Schlievert Plumbing, Inc.
Plumber · Urbandale, IA
Our verdict
Excellent craftsmanship and pricing transparency, but response delays and communication gaps during emergencies can leave you without hot water for days.
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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
Perfect pricing fairness score (100/100) with multiple reviewers praising transparency and no surprise bills
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
High-quality workmanship (92/100) with long-term customer loyalty; one reviewer reports decades of reliable service across major projects
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Skilled diagnostics: reviewers note Schlievert identified issues other plumbers dismissed
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Professional on-site conduct including cleanup and courteous behavior
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
1 of 5 reviews reports multi-day emergency response failure with poor communication (called 6 times over 3 days, voicemails unanswered)
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Slow emergency response and communication breakdowns: one reviewer called Saturday-Tuesday over 3 days without resolution, was left without hot water for 4 days, and stated 'Emily won't respond to voicemail'
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Limited capacity for urgent work; company acknowledges they are understaffed ('smaller plumbing company so they don't have a fleet of plumbers') and may require multi-week waits even after diagnosis
Cited in 1 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
“Called them Saturday Monday Tuesday the guy shows up says we need parts ordered them had 2 days of 3 calls each day , tech was great but Emily won’t respond to voicemail finally I took a chance and fixed it myself . Was without hot water for 4 days”
Positive
“Top 3 service calls I have had ever. Came when they told me they would. Clearly explained my options. Very transparent on pricing. Professional, courteous, cleaned up the work space after the repair. Jumped to the top of my “call list” for plumbing! Thank you for taking care of us.”
“Grant, BJ and Tony installed a new sump pump discharge for me and did a great job. They are very responsive to my calls and emails. I will definitely refer and call them again for any plumbing issues.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 31 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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