Encinitas Plumbing
Plumber · Encinitas, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
14-review, 4.7-star shop with only 5 analyzed — 1 one-star alleges owner cursed at customer and no-showed twice; the 4 positives praise same-day water heater response and slab leak root-cause diagnosis.
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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
Same-day water heater response documented — called multiple places, this was the only one available same day; tech arrived on time and diagnosed the problem.
1 cited review
“We called a few places but they were not available until future dates. We decided to try contacting these guys and they were able to get someone over the same day. The gentleman showed up on time and got straight to work on diagnosing our problem.”
Slab leak root-cause work praised — found underlying cause instead of just fixing symptoms; no issues since.
1 cited review
“Tim went well beyond the previous company I used and actually found out why we were having the problems instead of just fixing them as they came up. Haven't had an issue since.”
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
With <25 reviews, 1 account of owner yelling and cursing at customer after no-showing twice is a significant flag — reviewer went elsewhere.
“Horrible Communication. Called twice after my scheduled appointment. No show. Finally got a call back. The owner shouted and cursed at me.”
1 of 5 analyzed reviews documents owner shouting and cursing at customer after two no-shows on a scheduled appointment.
“Horrible Communication. Called twice after my scheduled appointment. No show. Finally got a call back. The owner shouted and cursed at me.”
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
Positive
“Had a second slab leak in 2 months. Not satisfied w the previous plumbing company I reached out to Encinitas Plumbing and the service was night day. Tim went well beyond the previous company I used and actually found out why we were having the problems instead of just fixing them as the came up. Haven’t had an issue since. Would HIGHLY recommend Encinitas Plumbing”
“Tim was so responsive in helping us with our kitchen sink. He was kind, explained things well and didn’t over charge us. We would love to use him in the future and recommend him for all your plumbing needs!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 14 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Oct 2023.
Should you hire Encinitas Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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