Gallon Plumbing
Plumber · Ankeny, IA
Our verdict
Fast same-day emergency response with thorough work and transparent pricing, but plan for premium rates.
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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 ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: technician arrived within the hour for a follow-up repair, and same-day service secured for time-sensitive toilet/sink reinstallation
2 cited reviews
“Technician came within the hour and resolved at no charge.”
“Got us in same day and kept me informed throughout.”
Transparent pricing upfront with customers reporting final costs lower than initial estimates
1 cited review
“Upfront with the prices and ended up cheaper than anticipated.”
Quality assurance focus: technicians test repairs before completion and follow up on warranty issues at no charge
1 cited review
“Technician came within the hour and resolved at no charge.”
Strong office-to-field coordination: confirmation texts with scheduled time and cost sent in advance
1 cited review
“Confirmation text with scheduled time and approximate cost.”
All 5 reviews rate service 5/5 stars with consistent praise across multiple visits over 4 years
4 cited reviews
“Got us in same day and kept me informed throughout.”
“Upfront with the prices and ended up cheaper than anticipated.”
“Technician came within the hour and resolved at no charge.”
“Confirmation text with scheduled time and approximate cost.”
Cited in 5 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Pricing acknowledged as premium: one reviewer noted 'prices are a little up there' despite overall satisfaction
“Upfront with the prices and ended up cheaper than anticipated.”
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
“Lori and Maddie were fantastic! Our original plumber said he couldn't put our toilet and sink back (after new floors put in) the same day because it required 2 people and would take an hour. I called Gallon Plumbing and Lori was super helpful in getting us in the same day and kept me informed throughout until Maddie arrived. Maddie did the job by herself (lifting a big toilet placed in the tub) in just 30 minutes. …”
“Maddie was really helpful and down to earth in our home. Like some of these other reviews say, she was upfront with the prices and it even ended up being cheaper than we originally anticipated. Yes, the prices are a little up there, but other than that, I couldn’t be happier with her service. We now actually have a shutoff valve for our house rather than having to ask our neighbors to turn off the water to the whole …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 26 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2020.
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