Athena Care Plumbing

Paul rearranged his schedule to answer my request for help in an emergency. Same day. He performed the job handily and even better, neatly. He's straightforward, lays out a plan with expected costs and gets to work right away. He's an amiable plumber on a white horse in my estimation. I think the cost was reasonable, considering the problem he had to fix (old house, old pipes).

I don't live in town and have to drive in quite a ways to deal with any house problems. Our new house had some left over plumbing issues. Paul at Athena Care had a good rating and is located in our area. how lucky for me. He got to our problems in a timely fashion, diagnosed the problems quickly and proposed solutions that did not break the bank. He also explained what he was doing and why he was doing it. Neat and clean. What more could I ask. He's now on my speed dial. Thanks Paul.

We had a great experience with Paul and would highly recommend him to anyone needing plumbing services! We were out of town for the weekend when my daughter called to say there was water on the basement floor that appeared to be coming from the water heater. I sent a photo to Paul (on a Sunday) and read through his website about water heater leaks. With the information I learned from his website and texting back and forth with Paul, we were able to determine the true cause of the water (the condenser pump from the air conditioner, not the water heater) and were able to quickly fix the problem on our own. Paul followed up with us to make sure everything was OK and we didn't even need to schedule a visit. We will most definitely use him again the next time (and there's always a next time) we need plumbing work done!

Paul is the best! He has handled everything from leaking faucets to replacing the valves for the water line coming in from the street. He explains what he's doing in terms we understand. We would trust him with any plumbing problem, big or small.

I attempted to get bid on project. Paul was very abrupt, bordering on rude. Not very customer oriented or friendly. Though I cannot comment on the quality of work as I did not get to that point.

I highly recommend Paul from Athena Care. Paul helped me out when I was in a bind with a burst water pipe. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, very reasonably priced, and an all-around good guy. He went above and beyond, getting up into a crawl space with a bum ankle! It's great to find someone you can trust and actually get to know on a personal level.

Great service. Our issue was best done by using an appliance service and they helped us with that for nothing. I really like that kind of caring.

Honest, prompt, conscientious, and does quality work. Paul doesn't mess around and won't waste your money and time. A real old home plumbing expert, unlike the guys in the red vans with the fancy ads who (in my experience) try to sell you more work than you actually need to have done.

During the cold snap, our shower would not drain and I tried everything to fix it (snake, plunger, all the tools I had). I called Paul who I'm sure was extremely busy with other problems. Paul communicated very well when he would be by, was extremely professional, straight forward, and had amazing rates. You can tell that he takes pride in his work and tries to make a difference for people. I highly recommend Paul for any plumbing services, he is and will continue to be our go to plumber for any plumbing issues.

Paul is a true wizard! The most knowledgable plumber I have ever met. He will fix your problem and do it right!

Paul just finished working on two toilets which I incorrectly thought needed to be replaced. He saved me a large expense at his own loss. He demonstrated a lot of integrity in doing so.

Very friendly, knowledgeable and explains everything. Feels so good to now have a 'plumber guy' in Minneapolis that I can recommend highly.

As a first-time customer with a plumbing emergency, Paul was very accommodating and was able to fit me into his schedule on short notice. Not only were his rates quite reasonable for an emergency service call but he was also very professional and did excellent work. I will definitely use AthenaCare for my future plumbing needs.

Paul was able to navigate the plumbing maze in my basement, identify the problem area, and repair the problem in a timely manner.

Just had a great conversation with Paul. I called inquiring about having my sewer line inspected. He said that he did not do those but pointed me in the direction of some people who do. He also gave some advice on what to watch for so I don't get taken advantage of. If I need a plumber in the future, Id give him a call.

Paul has dealt with my very old, quirky plumbing several times now. I appreciate his persistence and problem solving. I will continue to use Paul and Athena and keep their number close. Thanks, Paul!

I am a repeat Athena customer because Paul knows what he's doing, helps me problem solve first (he has had me fix quick fixes over the phone to save him coming over and save me money and I see in other reviews he's done that for others too); and is always fair and honest. If he says something needs doing, it needs doing, he is not up-selling or sneaking in extra charges. He talks me through everything he does and why. All the work he's done for me (three separate houses and 2 businesses) are done right the first time, and he can identify preventative options too. Today he recommending hiring a guy with a camera to look at my pipes, and boy am I glad I did! The pipe to the street was FULL of roots - a problem just waiting to happen. It was much better to do this preventatively than waiting for the problem to occur. I really think his advice like this has saved me money and future issues on several occasions. I enjoy Paul's sense of humor, don't find him to be abrupt like the 1 star reviews say. Efficient, to the point not abrupt. BUT - I'd be happy with a curmudgeonly plumber if he was as thorough, honest and efficient as Paul.

Repeat customer. Paul recently came out to replace a section of cast iron plumbing that had rotted out behind a wall. He was fantastic at being fully transparent about scope and cost and made every effort to complete the job efficiently. He is a tradesman who takes pride in his craft and does excellent work. I recommend without hesitation.

Paul from Athena Care has done a few projects for us this past few months. He's been absolutely terrific to work with. He pays attention and is absolutely concerned with what's best, and provides the most value, for his customer long-term. You immediately know you can trust Paul with your home, as he is personable and obviously completely honest and hard-working. Working with Paul is like having a good friend as a master plumber helping you fix your house! My wife and I will only call Paul when we have plumbing projects.

We had some clogging issues and Paul came and fixed it quickly! He was friendly, arrived on time and did not leave a mess. I would definitely recommend him!

We have hired Paul twice, and he has done wonderful work both times. Most recently we hired him when a gas leak was discovered in our home. Despite getting so much snow that schools were closed as were many businesses, Paul came and fixed the leak ASAP. He did a great job and was very reasonable, especially for the emergency job.

Called Athena Care because that's what came up in a google search with my area and plumber in the search field. Paul came the next day, explained to me the potential costs, the situation, and fixed the drain very quickly, he even went as far as replacing the gaskets and aerator around the sink at no extra cost. He was super friendly and very honest about the costs which is important. I would do business with him again if another issue arises.

Paul has provided excellent plumbing services for our household for nearly a dozen years. Last week he installed:
1. A new toilet for us in our upstairs bathroom. This is the same toilet Paul installed in our kitchen bathroom and has provided us with great service.
2. A water alarm ($35) under our tub drain to detect any leakage before it led to big problems. This was correcting a leak in plumbing work done by a a handyman.
3. And finally, rectified a leaky outdoor faucet hosebib with a shut off valve extension.

I highly recommend Paul for any of your plumbing needs. By the way, he saved us $200 in plumbing costs because of his expertise!

Paul was able to replace my water heater the same day I called. He is fast and efficient. I believe that he does as his website describes; great products at fair prices. This is the second time I’ve received the same great plumbing service to my home in Southwest Minneapolis.

I had a pipe to my dishwasher break early Friday morning. Paul answered the call at 8:00AM, tried to assist with getting the water shut off over the phone, and when that didn't work he was able to add us to his schedule for that day.
Paul also has great communication about what is going on, and what the costs will be, so there is no surprise at the end.

Paul is fantastic! He truly cares about his customers and wants the best for them. I really appreciated his attention to detail when working on my tub/shower and his willingness to share his knowledge. He approaches problems like an engineer, finding effective and efficient solutions.

Masterful, an instant classic!!! .... Puts Pacific Toilet Rim and all those other summer blockbusters to shame! .... Absolutely flawless, worth every penny!

We were referred to Paul (AthenaCare) by Ron the Sewer Rat and could not have been more pleased. Integrity, friendliness, humor, great communication, excellent work and professionalism throughout ... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul and AthenaCare to anyone in need of a plumber.

I've hired Paul for several jobs and really enjoy working with him. Most recently he replaced a water heater for me. Paul is extremely prompt and responsive. I called him on a Thursday morning after the water heater died and he had the new one installed by 10:30 am the following day. Paul is a straight shooter and really knows his stuff. He holds himself to a very high standard in terms of the quality of his work and the materials/products he uses. As a result, he might not be the cheapest bid you get, but you generally get what you pay for.

My upstairs shower was dripping through the 1st floor ceiling, and Paul gave me some helpful advice over the phone to help diagnose the problem before having him come over. No charge! Thanks, Paul!

Best Plumber in Southwest Minneapolis.

Paul fixed a drain and trash disposal for us that other guys couldn't fix.

Paul is a licensed plumber in Minneapolis. I was happy to find a plumber near me who could fix our drain on short notice and for a great price.

I'd recommend Athena Care Plumbing to anyone looking for plumbing help.

Paul replaced a water heater in my home quickly and efficiently. He is a very bright guy and did an excellent job - including some of the complexities of my heater (new gas valve, different water valves, etc). His prices were very fair for the work he did - he is a highly skilled tradesman with quality parts.

Further, it was enjoyable to speak with Paul as he was working to learn about how he manages his business and takes care of his customers. He's of the best service providers I've used.

I will use Athena Care again in the future without any hesitation for both repair or remodeling.

Paul was great. I was stressing out about a leak that I needed to get fixed quickly but that wasn't an emergency. He was able to come out less than 48 hours after my original call. He quoted me a very reasonable price, stayed within the quoted amount, got the job done quickly and even went out of his way to save me money by suggesting reusing some parts instead of trying to up-sell me on brand new ones. I will definitely be recommending Paul to friends and contacting him again for any plumbing work I need done in the future.

Professional, prompt--under-promised; over performed. I cannot say enough good things about Paul and his work. I am 'handy' and know talent when I see it. We will most definitely rely on Paul and Athena Care for any plumbing needs in the future.

I'm an out-of-state duplex owner and trust Athena Care with all of my plumbing needs. Paul has replaced two water heaters and done some kitchen sink work for me. I'm very pleased with all of his work and plan to continue using his services. Even if it's work he doesn't do, he's helped recommend someone else to help with it.

Paul diagnosed and fixed my leaky faucet as he predicted. Prompt, honest and friendly. I will refer him to my friends and family and definitely use him whenever I need a good plumber.

Paul has helped us twice (once with fixtures, once with pipes) and we had great experiences both times. I definitely recommend Athena Care.

According to this guy's reviews, he's usually nice but every once in a while when someone questions him, he shows up, tells the people he doesn't want to do the work for them, and then leaves.

Today was apparently my turn.

Paul was able to repair our tub faucet by overcoming a tile installer's mistake. His efforts saved us significant added expense because he did not have to replace the faucet. I have hired Paul for three different projects and would highly recommend his plumbing services.

Rude. I contacted Paul to get a quote for some work and got a text saying Thanks but I'll pass. Some customer service.

We had a leaking water heater in our home in Edina. Paul was able to diagnose and fix it very quickly. He's knowledgeable and the price was reasonable. He will be my go-to for plumbing from now in.

I had a plumbing emergency on a Friday and Paul arrived as promised, in the early afternoon. I am partially disabled and the only shower I can access was now useless. My apprehension was that I was at a plumber’s mercy for cost not only due to the urgency, but also because of my choices; I didn’t trust the bigger companies. Being mostly bedridden, it's easy to feel vulnerable to dishonest tradesmen and feel like I am an easy mark to take advantage of. The extensive information on his web site helped convince me I was going to be in good hands. An understatement. Paul was very straight forward in his evaluation of the problem and his description of what he needed to do to fix the problem. Imagine my relief and surprise when he handed me the bill for a fraction of the cost I had agreed to at the start of work, because he found an easier way to solve my problem. It is hard to imagine me finding any other plumber with this level of integrity. I really can't recommend Paul and Athena Care any stronger and encourage all to engage him with total confidence. Thank you and have a great day.

Our water heater failed a few days before we were scheduled to have family staying with us over Thanksgiving last year. I called Athena Care and Paul was able to get me in the schedule right away. It was not a simple job, several things weren't up to code and there was also an issue with a gas valve that required someone from Centerpoint to come out. Paul was great and helped us handle the situation with the gas company in a way that I doubt many other plumbers would have done. In the end the whole situation was resolved before my relatives arrived. Additionally the quality of his work was top notch (I have since had it inspected and they commented on how nice the installation and pipe welds were) and he was punctual, quick, friendly, honest and reasonably priced. Truly not much else you could ask for in a plumber and I highly recommend his services. I rarely write reviews but felt this was not only earned but necessary; thanks again Paul! (And sorry for not getting this review up sooner!)

Great experience with Athena Care Plumbing. Paul provided professional and thoughtful advice and actually talked me *out* of an unnecessary repair -- but then quickly completed quality work on the project we did need to do. Absolutely recommend - 5 stars!

Paul's a savvy, experienced plumber. He's candid about his experience (extensive) and his service (specific.) I've never been surprised by a scope change or difference in cost: he always discusses the plan in advance, documents it, does it and validates it. Exactly what I'm looking for in a trusted service provider. I've had Paul do a number of bits of work for me -- some larger, some smaller -- and have always been happy with the result.

Check out his web site for a bunch of free tips, as well as comments on the best way to work with him.

I contacted Paul for several plumbing issues. The first being a leak in the shower. Before proceeding with anything he advised me to follow his tips to diagnose the problem. Turned out to be a gap in the caulking which did not require a plumber. $$$ saved and problem solved, who wouldn't appreciate that?
I did need to have a drain pop up replaced - no I did not know what it was called, but sent Paul a picture and he explained it. Paul did a great job replacing it. He even noticed a minor toilet problem and took care of it as well. All was done within the estimate given.
I would highly recommend Paul. Take his advice, he definitely knows what he is doing and will help to solve your problem in the most effective way.

Called Paul for a second opinion on a sewer issue. He responded when he said he would and gave sound advice at no cost. Spent about 15 minutes on the phone with me to share his expertise. Very thoughtful and friendly. I look forward to hiring him one day!

Quality help. Sent a message with my problem and Paul responded quickly and explained my problem to me very well. Ended up taking me out of using a plumber! Would definitely call him again.

I have hired Paul to work on several small plumbing projects and I've been very pleased with his services and results. He responds quickly, arrives on time, provides an estimate before the starts his work, and completes the work effectively and efficiently. I would definitely recommend Paul for any plumbing project.

Paul is knowledgeable, responsive, and informative. He will take the time to explain exactly what is happening and discuss the options with you. He has gone above and beyond more than once for me!

I called Paul at Athena after needing another opinion about a gas line. After I described my situation he said there wasn't any work needed and talk me through his thought process even though I was not yet a customer.

My husband and I were amazed with Paul's integrity and helpfulness. Our job was pretty unique as a leaking pipe under the basement floor and there was no way to know beforehand how involved the repair would be. As it happened a long run of pipe had to be replaced not just a small area as we had hoped. He went out of his way multiple times (I've figured out saving us at least $2000) by showing us how to do some of the work ourselves. I am hard pressed to imagine any other time when a business would go as far as Paul by passing up what could have been that money in his pocket. Needless to say, we couldn't be happier that we put our trust in him.

Paul was very knowledgeable and upfront through our multiple plumbing issues. He rearranged his schedule in order to get our new water heater installed within 36 hours of contacting him and everything went smoothly. He also offered advise and even fixed our running toilet (free of charge) when he noticed it was running. He goes above and beyond expectations to explain his approach has tons of good information available on his website. I will continue to use and recommend Paul to friends & neighbors for any plumbing services!

The House I moved into last Fall had a spigot only useable when the irrigation sys. was active. I wanted an independent spigot on all the time for the watering season. My husband called Paul with a photo image he could see what we needed. Paul FIXED the PROBLEM, I now have a shut off for the water flow to the irrigtion and a full time use water source, On Time, Up to Code, If You want the BEST, forget the REST, Athena Care #1.

Paul contacted me within 5 minutes of my request. He helped me resolve my plumbing issue in less than 10 minutes!
I appreciate that he values my time and provides the most cost effective solution.
Call Paul!!!!

I highly recommend Paul for all plumbing needs. He does a great job of setting realistic cost expectations and offers solid advice as to where savings are to be had responsibly. I’ve used him on multiple occasions and most recently he went above and beyond to help me out of a jam the day before a big holiday weekend (highly appreciated!). I will not hesitate to use him for any future needs that arise.

Paul came to my house for an issue with my toilet. After helping diagnose a myriad of issues we had, we came to find out the cause was my kids flushed a hand towel (a fix I could make myself). Paul laughed it off and said, after spending an hour with me, just do me a favor and tell your friends about me. I gave him $50. Would use him (and recommend him) again in a heartbeat.

During the polar vortex, our water main froze. I called Paul who was getting hammered with phone calls and requests. Paul gave me free advice over the phone, and spent approximately 30 min speaking with me and reviewing photos of my situation. After the issue was resolved, he followed up with me to ensure that the problem was fixed. He clearly goes above and beyond for his community. I highly recommend Paul for any plumbing services, and hope to use his services again in the future.

Paul is extremely knowledgeable, patient and candid. He is uncompromising in quality and I would work with him again.

Paul knows his stuff....is super nice....works fast.....is honest....and he saves you time and money...
What else do you want?

All I had to do was give the guy a call and realize there was no way I was going to use him. Called the main number given by google which then tells me to call his cell. After calling his cell he seemed annoyed with my issue. After talking with him for a minute discussing my issue he realized I live in Eden Prairie and seemed relieved that I wasn't in his service area. I gave 2 stars because I am glad he is out of my service area.

I have hired Paul repeatedly to help with plumbing needs. He is always very responsive, considerate, on time and has very reasonable prices. I will definitely call him for the next plumbing issue that comes up.

Paul the Plumber is a great professional - super courteous and easy to get a hold of. I had an emergency plumbing need and called Paul, got him right away and he told me that he was busy with another customer, couldn't get to my emergency right away and selflessly referred me to another plumber so I could have my bathroom working and in order again! Talk about putting the customer first!
I highly recommend Athena Care and Paul the Plumber!

After replacing the sink and counter top I discovered the new sink is lower than the old sink and drain connections had changed.
I sent a text to Paul with a photo of my issue.
Paul was very responsive, understood my needs and we set an appointment . Paul arrived right on time, went right to work connecting the drain all according to code. Athena Care provides quality workmanship at a great value. I am very happy with this quality service.
Great value and piece of mind.
Thank You

I am happy to recommend Paul. He is professional, knowledgeable and personable. he came out to my home for a water leak issue and he immediately put me at ease letting me know that it is nothing serious, and he informed me what to do, to prevent the problem from reoccurring.

One of the most unprofessional people I have had the misfortune to work with. Not worth the hassle

Paul is quick and very knowledgable. Most importantly he uses serviceable gaskets and parts that don't cause problems in the future. Very quick and reasonably priced. I will definitely use him next time I need plumbing work in my home!

Update - Just used Athena Care again for a blown irrigation shut off valve. This had been a hard problem to figure out what had caused the issue to begin with and Paul tracked it down to a valve inside the house. He is always professional, quick, and uses high quality parts. Old review: I have been using Athena Care for twenty years. Paul is a plumber who knows his trade and gets the job done right. He also will give solid advice and share solutions that don’t require his home visit if that is an option. I recommend him highly.

Like most people I looked at the star reviews and comments and hired this plumber expecting quality service. Unfortunately this was one of my worst experiences of contracted work ever. The project involved replacing a leaky valve where the main city line enters my basement. He quoted me roughly $240 to replace the valve and fix the problem. He warned that replacing the valve could lead to more issues and more cost if things did not go as expected. I said I understood, but wanted the problem fixed and authorized him to go ahead anyway.

A few minutes later, he handed me a bill for roughly $220 and explained to me in very condescending terms that wrapping the valve with tape and hoping for the best was the solution. This obviously did not fix the problem and within a day, it continued to drip. I would have gladly paid more to have the problem actually fixed. It seemed Paul was only interested in a quick transaction rather than putting in the labor to do it right. Not only that, but his demeanor and attitude were terrible. He literally came to my front door and said 'where's the problem'. No good afternoon sir, no hello nice to meet you, nothing. He was curt and rude for the entire hour he was at my home. While I disagreed with his solution and charges, in the end, I just wanted him out of my house. This was my honest experience.

I can't say enough good things about Paul! I live in a S Mpls house, built in 1923, and the plumbing is original. The Monday of Thanksgiving week, I came downstairs to discover that I had water all over the kitchen (which is directly below my one and only bathroom).

I remembered that my parents had recommended Paul to me and I called him immediately. He answered his phone (this was around 7:00AM), talked me through the scenario, and although he had a full schedule that day, he moved things around to make time for me.

He was quick, efficient and completely respectful of my old house (I have found in the past seven years that there are many service professionals who do not know how to treat an old house well.) Paul reset my toilet, which had become more and more wobbly over the last month, and billed me more than fairly.

Unfortunately, I woke up the next morning to another soaking wet kitchen. Although the toilet had desperately needed resetting, the real culprit of the wet kitchen was my SHOWER. A frantic text message to Paul elicited another quick response and before long he arrived, along with a second plumber whom he sometimes calls for 2-person jobs (who was also amazing and friendly), they determined the issue, fixed it very quickly and two days before Thanksgiving, I had a fully operational bathroom and no more wet kitchen.

There had been a small erosion in the shower's waste water pipe that was allowing the bath water to flow freely out of the back of the tub's plumbing (it's an antique pedestal tub with some of the hardware above-floor), across the floor to a small gap in the edge where it meets the molding, and straight down the wall into the kitchen and further into the basement.

Long story short (too late!), it's been a month and everything has worked perfectly. When my old house decides to have another issue, I will not hesitate to call Paul immediately. He is honest and fair. He tells you exactly what he thinks instead of wasting your time telling you what you may want to hear (refreshing!) I found his billing to be affordable and more than fair. He's speedy with a diagnosis and gets right down to business--no time wasted. And on top of all that, he's a super-decent guy, SMART, he TEXTS (which is awesome!), fun to talk to and, I have to say, honorable--a quality that is hard to come by these days.

I trust Paul and would recommend him completely (and I have!)

Very knowledgeable, and was able to come out the next day. I told him what I needed done, and he was able to ball park a price on the phone without looking at it. He was very friendly, and got the work done quickly.

Rather than come out and charge a fee for inspection we talked through the problem and sent photos. They directed me to the Delta customer service folks who were able to help me fix the faucet. They were very knowledgeable and quick to respond AND they saved me about $500 bucks. GOOD MINNESOTA PEOPLE

I needed my disposal which he did easily enough. On testing the new one, Paul discovered there was no electricity. Instead of calling an electrician, he used his voltage tester. He finally discovered the problem after a bit. As usual, he went above and beyond. I will continue to use him for any problems we might have with our plumbing.

We were very pleased with Paul's work. He is very knowledgeable, hard working, timely, friendly and neat! He gave us an honest assessment on whether we actually needed some of the plumbing work on our list, when he could have said yes to everything and made more $. Charges were reasonable. (And no plumbers crack).

Paul was a total pro. Direct and honest with his assessment, he was able to respond to an early morning emergency and completely resolve the issue by the afternoon. Highly recommend!

I've called Paul to come out several times to my home for minor plumbing issues. Recently, I had him come out to fix a minor gas leak. What I really appreciate is how Paul tells me up front what the estimated cost will be for the job. This time, the minor gas leak turned out to take much longer than he anticipated, and he still stayed within the initial amount he quoted me. Not only that, he went above and beyond to help save me some costs on another problem at the same visit. He's a great guy, I knew that the first time I met him and why I immediately called him again. I think because I'm a loyal customer, he will always go above and beyond and will continue to provide me with not only excellent service at fair prices, but information on how to save money with fixes I can do myself.

I'm a young homeowner who has very little experience with plumbing and upkeep of the home. Just recently, I had a pretty common problem with a leaky faucet that ended up causing a puddle of water underneath my sink. Being the oblivious homeowner newbie, I freaked out calling my local Hardware Store for advice. They recommended that I call Paul Jursik, stating that he was a no nonsense plumber who tells it like it is. I took their advice and was extremely pleased. Paul helped me diagnose the problem over the phone and helped solve my problem with relative ease. Best yet, because he was able to diagnose the problem via phone and he saved me $100 for a service call. In a day and age of greedy human beings, Paul Jursik clearly defies that notion. I am very pleased with his straightforwardness and overall service, and will definitely call him in the event of futher plumbing issues.

Paul was great to work with, very fair pricing and knowledgeable to find the best solution for the problem

Paul has done work at my personal residence several times. He has always done an outstanding job. Most importantly, it has been my perception that he has always been honest and fair, and at a reasonable price. I have always felt comfortable with him in my home. Trust is a big thing for me with someone providing a service of this nature, and I feel he has earned mine. He is also a very personal fellow and has provided timely service when I have needed it. Highly recommended.

I had a kitchen sink leaking into the basement and outside along the foundation. My house was built in 1940 and the pipe in question was inside the wall. I blindly searched for plumbers in the area dreading the experience as related to unknown cost etc. Upon reading reviews and taking to friends I decided to try Athenacare. Paul was frank and to the point with an over the phone assessment. He fit me into his schedule, showed up exactly on-time, and proceeded to tear into the issue. After a few hours of work, the offending pipe was replaced, and the issue fixed for good. Paul was consistently conscious of cost, kept me informed of every step, and completed the job expeditiously. The end result was a kitchen drain pipe replacement including the T on the ventilation stack and a drain that has never functioned so well since I bought the place 7 years ago. Paul set expectations, then beat them, for a concise delivery of Customer Satisfaction at a very reasonable price!

Paul was new to us when he came to fix a burst pipe in our basement. He came highly recommended on Next Door. He was terrific! Not only did he fix the problem, he also worked with us on preventing the issue from happening again. He installed an outdoor spigot that was far superior to the one we had. He offered to replace it with the same one or do the upgrade - our choice. We chose the slightly more option and it works so much better. We are very grateful to Paul for his professional work, his can-do spirit, and his advice. We will definitely contact him when we have another issue.

Great guy, great resource! I called for a quote on a water heater installation. Instead of just selling me a new water heater he educated me on a what will probably be a better solution for my needs! He asked a lot of questions and spent a lot of time understanding what I really needed and then gave me a reference for an HVAC guy. Even though I didn't end up hiring him (this time!) I will definitely call him back for my next plumbing issue.

Paul helped me troubleshoot my water leakage issue over the phone before deeming it necessary to come to my house that would have resulted in a home visit charge. I was able to determine the source of the issue and find a solution on the Athena Care website with Paul's help and no home visit charge! Paul is the man!

Paul is great to work with and is very accommodating with schedules. I had two back to back issues and he made it a priority to get both resolved efficiently and very fairly priced. Would definitely recommend Paul for any plumbing issue!

Paul is not only a great plumber, but also a nice person. I originally met him when he repaired plumbing at a duplex I used to rent. He did all the plumbing repairs for my prior landlords. When I bought my own home and ran into some problems, I knew I was going to call Paul at Athena. He was always so helpful and considerate at my old rental.

I had a shower drain repair gone bad and called Paul. He offered to alter his plans a bit and come that very same day. That didn't work due to my work schedule, so we scheduled in the very near future when it worked for both of us. He came out and was able to remove a piece of PVC that was trapped inside a cast iron fitting in a very tight space. He then offered to finish putting the drain assembly back together. He also sold me this cool water alarm which is similar to a fire alarm, so I could tell is there were future leaks in this hidden area.

He did this all at a very fair, competitive price. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again for any plumbing needs!

We've called Paul twice, and both times he solved our issue efficiently. His rates are very reasonable. He's friendly and we had no problem scheduling with him. It's not that we *would* use him again -- I know we *will*.