Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
Plumber · Roanoke, VA
Our verdict
Excellent workmanship and quick response times, but customer service phone access has degraded and pricing is premium.
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Ranked #2 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Salem, VA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional workmanship quality: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly praise precision, expertise, and excellence in plumbing/HVAC installations
3 cited reviews
“Delivered solutions far better than expected with expertise and precision.”
“Quickly responded, arrived on time, kept me informed throughout.”
“Crew arrived on time, very polite and competent plumbers.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Fast scheduling and arrival: 3 reviews document same-day or next-morning crew dispatch, with crews arriving on time
2 cited reviews
“Quickly responded, arrived on time, kept me informed throughout.”
“Crew arrived on time, very polite and competent plumbers.”
Strong communication during service: reviews consistently mention explaining work, providing estimates, and showing customers what was repaired
1 cited review
“Quickly responded, arrived on time, kept me informed throughout.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Goes above scope: multiple reviews note crew completed additional work beyond original request or provided extra education (thermostat setup, surge protector installation)
1 cited review
“Quickly responded, arrived on time, kept me informed throughout.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Customer service accessibility crisis: 1 of 5 reviews reports virtual answering service blocking access to live representatives, unanswered callback requests, and customer frustration with degraded phone support
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Premium pricing: 1 review explicitly notes 'Ostrom is a bit pricey' and acknowledges paying above market rates
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
Positive
“Quickly responded to request for help with repair. Arrived on time and with proper notice. Got to work efficiently, kept me informed, showed me the repairs needed, gave estimate, finished in very reasonable account of time. Seth and Levi were both very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. They even helped me with an additional item not on the original repair request. I am very satisfied and can recommend them …”
“Had Ostrom replace two of our bathroom toilets with Toto comfort height water saver design. Called on 5/27 to schedule a visit to get the required measurements and provide us with a quote. They were able to get a crew out to the house the next morning. Had we not had previously scheduled plans that afternoon, the installation could have happened the same day as the items were in stock and available at their …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,664 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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