GTO. Plumbing and rooter
Plumber · Berkeley, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.9★ across 64 reviews with BBB A+; fast_response 13 times and fair_pricing 6 times in 63 analyzed; sewer line replacement came in $5,000 below competing bids; 100% positive sentiment across all analyzed reviews.
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Our opinion, based on the 63 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
Sewer and lateral work priced $5,000+ below competing bids; creative approach saved a tree over the sewer line
1 cited review
“GTOs price was half of one of the other estimates and about $5000 lower than the other. GTO was very thoughtful and creative in their approach-- for example helping to save a tree over the sewer line.”
fast_response cited 13 of 63 analyzed; same-day service in 6 reviews; gas leak at restaurant fixed same day as call
2 cited reviews
“GTO came out the same day I called when my kitchen sink and laundry room were backing up. They were prompt, courteous, and Very professional. They gave me a quote upfront and showed me what they were going to do.”
“I have used GTO twice. Once for an emergency and once for a sink installation. Both were done professionally at a reasonable price. More importantly these guys were available on short notice and stayed after hours to make sure it was done properly.”
Cited in 3 of the 63 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Sewer expertise recognized: only team that actually solved recurring sewer issues that other plumbers couldn't fix; thorough diagnosis including narrow crawl spaces
1 cited review
“GTO was the only group that was actually thorough and fixed the problem, walking me through and showing me exactly what was happening. Quick, professional, knowledgeable, and affordable!”
Cited in 2 of the 63 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 63reviews 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
“Manolo and his Son of GTO provided EXCELLENT SERVICE! They were professional, courteous, respectful of me, (a 64 year old Woman, home by myself), our home and property and worked relentlessly to resolve our plumbing issues. Manolo provided me with easy to understand explanations about the problems with our system, what was required to resolve those issues and of his work at each step of the repair process. GTO also …”
“We had a great experience with this plumbing team. They were incredibly nice, prompt, and professional from start to finish. They arrived on time, clearly explained the issue, and handled everything efficiently and cleanly. It’s such a relief to work with people who are both skilled and genuinely kind. We would absolutely recommend them and will definitely call them again for any future plumbing needs.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire GTO. Plumbing and rooter?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Sewer line repair and replacement
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 detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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