Cooke's, A Wind River Company
Plumber · Stuart, FL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent technician quality with strong communication, but emergency availability is a major concern—expect delays in urgent situations.
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Ranked #5 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Stuart, FL · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Advertises 24-hour service on its Google profile — no reviews we analyzed mention after-hours response either way.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
4 of 5 reviews praise technician expertise and professionalism, specifically highlighting Kerly Meus as knowledgeable and efficient
2 cited reviews
“He walked me through the entire process, patiently addressing all concerns”
“he is an incredible technician, very professional and efficient”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
3 of 5 reviews explicitly mention clear explanations and patient communication without rushing customers
2 cited reviews
“He walked me through the entire process, patiently addressing all concerns”
“he is an incredible technician, very professional and efficient”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Multiple reviewers note efficient work completed with attention to cleanliness
1 cited review
“He walked me through the entire process, patiently addressing all concerns”
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
1 of 5 reviews reports denial of emergency service with month-long delay, directly contradicting suitability for burst-pipe emergencies at 2am
“no available service this month, earliest availability would be April”
Emergency response availability is critically limited—long-time customer unable to book emergency septic pump-out and told to wait until April
“no available service this month, earliest availability would be April”
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 used Cook’s Septic Service for the past seven years and have always had a very positive experience with their team. They’ve been reliable and professional whenever I’ve needed routine service. Unfortunately, when I recently called for an emergency pump-out, I was told their was no available service in my area this month and the earliest availability would be April. That was very disappointing given the urgency …”
Positive
“I had a fantastic experience working with Cooke’s Plumbing & Septic. Their technician, Kerly Meus and trainee, were both professional! Kerly is clearly an expert in his field. We had to find where the septic tank was located as the owners were not sure. He walked me through the entire process, patiently addressing all of my concerns without making me feel rushed. And very cheery dispositions which made the whole …”
“I had a great experience with Cooke’s Plumbing & Septic. The technician Kerly Meus was professional and very knowledgeable. Everything was explained clearly, and he took the time to answer my questions without rushing. The work was done efficiently and cleanly, and I felt confident that my septic system was properly serviced. Thank you.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,235 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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