EAMS Plumbing and Drain
Plumber · Elk Grove, CA
Our verdict
4.9★ across 225 reviews with 95 of 100 analyzed rated 5★; fast_response cited 18 times and fair_pricing 11 times — strong all-around signal for water heater and toilet work.
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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 ↗
What reviewers praise
Same-day water heater response in at least 2 documented cases — arrived for eval, returned next day for install to avoid weekend without hot water.
2 cited reviews
“EAMS saved the day when my water heater from the 60s went out. Chris came out right away to evaluate my needs and explain how to bring it up to code. He came back the next day to install my new water heater so I didn't have to go the weekend without hot water.”
“These guys responded quickly and got my an estimate over the phone for the replacement of my parents water heater, which began leaking and left them without hot water. I was shopping around for the best price and they gave me tons of valuable information over the phone.”
fair_pricing theme appears in 11 of 100 reviews; multiple reviewers explicitly called pricing competitive despite quoting cheaper-plumber service category 6 times.
1 cited review
“These guys responded quickly and got my an estimate over the phone for the replacement of my parents water heater, which began leaking and left them without hot water. I was shopping around for the best price and they gave me tons of valuable information over the phone.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Owner Chris has a county plumbing inspector background — reviewers note he catches code compliance issues other plumbers miss.
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
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.
slow_response theme appears in 2 reviews; one reviewer noted competitors booked out 3+ weeks and EAMS was the exception, suggesting occasional scheduling backlog.
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
surprise_fees flagged in 2 reviews — context tied to water-line scope expansion, not a pattern of hidden charges, but worth noting.
Cited in 1 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
“Trying to rip someone off for a simple garbage disposal installation not only makes a business look like he has egg on his face in front of his employees... it gets passed along in social media platforms. Wasting a prospective customers time and good will by aggregious price gouging is the stupidist thing a business owner can do. Christopher Cababe must think the public just fell off the turnip truck. Trying to …”
“I was disappointed to be quoted $643.00 for a simple garbage disposal installation, which was quoted by the owner of the company, Chris Cobabe. I'll be passing this review along to my community's 55+ google group as well as with the company email address. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Even I know that a garbage disposal replacement is around a couple hundred dollars to install. Wasted $49- for the …”
“Beware - charge by job/not effort - overestimation! Prompt answering service even though 40 minutes before business opening, things started right. Service person showed up right in middle of promised time, also good. I had already looked at two issues, and decided I needed help. Main water valve not sealing and bath faucet leaking. I'd taken plate and handle off of bath faucet. Technician arrives, works on …”
Positive
“We had an excellent experience with Chris at EAMS Plumbing! He did a great job replacing our water heater—very professional, efficient, and courteous throughout the entire process. What impressed us most was the level of meticulousness. We highly recommend EAMS Plumbing to anyone looking for quality work and outstanding service!”
“Super nice guys who competed my plumbing job. Very informative with all my questions and concerns answered. Very respectful of my home and property. Removed old scrapy pipes and hauled away. Plumbing now updated to code with all new materials.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire EAMS Plumbing and Drain?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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