what the plumbing system looked like.
Juan did an excellent job. Thorough, easy, talked through all the steps and options, and connected me with a mitigation company to address the work Cornell's couldn't complete. Would recommend.
Matt Flock-Prompt and professionsal service, explained everything, offered options, price competative. Matt was excellent, quick and so very professional. Highly reccomend and will call again if needed.
We were notified by the City of a potential water leak. After finding no visible leaks we called Cornel’s Plumbing and they came out and determined the leak was in the main line. They were out the next day to do the job. Technicians Nathan and Nathan did a terrific job in replacing our main water line from the…
Huge thanks to Judah for finding our leak, providing a temporary solution, and getting our water back on the same day. Looking forward to getting a permanent fix in place tomorrow, but thrilled to have our water restored the same day. Much thanks!
Replace entire galvanized drain system in 60 year old home
Both Hunter and Eric were great! We initially setup an HVAC tune-up, then decided to take care of some drain/plumbing issues as well. Both techs were helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Adding an update to say that Brenden was super helpful and informative as well. Between all of our various needs this whole team has been a well oiled machine.
Great experience!
Eric our tech is a rockstar! Solved our problem and identified latent problems to watch out for. Saved me money too.
Had Brenden look at home found multiple issue I didn't even know about and glad I got them fix helpful honest and professional!
Kevin was kind, courteous, and very knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions, went above and beyond when completing the necessary repairs, and made sure I had a good plan going forward. I will definitely go back to Cornell's for any future plumbing needs!
We had Eric help us with some drain clog issues in our basement. He was super helpful and also educated me on the basic workings of the plumbing system in our home.
Eric was very professional and helpful. Was upfront on costs and kept us informed every step if the way. Update: unfortunately had to use them a couple months later (no fault from Cornel's and Eric). Eric was able to come out again and go above and beyond in helping us with our new problem.
We had a clogged and leaking kitchen sink. Cornel was able to come out within a few hours. We’ve had the opportunity to use their services previously for a tub issue and this latest experience solidified our trust in their work. Eric B. arrived promptly and also offered recommendations of additional work to be…
Eric and Thomas were was stellar. They came out super quickly and were knowledgeable and efficient. Highly recommend using Cornel for plumbing, and using Eric and Thomas of your for all heating and air conditioning needs.
Brenden was excellent in taking care of our shower:plumbing issue on a very notice.
I had a great experience with Cornel’s. Juan assessed my plumbing issues thoroughly and although the pricing for replacing my garbage disposal wasn’t within my budget at the moment, they went out of their way to unclog my sink and give me time to save up or figure out another means of replacing it. Would recommend.
Very professional, they did everything they could.
We were concerned about water leaks like our friends had experienced and called Cornel's to evaluate options. Jake their specialist spent nearly 2 hours going over our pipes and appliances. He detected water in our crawl space which we addressed separately. He carefully explained the risks and offered multiple…
Juan was friendly and competent. He kept us informed each step of the way and made sure to clearly answer all of our questions.
Responsive kind and knowledgeable. Helped us diagnose and understand a plumbing drip - took extra time to explain what was happening and talk through next steps. We felt confident and satisfied with the level of service and expertise
I have had such a wonderful experiences with this company. They are quick about scheduling appointments (same day when needed) and I know I am getting quality service and parts. Zac Hutto was my most recent technician and he was very kind, respectful and professional. He did a wonderful job with installation and…
Coleman was great. He came out to work on part 2 of this job. He was thorough, explained everything he was doing clearly, he was tidy and cleaned up after the job was done. When this company learned that my step dad- a veteran- had passed they provided a military discount and expressed sincere condolences. This is…
Kevin was very professional. He very methodologically root caused the issued, step by step. Also he clearly explained the different solutions, their pros and cons.
Brendan was great. Quick and efficient
Brendon did a great job. He was prompt and thorough.
Our technician Zack was one of the nicest, polite and thorough tech’s we’ve had out to work on diagnosing our issues. This company has been so easy to work with from making your own appointment online, to timeline of arrival and follow-up. I can’t recommend Cornel’s Plumbing enough.
Juan was patient, clear and proficient. I will be returning to Cornel’s for sure.
Eric was beyond kind and professional about our situation. Even though I couldn’t be there for the appointment, I knew that my mom was in really good hands just from the way that he communicated and treated us. Eric called several times to keep me up-to-date on the situation, explain what needed to be done, and to…
Eric B was incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable, especially as I peppered him with a thousand questions. I absolutely recommend his services.
I had a kitchen drain pipe fail in a very tight crawlspace. But you know who absolutely DIDN'T fail? Baxter and the awesome team at Cornel's. Not only is my plumbing fixed, they made sure I had everything I need for an insurance claim. Thank you so much for being good people who do a great job.
We appreciate how quickly Cornel's responded to our plumbing situation. Brenden was friendly and very thorough. He did a great job on the repairs!
Matt was awesome and help me with Services for my laudry machine
Great customer service. Scheduled Quick appointment due to leak in my ceiling. Zach, the plumber, was professional, explained every action he was doing, conscientious, friendly, and after spending “ Detective work” finally found the location of the leak and stopped it. He cleaned up house area he worked in before he left.
Jake & Brenden did an amazing job today identifying the source of the leak and fixing my bathroom! They came out quickly, same day and they are super knowledgeable, skilled, friendly, trusting, and respectful! Previous plumber did not do a good job so I will be using Cornel's from now on! Their work is also guaranteed for 5 years. 10 stars! 🌟
Shout-out to technician Zac Hutto, who did a masterful job of explaining, educating and fixing our various leaks. Cornel came recommended by a friend and I can see why. Thanks!
Our water heater was acting up and affecting water pressure quite noticeably. We called Cornels since they are close by & had good reviews and were very happy with the decision we made. Juan came out next day and provided a solution and estimate for repair and then even performed the work himself at a later date. We…
Eric B was awesome!! I can use my kitchen sink again!!
We just had a great experience with Cornel's plumbing. The dispachers are very proffesionl and helpful. Joe (highly recommended) came to identify a leak. He quickly diagnosed the problem, provided us with a clear quote and did the job. He was very knowledgeble, proffesional and what warm personality!
These guys have been so helpful the past couple years. From a hot water tank fail and replacement to minor service repairs, they’ve done it all for us and caught unknown issues that could have been worse. They always come out quickly and are friendly and professional - especially Juan. Highly recommend!
10/5 Stars!! I had confidence that calling a professional company would get me someone capable of fixing my water leak, But what impressed me more then the skill and knowledge that these guys had was the attention to detail they showed to my family. He learned everyones names, treated everyone with respect and made…
Donald, Zac were very thorough and upfront with everything happening in my crawlspace. I really appreciate the time they spent to educate me. Thank you guys!! Eric B. you are awesome! Thank you for getting back to doing my business!
This is the second (and third) time I’ve used Cornel’s services this year and once again, they exceeded expectations. This job was a sewer scope, which I requested so that I could determine whether my main sewer line was failing, compromised or in need of a full replacement. The previous two companies I’d requested…
We've been experiencing some fairly bad plumbing issues over the last few months and cornel's has been very responsive and helpful in all aspects. They've communicated and coordinated well with our other contractors that have been repairing our water damaged basement and upstairs bathroom issues. Shout out to Jake…
Nathan came out to clear our main sewer line backup. He was very thorough and professional and we had a great experience. He explained the process and cost breakdown and made sure we understood everything before moving forward. We've always been happy with Cornel's work and Nathan is a great example of our good experience.
Thomas McGifford and Evan were awesome to work with. They were very knowledgeable and great communicators. I would recommend them highly. They exhibited total respect for our property and family.
Once again Cornel’s has come through for me. After the freezing blast that just hit Portland, I had a leak in one of my outdoor spigots. Kayne came today and checked with his manager, as it was just out of warranty and would be a fairly expensive repair. Because the timing was close, they did it at no charge.…
Cornell was great to work with, the leak I had under the house is fixed and cleaned up…I can’t say enough how helpful Jake was - he got here earlier than expected (which was awesome considering there was an active leak under the house), got under the home, shut the water off, capped off the leak, all done super…
Our drain line backed up somewhere between our clothes washer and garbage disposal, making it impossible for us to use our sink, dishwasher, clothes washer, etc. We called Cornel's Plumbing to diagnose and repair the problem. They were very quick to respond. They ran a snake with a camera 100 ft from our kitchen…
Landon was friendly and professional. He checked all of the variables and recommended a good solution.
Cornel was very prompt. He was very professional. Services were completed in a timely manner. The new devices were explained to us and were much better than the old ones. Cornel offered expert advice on plumbing and water awareness that will help us protect our home in the future. It was a great experience.…
Also corrected misrouted supply lines and installed appropriate valves.
We realized we had a plumbing issue with our kitchen drainage in our crawl space and called Cornel plumbing. They had a plumbing technician named Justin come out that same week and give us an estimate. We were put to be on the schedule just two days later and got it done that same day! Justin was very professional…
I hired Cornel's plumbing to fix a leak and clean some pipes under the kitchen sink. Cornel himself did the work. He also installed a new kitchen faucet. He was polite, courtious, on time, and did great, quality work. He was happy to advise and provide his guidance and opinion on other matters, too. No pressure, no…
We have used Cornel's Plumbing twice. Both times we've been very happy with the service they provided!
Cornel's Plumbing did a great job diagnosing a leak from our hose bib on the front of our house. They repaired the leak and cleaned up everything nicely. The appointment system is excellent and they communicate very well. This is not the first time we've used them and will continue to use them.
From first call through completion of service, the experience was AMAZING. This was my first time ever to call in a plumber, too. I need to make a list here. * Jenney took my call and walked me through setting an appointment. sent me a very nice text to offer a chance to move up my appointment when there were…
Excellent same day service. No credit card given over the phone before hand. (Other companies required it before coming out to see the job) Owner had the parts he needed with him. Very kind, respectful and knowledgeable. This is the 2nd time we have used this family business. Would highly recommend Thank you.
Cornel’s Plumbing is top notch and has always provided highly responsive, professional services. Their staff is very knowledgeable and always on time!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | 271 | $148–$502 |
| Water heater installation | 257 | $1.2k–$2.5k |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 223 | $322–$1.2k |
| Toilet repair | 209 | $209–$593 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 123 | $114–$633 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 114 | $264–$968 |
| Faucet repair | 84 | $192–$593 |
| Faucet installation | 63 | $292–$855 |