John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains
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Fair Pricing ✓
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With <25 reviews analyzed, 1 documented $300 'just to remove the tech' after a quote 2–4x the fair market rate is a pricing red flag — reviewer called it 'scam artists'.
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 313 reviews
Proceed with careOur Verdict
#16 of 18 in Encinitas, CA
No standout specialties
- You're highly price-sensitive
Hire if: You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
How they score across what matters
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What they do well (and don’t)
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What 313 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
On-time arrival in rain, took precautions to protect floors, clogged drainage system cleared quickly with full explanation.
What To Watch Out For
1 of 5 reviews documents a $2,000–$4,500 quote to replace a toilet (market rate ~$1,000); reviewer paid $300 to get technician to leave without doing work.
With <25 reviews analyzed, 1 documented $300 'just to remove the tech' after a quote 2–4x the fair market rate is a pricing red flag — reviewer called it 'scam artists'.
Communication
fair_pricing=1 cited; Jalen explained everything start to finish at a fair price on a repeat-use relationship spanning 'over the years'.
Pricing
fair_pricing=1 cited; Jalen explained everything start to finish at a fair price on a repeat-use relationship spanning 'over the years'.
Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, Yelp & more
What a great team! I was very impressed with Hunter M., Dan S., Lucas C., Jeff B. and others on the team who installed the new heat pump system. Everyone was very professional and personable!
Our tech Humberto Royal was extremely professional. He arrived on time- in the rain- took every precaution to not track mud inside. He took care of our clogged drainage system in minimal time& explained all work preformed. Very pleasant experience.
Jalen was fantastic! So polite and professional and explained everything from start to finish. I have used John Padilla Plumbing over the years and they have always done a great job at a fair price.
Misleading Google reviews, awful mistake choosing John Padilla Plumbing to replace our toilet. Patrick quoted $2000+ unless “felange” needed replacing, then $4500!!! Looked up some details and realized the whole job with parts should be about $1000, felange (which we didn’t need)btw is fixed with a $60 kit. Soo disappointing, scam artists. Had to pay $300 to get rid of them, for quote and removal of toilet only.
It was such a pleasure having Sam install my water heater. This is a very friendly and patient guy who likes to share his knowledge while he works so diligently. He knows exactly what it takes for a correct installation. He had all the answers to my questions. I hope you have the opportunity to have Sam help on your project, you will not regret it.
Business details
Service area
Based in Encinitas. Serves 7 nearby cities within 20 miles:
John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains