Power Plumbing Inc
Plumber · San Luis Obispo, CA
Our verdict
Consistently fast emergency response (45 minutes on weekend) with honest pricing that often beats competitor quotes by 66%+.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #8 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in San Luis Obispo, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 45-minute arrival on weekend during storm (2019), quick phone support with live dispatcher, and arrived quickly on water heater emergency
2 cited reviews
“He was here in 45 minutes!!”
“Bobby was walking us through how to turn off the water.”
Pricing significantly below market: one customer saved 66% on water filtration repair versus original quotes; another found pricing 'way cheaper' than competitor furnace work in same area
2 cited reviews
“Bobby was walking us through how to turn off the water.”
“He was here in 45 minutes!!”
First-time quality workmanship: long-term commercial and residential customer reports 'never had any issues' over years of service, and 'do the job correctly the first time'
1 cited review
“Do the job correctly the first time without a question.”
Proactive phone support during crisis: Bobby walked customer through temporary water shut-off before arrival when initial valve was stripped
1 cited review
“Bobby was walking us through how to turn off the water.”
Staff professionalism and courtesy: multiple reviewers specifically praised named technicians (Kevin, Bobby, Dave, Patrick, Robbie) for respectful and patient demeanor
2 cited reviews
“He was here in 45 minutes!!”
“Bobby was walking us through how to turn off the water.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews 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
Positive
“There is a reason that when my year old neighborhood has a plumbing issue, that you see Power Plumbing trucks pulling up for the fix. They are fast, honest, and reliable. I recommend them when you have a plumbing issue in the SLO area to call them first.”
“Our water filtration system broke and started flooding our home. We called around to find a reliable plumber, but had two bad experiences. We then called Power Plumbing and Brayden put us in contact with Bobby. Right away over the phone, Bobby was walking us through how to turn off the Refrigerator valve, but it was stripped. He was very patient as he walked us through how to turn off the water temporarily until …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 25 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Should you hire Power Plumbing Inc?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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