1st Fresno Plumbing
Plumber · Fresno, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.9★ on 43 reviews with 84% positive sentiment; fast_response cited 15 times and workmanship 12 times — strong water heater and same-day install record, but 9% negative reviews and reviewConsistency of 0.65 flag some inconsistency.
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Ranked #11 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Fresno, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Same-day water heater installation confirmed across 3 quotes (reviews cite sizing, recovery time, and energy guidance before install)
2 cited reviews
“Booked them for water heater installation after our old unit failed. The consultation covered sizing, recovery time, and energy use, which helped us decide. Installation took a few hours, and hot water was back the same day.”
“They gave me a free estimate and kept in touch with great communication throughout the process. From Scott in the office to Pedro and his assistant who came out for the job, everyone was friendly and really knew what they were doing.”
Honest diagnostic approach: tech advised against unnecessary replacement in at least 1 documented case, saving customer money
1 cited review
“Scott came out to check our water heater because we thought it might need replacing. He was completely honest and let us know that a replacement wasn't needed yet, which was a relief.”
Sewer backup quoted and cleared at a price reviewers described as beating competitor estimates; video inspection included
1 cited review
“I had a sewer backup in my basement... Compared to other plumbers I talked to before, their price was great and they explained everything clearly. After cleaning and checking the line, they found out my pipe was just badly clogged from years of buildup, not broken like other plumbers had said. Levi and Jay saved me a ton of money.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
reviewConsistency of 0.65 with 8 one-star reviews out of 100 analyzed suggests a meaningful minority of poor experiences alongside strong majority
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“If I can give this place customer service a negative number I would give them -3 stars. My daughter lives in Clovis and we visited this place when my family was up there to visit. Their bagels were better than any place where I lived so I asked my daughter to pick up the dozen deal with an extra tub of cream cheese to fly home during the holidays. The first time, they shorted me 3 whole bagels, and missing one tub …”
“This location is terrible. Count on them to mess up your order half the time. The managers literally do nothing but stand by and watch.”
“Definitely not the best bagel sammies and def should not be callin' themselves a New York bagelry. Came here to grab a bagel sandwich to eat during the drive to Kings Canyon. The good thing about this bagel shop is that it opens up pretty early (at 5:30 am during the week). It's also located just a short walking distance from CSU Fresno. The interior was sparkling clean and service at the counter was efficient. …”
Positive
“After comparing a few quotes for pipe repair, we chose this company. Their evaluation felt thorough and not rushed. The repair was completed within the estimated timeframe and the results have held up well. I would consider using their service again if needed.”
“I had a $7 credit with toast app for my bday here so I decided to use it before it expired. I saw on the menu they had a bagelwhich called spicy & naughty. It came with maple butter, cheddar cheese, eggs, bacon, chorizo sausage, jalapeno cheddar cream cheese, and a touch of chipotle aioli.. hmm interesting. I went with that with a sesame bagel. It only came out to like $3 something cus I used the $7 credit. Wow! …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire 1st Fresno Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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