Camarillo Plumbing Co
Plumber · Camarillo, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent emergency response (1-hour Saturday arrival) and workmanship, but pricing estimates can shock homeowners—get multiple quotes before committing to major work.
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Ranked #6 of 9 plumbers we've reviewed in Camarillo, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Fast emergency response: arrived within 1 hour on a Saturday morning for a major drain backup
1 cited review
“Noah arrived an hour later on Saturday morning”
Strong technical expertise and communication: 4 of 5 reviewers explicitly praise explanation of work, knowledge, and professionalism
2 cited reviews
“Romero was very friendly and knowledgeable”
“Noah arrived an hour later on Saturday morning”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Quality workmanship: completed complex jobs (drain camera inspection 90 feet, water heater install, whole-house filtration) efficiently and cleanly
1 cited review
“Noah arrived an hour later on Saturday morning”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews 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
Refuses to provide phone estimates and charges $69 diagnostic fee before presenting quotes—limits your ability to shop around before emergency
“Charged $69 for visit, quoted $5100 for water heater”
Major pricing concern: one reviewer was shocked by a $5,100 water heater quote after a $69 service call and reports company refused phone estimates
“Charged $69 for visit, quoted $5100 for water heater”
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
“This company Camarillo Plumbing came over after refusing to give me any type of estimate on the phone, charged me $69 dollars for the visit and then proceeded to quote me $5100 for installing a water heater. I sent the tech packing and told him that it was an insult and I had nothing more to say. Pity the poor people that don’t know any better.”
Positive
“Romero was very friendly and knowledgeable. He did an review of our plumbing systems and gave feedback. I feel like i can go back o this company with any future needs.”
“I recently had Camarillo Plumbing install a Moen leak detector in my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. From start to finish, their team was prompt, professional, and courteous. They arrived on time, completed the installation efficiently, and left the work area spotless. I especially appreciated that they took the time to clearly explain how the Moen leak detector works and made sure I understood …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 218 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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