H C Dunbar Plumbing
Plumber · Independence, KY · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
H C Dunbar Plumbing: 4.9 Google stars, 67 of 70 analyzed reviews are 5-star; weekend_or_emergency theme in 7 reviews; cheap-plumber mentioned in 12 reviews out of 70 analyzed.
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Our opinion, based on the 70 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
Weekend and off-hours availability confirmed in 7 reviews — came out on a Saturday when no other plumber would, and responded after hours to a water heater emergency
1 cited review
“Steve was able to make it out extremely quickly after hours to fix our hot water heater. He didn't try to sell us extra services, in fact he showed me how I could fix them myself to save money.”
Cited in 3 of the 70 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Customer coaching approach: Steve walks callers through phone-based fixes, waived service calls when DIY resolved the issue, and taught repair steps at no charge in 2 confirmed reviews
1 cited review
“Steve listened to what the issues were and gave suggestions which were right. The recommendations/tips he gave were not stuff I was able to find on YouTube originally and they ended up working.”
Cited in 2 of the 70 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Pricing praised as reasonable in 5 fair_pricing reviews and cheap-plumber flagged in 12 of 70 analyzed — proactively directed one customer to self-fix to save money
1 cited review
“Steve was able to make it out extremely quickly after hours to fix our hot water heater. He didn't try to sell us extra services, in fact he showed me how I could fix them myself to save money.”
Cited in 2 of the 70 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
1-star review cites extremely rude initial phone interaction — reviewer didn't book after the call
Cited in 1 of the 70 reviews we analyzed.
slow_response theme in 4 reviews; at least 1 reviewer tried 10 plumbers before reaching Steve, and 2-week waits for water are documented
Cited in 2 of the 70 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 70 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Wow, called this company because the reviews were so great and he was extremely rude. I didn’t even waste my time having him come out to look at the house when I know our money wasn’t appreciated.”
“Unreliable, will NOT stand behind his work. I had the same issue less than a week (and $480) that I had before he came, he was pretty quick with excuses and said I'd have to pay $105 (the one hour minimum fee) for him to even come look at it. After having another plumber come look at the work, he was amazed that the substandard fittings and unsoldered pipes didn't just blow apart. I think there should be an …”
Positive
“Steve did a great job with helping me out with a plumbing issue that would have cost me a lot of money. He told me what parts to buy and walked me through each step in order to help fix my plumbing issue. I’m so thankful for his help and expertise!”
“We haven’t had water for 2 weeks, and we were extremely lucky that Steve was able to come out on short notice, and on a Saturday no less. He replaced a busted cistern well pump and water pressure tank - when nobody else would. Not only did he do it all in one visit, but took the time beforehand to ensure that we bought the right pump, tank, and made sure we knew the options we had available to us - and to ensure …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Sep 2024.
Across platforms
Should you hire H C Dunbar Plumbing?
Best for
- Budget-conscious homeowners
Hire if
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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