Smee's Plumbing
Plumber · San Luis Obispo, CA
Our verdict
Terry shows up on time, solves problems other plumbers can't, and charges fairly—Google reviewers consistently mention him by name across multiple years.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #9 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in San Luis Obispo, CA · compare all →
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
Exceptional responsiveness and punctuality: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly praise quick response times and on-time arrival, with one noting he 'returns calls in reasonable time' and 'show up on time'
1 cited review
“returns calls in reasonable time, show up on time”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Problem-solving expertise: solves issues other plumbers failed to resolve, and skillfully extracted broken valve fragments without wall damage
1 cited review
“solved an issue other plumbers could not solve”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Honest pricing and fair value: multiple reviewers note 'good price' and emphasize the value of watching work done and asking questions without upsell pressure
1 cited review
“solved an issue other plumbers could not solve”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Repeat customer base: at least 2 of 5 reviewers have hired Smee's multiple times, with one explicitly stating 'never will try another as long as they are around'
1 cited review
“returns calls in reasonable time, show up on time”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Thoroughness and professionalism: reviewers note exceptional cleanliness, willingness to fix adjacent work not originally contracted, and skilled removal of complex valve damage
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
“Smee's Plumbing was great in helping us solve an issue other plumbers could not solve - and were clearly out to do good work for a good price. We found our plumber in SLO!”
“Don’t bother with anyone else if you can get Smee. They start and finish every job just like you’d hope. They returns calls in a reasonable time; ask the right questions; give you explanations and answers that makes sense. THEN they do the darndest thing — they show up on time! Then they get it done with the stuff they have in their truck! And just so you know I’ve hired Smee more than once… never will try another …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 22 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2025.
Should you hire Smee's Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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