Schrader Plumbing
Plumber · Hurst, TX
Our verdict
4.9 stars / 3,017 reviews and BBB A+; water heater replacement within an hour on a weekend and same-day drain clearing praised widely, but 3 Yelp reviews cite a $3,100 upsell attempt and surprise fees on snake jobs.
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Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Same-day water heater replacement including weekend — tech arrived within an hour and walked customer through tank vs tankless options transparently
2 cited reviews
“When our water heater tank burst last weekend I called several 'big names' to give us a quote. When I got horrible support I found Schrader. I called and they had Allen at my house in less than an hour. He spent a long time going over multiple options for both a new tank and electric/gas tankless.”
“They replaced our water heater in 3 hours and made sure we were comfortable with all decisions. Estimated cost is what I paid. Trustworthy. They made sure the codes and permits were all taken care of.”
Drain and bidet fix done in under 15 min; tech listened, verified scope, gave reasonable quote, and executed — what a prior plumber said was impossible
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Sent someone out within an hour on a Saturday to check a potential slab leak — confirmed no issue and charged nothing
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
One tech quoted $3,100 for unnecessary sewer work two days after fixing the same toilet — a second plumber confirmed toilet was in good working order and no repairs needed
“When the same issue reappeared TWO days later and I called him back, rather than being transparent -- as the problem was simply a clogged toilet -- he attempted to charge me $3,100 for unnecessary work. I declined and brought in another plumber, who confirmed that the toilet was in good working order and NO repairs were needed.”
Pricing complaints in multiple Yelp reviews: $420 snake fee justified by 'tool replacement insurance,' plus toilet install upcharges not disclosed upfront
“They came to snake my clogged toilet. I called and they said 'oh it's normally $420 to snake the pipe so that's why he charged you that much' I said why does snaking a drain cost $420? I'm like, but it didn't break... so why are yall charging me that much.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I'd be very cautious before using Schrader Plumbing. I had a horrible experience with them. 2 months ago I experienced a stoppage in my toilets. Based on the exceptional reviews, I called Schrader to come out and fix the problem. They sent technician Michael Badgley. I was initially given two quotes, one for roughly $800 and the other for $4,000. After a quick inspection of my home, Michael determined that he would …”
“We had an emergency situation with our water heater going out. They were able to get out quickly and the techs were knowledgeable. The quote was $5000-7800, depending on what type of water heater we got. We decided to get other quotes first, so we asked them to make sure we'd still have cold water while we look at options. It took them less than 20 mins, no parts needed and they charged us $695!!! I still don't …”
“They came to snake my clogged toilet and place a new toilet there. I supplied the new toilet myself. They did the work and charged me for a toilet. I called and they said "oh he's hooking you up with a deal. It's normally $420 to snake the pipe so that's why he charged you that much for the toilet" I said why does snaking a drain cost $420? And he said "oh it's to cover the price of the snake in case it breaks and …”
Positive
“I’ve tried numerous plumbing companies over the years and can honestly say I am done searching, this plumbing company was fast and efficient. The plumber that came out was John. John listened to what is was trying to explain, verified we were on the same page, he gave me a reasonable quote and proceeded to get the job done in less than 15 min. This job was the exact job that a plumber from a different company told …”
“I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Andy and the Schrader Plumbing team. Andy carefully evaluated the issue, explained everything clearly, and resolved multiple clogged drains without unnecessary work. It is rare to find this level of honesty and customer care. I truly appreciate the professionalism and would recommend them without hesitation.”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Google 4.9 vs Yelp showing multiple 1-star reviews citing overcharging and upsell attempts — Google volume (3,017) likely dilutes negative signals visible on Yelp.
Should you hire Schrader Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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