Cahill's Plumbing & Heating
Plumber · Maple Valley, WA
Our verdict
Excellent emergency response (same-day service within hours) and professional workmanship, but pricing lacks transparency and runs significantly high—get a detailed quote upfront before committing.
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Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
4 of 5 reviewers praise rapid emergency response, including same-day service within 3 hours and water line leak addressed within an hour of first contact
1 cited review
“Same day, 3 hours later it was done”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviewers highlight professional, courteous staff who communicate clearly and deliver quality workmanship
2 cited reviews
“Jason and colleague were fantastic and professional”
“Same day, 3 hours later it was done”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
2 of 5 reviewers specifically note no surprise charges or competitive pricing on jobs completed
1 cited review
“Same day, 3 hours later it was done”
Cited in 2 of the 5 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
Pricing variance is significant: one customer paid $450 for 1 hour of routine work (blockage/inspection) while another praised 'competitive price' for water heater installation—no upfront quotes mentioned in any review, creating unpredictability risk
“450 dollars for 1 hour of work, taken to the cleaners”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
1 of 5 reviewers reports unexpected high bill ($450 for 1 hour of work) with unclear breakdown of service fee and hourly rates, describing feeling 'taken to the cleaners'
“450 dollars for 1 hour of work, taken to the cleaners”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Unfortunantly l had a negative experience with Cahill’s Plumbing and Heating. I had called in the morning to setup a service call (non-emergency) and was surprised I was able to be fit into the schedule between Noon and 4 PM. Essentially I wanted to have some plumbing inspected and a clog cleared I wasnt able to get and possibly have my lines jetted. Service rep showed up, was very communicative and fixed the small …”
Positive
“I was told by my well company "valley pump" that these guys do good work, and that I needed them to find the problem I was having (flooding in my garage). I called them and they were kind direct and honest over the phone (man, that is refreshing!). I called another company (You know the one of the radio) and they couldn't give me a simple answer and it was going to cost $100, just to have them give me a quote. It …”
“Cahill’s came recommended from friend who is a local builder. I was in need of a reputable plumber. They scheduled me for a reasonable window when I called in the evening, for the next day. Jason and his colleague were fantastic and professional. It turned out my issue resolved itself, and they ensured/double checked things looked good and that I had all the information I needed to know options and best practices …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 130 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Nov 2025.
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Nearby: Maple Valley · Ravensdale · Issaquah · Snoqualmie