M J Plumbing
Plumber · Woodstock, IL
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Our verdict
4.8★ across 19 reviews but 3 of 18 analyzed are 1★ (reviewConsistency 0.444); standout water-line advocacy against city billing, but 2 nearly identical 1-star reviews allege owner refused to cover electrical damage he caused.
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Our opinion, based on the 18 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Went to bat with city of Woodstock to get water service line repair covered by municipality — advocacy beyond scope of work
1 cited review
“Matt went to bat for me with the city of Woodstock and got them to pick up the bill. They took extra time to make sure rocks and debris were not laying on top of the repaired area. I'm very satisfied with the quality and professionalism!”
Sewer line diagnosis and replacement done quickly with clear homeowner education; 3 other plumbers had previously failed to diagnose same problem
1 cited review
“We recently had a broken sewer line in our front yard and called MJ Plumbing. Matt and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He diagnosed the issue quickly, clearly explained the necessary repairs and completed the sewer line replacement promptly with high-quality work.”
Cited in 2 of the 18 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
2 reviewers (Yelp + Google, same complaint) allege owner admittedly cut through electrical wires on hose bib job and refused to compensate — identical text suggests same person, but complaint is documented and unresolved
“I hired Matthew Haulotte owner of MJ Plumbing to replace a leaking hose bib. While doing so he admittedly cut through electrical wires. I now have multiple outlets that are not working and he is refusing to repair the damages he caused.”
Cited in 2 of the 18 reviews we analyzed.
Red flag
1-star Yelp review from water softener job: improper sweated connection leaked, owner stopped returning calls after partial fix
Cited in 1 of the 18 reviews we analyzed.
reviewConsistency of 0.444 — lowest in Woodstock batch; 3 of 18 reviews are 1-star suggesting significant quality variance for a small operation
“I hired Matthew Haulotte owner of MJ Plumbing to replace a leaking hose bib. While doing so he admittedly cut through electrical wires. I now have multiple outlets that are not working and he is refusing to repair the damages he caused.”
Cited in 2 of the 18 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 18 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“We had a water softener replaced in an existing home. One connection leaked from improper sweated connection which Matt fixed. Leaks continued and he has not returned our calls.”
Positive
“These are the guys you want to call for your plumbing needs! They replaced my water service line in my front yard after another plumber's worked failed. Matt went to bat for me with the city of Woodstock and got them to pick up the bill. They took extra time to make sure rocks and debris were not laying on top of the repaired area. I'm very satisfied with the quality and professionalism!”
“Hands down the only plumbing service I'll ever call going forward they were very responsive to my call and questions. The water heater they installed is so much better then the one we had before and instalation was fast and easy. They were personable and thoughtful.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2024.
Across platforms
Should you hire M J Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Look elsewhere if
- You need this for a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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