American Plumber
Plumber · Lompoc, CA
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Our verdict
15 of 16 reviews at 5 stars, but a repeat customer flagged a clogged-drain price doubling from $190 to $385 between visits 3 years apart.
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Ranked #10 of 10 plumbers we've reviewed in Lompoc, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 16 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Owned a carpet-flood mistake — owner Aaron apologized and replaced the damaged carpet
1 cited review
“We later learned he accidentally had left the washing machine drain pipe detached while running tests. We ran the machine and it flooded my sons room leaving the carpet ruined... they replaced the carpet in the room.”
Burst pipe fix described as turning the situation into a solution
Cited in 1 of the 16 reviews we analyzed.
Ceiling-price quoting cited — no-surprise quotes given upfront
1 cited review
“He offered a quote with a ceiling price so that there wouldn't be surprises, and agreed to work with me in case of any changes.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Tech accidentally left washing machine drain detached, flooding a child's bedroom; carpet had to be replaced
“We later learned he accidentally had left the washing machine drain pipe detached while running tests. We ran the machine and it flooded my sons room leaving the carpet ruined... they replaced the carpet in the room.”
Repeat customer reports same drain fix went from $190 to $385 — pricing consistency questioned
“We had a clogged drain in the same spot for the second time in 3 years. This company fixed the problem for us for $190 a few years ago... Same fix this time and they charged us $385”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 16 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Not a true Lompoc plumber—beware. This company is based in San Luis Obispo and just work in Lompoc. I clearly explained the work I needed over the phone, but when the plumber arrived, he said they don’t even offer that service. I was still charged a visit fee, even though they knew ahead of time what the job required. Total waste of time and money—I had to call a different plumber the next morning to actually get …”
Positive
“The manager was very helpful! He came right on time despite having a busy schedule for today. He answered all my questions and concerns. He addressed all the plumbing issues and I look forward to working with him in the future”
“My air conditioner was leaking water. Tom cared for the issue with superb professionalism. He was responsive and identified the problem with his great knowledge of hvac systems. He effectively remediated the issue by adjusting the internal mechanism to drain appropriately within the unit and installed needed piping to allow the water to drain out of the unit correctly.I highly recommend this business for knowledge …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2024.
Should you hire American Plumber?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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