Armoured Plumbing, Inc.
Plumber · Rocklin, CA
Our verdict
4.9 stars on 599 Google reviews; 5 analyzed (1 one-star) show strong communication and same-day arrival but one reviewer documents digging without calling utilities, an unfinished trench job requiring rework, and a clean-out cover left uncloseable.
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Ranked #13 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Sacramento, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Owner Barry answers his phone any time — confirmed by a contractor who has used the company for nearly two decades on commercial jobs
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Arrived in under an hour, resolved issue in 30 minutes with detailed coaching on future maintenance — strong same-day response per local reviewer
1 cited review
“5 star service!!! Great communication from start to finish. Alan was awesome!!! This was the best plumber service experience I've ever had. Gave me a ton of pointers and went above and beyond. Showed up less than an hour after I called and was in and out in 30 min with problem solved.”
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.
Red flag
Dug before calling utilities on a rental property — work stopped for days when a wire was hit; with only 5 analyzed reviews this safety complaint carries outsized weight
“Landlord hired them to work on rental. Dug before calling proper utilities. Way more to complain about but if that first part doesn't make you think twice then nothing else I have to say will.”
Workmanship complaint: original dig approach failed (3 pits), required full trench rework, and final clean-out cover sits too high to close — landlord job but quality concerns are documented
“Landlord hired them to work on rental. Dug before calling proper utilities. Way more to complain about but if that first part doesn't make you think twice then nothing else I have to say will.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Please read this! Great information. Overall pre-experience: I have called many plumbers as I am new to the area as far as utilizing contractors. I came from a town where I knew everyone, but once I moved to Sacramento, I knew not a soul as far as contractors are concerned. The plumbers that I have called while in Sacramento either never called me back or answered, but with interaction they just said "hmmm, not …”
“The whole process was awesome! Michael arrived on time with a smile on his face and eager to help! He quickly assess the situation and told me the outcome which relieves so much stress as we thought we were going to have to get a hold of the city to help with this project. He quickly fixed the situation and the price was a Shell Shock as it was much lower than what we expected! I will definitely use your service …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 599 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Armoured Plumbing, Inc.?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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