Gem City Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Plumber · Kettering, OH
Our verdict
4.9★ on 182 reviews; all 5 analyzed are 5-star; same-day water leak response with thorough diagnostic before cutting ceiling, and tankless water heater installation with cleaner result than original setup — quote came in thousands below competing inspector.
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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
Pricing documented far below competitors: quote described as 'thousands, yes thousands!' cheaper than original inspection quote for same real estate listing repairs
1 cited review
“Justin was amazingly helpful in getting an ASAP inspection for my listing and also getting the repairs done in a matter of days at a more than fair price (and thousands, yes thousands!, of dollars cheaper than the original inspector.)”
Same-day response and thorough diagnostic: responded same day to second-floor water leak, searched thoroughly before deciding to cut ceiling, found and fixed leak in minutes once located
1 cited review
“Gem city responded same day to a water leak on my second floor. They did a thorough search of the problem area before deciding carving into my dining room ceiling was the only way to find the leak. Once found it was fixed in just a few minutes.”
Post-quote follow-up documented: only company of three that followed up with a courtesy call after sending quote — not pushy, just checking for questions
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews 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
Positive
“I would like to take this opportunity to give a big thanks to Gem City Plumbers. We were faced with a failing hot water heater, but also decided to do a major investment which included a new water softener, whole house carbon filter, and a new sump pump. Of the three quotes we received, which were all pretty close, GCP provided the best options for our needs. As well, they were the only company of the three that …”
“I had Brayden as my on-site technician and he was fantastic. Very polite, informative, and diligent on keeping things as clean as possible. It was a water heater removal and installation, not a clean process but at the end my HVAC area looks better than it did when he started and the new lines are very well done (moved from tank to tankless). The overall process was excellent and very easy going. This included …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 182 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Gem City Plumbing Heating & Cooling?
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 transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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