Drain Kings Plumbing
Plumber · Arlington, TX · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
93 of 94 analyzed reviews are 5 stars (consistency 0.989, zero 1-stars) with professional cited 52x and fast_response 26x; the lone 3-star flags a price-anchoring complaint.
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Ranked #2 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Arlington, TX · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 94 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Sunday burst-pipe repair handled by Desmond — answered phone, came quickly, fixed leak
1 cited review
“Desmond fixed a burst pipe leak on a Sunday morning. He answered when I reached out & came quickly. He is very competent, professional and effective.”
Honest no-leak diagnosis cited — tech inspected water heater and confirmed no repair needed, no upsell
1 cited review
“They confirmed there was no leak and took the time to explain what they checked, which gave me peace of mind. I really appreciate their honesty and professionalism—no upselling, no unnecessary repairs, just clear and reliable service.”
Outdoor plumbing job completed in 2 days after 2 prior companies refused or couldn't help
1 cited review
“Drain Kings provided excellent service diagnosing and repairing an outdoor plumbing issue I was having in just two days. I had two other companies come out before them, and neither could—or would—help me.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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1 reviewer reports a $225 → $175 price negotiation on a <30-minute clog job and disputes the Home Depot rental-cost comparison given by the tech
“The repair for clogged was less than minutes, Great ! But the first quote was for$ 225., so I called back to discuss the price. Settled on $175. But U told me if I checked at Home Depot that just to rent the rooter it would be about $125., which was not true.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 94 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Outstanding customer service friendly technicians and very knowledgeable”
“Desmond and his associate techs came out and hooked up a new, bare-bones sink with a new faucet, along with connecting the ice maker to a new under the sink water supply. Great job at excellent price.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2025.
Should you hire Drain Kings Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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