M&P Plumbing
Plumber · Urbandale, IA
Our verdict
Excellent workmanship and pricing with strong Google reviews, but a serious no-show incident with poor follow-up raises reliability concerns for scheduled appointments.
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Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional pricing fairness—4 of 5 reviews explicitly praise straightforward, transparent pricing without pressure or overcharges
2 cited reviews
“responsive and helpful, got us scheduled quickly, and showed up on time”
“corrected my leaking faucet in such a skilled and proficient manner”
High-quality workmanship—3 reviewers describe skilled, efficient repairs and professional technique
2 cited reviews
“responsive and helpful, got us scheduled quickly, and showed up on time”
“corrected my leaking faucet in such a skilled and proficient manner”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Responsive scheduling and courtesy—3 reviews mention quick scheduling, early appointment offers, and professional demeanor
1 cited review
“responsive and helpful, got us scheduled quickly, and showed up on time”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
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
Critical no-show incident with poor recovery: plumber canceled mid-appointment with no justification, hung up on customer, and office failed to follow up or reschedule—worsened by apparent false appointment cancellation text the next day to shift blame
“Mark called at 1:30pm stating he was done for the day and would not be coming”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I had an appointment between 12pm and 3pm and Mark called at 1:30pm stating he was done for the day and would not be coming to the appointment and that I would need to reschedule. When I inquired why since I had a scheduled appointment, he hung up on me. No one in the office was answering but I was eventually able to get in contact with Katie who said she would call Mark and then call me back. The call back I …”
Positive
“We had a plumbing issue pop up and M&P Plumbing made the whole process painless. From the first call, they were responsive and helpful, got us scheduled quickly, and showed up on time. The technician was knowledgeable, walked me through what was going on, and gave clear options without any pressure. Pricing was straightforward, the workmanship was excellent, and everything was left clean and tidy when they finished. …”
“I'm a new customer of M&P Plumbing, and I will definitely call them for my future plumbing needs! The team (Mark and Alex) were both courteous and professional during the entire service visit, and they quickly resolved multiple plumbing issues in a timely manner. Thanks for your excellent service!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 17 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
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