Big Joe's Plumbing
Plumber · Fresno, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
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Our verdict
Big Joe's Plumbing scores 4.7★ across 66 reviews; 66 of 73 analyzed are 5-star with workmanship=13 and fast-response same-night visits confirmed — offset by a BBB F rating with no accreditation.
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Ranked #10 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Fresno, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 73 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.
What reviewers praise
Same-evening availability confirmed in 3 reviews including an 11 PM arrival for a slow leak (C1RNvtT80md4OxU2vsQZ) and a 9 PM weeknight call resolved within the hour (CLUWb5523OLxmowuWpmA).
1 cited review
“I called Joe because I had a leak, and he showed up at 11 o'clock at night to help. His team was incredibly thorough, precise, and knowledgeable. We had a slow leak that was hard to pinpoint, but they took their time to find it and fix it without requiring any upfront payment.”
Cited in 3 of the 73 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Pricing cited as 3x lower than competitors in rQEbD9JJeyj5343fGD3I; 10 cheap-plumber mentions across 73 reviews with fair_pricing=2 explicit callouts.
2 cited reviews
“Came out day and got it fixed one hour after I called 🔥 plus 3x less the other company I called before him”
“Big Joe charged me a very minimum price for a job that other plumbing companies were ready to rob me. I am very blessed to hire Big Joe.”
Cited in 3 of the 73 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.
Red flag
BBB F rating with no accreditation is a flag for a 66-review plumber — unresolved complaints or registration issues likely behind the grade.
“Big Joe charged me a very minimum price for a job that other plumbing companies were ready to rob me. I am very blessed to hire Big Joe.”
BBB rating of F (not accredited) contradicts Google's 4.7★ — no BBB complaint detail available but the F grade is a structural concern for job accountability.
Cited in 1 of the 73 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 73 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Chased him around for 3 days to give me an estimate to find it he wanted almost $2,500 to install a toilet and sink.”
“Horrible service”
“Had a small leak in a hidden closet that I never realized after paying $1500 for a water heater installation went to adjust my water heater today and found out there has been a leak that has been leaking for a long time since Joe installed the heater Water tank has been leaking for over a year has rusted out my brand new water heater ruined my subfloor mold water damage in a heater room that I never go in. It’s been …”
Positive
“They were fast, reliable, reasonable, and fixed mine Plumbing, they are really great. I highly recommend them for the future if anybody needs a plumber call Big Joe thank you.”
“BIG joe!! Great work. I have called them a hand full of times. They are always avaliable. JOE Jr definitely knows what he's doing. They are my go to plumbers in the fresno/clovis area. Thank you !🙂”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Across platforms
BBB F rating directly contradicts 4.7★ Google with 66 reviews. May reflect unresolved BBB complaints not reflected in Google reviews.
Should you hire Big Joe's Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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