Sewer Rat
Plumber · Bremerton, WA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
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Our verdict
Dave's crew answers the phone at 6am, shows up same-day, and charges fair prices—but expect final bills to occasionally exceed initial quotes for discovered issues.
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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 ↗
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
Exceptional responsiveness to emergency calls; multiple reviewers report same-day service or immediate callback during business hours
3 cited reviews
“communicated with me throughout the project, fixed issues”
“he stands behind his work so today's visit was covered”
“Quotes are fairly priced and they are responsive”
Stands behind work with warranty coverage; one reviewer's follow-up visit for recurring issue was covered under previous service
1 cited review
“he stands behind his work so today's visit was covered”
Honest pricing and avoids upselling; 4 of 5 reviewers specifically praise fairness and transparency, with one noting a major fix cost under $500 instead of thousands
2 cited reviews
“Quotes are fairly priced and they are responsive”
“communicated with me throughout the project, fixed issues”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Proactive problem-solving; crew identifies and fixes secondary issues beyond the initial complaint (water heater, expansion tank, drain access improvements)
1 cited review
“communicated with me throughout the project, fixed issues”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Educational approach; Dave explains preventative measures and root causes to help homeowners avoid future issues
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Final invoices may exceed initial quotes when additional work is discovered; 2 of 5 reviews mention end price higher than quoted amount, though described as still reasonable
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
Positive
“I called first thing on a Monday morning, fully anticipating to leave a message regarding a leaking pipe. I was delighted to speak with Dave directly and arrange a time to meet that very morning. The crew arrived; triaged the situation, ordered parts, communicated with me throughout the project, fixed the main issues as well as additional concerns with the water heater and expansion tank. The professionalism, …”
“Sewer Rat saved the day! A few weeks ago, we had a clogged kitchen drain and Dave and his crew came over and fixed the problem the same day. Well, last night it got clogged again (we live in an old house and the drain lines aren't optimal, to be diplomatic) and they came over today and unclogged it from the roof vent. What's especially appreciated is Dave worked us in during a big project, and he stands behind his …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 45 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
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