Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical
Plumber · Pikesville, MD
Our verdict
Perfect 5.0 across 42 Google reviews; all 5 sampled are 5-star; fast_response=3, fair_pricing=2, surprise_fees=1 (positive — no hidden fees); water heater leak handled same evening with 15-min arrival after owner proactively called early.
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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 ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Steven called ahead to offer same-evening service for leaking water heater before scheduled Tuesday — arrived within 15 minutes (1 review)
1 cited review
“Steven called on Monday inquiring if it was an emergency and that he could stop by on Monday evening if it was feasible. I agreed and he arrived with in 15 minutes. He patiently answered all my questions, explained everything he did to identify the problem with my leaking water heater and performed the repair quickly.”
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews; house flipper notes fair price across multiple jobs
1 cited review
“The pricing was fair and transparent too—no hidden fees or surprises. I highly recommend Stokes Plumbing & mechanical Company for anyone needing reliable, professional, and honest plumbing work.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Owner Steven won't invent work — repeat customer states 'if he knows that you don't need the work, he won't makeup business just so he can make money'
1 cited review
“Repeat customer of Mr. Stokes. He's an honest businessman. If he knows that you don't need the work, he won't makeup business just so he can make money. I'm definitely a loyal customer of Stokes Plumbing.”
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 flip houses, and after the plumber I worked with for years retired, I began looking for a reliable, local plumber who wasn’t part of a large company with high overhead. After reading the great reviews, I reached out to Steven. He responded quickly and came out to assess the work. He completed the initial job efficiently, at a very fair price, and was extremely professional and friendly throughout the process. A …”
“The best home assistance I’ve ever had. I had a small HVAC issue and I gave Stephen a call. He showed up early, communicated his beliefs on the issues, as well as listening to my opinion of the situation. Did a diagnostic and fix the issue within an hour. I’ll give this five stars but if I could, I’d give it 10. Thanks again for the assistance.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 42 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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