Read Plumbing LLC
Plumber · Ankeny, IA
Our verdict
Fast response and solid workmanship, but surprise flat-rate billing has burned customers—get pricing details locked in before they arrive.
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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
4 of 5 reviewers praise rapid response and quick job completion, including same-day or next-day service
1 cited review
“Read Plumbing fit us in quickly. Jake was excellent.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
3 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention professional demeanor, clear communication during service, and friendliness
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
High Google rating (4.8/5 across 306 reviews) suggests consistent positive experiences at scale
1 cited review
“Read Plumbing fit us in quickly. Jake was excellent.”
Cited in 5 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 4 cited reviews not excerpted here.
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
Pricing shock: 1 of 5 reviews reports a $400 charge for a simple job estimated at ~$200 elsewhere, with no prior disclosure of flat-rate structure
“I was never told about the flat rate when I called.”
One reviewer charged $400 flat rate for a 30-minute job (part cost $58), reporting they were never informed of flat-rate pricing upfront
“I was never told about the flat rate when I called.”
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
Critical
“Called Read Plumbing for an outside frost free water spigot replacement sent someone out the next day put a new one in no problem. Hands me the bill $400.00 flat fee rate I was shocked considering it took the young lad all of 30 minutes including making the invoice for this job to me that’s highway robbery considering the part is only $58.00 in Home Depot and some other places even less and I was never told about …”
Positive
“We needed a number of plumbing issues corrected prior to selling a house. Read Plumbing fit us in quickly. Jake was excellent and all of the repairs were made. Highly recommend!”
“I am so happy I went with Read Plumbing to call here locally in Ankeny. Fast, efficient & got the job done in under an hour! They are very professional & straight to the point. I will only call them in Ankeny moving forward.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 306 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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