Drain Surgeons Plumbing
Plumber · Allentown, PA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
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Our verdict
Owner Fredo offers no extra charge for after-hours calls and 13 reviews specifically cite fair pricing. One Yelp complaint alleges work signed off as complete was never done and led to a sinkhole.
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Our opinion, based on the 92 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
No extra charge for after-hours service, with super-quick response on plumbing emergencies
1 cited review
“they offer the best rates, no extra charge for after-hours, and responded super quickly”
Replaced a 10-year-old water heater within 48 hours with what the customer called a very fair price
1 cited review
“managing the entire thing within 48 hours and for a very fair price”
Avoided pipe cutting on a job where other plumbers wanted to cut pipes and charge more
1 cited review
“Other plumbers wanted to cut pipes and charge way too much . Very professional and quick service + no pipe cutting”
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
Documentation dispute on prior work — a property buyer alleges paperwork signed off by the borough did not match what photos showed had actually been completed
“They claimed to have replaced a certain pipe that was not. A report signed off by them and the borough stated it was done, but pictures taken by other companies dispute this.”
One Yelp reviewer alleges Drain Surgeons signed off a pipe replacement at a property they later found was never actually done, leading to a yard sinkhole
“They claimed to have replaced a certain pipe that was not. A report signed off by them and the borough stated it was done, but pictures taken by other companies dispute this.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 92 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I couldn't afford them to expensive 575 dollars to unclog a sink”
“This company is not good at all! They lie about work that was previously done on a property that I purchased. Because of the dishonest work performed, I had to pay for work needed by another company because of damage that was caused by their negligence and lies. They claimed to have replaced a certain pipe that was not. A report signed off by them and the borough stated it was done, but pictures taken by other …”
Positive
“If you are looking for a great, honest plumber in the Lehigh Valley, Fredo’s your guy. He’s punctual, responsive and very fairly priced. Highly recommend.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking for an honest and professional plumber! Fredo was able to come out very quickly and replace a hot water heater in our one rental property. He communicated throughout the entire process and arrived on time. Thank you for all your help!!!”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Across platforms
Single 1-star Yelp complaint alleges undisclosed prior-job dishonesty; not reflected in 87-of-92 5-star Google ratings.
Should you hire Drain Surgeons Plumbing?
Best for
- Budget-conscious homeowners
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 warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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