Angler Plumbing
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Quality/liability failure: replaced drain with 'cheap imitation' without authorization, cracked customer's $7,500 Bathfitter tub, and refused to stand behind work, Driver safety violation: plumber cited for distracted driving and responded with aggression rather than accountability—pattern suggests potential quality control gaps
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 19 reviews
Our Verdict
#13 of 15 in Newark, DE
- Emergency and same-day calls
- You're highly price-sensitive
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Caution if: You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
Caution if: You want detailed upfront explanations
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
How they score across what matters
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What they do well (and don’t)
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What 19 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
Emergency and same-day calls
What To Watch Out For
Pricing fairness is a significant concern: dimension score of 15/100 suggests substantially above-market rates
Inconsistent accountability: when confronted about driver misconduct, crew became 'belligerent and rude instead of admitting fault'
Quality/liability failure: replaced drain with 'cheap imitation' without authorization, cracked customer's $7,500 Bathfitter tub, and refused to stand behind work
Driver safety violation: plumber cited for distracted driving and responded with aggression rather than accountability—pattern suggests potential quality control gaps
Quality & Professionalism
High-quality workmanship and attention to detail: 3 reviewers praise thorough work, cleanliness, and problem-solving (including fixing previous owner's poor drain design)
Communication
Exceptional responsiveness: same-day service during holiday weekend and consistent on-time arrivals over 10+ years
Inconsistent accountability: when confronted about driver misconduct, crew became 'belligerent and rude instead of admitting fault'
Pricing
Pricing fairness is a significant concern: dimension score of 15/100 suggests substantially above-market rates
Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, Yelp & more
Prompt, efficient and clean. My kitchen sink stopped up during the holiday weekend, and the plumber came the same day that I called for service. They fixed the problem, and they were very clean. They put tarp down on the kitchen floor to make sure that the splash from the unclogging didn’t get on the floor, and they even clean the inside cabinets with bleach spray to make sure there was not a drop of splash from when they had to unclog the drain. Plumbing can be messy work, but they make sure that the work area is immaculately clean when they’re done.
I've been using Angler Plumbing for over 10 years now, and I can honestly say they are one of the most reliable and professional companies I've ever worked with. Whether it's been routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or bigger plumbing projects, their team has always shown up on time, treated my home with respect, and delivered top-quality work. What really stands out is their consistency. After a full decade, the service is just as dependable and thorough as it was the first time I called them. Their plumbers are knowledgeable, friendly, and always take the time to explain the problem and solution in a way that makes sense. It’s rare to find a company you can trust year after year, but Angler Plumbing has earned that trust many times over. Highly recommended!
Angler Plumbing will be my go to for work. I have used them twice now and got nothing but great service. First time was to replace a broken outdoor faucet. The second time was to replace water shutoff valves and install the utility tub in our basement laundry area that was never in the house. They also cleaned up the garbage design of drain pipes from previous owner. Rob and his crew are great at what they do. Highly recommend calling Angler for all your plumbing needs.
Wouldn't waste my time . They might be good at a job, but their professionalism when addressing " distracted " drivers and the fact that one, breaking the law, and two, when confronted about it, driver became very belligerent and rude, instead of admitting fault and putting down the phone while he was driving. Figure if he, they are going to allow something so simple to be disregarded, that probably will muss something or disregard something on a job.
I hired this contractor to replace a leaking pipe from my tub drain to the down flow pipe. They replaced the Bathfitter drain with a cheap imitation and in the process cracked my fiberglass tub. I did not request that the drain be replaced and they refuse to stand behind their inferior work. This is what Angler Plumbing's cheap imitation drain they installed in my $7500 Bathfitter tub looks like after a year of use. Again... IF you value the worth of your home, DO NOT hire this plumber to work in it!!
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Service area
Based in Newark. Serves 10 nearby cities within 20 miles:
Angler Plumbing