Lakewood Plumbing
Plumber · Lakewood, CO · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Fast emergency response (30 minutes documented) with strong workmanship, but pricing concerns and one serious no-show incident create unpredictability.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 174 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
Emergency responsiveness: Multiple reviewers report 30-minute response times on urgent water issues, with repairs completed same-day during business hours and nights
1 cited review
“responded within thirty minutes and had water back on in hours”
Cited in 4 of the 174 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Workmanship quality: 11+ reviews praise clean, professional, high-quality repairs; Tim Mena, Joe Zavala, and others consistently noted for expertise and attention to detail
1 cited review
“repair was very nice and clean, supportive and helpful manner”
Cited in 6 of the 174 reviews we analyzed — 5 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Communication and friendliness: 10+ reviewers highlight honest, friendly, and transparent communication from dispatchers and technicians
2 cited reviews
“He was super friendly and honest.”
“ran into more things, didn't go over three hour estimate”
Cited in 4 of the 174 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Pricing transparency on major jobs: Multiple reviewers report estimates honored despite scope expansion (water heater, boiler installation)
1 cited review
“ran into more things, didn't go over three hour estimate”
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
No-show/no-call incident: One review documents complete no-show on Thanksgiving weekend with customer forced to wait entire holiday period—critical failure for emergency plumber
“No Call No Show. Had to wait entire Thanksgiving weekend”
Red flag
Negative Yelp rating with service quality complaint: One 1-star Yelp review reports poor cleanup and unprofessional behavior alongside high pricing, the only documented complaint among 75 reviews
Cited in 1 of the 174 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing inconsistency: One reviewer charged $399 for 1 hour of pipe clearing; another customer's friend paid $200 for identical work, suggesting pricing varies significantly by technician or inconsistent rate structure
Cited in 1 of the 174 reviews we analyzed.
Communication quality varies by technician: One reviewer reported inability to understand technician clearly (possible language/speech barrier), contrasting with strong communication ratings elsewhere
Cited in 1 of the 174 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 174 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I would not use this company again, their guy was here for one hour, only had one pipe to clear, left a total mess in the basement and I got home right when he finished, but I couldn't understand anything he said like he had a mouthful of tobacco. I also felt he took advantage of my wife by charging 399.00, lot of money for 1 hour of work, when a friend had the same problem and only paid 200.”
“Ethan did a great job fixing a leak in my pipes in the basement. Pleasant and professional.”
“If I could give them zero stars I would. Our landlord had us call Lakewood plumbing due to a back up issue we have had. My husband called them and set up an appointment. They were supposed to be out here between 9-12 last Thursday. At 11:30 we called because no one had showed up or even called to say they were running late. Lady that we talked to said she would call the tech and see where he was. Called back about …”
Positive
“John helped us get a clog out of our kitchen sink today. He was super friendly and honest. We appreciate the help! I would recommend Lakewood Plumbers and use them again.”
“We needed emergency repairs of the condo water riser. Kim from Lakewood Plumbing immediately dispatched the two best plumbers in the world, Tim and Doug. The responded within thirty minutes and had the building water back on in a few hours from the time of being dispatched. What a great team! Thank you, Lakewood Plumbing!”
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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: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Significant discrepancy: Google 4.7/5 (523 reviews) vs. Yelp 3.3/5 (71 reviews) suggests negative experiences concentrated on Yelp; however, BBB A+ with zero complaints in 3 years indicates isolated incidents rather than systemic problems. The variance may reflect Yelp's smaller sample capturing the one documented service failure.
Should you hire Lakewood Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- 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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