Oakland Rooter Plumbing
Plumber · Alameda, CA
Our verdict
4.9★/99 reviews with 97 of 100 sampled at 5★; fast_response cited 30x and fair_pricing 10x — free consults, sub-30-minute arrivals, and after-hours Sunday flood-prevention work.
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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
Fast free consults — Will showed up within 30 minutes for a no-charge quote and honored the quoted price even when the job ran long
1 cited review
“He quoted me a fair price and explained the work that would get done -- promising that there will be no charge if they couldn't fix it issue!... true to their word I was only charged the amount quoted.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
After-hours emergency commitment — worked past sunset on a Sunday to clear a driveway drain before a 7-day rain event
1 cited review
“I called late on a Sunday afternoon and Daniel was here within an hour... These two gentlemen worked after-hours on a Sunday (after sunset) to make sure our street did not flood in the morning.”
Honest, reasonable pricing on big jobs — walked a customer through repipe options with thorough, well-informed and reasonable estimates
1 cited review
“Jose Moreno came out and walked me through different options for a big repipe project that needed urgent attention. He explained things so well, was patient to make sure I understood the options and costs he presented. He expedited the work, was very thorough”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 100reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I called Oakland Rooter and Plumbing at 8:30am on Saturday morning because my smart toilet bidet had stopped flushing completely. Because it is a smart toilet, and only 6 months old, I wanted a professional to fix this issue. I made a point of telling them it's a tankless smart toilet bidet to ensure they had experience with them. I know I'm one of many that have opted for the tankless smart toilet, so I assumed …”
“Please price around before you take there price. I feel that they are dishonest. Some guy from this company quoted me 1200 for a small leak. I call Mauro's plumbing and the quote was 280.”
Positive
“Straightforward, honest and professional. Will showed up for the free consultation within 30 minutes from the time I called. He quoted me a fair price and explained the work that would get done -- promising that there will be no charge if they couldn't fix it issue! I chose to get more items fixed because of his demeanor and transparency. The work and verification took much longer than we both expected. Yet, true …”
“Easy phone call to a responsive human, showed up on time, estimate given, problem fixed!”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2025.
Across platforms
Should you hire Oakland Rooter Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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