Ackerman Plumbing
Plumber · Marshalltown, IA
Our verdict
Fast emergency response (2-hour same-day appointments) with experienced technicians who explain work clearly and charge fairly, but limited review volume makes pricing harder to verify.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional same-day/rapid emergency response: 3 of 5 reviewers specifically praise quick scheduling and arrival (same-day within 2 hours, next-day prompt arrival)
1 cited review
“arrived promptly by that time”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Technicians provide thorough explanations and answer customer questions: 3 reviewers highlight clear communication about repairs and willingness to address additional concerns
2 cited reviews
“Fast response, clear communication, and work done right”
“arrived promptly by that time”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Consistent quality workmanship with attention to detail: multiple reviewers praise efficiency, professionalism, and thoroughness in diagnosis and repair
2 cited reviews
“efficient, knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced”
“Fast response, clear communication, and work done right”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Huge shoutout to Ackerman Plumbing for delivering truly great customer service today. Fast response, clear communication, and work done right — exactly how it should be. Grateful for partners who take pride in their craft and treat people the right way.”
“Called to schedule a visit due to our outdoor hose spigot leaking into the basement. The dispatcher got us scheduled for a time slot the next day and Matt, our technician, arrived promptly by that time. He quickly diagnosed the issue (cracked pipe to the spigot), broke down the work he would need to do, and quoted us the all-in price for repairs. Matt’s repair was quick and clean and he answered all my questions. I …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 139 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
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