Snuffy's Plumbing Service
Plumber · Lafayette, IN
Our verdict
Emergency-ready plumber with exceptional responsiveness (40-minute arrival) and craftsmanship, but pricing significantly exceeds homeowner expectations.
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Ranked #10 of 13 plumbers we've reviewed in Lafayette, IN · 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
Rapid emergency response—multiple reviewers report 40-minute arrival and completion within 30-60 minutes of call
1 cited review
“Arrived in 40 minutes, had me up and running within 30 minutes”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Excellent workmanship and professionalism across 4 of 5 reviews, with specific praise for respectful handling of older homes and knowledge of product selection
3 cited reviews
“Very professional and excellent workmanship, respectful of my property”
“Identified the problem, kept me informed the entire way”
“Arrived in 40 minutes, had me up and running within 30 minutes”
Strong communication and transparency during work—reviewers specifically mention being kept informed and having problems clearly identified
2 cited reviews
“Identified the problem, kept me informed the entire way”
“Arrived in 40 minutes, had me up and running within 30 minutes”
Consistent staffing quality—both Blake and Lucas mentioned by name with praise for competence and courtesy
2 cited reviews
“Arrived in 40 minutes, had me up and running within 30 minutes”
“Very professional and excellent workmanship, respectful of my property”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Pricing perception mismatch—one reviewer ($800 for toilet snake and flange replacement under 1 hour) felt blindsided by cost, noting reviews had suggested competitive pricing but acknowledged not requesting estimate beforehand
“$800 to run a snake down a toilet and put new toilet flange in”
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
Critical
“They did the work. I just didn't realize plumbers cost that much. $800 to run a snake down a toilet and put new toilet flange in( did not have to do anything to hole, flange fit right in. Not even here an hour. My own fault for not asking price. Reviews said good on price. What must other plumbers must be charging.”
Positive
“I've been really happy using Snuffy's. They were very attentive to detail, identified the problem, and kept me informed the entire way. Really appreciated the way they do business and would use them again.”
“Yesterday was my first call to Snuffy’s and it could not have gone more smooth and efficiently. I own several homes in the area. When I called my usual plumber for a water leak occurring over a water heater, they said they’d arrive in 4 days. Snuffy’s arrived in 40 minutes. Their technician, Lucas, understood the assignment immediately and had me up and running within 30 minutes. He was kind, clean, quick, and …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 67 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Nov 2025.
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