Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
Plumber · Alhambra, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent craftsmanship and responsive technicians, but pricing is significantly inflated—expect to pay premium rates that may far exceed market value for parts and labor.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Advertises 24-hour service on its Google profile — no reviews we analyzed mention after-hours response either way.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
4 of 5 reviewers praise technician professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness by name
2 cited reviews
“Incredibly approachable, knowledgeable and patient”
“Professional and did the job well”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Fast quote turnaround and proactive communication on major projects—one reviewer received quote in 30 minutes
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Handles complex multi-phase work well, coordinating labor and scheduling around customer constraints
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
Parts markup appears extreme: $5000 water heater quote (acknowledged as high by reviewer) plus $1000 estimate for two simple valve cartridge replacements that should cost ~$50 in labor
“$1000 for two shower cartridges I purchased for $22 each”
Pricing substantially above market—one reviewer found cartridges for $22 each but was quoted $1000 total for installing two cartridges
“$1000 for two shower cartridges I purchased for $22 each”
Follow-up communication lapses—technician failed to call back after promising to provide estimate within one day; customer had to wait 4+ days after follow-up call
“$1000 for two shower cartridges I purchased for $22 each”
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
“My in-laws are in their 90s and needed a water heater replaced. Monkey Wrench quoted us $5000 which is high, but they were able to do the work almost immediately so we went with them. They did a great job with the install, and the technicians were very friendly and knowledgeable. Both bathrooms in the house have valve stems that need to be replaced in the showers, one is leaking quite badly. The technician who …”
Positive
“The technician was on time early in the morning. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, took time to answer any questions. Half an hour later, we already received the quote, very impressive.”
“Our technician was Frank and he was incredibly approachable, knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend him 👍🏽”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 310 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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