Prince Plumbing and Mechanical of Temple, TX
Plumber · Temple, TX
Our verdict
Fast emergency response and quality work, but pricing is inconsistent—some customers feel gouged while others find it reasonable.
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Ranked #10 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Temple, TX · 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: 3 of 5 reviews explicitly mention same-day or very quick arrival for urgent plumbing issues
2 cited reviews
“came and fixed a broken pipe same day. Fast response.”
“open lines of communication, great response times, reasonable prices.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Professional workmanship and communication: 4 of 5 reviewers describe efficient, knowledgeable technicians who explain work and finish ahead of schedule
2 cited reviews
“open lines of communication, great response times, reasonable prices.”
“came and fixed a broken pipe same day. Fast response.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Handles complex jobs capably: tackled major foundation work and multi-system replumbing with no quality complaints
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
High pricing variance: 2 of 5 reviews (40%) report unexpectedly high final bills relative to perceived scope, suggesting either poor phone quote accuracy or premium emergency pricing that isn't disclosed upfront
“charged $303 for 34 minutes of work. Way too high.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing complaints from 2 of 5 reviews: one charged $303 for 34 minutes, another $400+ for two hours labor and parts, both described as unjustifiable
“charged $303 for 34 minutes of work. Way too high.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I was charged $303 to fix one outside bib completed 34 minutes of work. This is way too high of a price to charge especially after a quote over the phone was $425 for 4 faucets. Feel like I was cheated.”
Positive
“Prince plumbing came and fixed a broken pipe same day. Checked all plumbing and fixtures. Fast response. Thank you so much. definitely would recommend!!!”
“I am very happy with Prince Plumbing and the open lines of communication they always have with great response times. I will absolutely continue to work with Prince Plumbing in the future. Dolores was awesome. Very friendly and efficient service. Reasonable prices. Would highly recommend! The plumber was professional and answered any questions I had. They even finished the job in 1 day instead of 1.5 and cleaned up …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 44 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Aug 2025.
Should you hire Prince Plumbing and Mechanical of Temple, TX?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Complex installs and remodels
- Whole-house repiping
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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