Marvin Plumbing
Plumber · Berkeley, CA
Our verdict
57 of 58 analyzed reviews are 5-star; fast_response tagged 19 times and same-day service confirmed in 8 reviews — Saturday 4pm call answered and drain cleared in under an hour.
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Our opinion, based on the 58 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Same-day arrival confirmed in 8 reviews; Saturday 4pm call answered and drain cleared before 5pm — 19 of 58 reviews tag fast_response
1 cited review
“Called Marvin on a Saturday at 4pm, he came within 45 minutes and had the drain cleared before 5. Wonderful!”
Cited in 3 of the 58 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Full 4-plex galvanized-to-copper re-pipe completed on time with clean jobsite; property owner names him go-to plumber for East Bay properties
1 cited review
“I hired Marvin for a large job replacing old galvanized steel water lines to copper lines in a 4plex. He did an excellent job, showed up on time and kept the jobsite clean. I would recommend him to anyone, he is my go to plumber for my properties in the East Bay.”
Cited in 2 of the 58 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Toilet repair with parts on hand completed in under 30 minutes; tackled a second slow drain at no extra trip — pricing cited as affordable across 5 reviews
1 cited review
“Marvin replied to my message shortly after receiving my message. After sending pictures of my plumbing needs (toilet repair/new flush valve needed) Marvin agreed to come the NEXT day. Marvin was prompt, professional, and pleasant. He brought new parts with him and made the replacement/repair in under 30 minutes. Marvin's prices are affordable and I wouldn't hesitate to hire him in the future.”
Cited in 2 of the 58 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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One review flagged slow_response despite a 5-star rating — scheduling non-emergency appointments may require advance notice
Cited in 1 of the 58 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 58 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I needed emergency repair, so I booked an appointment on their website, at a time slot they said was available. No one showed up at the scheduled time. I called them and they said they'd send someone several hours later - and again, no one showed up. They offered to reschedule for next morning, which was too long of a wait. I messaged back and forth with them to see if they could send someone sooner, and they became …”
Positive
“Marvin responded to an emergency call to replace 2 leaky washing machine bibs. He was prompt, professional and very helpful in addressing a couple of other plumbing questions. The quality of work excellent and the work was completed in a short amount of time. He is knowledgable regarding plumbing issues and did not try to upsell me for unnecessary additional work. He gave me suggestions for maintenance that were …”
“I needed a LOT of repair work done, after the helpful inspection and diagnosis (complete with photos from the crawl space). Marvin Plumbing did the work in 2 days and finished it all with utmost skill, professionalism, and kindness. They kept the place tidy and left me a very happy client with a clean job site AND renovated / upgraded bathroom plumbing that no longer leaks. So happy with the work and would hire …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2024.
Across platforms
Should you hire Marvin Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
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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