Sunshine Plumbers of Tampa
Plumber · Temple Terrace, FL
Our verdict
Sunshine Plumbers of Tampa: 4.9★ across 55 reviews, 29 of 33 analyzed five-star; owner Bob answers calls personally and technicians fix bonus issues at no charge, but 1 no-show and 1 pricing complaint signal inconsistency.
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Our opinion, based on the 33 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Owner involvement: Bob personally takes calls, diagnoses issues, explains warranty processes — cited in at least 2 reviews as differentiating factor
1 cited review
“Bob, the owner, spoke with me directly on the phone and diagnosed the problem and explained the warranty process and plan of action on the front end. Very well done.”
Cited in 2 of the 33 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Garbage disposal and water heater combination work handled in a single visit — technician fixed jammed disposal unprompted while on a water heater warranty call
1 cited review
“Bob, the owner, spoke with me directly on the phone and diagnosed the problem and explained the warranty process and plan of action on the front end. Very well done.”
Cited in 2 of the 33 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Repeat customer 3x for clogged lines in an older home — calls Chris Smiley by name for communication and professionalism
Cited in 1 of the 33 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
No-show on confirmed morning appointment — customer re-confirmed mid-morning and tech still did not arrive or call (2-star, Dec 2022)
“They didn't show up on the scheduled day even after I called midway through the morning to re-confirm our morning appointment. This would have been ok if they would have just advised. But nothing. Wasted a day of work.”
1 confirmed no-show after mid-morning reconfirmation call — wasted a full work day for customer with no proactive notification
“They didn't show up on the scheduled day even after I called midway through the morning to re-confirm our morning appointment. This would have been ok if they would have just advised. But nothing. Wasted a day of work.”
1 Yelp reviewer describes slow phone response and an 'outrageous' drain repair quote from long-time tech — suggests inconsistency with individual technicians
“I called him for a kitchen water drain lead just off the kitchen sink he was slow in responding to phone calls and texts and when I was finally able to get him to respond and check the problem he quoted me a price that was outrageous.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 33 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I do not know what has happened to Alphonso, He has been my plumber for over 5 years and always did very good work. However this last time I called him for a kitchen water drain lead just off the kitchen sink he was slow in responding to phone calls and texts and when I was finally able to get him to respond and check the problem he quoted me a price that was outrageous. It was like he did not want to do the job or …”
“Called for service at 8:30am for repair needed on my 50 gallon water heater. The problem had previously been diagnosed as needing to replace the lower thermostat or associated coil. They said that they would send a tech out to repair. I waited all day for them to arrive which would not have been a problem. The problem is that upon arrival they shared with me that they don’t repair hot water heaters. (They only …”
Positive
“Cory replaced a water heater that was under factory warranty. The process was smooth from start to finish and Cory was very knowledgeable and professional. He even fixed a jammed garbage disposal when he saw me struggling with it. Great job. Also, Bob, the owner, spoke with me directly on the phone and diagnosed the problem and explained the warranty process and plan of action on the front end. Very well done.”
“I called needing advice about a cracked pipe that a previous plumber had discovered but was not able to repair, and the owner spoke with me for a long time. I told him that I already had a video of the inside of our pipes, but he said he wanted to see for himself and offered to come by and check it out at no charge, just to make sure he knew what he was dealing with. Once he was here, he realized he would need …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2022.
Across platforms
Should you hire Sunshine Plumbers of Tampa?
Hire if
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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