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J J Kokesh & Son Inc

4.7 ★★★★★ · 280 Google reviews · 24 photos
Plumber · Des Peres, MO

J J Kokesh & Son Inc at a glance

Customers frequently cite punctuality, professional conduct, and clear communication regarding repair options and costs as key strengths of the service. Recurring themes include thorough explanations of plumbing issues and efficient handling of jobs ranging from fixture replacements to complex pipe repairs. However, some reviewers report significant delays in scheduling estimates, unexpected price increases beyond agreed-upon quotes, and difficulties with post-service communication and billing disputes.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 280 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 280 Google reviews (256 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Drain Cleaning Service serving Des Peres, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.7
★★★★★
280 reviews on Google
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4★8
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Kathleen Buell
★★★★★

We have used them several times over the past two months for simple problems like dripping faucets to a water heater replacement and a stack replacement. They are always on time and very professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Water heater installation
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you, Kathleen! We truly appreciate you.

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Eddie Roth16 reviews
★★★★★

Hired to take care of elderly mother's plumbing problem at independent living apartment. Took care of everything, including coordinating with building and mother! Did great job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Toilet installation, Plumbing fixture installation
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Everyone here loves your mother!! Thank you for your review,

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Mando B7 reviews
★★★★★

When in to office to schedule and estimate. 2 weeks was the soonest they could have someone go see the job. I scheduled it and the day of the appointment 1 hr before arrival. They canceled because the estimator got sick. Next available date was another 2 weeks before someone could get me an estimate. I would rather just told me they can’t do the job.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Mando, I’m very sorry that you had to have your appointment rescheduled due to our employee being sick. It’s our policy that sick employees not enter customer homes to keep our customers safe & healthy. Please feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience and we’ll make sure you get on the schedule as soon as possible.

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K C7 reviews
★★★★★

Dave and Amber (an apprentice) installed two toilets and a new kitchen faucet for me yesterday. Dave noticed that the plumbing beneath my kitchen faucet was not according to code (my house is 60 years old) so he also updated the kitchen sink plumbing. He gave me advice on the advantages and cost of installing a new shower faucet in the future to replace one that is 30-years-old. I never felt pressured to add more work to be done yesterday, and felt that Dave was giving me good advice based on his many years of experience. Both Dave and Amber showed up according to the schedule, were respectful, fun to talk with, and cleaned their work areas after they were done. I highly recommend Kokesh for plumbing work.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair, Toilet installation, Faucet installation
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

What a fantastic review! Thank you, K.C.!

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Brett Rygelski5 reviews
★★★★★

I had a pipe crack in my basement. They broke up the concrete in the wrong direction of the pipe by a good 8 feet. Then they realized the pipe was going diagonal not parallel along with my foundation. Not a huge deal at that time, people make mistakes. Agreed price was $2812 for up to 5 linear feet of pipe. Every additional foot of pipe would be $315. After completion of the job, the actual pipe length replaced was roughly 4 feet. But my bill showed that they had replaced 10 feet of pipe. If I had not been home to see the work (and gotten a picture of where the pipe actually was) or not questioned why I was being charged the extra 5 feet. I would have been charged an extra $1500. I called them and they had to come back and question it. The manager pointed to the long patch of concrete that looked more like ten feet and I had to show him the picture that I had taken to accurately show where the pipe was. Length of a pipe is a measurable thing. How does someone mess this up? I first marked it in my head as an honest mistake but upon further reflection (and asking family/friends/AI), it has signs of red flags and sketchy business. I will not being using them again. Update: I have reviewed my notes and invoices in my email. Timeline of invoices in my email: The original evaluation invoice came on aug 19 2025. The invoice for the replacement pipe (with the extra 5 feet) came on August 26 ($4309) The invoice for the “other job” came on Sept 7 which I paid. (Job was September 2nd) The revised invoice ($2734) came on September 19. So yes, you are right. Your company did complete another job for me. You guys had great quality of work. But I didn’t really know the situation til after that second job was completed. The jobs were very close together and I didn’t really know the root of the problem. The impression you had made things right at the time is accurate. Of course I was happy, you guys were about to overcharge me by $1600 and my wife was 4 months pregnant with twins. That’s a big difference in a stressful time. It took time for me to reflect and understand the situation. I’m a newer home owner, after explaining this “mix up” to people, I’ve had several folks tell me that this type of mis-measurement should not happen. Things I wish would have been in your response: I wish I would have heard “we’ve updated on invoice process to ensure there are no mix ups between projects” “We now take pictures with measurements to ensure proper documentation for our work.” “Here’s the other invoice that was a similar job that it got mixed up with.” I appreciate your strive for transparency but I would have been out $1600 if I did not take that picture, your manager pointed to the longer dig line that was not where the pipe went. Ultimately I got the right price, but it’s because I asked questions and documented the work myself. You guys did correct it quickly once it was confirmed that I was indeed right.

  • Price: $1,000+
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Hello Brett, thank you for your feedback. We clearly remember this project and the mistake made during the initial excavation. We strive for total transparency, which is why our manager met with you on-site to ensure the invoice was corrected to reflect only the actual pipe replaced. Ultimately, you were not charged anything above the original price you were quoted. While we regret the initial confusion, we were under the impression we had made things right at the time—especially since you chose to hire us again for additional work less than a month later. We are surprised to see this concern raised six months after the fact, but we appreciate your past business and the opportunity we had to correct the billing error immediately

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Megan Cunningham8 reviews
★★★★★

Dave & Javen came out to look at a stain on our ceiling the other day. They were efficient and professional, even as the small issue quickly spiraled into a larger project. They kept us informed of all the available options and made sure we knew what the possible outcomes were. We highly recommend Kokesh Plumbing for whatever you need done!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a week ago

We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know -- little projects that turn into big projects can be frustrating, but we're happy that Dave and Javen made it a good experience!

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Craig Ruppel7 reviews
★★★★★

Dave and Brady did a great job repairing repairing a busted drain pipe. The drain pipe was in an awkward spot behind our cabinet. They did a great job and cleaned up after.

  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Craig! We appreciate you sharing your experience.

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Angela Davis9 reviews
★★★★★

Dave and Amber did an excellent job replacing gas lines in my home. I can always count on JJ Kokesh for excellent service. They are my go to for all my plumbing needs

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Angela! We truly appreciate your business and your kind words.

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ColtonLocal Guide · 23 reviews
★★★★★

Had a great experience with Javen and Dave getting a PRV & expansion tank replaced. Very communicative, quick to show up, made quick work of it, fair price. My third or fourth time working with Kokesh plumbing, it’s always been a great experience.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

We love it when customers come back for additional jobs! Thanks, Colton, for taking the time to let us know about your experience.

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Deanna Taylor5 reviews
★★★★★

Kokesh is always able to handle my concerns timely and professionally. Dave and Javen came out and were professional and did a great job replacing my garbage disposal in my kitchen. I appreciate them explaining what needed to be done and making me feel comfortable with the repairs needed.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Garbage disposal installation
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Deanna! Our team is a fantastic team of problem solvers. We appreciate you!

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