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 pipe repair
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Fast, polite, complete, pro
Brenden was very professional and was quick to diagnose plumbing issues that we were experiencing. I would highly recommend Cornel's and Brenden.
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.
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…
Great experience. Brandon was super helpful and friendly. Explained everything really well and gave good advice about maintenance. Really happy with my experience.
Had my house completely repiped, new waterline installed and some drainage issue repaired. Trey was very courteous and professional while completing my many plumbing issues. He communicated well, kept me informed and answered all my questions. Very respectful.
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.…
This company is very organized and professional. And they got me scheduled very fast and helped with my plumbing issue.
Brenden was fantastic! He arrived right on time and was professional yet easy to talk to throughout the job. He walked me through all my options for fixing the problem before starting, so I knew exactly what I was paying for. The work itself was fast and done perfectly — no callbacks, no issues. Next time we need…
Great service provided by Eric
They are available! They showed up quickly and answered all our questions. They gave us the good and bad, and did our repairs quickly.
Techs (Juan and Chad) where very professional and got right work and finished in short order.
Excellent service! Brenden went the extra mile to remove and replace some very old, stubborn parts for my bathroom sink.
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.
Brenden came out, quickly diagnosed our issue which we’d been unable to locate the source of for months. He was able to make the repair the same day and restore our plumbing system.
Eric is amazing- very professional, explained what was going on and how it would be fixed, and then fixed it. Thanks.
Jordan came out from Cornell’s plumbing and performed quick, professional work on our leaking tub. He was a pleasure to work with and would recommend him and Cornell’s for your plumbing needs
Brendan was fast, friendly and extremely knowledgeable!
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…
Colby properly diagnosed the problem with our toilet and repaired it quickly. Colby was friendly yet professional. In addition to fixing our toilet, he provided us with advice regarding the water meter box and main line that could save us thousands of dollars. We have used Cornel Plumbing in the past and will definitely use them again in the future.
About 2 weeks ago I left a review about the wonderful job Cornel did with our AC unit replacement when it died. A week later we noticed an awful smell in the crawlspace. Turned out we had the kitchen main line pipe crack and, well, let’s just say it was gross. We called Cornel again and they were able to get someone…
Brenden was so efficient and professional!
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!
We had a great experience with Cornel. Brendan was professional and explained the issue well. Would recommend them to others and plan on using them again.
James came as scheduled to give me an estimate and diagnose a plumbing problem. He was honest, easy to talk to and knowledgable.
Alex was very very helpful , he explained everything I needed did an awesome job! Definitely using this company for future plumbing issues.
Brenden was incredibly kind and gave us a really good analysis of what exactly should be done to address some of our plumbing concerns. We will definitely be using Cornel’s and Brenden for additional services!
Our main shut off valve broke and we were without water overnight. We called Cornel’s and they sent Juan out the next day. Juan was amazing in replacing our main water shut off valve! He took time to explain everything and to make sure we understood the new system! He had our water back on within a few hours. Friendly, fast and thorough. Thank you!
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.
Thank you to Matt Flock, what an awesome Plumbing Tech. We the Garcia Family where very please with the help of your service under the sink. You saved the day for us. Great company we recommend this company.
Eric was polite and efficient. He described the benefits of getting a membership with Cornell’s and helped to save us some money in the future!
Eric was great! He was able to quickly check out our drains and provide recommendations.
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.
Eric and Alex were excellent partners in diagnosing issues and determining the proper next steps. Great communication, transparent pricing, and made sure to instill trust and confidence in my choice to work with them!
Eric was great, didn't try to upset, got the work done, and was honest about what needed replacement and what didn't. Been doing business with Cornels for a few years now, and the quality of work, the honesty, the dedication to customers, is better than any other plumbing service we could ask for.
They did a good job replumbing my whole home in a good timeframe. The initial inspection missed a key detail which increased the price, but it was still a good price for the work they did, and they were flexible and willing to add a few extra things to make up for it
Incredible service! Juan S. was extremely professional and took his time to explain everything to me. He fixed my leak issue very quickly and I’m very grateful for his assistance. Quick booking with the company, called ahead of time and arrived right when they said they would. Thank you!!
Brenden dig an amazing job throughout the job. Very happy!
Workers were extremely professional (competent + polite) and efficient. They kept us posted while the water was turned off so we knew the moment we could return. We will definitely use Cornel's in the future.
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 did a great job and was great to work with. Very professional, and thorough!
Older plumbing from an 1960's home is always challenging, but when it comes fixing an issue that could have meant devasting repair cost, Cornel's came through and saved the day. Alex was amazing. He gave us the honest and hard truth about the limited amount possible repairs. He is truly a miracle worker. I have…
Jordan & his team spent three long days wiping away years of deferred maintenance & a few Jerry-rigged "fixes", bringing our house a bit closer to it's potential. Now with a new tankless water heater we actually have hot water that is wonderfully HOT, w/o the long wait as before. Gone are all the old decrepit & too…
Brenden was great, professional, courteous and did the job right the first time.
From beginning to end we were walked through the entire process. Truly 5 star! Thank you to the entire team.
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, clean, professional work. Good job clearing sink drain clog!!
Professional on time polite courteous expensive? Not as much as anticipated
Zac was very polite and explained everything that needed to be done. He took the time to answer all of our questions.
The service was great and Juan was very nice and interacting with my kids. Juan is also very good at explaining things and making it make sense.
Nathan Young was our on site technician. He was very up front with the details of the project, kept us posted on details/ status along the way.
Eric was great finished the plumbing effortlessly and pleasant to be around. I would recommend 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…
Terrific service and 100% professional staff and especially the technician. On the 2nd visit Eric was on time, funny and professional. .
Eric was amazing! He came on an urgent clog for our shower and fixed it quickly and even checked the pipes underneath our house to be sure everything looked ok. He was especially kind to our curious kiddos! Thank you, Eric!
Brendan came out and did a fantastic job running through all of my issues. I’ve been dealing with banging pipes that are loud enough to wake my family and he was able to diagnose it within an hour. Unbelievably helpful and friendly, would recommend every time.
Eric was one time, kind and helpful explaining each step of what he was doing.
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…
Juan Segundo is an excellent representative for Cornel plumbing. He is friendly and very professional. Works quickly and efficiently. I appreciate good customer service and his expertise.
Very friendly guy and I appreciate his patience while I asked a million questions!
Brendan fixed our kitchen sink quickly. It’s working again! Thank you!
Very informative on pipe replacement questions. Great customer service. Brenden
Eric arrived on time was super helpful and friendly and understood my problem and dealt with all my questions and concerns. I have used Cornell‘s for many years and will continue to do so with the quality of employees and care that they put toward their work
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.
Juan and Dustin (Cornel’s Plumbing) did an excellent job troubleshooting and isolating my banging sounds when using cold water. The solution was to replace the pressure regulator (PRV) and add an expansion tank. Both gentlemen were very professional, kept their promises, and have great people skills. This repair has a three year guarantee.
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.
Alex showed up on time, went over the scope of the work needed. He came back the next day and completed the work in only 2/3rds the time of the original estimate. He was very friendly, professional, and his work was great. 5 of 5 stars
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…
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!
We had a faucet, valves and rusting components of the sink and drainage system from our kitchen sink replaced. Matthew, our technician clearly explained the problems and gave us options for solutions. He was able to fix everything in one afternoon.
Excellent communication and fantastic knowledge. Will call again if/when in need. Super personable too, which is always a plus!!
When I think Cornell’s, I think customer service. I’ve had Cornell’s do plumbing work at my house for over 15 years. From frozen pipe bursts to sump pump repair. I consider them a premium price, but they answer with premium service. You get what you pay for couldn’t be more true here. James came over to replace a…
Second experience with Cornell plumbing. First was a complete repipe last May. They did an excellent job and worked really hard over several days. Very pleased with the final product all things considered. Some issues with the drywall work after the plumbing project but that was not Cornell’s problem. In the end…
Eric did a great job!!!
Kevin was amazing! He came out the same day, and gave us a full assessment of every sink and faucet, with the options. He spent a good amount of time explaining everything and was very transparent with the difficulties of doing some things ourselves and other things he would recommend bringing in the professionals…
Thank you Brenden for doing such a great job. Knowledgeable and willing to explain every step along the way. Quick and mostly painless process. We'll be seeing you again
Eric and Juda are amazing. They were very quick and courteous and an overall pleasure to work with
This was the first time we have worked with Cornel's and we were pleased with the work that was done by Brenden. He was timely, communicated well, and actually read the notes about who to call and send things to between me and my husband, unlike some of the other companies we've worked with. They were able to…
Nathan and the crew did a fantastic job of replacement of our water service line to the house. He came out promptly on time and assessed the problem which a determination of service line replacement. He presented a couple of good new options of routings since our old line went to the back side of house. When the…
After months of back and forth visits with another company and no resolution for our plumbing problem, I finally called Cornel’s. Eric was able to come out the same day and did a very through evaluation until he found the “root” cause. Yes, plant roots in a branch line were blocking flow. He also noted several…
James is the man!!!!! Very knowledgeable and kind. The set up was also seamless - dispatch had a plumber out to us within 2 days (it was not an emergency). It was at my elderly mother’s home and James was so patient in answering her many questions and making her feel secure. He did a thorough check of everything and…
Evian was really considerate!! He texted when they were on their way in the mornings & when they were finishing up each day. Very good experience!
Juan was great. Very professional. Excellent service. Very costly in my opinion though. >$4000 for leak fix and pressure regulator. Doesn’t even factor in the drywall repair. Ended up being 6 hours of work. I was treated well, but I’d tell anyone to shop around.
Eric was great. He did exactly what was needed for my father-in-law’s washing machine pipes. Not only that, but he worked quickly, efficiently, yet thoroughly. He was super friendly and personable.
My landlord hired them on my recommendation seeing their trucks on many of my jobs and around town. Should've known with that much flash comes to high price tag. They charge $36,000 to re-pipe and do mainline in a small two bedroom one bath single story. A project that should've been well under half of that. They…
Woke up with cold water and ended up with a blessing! Brendan called ahead, was super respectful of our property, explained our gas water heater and how to make simple fixes our selves since this is new for our family. He showed us how to quickly view the flame and where to feel for hot water in the pipe. He…
Erick was nice and very efficient and gentle man, everything was explained cleanly. I would recommend.
Breden was awesome
Requesting service was easy, and they had next-day availability. I had a burst pipe and Thomas was able to repair it quickly and effectively. He was personable and communicative about options. Recommend!
Alex and Juan were professional, personable, and helpful. They not only did they do the repair quickly and cleanly, they also taught me about my shut off valves and how to maintain them. Fantastic service
Kevin was great. He easily fixed the initial water heater problem we called him out for. We also had him look at our bathroom sinks which have leaked for years. He also fixed those. I’m impressed with the documentation including videos of completed work. If you want a top-notch plumber, then Kevin is your man.
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.
Juan was extremely helpful helping me understand what was wrong with outdated pressure valve and cost effective ideas to fix it. I am a veteran and so greatful for their expertise, honesty and willingness to work with me and my family! Thank you Juan!
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
Scheduled shower drain leak repair on weekend. Came first thing Monday morning. Price estimate felt scammy and overpriced. Work was done quickly. Left a mess. Said he would send referrals for fiberglass repair but did not. Appreciate the quick service but did not love the customer service and price.
We recently reached out to Cornell Plumbing after a pipe burst in our kitchen, leaving us without water and in urgent need of help. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of outstanding. Cornell Plumbing was able to schedule a same day visit, and their communication was excellent throughout the…
The technicians seemed knowledgeable and efficient. Problem was laundry sink drain. Had a second technician come a few days later to assess, result was recommendation for complete pipe replacement in order for sink to function. Had the replacement completed and after inspection reconneted the laudry sink and worked wonderfully.
Got a next day appointment. James was great - explained everything and gave me options. Quick, effective, easy.
Was very happy with our serviceman. He was polite, pleasant, and informative. Was a little disappointed with pricing. Seemed a little expensive for a 30 minute repair.
Great experience!
Brenden came out to look at a plumbing issue in our house and the space was tight and small to work but he went above and beyond to make sure it is repaired and fixed! He made sure all the water was running after and checked with us for good water pressure
Eric our tech is a rockstar! Solved our problem and identified latent problems to watch out for. Saved me money too.
Brenden was quick and communicative, arrived exactly when he said he would. Diagnosed the issue immediately and fixed it in less than an hour. I signed up for Cornel’s service plan because the experience was so positive!
I called Cornel because I saw the positive reviews. My sink would not drain. We scheduled, and I was told Eric would be here between noon and 2. Eric arrived in a timely way, have me a very clear and fair estimate, and got to work on a nasty drain clog. Throughout, he was polite, communicated what was going on,…
We wanted to get our pipe fixtures replaced, and talked to multiple companies to get quotes - from the beginning we were impressed with their service and the price was good. Brenden came out and replaced all of our valves super efficiently and was really generous with chatting with us and explaining the details and…
Joe was wonderful - knowledgeable, professional and quick! I would highly recommend his services.
We called over Saturday and booked an appointment for Monday morning. We realized that we had two water leaks and Jake was able to fix both, which required extending and shifting a pipe and replacing a toilet. Jake was friendly and knowledgable. We initially booked it for one repair, but I am grateful he was able to…
Thank you to Evian, Baxter, and Ben K for completing my project! From beginning to end, our experience with Cornel’s Plumbing was amazing. We have a 1953 home with a lot of 'DIY' history and original galvanized steel pipes, so we expected some major hurdles. Evian, Baxter, and Ben K. handled the entire…
Mathew was very pleasant and efficient and explained everything to me. I was very comfortable having him in my home.
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.
Their professionals are knowledgeable and thorough but they are extremely expensive. I got quotes from them on two projects, new plumbing in the house and gas furnace replacement. Both times they were twice as expensive as other contractors for same materials. In both cases, I am very happy with other contractors…
Brenden was excellent in taking care of our shower:plumbing issue on a very notice.
Thomas Kourkoulis was great and provided excellent expectations for the work. Work was excellent and completed in a very timely manner.
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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 |