R. Costa Plumbing LLC
Plumber · Newark, OH
Our verdict
Family-owned operation that diagnoses problems accurately, charges fairly, and shows up same-day—reviewers consistently praise them for costing less than big-name competitors.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #9 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Newark, OH · 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
5 of 5 reviews praise fair pricing and cost savings versus competitors; one reviewer noted R. Costa solved a problem 'for a fraction of the cost' versus Roto-Rooter's prior service
3 cited reviews
“solved our problem for a fraction of the cost”
“Excellent service, professionalism, knowledge, and reasonable price!”
“Same day service. Very, very reasonably priced.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Same-day and fast response capability demonstrated in 2 reviews; one explicitly mentions 'same day service' and another notes 'Mike responded quickly'
1 cited review
“Same day service. Very, very reasonably priced.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
High attention to detail and thoroughness: technicians tested all work, checked for leaks, and cleaned up after themselves
2 cited reviews
“very professional and very detail oriented. tested everything to ensure proper functioning”
“Same day service. Very, very reasonably priced.”
Strong customer retention; at least one long-term customer with 3+ years of repeat business
1 cited review
“Excellent service, professionalism, knowledge, and reasonable price!”
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
“Our neighbors referred us to R. Costa Plumbing as that’s who they’ve always used. I reached out to them, sent them some pictures of our job to get an estimate. Their estimate was competitive. Their scheduling worked out perfectly. Nick and Isaac arrived and were very professional and very detail oriented. They reconnected 2 sinks/faucets, reconnected our dishwasher, installed a new garbage disposal, and even …”
“Same day service. Took care of required permit and coordinated filing with water dept. Mike was respectful in the basement and left it in clean condition. Very, very reasonably priced. Will use again and recommend to everyone. Extremely satified.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 50 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Oct 2025.
Should you hire R. Costa Plumbing LLC?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
- Drain and sewer work
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 airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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