bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut
Plumber · Ansonia, CT · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent emergency response and craftsmanship, but expect to pay 2-3x what independent plumbers charge for the same work.
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Ranked #3 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Ansonia, CT · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 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
Fast response and diagnosis: 4 of 5 reviews highlight quick arrival, timely identification of problems, and efficient service delivery
3 cited reviews
“arrived on time, diagnosed problem, gave three possible solutions”
“redesigned configuration to avoid it happening again, quick and thorough”
“very quickly identified water heater needed replacement, timely, courteous”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Transparent communication and options: Multiple reviewers praise technicians for explaining solutions, offering multiple approaches, and working within budget constraints
2 cited reviews
“arrived on time, diagnosed problem, gave three possible solutions”
“redesigned configuration to avoid it happening again, quick and thorough”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Quality workmanship with preventative thinking: Technicians go beyond the immediate fix to redesign configurations and prevent future problems
1 cited review
“redesigned configuration to avoid it happening again, quick and thorough”
Strong Google rating of 4.8/5 across 561 reviews indicates consistent positive performance at scale
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
Captive pricing structure: Customer felt forced to accept inflated quote due to time-sensitivity and $96 service call fee that would be lost if refusing service; indicates potential predatory pricing when homeowners are desperate
“almost triple the cost, $998.68 for $67 materials and one hour labor”
Red flag
High score variance (39 points) with one 1-star review amidst four 5-star reviews suggests inconsistent value perception, likely driven by pricing shock
“almost triple the cost, $998.68 for $67 materials and one hour labor”
Severe pricing markup: One reviewer paid $998.68 for $67 in materials and one hour of labor—approximately 15x the material cost. Reviewer notes 90% of reviews mention overpricing despite high star ratings
“almost triple the cost, $998.68 for $67 materials and one hour labor”
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
Critical
“GROSSLY OVERPRICED! I knew that when I chose to hire a corporate, franchised plumbing establishment that I would be paying more than when I hire an independent contractor, but I was astonished that it was almost triple the cost! I had 2 outdoor spickets replaced that needed 8 feet of PEX-B piping. Cost of exact materials at Home Depot is $67.00. It took them slightly more than an hour of labor and I was charged …”
Positive
“I called Blue Frog plumbing after calling one plumber that did not even return my call and a second that came to my home, threw up his hands and only offered me an extremely expensive solution to my bathtub leaky faucet problem.Matt from Blue Frog arrived on time, diagnosed the problem, and gave me three possible solutions. He was able to find an outdated part and installed it quickly. I am not one to write reviews …”
“We’ve used Bluefrog twice now for our bigger plumbing needs and had a very positive experience both times. We first got our water heater replaced with an on-demand unit, and more recently we got a bathtub installed. Both times, we got scheduled quickly and had clear communication from Bluefrog. They were able to work with our budget and tell us what options we had, which I appreciate. Very happy with the results.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 561 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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