Ronald L. Vail Plumbing, Inc.
Plumber · Clermont, FL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Fast emergency response and honest pricing diagnostics, but customer service breakdown during follow-up issues creates serious risk.
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Ranked #13 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Clermont, FL · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Quick emergency response with same-day or next-call arrival on urgent jobs
3 cited reviews
“Quick response, on time, got water heater fixed fast”
“inexpensive repair was all that was needed”
“tested everything multiple times to make sure clog completely resolved”
Thorough diagnostic work that saves customers money—4 of 5 reviews specifically praise avoiding unnecessary replacement or choosing repair over expensive new equipment
2 cited reviews
“inexpensive repair was all that was needed”
“tested everything multiple times to make sure clog completely resolved”
Quality workmanship with multiple test-and-verify practices before job completion
1 cited review
“tested everything multiple times to make sure clog completely resolved”
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
Single catastrophic customer service incident (1 of 5 reviews) involving receptionist hostility, communication failure, and repair warranty issues—critical for 2am emergency trust because follow-up contact may be required
“leak returned few weeks later, receptionist blamed me for error”
Critical receptionist behavior under pressure: blamed customer for failed repair, refused to provide callback timeframe despite customer need for work scheduling, hung up twice, then lied about the hang-up
“leak returned few weeks later, receptionist blamed me for error”
Unannounced technician arrival without customer notification on follow-up visit
“leak returned few weeks later, receptionist blamed me for error”
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
“The poorest customer service I’ve ever experienced. My kitchen sink looked as if it was repaired by Vail, but a few weeks later the leak returned. Simply calling to tell the company about the issue turned into one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with a repair company ever. The receptionist woman blamed me for the leak returning and refused to give a time frame the technician would be back out, for the …”
Positive
“I had an extremely clogged kitchen sink, so I called Ronald L. Vail Plumbing, Inc. Kevin and Shaun arrived shortly after my emergency call, and their professionalism was outstanding from start to finish. They were respectful of my property, diagnosed the issue quickly, and corrected the problem with confidence and skill. They didn’t leave until they had tested everything multiple times to make sure the clog was …”
“Great experience! Quick response, on time, super friendly, and got my water heater fixed fast. 100% recommend!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 145 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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