Bearded Plumber
Plumber · Riverview, FL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Family-run shop where Tom and crew show up within an hour for emergencies; 31 of 34 reviews are 5-star, with repeat callers citing honest second-opinion saves.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 34 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Reviewers report arrival within 30-60 minutes, including a weekend emergency where they showed up in about an hour after another company ghosted for 36 hours.
1 cited review
“That same morning of the emergency I called the Bearded Plumber and they picked up and were at my house in about an hour.”
Cited in 3 of the 34 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Multiple customers say they delivered honest second opinions — one was quoted $1,000 by a prior plumber for a clog, Tom cleared it for free on a re-visit.
Cited in 2 of the 34 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing called out as fair and competitive on faucet, water heater and outdoor-faucet installs across multiple repeat customers.
2 cited reviews
“Tom and his team at Bearded Plumber are prompt to answer service requests, show up on-time, always professional and did great work at a very reasonable price.”
“Also had a new hot water heater put in, great job and good price. Importantly, correct diag first, fair price and done right the first time.”
Cited in 3 of the 34 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review 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.
One 1-star caller says owner Thomas was rude on the phone and hung up — a notable outlier in a mostly 5-star pool.
“The person who answered the phone was incredibly rude and hung up on me. When I called back and asked for the owner's name, I was aghast to find out that it was the owner”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 34 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“company was recommended by a colleague of mine for an emergency sink repair, job was done quickly however the guy doing the work stunk of marijuana. He was definitely under the influence while doing the job he was on and off his phone arguing with someone. He was definitely trying to upsell me on services I didn't want but I guess that's the game. Had to have the sink repaired again a week later as the seal was put …”
“find a plumber who doesn't come to your house stoned, my plumber was smoking weed in his work van in my driveway and then decided to shit talk me when I asked him not too. the owner didn't seem to care either, good thing I have it all on video.”
Positive
“Jake and David were excellent from start to finish. While on a cruise, I got a call from my house sitter (my grandmother) saying that there was a plumbing issue. Jake and David arrived within 2 hours and finished the job quickly and efficiently. Everything is back to working order. Thank you so much for getting everything fixed for us while we were away.”
“Tom is a great guy. His guys to do good work. I also appreciate a business that doesn't rip off veterans . I highly recommend.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Bearded Plumber?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
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 detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- 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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