Atherton Plumbing - Dayton Drain Cleaning
Plumber · Huber Heights, OH · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8 stars across 1,212 reviews; emergency Sunday dispatch with tech on-site in 30 min and everything fixed in under an hour — but 1 reviewer found water heater install priced at 2x competitors.
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Ranked #8 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Bellbrook, OH · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Emergency Sunday call answered within 5 min; tech dispatched with photo ID text, on-site in 30 min, job complete in under an hour
1 cited review
“Sunday morning text from our tenants that shower, sink and toilet were backing up. Called Atherton, they explained the emergency pricing, tech called me 5 minutes later... 30 minutes later i met him at the property, everything fixed in less than an hour.”
Professional theme in 4 of 5 analyzed reviews; technicians explain options with bids for multiple scenarios rather than pushing single solution
1 cited review
“The plumber that cleared out my drain was very knowledgeable and showed a confidence and skill thats not common in the industry today. He was very thorough and protected the environment around the drain.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
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
Pricing outlier: 1 reviewer received quote 2x market rate for water heater install; recommend getting a comparison quote before committing
“Atherton wanted $1,360 to install a warranty replacement water heater. It took me 15 minutes to get two quotes for as little as half their price.”
$1,360 quoted for warranty-replacement water heater install — two competing quotes came in at half the price
“Atherton wanted $1,360 to install a warranty replacement water heater. It took me 15 minutes to get two quotes for as little as half their price.”
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
“The technician (Jason Maxwell) was professional and friendly. He explained everything well, took care of the issue, and provided additional advice for taking care of our water heater and for potential recurrent issues. The communication over text from the company was also very helpful. I appreciated the short description and photo of the technician so we had some information about him before he arrived. Overall, …”
“Had to have a toilet replaced. Excellent and quick service- they were at my house in a few hours to provide a detailed estimate, and the next day to install. Did not try to push me into a getting a new toilet. Instead, they walked me through and provided a bid for my 3 options so I could make an informed decision. High quality materials (I did a comparison of product at big box stores) were used. Would definitely …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,212 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Atherton Plumbing - Dayton Drain Cleaning?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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