McAdams Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Plumber · Westminster, CO
Our verdict
276 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars but 5 one-star reviews in the sample. Tim is named repeatedly for honest diagnosis. Multiple reviewers flag the McAdams/Mesa Plumbing ownership tie and report estimates like $14K whole-house or $1.4K for a 5-foot PEX repair.
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Our opinion, based on the 66 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Tim is repeatedly named — punctual, communicative, and able to squeeze same-day appointments in even when booked for the week.
1 cited review
“I called and they managed to squeeze me in on the same day even though they were booked out for the week.”
Cited in 3 of the 66 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Care for the home on-site — masks, shoe covers, tarp, and cleanup are called out by name.
1 cited review
“I called and they managed to squeeze me in on the same day even though they were booked out for the week.”
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
McAdams is now owned by Mesa Plumbing — multiple reviewers report the brand they called isn't the company doing the work.
“Comes back with estimate, $14K for whole house plumbing, $1.4K to replace 5' PEX with copper, or third option, replace bad PEX section with updated PEX at $1.1K.”
1 more cited review
“Eric came out and did an estimate, but these guys didn't want to provide the details I needed to see: materials and cost, labor hours and cost, and details of work to be performed.”
Red flag
Estimates lacking line-item detail — one reviewer couldn't get materials, labor hours, or scope broken out before agreeing to the job.
“Eric came out and did an estimate, but these guys didn't want to provide the details I needed to see: materials and cost, labor hours and cost, and details of work to be performed.”
Show-up fee that isn't waived with service — one reviewer paid just over $500 for a toilet seal and flange after the fee.
“They charge a show-up fee which isn't waived with service, and the total to fix a toilet seal and flange was just over $500.”
Estimates trend high since the Mesa Plumbing ownership change — one PEX leak quote came in at $14K whole-house or $1.4K for a 5-foot repair.
“Comes back with estimate, $14K for whole house plumbing, $1.4K to replace 5' PEX with copper, or third option, replace bad PEX section with updated PEX at $1.1K.”
1 more cited review
“Eric came out and did an estimate, but these guys didn't want to provide the details I needed to see: materials and cost, labor hours and cost, and details of work to be performed.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 66 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Had simple leak in PEX tubing that needed repaired. Looked on Google maps, called McAdams Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, but yet the business that was actually doing the work was Mesa Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. They were able to come the same day, which is great. Cody showed up, we talked , agreed that 5' section of PEX needed replaced. Comes back with estimate, $14K for whole house plumbing, $1.4K to replace 5' PEX …”
“It's been 7 years since I originally wrote this review and I still get a little angry when I think about what they tried to do... McAdams tried to do $400 of unnecessary work when all that was required was 5 minutes to replace a $9 part. The Vacuum Breaker Assembly was leaking from the top of my outdoor anti-siphon yard faucet. I paid $40 to have a plumber from McAdams Plumbing come out and look at the problem. I …”
“** I left this review at MESA Plumbing as well. McAdams is now owned by MESA apparently. --- Eric came out and did an estimate, but these guys didn't want to provide the details I needed to see: materials and cost, labor hours and cost, and details of work to be performed. Without that, I'm unsure if we're on the same page as far as what exactly I need done. In my opinion, it also leaves too much wriggle room …”
Positive
“McAdams plumbing has been super responsive and professional. This is the first time we have used them and the service personnel showed up on time, we’re very courteous and had our issues solved and repaired in a remarkably reasonable time frame. We will certainly use this company again if we need plumbing assistance. Tim was super knowledgeable and did great work!”
“Very happy McAdams Plumbing! I called and they managed to squeeze me in on the same day even though they were booked out for the week. Tim took the time to show me the issue and was very efficient with getting it resolved. I really appreciated the attention to detail and care he took with wearing a mask, shoe covers, laying down tarp, cleaning up after himself etc. Will absolutely use this company again. As a …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Aug 2024.
Should you hire McAdams Plumbing, Heating & Cooling?
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 need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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