McDade Plumbing
Plumber · Cleburne, TX · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Exceptional emergency responder with expert diagnostics, but pricing can be 10x market rate on straightforward jobs.
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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 ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Rapid emergency response and problem-solving: diagnosed and fixed emergency leak in 20 minutes, and called out same-day to rescue situation abandoned by competitor
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Thorough diagnostic and communication: 4 of 5 reviews highlight transparency, detailed explanations, and step-by-step communication throughout projects
2 cited reviews
“Communicated what was going on every step of the way.”
“Always does what he says he will do.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Handles complex multi-day projects with professionalism: replaced entire home piping system over 3 days and coordinated with specialist contractors
1 cited review
“Communicated what was going on every step of the way.”
Competitive pricing on complex work: $1,500 less than competing quote on long-term project; flexible quote options with transparent add-ons
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Major pricing variance on routine jobs: 1 of 5 reviews reports 10x markup ($2,500 vs. estimated $250 value) on straightforward work, though other reviews show fair pricing on complex jobs—suggests pricing may depend heavily on customer knowledge or job type
“3 hours $2500 for simple re-route job.”
Severe pricing inconsistency: charged $2,500 for 3-hour simple re-route job that reviewer and original contractor assessed as $250 work
“3 hours $2500 for simple re-route job.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“3 hours - $2500.00 simple job. Not even a Neurosurgeon makes that kind of money. The man simply has no integrity. We did 10 hours of work and located the leak ourselves. We even talked to the original house contractor to tell him how the copper was looped to the next fixture. He just did a simple re-route. The job was worth $250.00”
Positive
“Robert McDade is the best plumber we have ever used. He is professional, prompt, and always does what he says he will do. He is an excellent plumber and it was a pleasure having him at our house.”
“This is an older family home that my sisters and I inherited from our parents. It had a mixture of PVC piping and old galvanized pipe that was slowly, but surely crumbling into problem after problem. Back in October of 2025, the whole month went by before the city notified us that a leak had been occurring. It was undetectable inside the house, but the leak was there and the water bill was expensive. Other …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 57 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
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