Active Plumbing and Rooter
Plumber · Fremont, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Active Plumbing and Rooter holds a perfect 5★ across 106 reviews; Manny arrived within 30 minutes on a Sunday night for 2 backed-up toilets, fast_response cited 24 times and same-day service confirmed across water heater, drain, and multi-toilet emergencies.
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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
Sunday evening emergency: Manny on-site within 30 minutes, cleared 2 toilets backing into shower/bathtub, and returned next morning for J-trap — weekend response confirmed in 2 of 100 reviews
1 cited review
“Manny came out within 30-mins this past Sunday night for an urgent request. Two toilets were backing up into the shower and bathtub! Manny and his uncle got the toilets cleared quickly using existing clean-outs from outside. Then he came back early the next day to clear the bathtub Jtrap from inside.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Water heater leak: same-day dispatch (Monday), negotiated lower price from initial quote — cheap-plumber cited 15 times; pricing described as 'most reasonable compared to others' in a direct comparison
1 cited review
“Active Plumbing is hands down one of the most reliable plumbing companies I've worked with. Their prices are the most reasonable compared to others, and their work ethic really stands out. They show up on time, explain everything clearly, and get the job done right without cutting corners.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Within an hour of calling for a same-day urgent request, tech Sayed arrived — fast_response=24 across 100 reviews analyzed
1 cited review
“Their tech, Sayed, came out right away. Within an hour of my calling. He did a spectacular job. He was kind and considerate of the fact that the owner of the home, is handicapped.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Water heater final cost ran higher than initial quote due to additional parts needed — price went up after job started in 1 of 100 reviews
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I initially contacted Bay Area International Translation Services via phone to get a price quote. A lady answered the phone who was not that friendly. I asked her for a quote on the phone in which she gave me. I told her I wanted to price check other places before I give her the job. I have called Bay Area Intl Translation Services a handful of times during business hours and no one picks up the phne. I even left a …”
Positive
“We had a leak on our water heater late Sunday evening and I reached out to Active Plumbing and Rooter the very next day to seek other opinion on price and they were able to accommodate us with a lower price. They were also able to send someone the same day (Monday) and we really appreciated it since having hot water is a necessity. Though we had to pay bit higher after it was completed due to additional parts …”
“I don’t recommend much, but want to give a 5-star shoutout for Active Plumbing in Fremont. I prefer to use small, local family businesses when possible. Manny came out within 30-mins this past Sunday night for an urgent request. Two toilets were backing up into the shower and bathtub! Manny and his uncle got the toilets cleared quickly using existing clean-outs from outside. Then he came back early the next day to …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Active Plumbing and Rooter?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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