Izzy Plumbing
Plumber · San Luis Obispo, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent at fixing problems quickly and thoroughly, but pricing transparency is a major pain point—expect aggressive upselling and surprise diagnostic fees.
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Ranked #14 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in San Luis Obispo, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Outstanding emergency responsiveness: 3 of 5 reviews specifically praise same-day or next-morning arrival and quick turnaround times
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills: technicians identify root causes efficiently (e.g., partially closed gate valve, mainline blockage) rather than recommending unnecessary major work
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
High-quality workmanship: 4 of 5 reviews rate work as excellent or describe professional, efficient execution
1 cited review
“Frank was great working on multiple tasks, noticed water from new sink drain.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
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
Pricing fairness concerns (53/100 score): 1 of 5 reviews describes a hostile sales approach with multiple surprise charges and refusal to perform diagnostics without payment, leading to comparison shopping
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Aggressive pricing and hidden fees: customer reported $900 toilet upsell for a reset, $540 diagnostic fee for crawlspace inspection, and $85 consultation charge without upfront notice
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Potential quality control issue: customer noticed water leaking from new sink drain installation
“Frank was great working on multiple tasks, noticed water from new sink drain.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“The salesmen showed up and started telling me he was going to sell me a $900 toilet when I wanted to only to reset. I showed him where the crawl place space was and he wanted to charge me $540 to completely check it out. He didn’t want to do it himself. The other company I got a quote from did all the diagnostics for free. Finally I was going to have to split the bill with the neighbor in the condo above. He …”
Positive
“I was led to believe by another plumber I had to dig up my driveway to replace my water service pipe. I wanted a second opinion so I had worked with Izzy Plumbing in the past and called them. Izzy and Frank met me at my property on High St. in SLO with 3 1940 cottages. One cottage was having water pressure problems. Izzy asked if we had any plumbing work done recently. I had a new hot water heater installed …”
“Our customer toilet backed up. I called just before 9 AM and was told a technician would be out between 10 and 12 the same day. Anthony arrived just a few minutes after 10. He assessed the situation, offered me some different options, and he was done before 11. Problem was solved. He was on time for a last minute call, polite, thorough, knowledgeable about the possible cause and remedies, and he was fast. Will …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 100 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
Should you hire Izzy Plumbing?
Best for
- Water heater install/repair
- Drain and sewer work
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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