Plumbing Services INC.
Plumber · El Cajon, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8 stars / 188 reviews; holiday weekend dispatch confirmed and hydro-jet sewer work praised — but 1 reviewer was billed ~$250 more than quoted with no prior authorization.
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Ranked #12 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in El Cajon, CA · compare all →
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
Holiday weekend availability confirmed: appointment scheduled quickly over holiday weekend, garbage disposal diagnosed and fixed in under 5 minutes
1 cited review
“They were in and out within five minutes. Identified the issue with my garbage disposal and it was a quick fix. Scheduling an appointment was also easy and they got me something quickly over the holiday weekend.”
Hydro-jetting team walked through the entire process transparently, explained each step, answered all questions
1 cited review
“I had plumbing services come out today to hydrojet my sewer line, and I'm very happy with the experience. The pricing was fair, and the technicians were extremely friendly and professional. They took the time to walk me through the entire process, explained what they were doing, and answered all my questions.”
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
Final bill came in ~$250 above quoted price with no upfront notification or authorization — pricing transparency issue on at least 1 job
“They initially were great, showed up on time and everything, however without notifying us, the pricing went up almost $250 more! They should have authorized with us first.”
Only 5 reviews analyzed; thin evidence base, reviewConsistency 0.40 driven by mix of 1-star and 5-star ratings
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
“An excellent professional job, didn't hesitate to install parts that were needed, or that could still work but old. Very pleased with job”
“I would have given 5 stars! Only reason for lowering the rating is because the delays incurred (multiple reasons -,approvals etc) to get the repair work done. Work done was good. Thank you”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 188 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Plumbing Services INC.?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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