Shackleton Plumbing
Plumber · Chesterfield, MI
Our verdict
Honest craftsman who arrives fast for emergencies, does quality work, and charges fairly—10-year customers keep coming back.
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Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
5 of 5 reviewers praise quality workmanship and attention to detail, including expert copper pipe work and full-house replumbing after water damage
2 cited reviews
“sweat copper pipes and make it look amazing”
“rushed over to unclog the toilet”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention fair pricing, affordability, or charging less than expected
2 cited reviews
“fixed the problems quickly and for less than I had thought”
“rushed over to unclog the toilet”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Strong emergency responsiveness: rushed same-day to unclog backed toilet and willing to work off-hours as part of routine service
1 cited review
“rushed over to unclog the toilet”
Long-term customer retention—one reviewer reports 10+ years of repeat business, others refer multiple friends who become loyal
1 cited review
“rushed over to unclog the toilet”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“I was recommended to Mr. Shackleton to homeowners and builders; for repairs or fresh installations. A pvc pipe broke in my home. After contacting him and sending one picture at 9 pm, he showed up the next day. The work was efficient and clean, and the quality of work was absolutely excellent. A blue collar tradesman myself; I've seen a lot of plumbing jobs in showers, this fella can sweat copper pipes and make it …”
“I have had a lot of plumbing problems over the years because of calling the wrong people to fix them. After calling Rob out he pointed out what the other guys did incorrectly and fixed the problems quickly and for less than I had thought. He's a really great plumber and I would recommend him to everyone.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 46 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jul 2019.
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