L & P Plumbing, LLC
Plumber · Austin, TX · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
L & P Plumbing holds 4.8 across 164 reviews with 92/100 sampled at 5-star — owner Fabian and techs Victor, Zach, Brennan get repeat-name praise, with flat-rate slab leak detection that one reviewer called 'no games, no surprises' after another plumber's bogus detection.
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Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Flat-rate slab leak detection pricing — one reviewer specifically called out 'a flat rate for leak detection and repair of one line, with transparent costs for any additional work' vs a prior plumber's bogus detection.
1 cited review
“their pricing was straightforward: a flat rate for leak detection and repair of one line, with transparent costs for any additional work.”
Same-day diagnostic and quote — Fabian gave quote over phone, came out the same day to confirm, completed water heater install at half the price of competitors.
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Repeat-customer loyalty with named techs (Victor, Zach, Brennan, Fabian) called out across multiple jobs — strong consistency.
Cited in 3 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Only 1 weekend/emergency mention out of 100 reviews — they're priced fair and quick during business hours, but the after-hours story is thin.
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I wish I could give less than 1 star. We contacted Fabian through Home Advisor to fix a leak in a bathroom. This company was in a hurry to do the job without wanting to take care of the problem. So disappointed by their work or the lack of it. They just wanted to cover up the problem without resolving the issue. When I asked to speak to the owner, Fabian called me saying his name was Jeff. Is this a joke. Scary, do …”
“Have used them on numerous occasions, and no problems with the work. Otoh, this time their technician failed to submit the paperwork in a timely fashion, which led to me missing their invoice for two days. They called, were rude about collecting payment (again, invoice received 48 hours ago), and wanted to argue about how they had every right to be rude about the time between the work happening, and receiving …”
“My tenants just moved out and I found the toilet on the second floor master bedroom leaked when I flushed it from the tank. It's a very large and noticeable leak. This was on June 2, 2020. I called this company on March 28 because my tenant said there was a leak. They came over and instead of going upstairs to check where the leak came from, they cut a large hole in the ceiling to see wear the leak was. It turns out …”
Positive
“Our water heater had stopped working. Zach came out the day we called L&P, and was able to diagnose and correct the problem quickly. He even taught me how to do the diagnostics myself in the future. We felt very well taken care of. Highly recommended!”
“I talked to Zack yesterday and arranged for them to send out a plumber today to take a look at my problem, and give me an estimate My problem was a water main line leak near the house caused by tree roots, which had caused a pvc joint to break.. It was so bad, I was getting messages from Austin water about a possible leak based on my water consumption. I was having to turn off the water to the house at the curb …”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire L & P Plumbing, LLC?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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