Bobby's Plumbing, Inc.
Plumber · Vero Beach, FL
Our verdict
Fast emergency response and skilled technicians, but pricing disputes and lack of written quotes create serious payment shock risk.
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Ranked #5 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Vero Beach, FL · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Same-day and early emergency response: 2 of 5 reviewers explicitly praise rapid arrival, including weekend water main break
1 cited review
“Jason arrived even a bit early, Bobby's responded same day”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Excellent workmanship and technical expertise: 3 of 5 reviewers highlight efficiency, proper diagnosis, and professional installation
2 cited reviews
“In less than an hour he replaced the defective pump and got my hot water system back flowing”
“Joe took the time to explain what was needed and why, takes pride in his work”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Courteous and knowledgeable staff: 2 reviewers specifically mention technicians explaining work and taking pride in service quality
2 cited reviews
“In less than an hour he replaced the defective pump and got my hot water system back flowing”
“Joe took the time to explain what was needed and why, takes pride in his work”
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
Verbal-only quotes with no confirmation mechanism create high risk of price disputes: 1 of 5 reviews documents a $500 surprise charge with company claiming customer misheard, despite customer's repeated clarification attempts
“Quoted $1040, told at payment it was $1540, would not honor the quote”
Red flag
Severe customer service failure under dispute: company removed customer's newly installed equipment and abandoned it rather than resolve billing disagreement, then disputed customer's account of phone conversation
“Quoted $1040, told at payment it was $1540, would not honor the quote”
Significant pricing discrepancy between verbal quote and final bill: one reviewer quoted $1,040 but charged $1,540 (48% increase), with company refusing to honor initial quote
“Quoted $1040, told at payment it was $1540, would not honor the quote”
No written quotes provided and pricing not discussed upfront before work: reviewer explicitly states 'No written quote was offered' and 'he did not discuss the price before doing the work'
“Quoted $1040, told at payment it was $1540, would not honor the quote”
Poor dispute resolution and lack of customer accountability: after pricing disagreement, company removed newly installed heater and left old unit in customer's garden rather than resolving conflict
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
“I’ve had Bobby’s plumbing do work for me multiple times over the last 20 years. Last time was 2016 to replace this heater for $875. This time we ran into a major issue. I was quoted $1040 to install a new hot water heater. Work was done promptly but when I came to pay, I was told that it was $1540. Failure on my part was to get a written quote. But they would not honor the quote. Their supervisor stated they …”
Positive
“Jason arrived even a bit early (great) especially since my water heater required replacing and Bobby’s responded same day (also great). Great work, pleasant person but pricey. Would call them again.”
“It is my pleasure to comment on the repair performed by your technician yesterday at my home. Your technician arrived on time and immediately began work on replacing the circulating pump on my hot water heater that failed after several years of service. I was impressed with a) the efficiency of your tech's diagnosis of the problem and b) his technical knowledge of what needed to be done to replace the part quickly …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 190 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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