Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter
Plumber · Newark, CA
Our verdict
4.8★ across 205 reviews with BBB A+ accreditation; 94 of 100 sampled 5-star, water-heater mentioned in 19 reviews and same-day service in 12 — but 1 reviewer documented a verbal-only quote that jumped significantly at service time.
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Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Same-day service confirmed in 12 of 100 reviews; Sunday dispatch at no extra charge vs. competitors documented by one reviewer.
1 cited review
“Will came over to my house on a Sunday morning to replace the pipes and unclogged the kitchen sink. There wasn't extra charge for the early Sunday service compared to all of other businesses that I was quoted for.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Repiping work completed on schedule with warranty coverage; Rene rated as responsive and knowledgeable throughout a multi-day project.
1 cited review
“They showed up on time, completed the repiping work on schedule, and the overall quality of the work was excellent. Rene was always responsive, professional, and very knowledgeable. The repiping was done well and comes with a warranty”
Water heater replacement handled same-day including parts sourcing (Edgar replaced one in a few hours per review).
1 cited review
“The service was utterly AWESOME. EDGAR came and took such excellent care of me. He replaced the water heater in a few hours.”
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
Pricing transparency gap flagged: technician gave high verbal estimate and would not put it in writing before starting work — company reached out after negative review to offer resolution.
“The technician arrived and quoted me a very high price for clearing the drain but would not put it in writing.”
One documented case of verbal-only quote refusal before dispatch and an on-site price the reviewer called very high — company followed up post-review to resolve.
“The technician arrived and quoted me a very high price for clearing the drain but would not put it in writing.”
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
“Had a water heater replaced by Star plumbing. Water heater overflow leaked, asked Star plumbing to make it right and fix it so it doesn't leak and was ghosted by the company.”
“Summary -------------- I came home to a flooding garage and immediately called Star Plumbing, trusting their strong Yelp reviews. They responded quickly and turned off the leaking pipe, recommending I immediately replace my water heater. However, things went downhill from there. The plumber told me he would return in a couple hours with the new water heater but didn't return until 7 hours later with the new water …”
“We dodged a bullet. We were quoted $11K by Star to reroute all of our water piping because we found a small leak in the garage. It turned out to be caused by a hole that connected to the water heater. The condensation from the HVAC ate through the copper pipe because this type of water is very acidic. So, because the estimate was so high (and became higher) we got second and third opinions from other plumbers. …”
Positive
“Great work by Magnificent PlumbingTeam! Did Bath Tub replacement with standing shower with them along with toilet replacements (3) in all bathrooms! 'Almost' bathroom remodel but not a full one! They dont do sliding Glass Door for shower (which you have to do separately) but they did rest of the work! So far looking great and working as expected.”
“Great job by Magnificent Plumbing Inc in cleaning up my clogged sewage main drain pipe. He explained to me each and every detail and what to do to avoid future clogs from the roots . Reasonable pricing and quite punctual attending the same day. Would certainly recommend his services in the East Bay”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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