Bralley's Plumbing Services
Plumber · Abingdon, VA
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Our verdict
Exceptionally fast to answer emergency calls and delivers solid workmanship, but two serious complaints about unethical behavior (basement flooding, refusal to help) and interpersonal issues create real risk.
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Ranked #13 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Abingdon, VA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 29 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Outstanding emergency responsiveness: 6 reviewers specifically mention same-day or after-hours service, including one call at 10pm from church and another at 9pm on a weekend
1 cited review
“came over after 10pm from church to help, very good”
Cited in 5 of the 29 reviews we analyzed — 4 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Strong workmanship on complex jobs: 5 reviewers praise quality work on water heaters, drain clearing, and system installations with attention to detail
Cited in 5 of the 29 reviews we analyzed.
Fair pricing on routine work: 5 reviewers mention reasonable or affordable rates for standard repairs
1 cited review
“very affordable and honest, had me fixed in no time”
Cited in 4 of the 29 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Two instances of serious ethics violations in 29 reviews (7%): basement flood with refusal to mitigate damage, and accusatory behavior toward customer who needed payment plan—both red flags for accountability and professionalism under stress
“flooded basement, refused to clean up, zero financial help”
1 more cited review
“immediately rude, cursed at me, trying to hustle people”
Cited in 3 of the 29 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Red flag
Three complaints of failed work in 29 reviews (10%)—one explicitly states he referred customer to competitors after charging $100 for no service
Cited in 3 of the 29 reviews we analyzed.
Refuses accountability after installation failures: One reviewer reports flooded basement from untested fitting, plumber refused cleanup and provided zero financial compensation despite hundreds in damages
“flooded basement, refused to clean up, zero financial help”
Interpersonal conflicts: One reviewer reports being cursed at and accused of theft; another reports plumber had accusatory attitude about payment and suspected customer of trying to 'hoo doo' him
“immediately rude, cursed at me, trying to hustle people”
Cited in 2 of the 29 reviews we analyzed.
Inconsistent job completion: Three separate reviews report incomplete work—one says 'didn't do the job,' another claims shortcuts were attempted, a third states he 'didn't fix anything' and referred customer to competitors
Cited in 3 of the 29 reviews we analyzed.
High variance in pricing for major work: One reviewer charged $2,000 upfront with no negotiation initially offered despite customer's stated budget constraints
Cited in 1 of the 29 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 6 of the 29 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“The worst plumber you could possibly call. This guy came to my house, was immediately rude, and then cursed at me because I was watching to figure out what I needed. Don't let some terrible plumber try to bully you as he left like a sissy when I was about to smack him. Never in my life been treated like that by someone taking my money. He obviously intended to take advantage of my lack of plumbing knowledge I'm …”
“Horrible ethics. Flooded my basement after a shark bite fitting that wasn't tested let go. Refused to clean up because he "had stuff to do at his house"... Received zero financial help and lost hundreds and hundreds of dollars in flood damaged items. Also screwed over another relative. Stay far away from this one.”
“HE DIDN'T FIX ANYTHING!!! HE DID THE SAME THING MY HUSBAND DID AND THEN CHARGED US $100 FOR HIM NOT DOING ANYTHING!!! IF YOU WANT SOMEONE TO ACTUALLY FIX SOMETHING DONT RECOMMEND THEM AT ALL!!! HE LEFT SAYING TO USE ROTOR ROOTER OR SURE DRAIN!! WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!”
Positive
“We had a hot water heater issue that was rapidly escalating into a dangerous situation because of adjacent electrical wiring. Matt squeezed us into his schedule, accurately assessed what we needed, and completed the repairs less than one complete day after being contacted. Our hot water and electrical problems have both disappeared thanks to Matt. I highly recommend him for his workmanship, compassionate approach, …”
“Had to get our water turned off last night because of a broken tub faucet. Called 4 plumbers today - Bralley's is the only one who responded. He knew what was wrong from my description, and had me text him a picture of the faucet so he could get the right parts. Had us back up and running within a hour or so of our first contact. Reasonable price, friendly and fast service - will call him again! Highly …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Bralley's Plumbing Services?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Look elsewhere if
- You need this for a complex or high-stakes install
- You can find better-priced options nearby
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