Emergency Plumbers in Lorain, OH
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Top 3 Plumbers in Lorain
Strong HireEsser Plumbing
4.9(338)
“Left us with cracked sidewalk at the end of our driveway from parking heavy equipment. Damaged the driveway with many divets. They were the least expensive for replacing my water main and the quality shows. Very disappointed and do not recommend them.”
Strong HireWestland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.9(3238)
“They pointed out areas of concern from the previous installation, including the fact that my previous furnace of 22 years wasn't properly grounded, and made all the necessary repairs. I not only have a new furnace, I have peace of mind knowing my family is safe thanks to their attention to detail and high quality workmanship.”
Strong HireJD'S Plumbing LLC
4.8(98)
“JD'S Excellent work, they came highly recommended and lived up to their reputation. Great communication, timely, clean, efficient. It was an all day job, involving three sinks, four faucets, and a bathroom vanity. Adam was over and beyond professional.”
Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.9·3.2k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
·3.5Yelp·
BBB A+
·3.5Yelp·BBB A+Strengths
Workmanship quality cited in 21 of 97 analyzed reviews
Same-day or rapid emergency dispatch confirmed: water heater…
Front-office communication praised across multiple reviews
Concerns
1 Yelp review describes a $97 diagnostic charge with incomplete…
Quote response time slow in at least 1 review
“The lady that I spoke to, Katie, was able to get me scheduled right away and stayed in touch with me to let me know when…”
“TERRIBLE! robbery! Scheduled appointment to look at pool heater, they canceled day of appointment, ( short staffed they…”
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.2k reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Water heater installed solo after partner called in sick
Late-night sewer call (10pm–12am) handled in one visit
Weekend and day-off availability confirmed: technician showed up…
Concerns
Sump pump installed despite customer explicitly requesting…
Parts availability gap: technician made a mid-job Home Depot run,…
“Robert came over and was very quick with his tools and process.”
“DO NOT TAKE YOUR MONEY HERE! Last year we called in for a sump pump replacement.”
Esser Plumbing
4.9·338 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google·3.3Yelp·
BBB A+
·3.3Yelp·BBB A+Strengths
Same-day dispatch confirmed in 11 of 100 analyzed reviews
Pricing cited as fair or below expectation in reviews ("price was…
Office coordination praised alongside field work
Concerns
1 Yelp review (1-star) reports property damage from heavy…
“Esser Plumbing literally saved our Christmas! We woke up Christmas Eve to a failed sump pump and a flooded basement.”
“Left us with cracked sidewalk at the end of our driveway from parking heavy equipment.”
JD'S Plumbing LLC
4.8·98 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
workmanship cited in 20 of 99 analyzed reviews;
fast_response cited 16 times;
Office coordinator Jenny consistently praised for rapid…
Concerns
Techs arrived for tankless flush without shoe coverings;
expensive theme in 4 reviews;
“Not only did they come by within 20 minutes of my call, they jumped into action and went the extra mile to restore…”
“Jeff is a very nice guy and does excellent work, but the prices are outrageous! I paid $460 to have our tankless hot…”
Killeen Plumbing Company
4.9·467 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google·3.9Yelp·BBB A+
·3.9Yelp·BBB A+Strengths
Emergency burst pipe response 20 minutes on Christmas Day and in…
Honest cost-savings approach: suggested a less-expensive same-day…
Technician Caleb walked through every step, answered all…
Concerns
11 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star;
Slow response documented in 6 of 100 analyzed reviews
Technician broke a water heater part during a service call, then…
“Caleb was our technician, and he was absolutely wonderful.”
“They took advantage of my mom last week and left her house after 3 hours and 25 mintues saying they would be back on…”
American Plumbing
4.4·91 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google·2.6Yelp·BBB A+
·2.6Yelp·BBB A+Strengths
No-surprise quote practice cited specifically: one reviewer…
Fast_response theme counted 11 times;
Workmanship theme counted 14 times;
Concerns
Quote doubled from $600 to $1,200 on a water heater install when…
Receptionist rudeness cited in 1 of 91 reviews;
“We had a small job, fixing an exterior spigot. Scheduling was easy, and the plumber arrived right on time.”
“They will not receive my business ever again. The receptionist was extremely rude.”
Butts Plumbing
4.8·160 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google·4.4Yelp·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
fast_response=21 across 100 analyzed reviews;
fair_pricing=8 and cheap-plumber=14 across 100 reviews;
Sump pump replacement and water heater installs covered with…
Concerns
Customer waited all day for 8am–4pm window; no-show, no call
Tech came to measure for ice maker waterline, never called back…
“Butt's quote was also half of another local company, and they even went above and beyond to help install parts of my…”
“I made an appointment they told me they would be there between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.”
Heart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric
4.7·295 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Hot water tank and toilet repair completed with detailed…
Technician thoroughness praised: showed parts being cleaned…
Concerns
Quote-to-actual price gap of $100 (133% increase) blamed on…
Price jumped from quoted $75 to $175 for same service after a…
Post-service upsell pitch to spouse (maintenance packages + full…
“Technician called ahead to give me an estimated arrival time and was here within the service window.”
“Heart of Ohio had recently bought out Huge but has now been bought out by Haven Services according to our technician who…”
H. Jack's Plumbing and Heating
4.8·795 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google·2.0Yelp
·2.0YelpStrengths
Workmanship cited in 20 of 100 reviews
Technicians stay until job is complete
Concerns
Quote-scope mismatch: $685 drywall-cut-and-replace quote did not…
Scheduling no-record incident: call booked Friday, no record…
Pricing flagged as excessive in multiple Yelp reviews
“Richard thoroughness, he discovered we also had a gas leak.”
“Overpriced. I was charged almost $800 to replace two toilet valves that cost $10 each.”
Avon Lake Plumbing
4.4·82 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google·2.6Yelp·BBB C+
·2.6Yelp·BBB C+Strengths
First-call diagnosis track record
Owner Dennis walked customer through water heater emergency by…
Water heater tech arrived within 30 minutes and resolved issue…
Concerns
BBB rating of C+ contradicts 4.4 Google stars
24/7 emergency claim contradicted by experience: told tech would…
Scheduling failures documented in multiple reviews
“Today was another save on behalf of Dan at Avon Lake Plumbing! They have done it all for me...toilets...sink and bathtub…”
“Called them over a week ago and said someone would be out the next day.”
Strongsville Plumbing & Sewer
4.3·11 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid4.3Google
Strengths
Phone estimate honored on arrival;
Concerns
Incomplete job: declined to seal a visible leak claiming it…
“I initially left a voicemail on a Monday and Matt called me back within a couple hours.”
“I asked him to unclog a pipe and seal a leak, he unclogged it but said 'the leak would seal on its own' and in case it…”
ASAP Plumbing
3.9·45 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Avoid3.9Google·2.3Yelp
·2.3YelpStrengths
Tankless water heater installation praised for speed and quality…
Henry (tech) praised specifically for transparency, walkthrough…
Concerns
7 of 51 reviews cite slow_response or total no-show;
Yelp 1-star review alleges owner Jay is 'a scam artist' with…
No upfront pricing on a quick repair: reviewer asked for estimate…
“ASAP Plumbing did an outstanding job installing our new tankless water heater! From start to finish, their team was…”
“THE WORST! Good luck getting ahold of them to fix a problem they caused.”
About Emergency Plumbing in Lorain
Residents of Lorain rely on fast emergency plumbing service when cold snaps freeze pipes or aging sewer lines back up. Lorain County's older housing stock makes responsive service essential for homeowners.
Common Plumbing Emergencies in Lorain
Burst or Frozen Pipes
A burst pipe can flood your home in minutes. Shut off your main water valve and call an emergency plumber immediately.
Water Heater Failure
No hot water, leaking tank, or strange noises from your water heater? Emergency plumbers can diagnose and repair or replace your unit fast.
Sewer Line Backup
Sewage backing up into your home is a health hazard. Emergency plumbers have the equipment to clear blockages and repair damaged sewer lines.
Clogged Drains
When plunging doesn't work and water won't drain, professional emergency drain cleaning can resolve even the toughest blockages.
Gas Line Issues
If you smell gas, evacuate immediately and call 911 first. Then call a licensed plumber for gas line repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many emergency plumbers in Lorain does Fast Plumber Near Me track?
We currently track 12 emergency plumbers serving Lorain, OH, drawing on 7,781 real Google reviews. We rank them by quality and responsiveness — and we show each one's weaknesses, not just their stars.
Who is the highest-rated emergency plumber in Lorain, OH?
Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing currently holds the highest Google rating among the Lorain emergency plumbers we track (4.9★ across 3,238 reviews). Ratings are only part of the picture — we also surface the common complaints reviewers raise so you can judge for yourself.
How much does an emergency plumber cost in Lorain, OH?
Emergency plumber rates in Lorain typically run $150–$300 for the service call, plus parts and labor; after-hours and weekend calls in Lorain County usually cost more. Always get a written estimate before work begins — surprise fees after the initial quote are one of the most common complaints reviewers raise about plumbers in this area.
How quickly can an emergency plumber arrive in Lorain?
Most emergency plumbers serving Lorain aim to arrive within 30–60 minutes. The closest verified plumber on this page is about 6 miles away. We rate plumbers on responsiveness so you can see who actually shows up fast — not just who claims to.
What should I do during a plumbing emergency in Lorain?
Shut off the main water valve to stop the flow. If there's standing water, cut power to the affected area. Move valuables and take photos for insurance. Then call a verified emergency plumber in Lorain — the listings on this page are ranked by responsiveness so you can reach one fast.
Are emergency plumbers in Lorain available 24/7?
Yes — among the 12 plumbers we track in Lorain, those flagged for 24/7 availability answer emergency calls at night, on weekends, and on holidays. We verify who actually picks up rather than taking "24/7" at face value.
What are the most common plumbing emergencies in Lorain?
The most common plumbing emergencies in Lorain, OH include burst or frozen pipes, water heater failures, sewer line backups, clogged drains, and gas line issues. Homes in Lorain County can be especially prone depending on their age and construction.
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