JP Plumbing & Heating
Plumber · Cedar Rapids, IA
Our verdict
Fast emergency response and solid workmanship, but major quality control issues on original installations have caused cascading failures years later.
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Ranked #8 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Cedar Rapids, IA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional emergency responsiveness—came out same-day during home inspection and dispatched multiple times through warranty calls
1 cited review
“Came out right away to address inspection items.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviews praise technician professionalism, courtesy, and attention to detail on individual jobs
2 cited reviews
“Came out right away to address inspection items.”
“Makes sure the work is correctly done.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Office staff (Amanda & Amy) follow up quickly and coordinate well with warranty companies
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
1 of 5 reviews reports catastrophic installation failures across multiple systems (AC, heating, appliances) from a new build 8 years ago, with follow-up damage (fluid leaks). Pattern severity amplified by small sample size.
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Critical installation quality failures: AC, furnace, and stove all installed incorrectly 8 years ago; subsequent contractors confirmed poor original workmanship
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Systemic durability issues on new builds—multiple HVAC units leaking orange fluid down walls years after installation
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“ABSOLUTE DISGRACE. Installed many of my home appliances and utilities when it was built, around 8 years ago. This year, many, many of our utilities have stopped working. First it was the AC at the peak of summer, new company came, fixed the AC, and told us that, "It was installed terribly wrong." This would be a consistency. Next, the furnace broke. We were told the same thing. Furthermore, the stove breaks. The …”
Positive
“I've been very impressed with JP Plumbing & Heating! They did all of the work in my new build and were super easy to work with throughout the process. They were great about asking where I wanted different fixtures and keeping things custom. We had a few items come up on our home inspection (which is totally normal) and JP Plumbing & Heating came out right away to address them. We've called them a few more times for …”
“Dylan came over to clean my clogged dryer vent, and boy was it. He ended up pulling out half a trash bag full of lint and hair, and he was dedicates enough to do so. Highly recommend him to anyone for work done as he makes sure the work is correctly done.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 270 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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