Commando Plumbing
Plumber · Fremont, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.9★ across 167 reviews (93 of 100 analyzed are 5★); fast_response cited 26 times; Jose's crew worked through the weekend on sewer line replacement and tried hydrojet first before recommending pipe replacement — solid all-around but 2 job-abandonment complaints on Yelp.
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Our opinion, based on the 100 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.
What reviewers praise
fast_response theme in 26 of 100 reviews; responded within 2 hours on water heater breakdown, 15 minutes quoted for same-day calls
1 cited review
“Had a water pressure issue and hot water heater breakdown. Commando plumbing was the first to respond, within 2 hours. Kevin and Luis arrived as scheduled. They promptly replaced our decade old water pressure regulators and our water heater with a tankless one, Rinnai, within 48 hours.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Weekend work confirmed on sewer emergency; always tried least-invasive option (hydrojet) before recommending pipe replacement
1 cited review
“After dealing with recurring main line blockages caused by tree roots, Jose always offered to try simpler, more affordable solutions first instead of immediately pushing expensive options. They first tried to hydrojet the line and only suggested replacing a stretch of pipe after verifying.”
Full repipe quoted and executed exactly as quoted; price described as very affordable vs. other bids
1 cited review
“We hired Commando Plumbing to re-pipe our entire house. The crew, and Jose, were absolutely wonderful! The work quality was top-notch, and the price was exactly as quoted and very affordable!”
Cited in 2 of the 100 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
Yelp review: tech visited, promised return following week, didn't show twice, then stopped responding entirely — no-show pattern on follow-up jobs
“Visited, told me they'd come back following week to complete the job when they got the part. Didn't show up. Called them, they said they'd come following week, didn't show up, no word.”
2 Yelp complaints of job abandonment: tech visited, promised return with part the following week, then stopped responding — slow_response flagged in 1 review
“Visited, told me they'd come back following week to complete the job when they got the part. Didn't show up. Called them, they said they'd come following week, didn't show up, no word.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Had a site meeting and was promised an estimate, but never got one, never any follow up.”
“Contacted the vendor, follow the instructions and setup the in-person appointment, this vendor did not show up. No response when i tried to follow up.”
“Needed a fix for a clogged kitchen sync. Was quoted $325 which was on the higher end of the market but they could do same day so I went with it. Crew came on-site as scheduled, did a review, and confirmed the $325 quote. Team got to work, unclogged with snake, but this is where the problems began. Crew couldnt put pipes back together and water kept leaking from drain. Spent 1 hr trying to fix our pipes and …”
Positive
“Commando Plumbing deserves this 5 star review. They didn't even do any work for me. But, what Victor did, was answer the phone on a Sunday, showed empathy and patience in helping me with issues with my Rinnai tankless water heater. He didnt have to, but he did. Awesome customer service at Commando Plumbing. Keep up the great work! I'll be reaching out next year for my annual maintenance.”
“Wow. Alex and his crew worked quickly and efficiently to repair our outdoor natural gas service to our BBQ and fire pit, after determining where the gas was leaking and the reasons. His problem-solving was spot-on, the ability of his team to dig beneath our concrete patio to access our line was truly remarkable-- and their careful management of the dirt and repair to our garden area was very impressive. They power …”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
2 Yelp 1-star reviews allege job abandonment (no-show after scheduling) vs. overwhelmingly positive Google reviews — small Yelp sample but pattern worth noting.
Should you hire Commando Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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