Around the Clog, LLC
Plumber · Lafayette, CO
Our verdict
4.8 stars across 322 reviews; Doug repeatedly cited for fair quotes (one $1,700 leak repair beaten by hundreds), with 21 fast-response mentions in 85 sampled reviews.
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Our opinion, based on the 85 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Beat a $1,700 leak quote — Around the Clog completed a basement piping leak repair the next day at a fraction of a competitor's quote.
1 cited review
“We had a plumber come out (who, to their credit, came out almost immediately), and quoted the job at $1700. Unfortunately for them, we know tangentially about plumbing and knew that the material cost was maybe 30 dollars”
Tankless water heater install with no upsell — Doug recommended a right-sized unit instead of pushing pricier models.
1 cited review
“Doug is more than a superb plumber; he is a problem-solver! He listened well, gave us good advice, and never tried to sell us the more expensive models.”
Middle-of-the-night emergency response — Doug came out overnight on a separate job.
1 cited review
“Doug came out in the middle of the night and saved me! He truly is a Master Pipe Layer, a gentleman and a scholar.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
1-star review describes phone interaction as argumentative and defensive after a billing dispute — long-time customer says they won't return.
“They charged me $370 because their plumber couldn’t figure out how to put the faucet back together.”
$370 charged for a leaky faucet repair where the customer says the plumber couldn't reassemble the fixture and the second tech 'did absolutely nothing.'
“They charged me $370 because their plumber couldn’t figure out how to put the faucet back together.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 85 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I had heard so many positive things about this company that I was really looking forward to working with them. Unfortunately, reality did not meet expectation and we had a really negative, unprofessional experience. Won’t be using them again.”
“Very poor response time and does not warranty work or parts. This ‘company’ is extremely unprofessional. I will never use them again.”
“THIS IS MY FIRST NEGATIVE REVIEW EVER!! AVOID THIS PLUMBER!!! They responded to this rating to justify their service. They were argumentative and defensive on the phone. They did not try to rectify the situation. I had a leaky faucet. They charged me $370 because their plumber couldn’t figure out how to put the faucet back together. I used to be a long time customer of this business. No More!! To start with they …”
Positive
“They arrived on time, repaired the problem (clog) and did not charge alot. We would use them again.”
“Great service at a reasonable price”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2022.
Should you hire Around the Clog, LLC?
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 detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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