Early Bird Plumbing
Plumber · Sacramento, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.9 stars from 122 reviews with 94 of 100 sampled at 5 stars; owner Mike personally showed up on a Sunday after a family event to fix a defective part at no charge — Isaiah Fox and Mike Chickering praised by name across multiple reviews.
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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
Owner Mike came out on a Sunday following a family event to fix a defective part at no additional cost after technician Isaiah's install had a manufacturer defect.
1 cited review
“Let me tell you how awesome this company is. Recently, Isaiah Fox replaced our shower valve. He did a fantastic job. Unfortunately, the new part was defective, which was the manufacturer's fault, not his. I informed Early Bird, and the owner Mike Chickering came out the same day to replace it. That was on a Sunday, immediately after he was attending a family event. Problem solved, no additional expenses.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
54 professional and 23 workmanship theme mentions across 100 reviews — Isaiah Fox praised for 'fixing it flawlessly' on a dental office sink that had been a long-standing issue.
1 cited review
“Isaiah is a true professional and I have the upmost respect for him. His expertise was evidently exemplified throughout the entire process. I truly appreciated how efficiently and thoroughly he handled/fixed the problem. It is reassuring to know that I can count on someone as skilled, knowledgeable, and reliable as Isaiah. Thank you for the great service!!”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Water heater replacement, garbage disposal, and water recirculating installs all praised for fair pricing and military discount offered.
1 cited review
“What pleasure it was to do business with Early Bird plumbing! The honesty, the professionalism, the attention to detail, the cleanliness……it all mattered! I will always call upon them for my plumbing needs. I had my water heater replaced, my garbage disposal replaced and I am extremely satisfied. Did I mention a great military discount to boot?”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 100reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Tried to charge an undisclosed 75 “consultation fee” after on site visit to quote work. Great way to lose this customer forever.”
“I will say that they came same day for a non-emergency. I wanted a water line run to my fridge. Original quotes in the $1800 and $2300 range. I explained that was well outside what I expected and what online said it should cost. They verbally said they would do it for $1500. Still more than I expected and I wanted time to think about so I requested the quotes (which I essentially paid for, since there is a $65 …”
Positive
“I called Early Bird Plumbing to get an estimate for some plumbing issues we had and they were very courteous and got a couple technicians to my house in as soon as an hour. Mike and Skip were very professional and knowledgable about what needed to be done. They answered any questions I had with patience and kindness. They did a great job ! We are very satisfied customers and if we have future plumbing needs, we …”
“Isaiah Fox fixed a long-standing sink issue in our dental office quickly and flawlessly. It was like the problem never existed. He also gave helpful tips to prevent it from happening again. Highly recommended! Thank you!”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Early Bird Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- 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 detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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Nearby: Sacramento · Courtland · Davis