RLG Plumbing LLC
Fast Response
Reviewers confirm quick response
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No emergency data in reviews
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Based on review analysis
1 concern
Warranty/durability issue: 1 review reports drain cleaning work that failed within one week, with company declining to remedy the problem and instead referring customer back to previous plumber
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 6 reviews
Our Verdict
#16 of 18 in Portsmouth, VA
- Whole-house repiping
- You're highly price-sensitive
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Hire if: You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
How they score across what matters
Based on 5 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.
What they do well (and don’t)
Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.
What 6 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
Responsive scheduling: 2 of 5 reviews mention next-day or quick appointment availability
What To Watch Out For
Pricing fairness concern: Dimension score of 30/100 suggests customers perceive rates as significantly above market; no reviews explicitly justify high costs
Service scope miscommunication: 1 of 5 reviews describes scheduling mismatch where requested camera inspection was not performed on first visit despite phone request
Warranty/durability issue: 1 review reports drain cleaning work that failed within one week, with company declining to remedy the problem and instead referring customer back to previous plumber
Quality & Professionalism
Diagnostic thoroughness: 3 of 5 reviews highlight detailed problem identification and explanation of issues found
Professional demeanor: Multiple reviewers describe Ruben as honest, hard-working, friendly, and trustworthy
Communication
Responsive scheduling: 2 of 5 reviews mention next-day or quick appointment availability
Service scope miscommunication: 1 of 5 reviews describes scheduling mismatch where requested camera inspection was not performed on first visit despite phone request
Pricing
Pricing fairness concern: Dimension score of 30/100 suggests customers perceive rates as significantly above market; no reviews explicitly justify high costs
Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, Yelp & more
I wanted someone that would help solve problems and Ruben did just that. He tested a few areas of the house, identified the root cause of my plumbing problem, and provided options to fix the areas of concern. In addition, Ruben walked me through what was working well and what may become a future issue. Ruben is honest, hard-working, and professional - something not often seen today. Side note: I contacted RLG plumbing following a shady experience with another plumbing service, it was a night and day experience - very glad a friend recommended Ruben.
The plumber showed me all the old pipes and the dirt in all the pipes. All the plumbers are great to work with. Ruben has a a very nice personality.
Was able to schedule a next day appointment. Service was great. Explained the job and showed me what needed to be replaced. Cleaned up after himself.
When I spoke with them over the phone I asked them to come snake my bathroom sink drain and run a camera in my drainage pipe. When the Ruben showed up, he only came to snake the sink and said it would have to be another appointment for the drainage pipe. While he was there he gave me a free drain cleaner to help out, and he used a handheld snake to clean snake my sink. The following week the sink was already draining slowly. I left a voicemail and they got back to me via email. They informed me that I needed a new sink pipe (expensive repair), I didn’t dispute that but said the previous plumber who came out used an industrial snake and his job lasted nearly a year. Instead of making it right they simply said I should go back to him and get him to do it, after I already paid of course. So I would not recommend this company because they did not make things right.
Great plumbing and gas company. I had both plumbing and gas work done in my home. They were fast, friendly, and trustworthy.
Business details
Service area
Based in Portsmouth. Serves 6 nearby cities within 20 miles:
RLG Plumbing LLC