Barry Blackburn Plumbing Services
Plumber · Columbia, TN
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Our verdict
4.2 stars on 10 reviews; 5 sampled quotes all 5-star with consistent praise for on-time arrival, toilet installs, and reasonable rates — but only 10 total reviews and reviews span 2018–2024.
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Ranked #11 of 12 plumbers we've reviewed in Columbia, TN · 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
On-time arrival confirmed across 2 of 5 sampled quotes — showed up when promised and completed toilet replacement in record time (reviews ZiojcvwBisvwnKF4HuVo, 2MR7N69ieiOj4t5zU9ms).
2 cited reviews
“Mr. Blackburn knows his craft, and believes in using only quality supplies. On time, quick at his work and charges reasonable rates!!”
“On very short notice, Barry showed up, replaced my existing toilet and added an additional attachment in what I thought was record time. He's very knowledgeable, personal,and professional. And very reasonable for a professional plumber.”
Reasonable pricing flagged in 2 of 5 quotes, including toilet install and bathtub repair described as 'not terribly expensive' (reviews 2MR7N69ieiOj4t5zU9ms, YokDU4bcnYK6PlJb3TjL).
2 cited reviews
“On very short notice, Barry showed up, replaced my existing toilet and added an additional attachment in what I thought was record time. He's very knowledgeable, personal,and professional. And very reasonable for a professional plumber.”
“Called Barry and his brother came out to fix a noisy and leaking bathtub. He was done in about an hour and was great to chat with. Services were not terribly expensive either.”
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
themeCounts.expensive=1 in a pool of only 10 reviews — one pricing concern carries disproportionate weight at this review volume (review YokDU4bcnYK6PlJb3TjL context noted).
“Called Barry and his brother came out to fix a noisy and leaking bathtub. He was done in about an hour and was great to chat with. Services were not terribly expensive either.”
Only 10 Google reviews total — sample is too thin to confirm pattern consistency; most quotes date to 2018–2022 with one from 2024.
“Mr. Blackburn knows his craft, and believes in using only quality supplies. On time, quick at his work and charges reasonable rates!!”
1 more cited review
“Showed up when he said he would and did great work.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Barry far exceeds his already reputation. I would recommend him without hesitation!”
“What a great guy. Showed up when he said he would and did great work. Highly recommend!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 10 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2024.
Should you hire Barry Blackburn Plumbing Services?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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