The Plumbinator
Plumber · Pflugerville, TX · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Family-owned shop that prioritizes honesty over upselling—they'll tell you if you don't need work done—but communication breakdowns in the office have frustrated customers on the back end.
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Our opinion, based on the 197 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional integrity: Multiple reviewers praise them for refusing unnecessary work and diagnosing problems correctly when competitors recommended expensive replacements. One reviewer had 4 plumbers suggest $12k in slab work; Plumbinator found nothing wrong and was proven correct.
1 cited review
“never charged us since there was no leak to fix”
Cited in 3 of the 197 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Fast emergency response: At least 3 reviewers report same-day or within-hours arrival for urgent issues like failed water heaters and burst pipes.
Cited in 3 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
Fair pricing consistently mentioned: 10+ reviews cite reasonable or below-market rates, with one long-term customer noting they offered loyalty discounts on recurring water heater work.
Cited in 4 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
Strong workmanship on complex jobs: Multiple reviewers report successful diagnosis and repair of difficult leaks, slab issues, and full cast-iron pipe replacements; techs explain work and offer preventative tips.
1 cited review
“fast, helpful, knowledgeable”
Cited in 3 of the 197 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Long customer retention: Multiple reviews from customers using them for 7+ years across multiple properties, indicating sustained trust.
Cited in 3 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
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.
Red flag
Two negative reviews (both 2018-2019) cite poor communication, unresponsiveness, and attitude issues from office/owner, including a follow-up complaint suggesting family favoritism and defensiveness rather than accountability.
Cited in 2 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
Office communication and follow-up failures: One detailed 2018 review describes repeated failures to deliver estimates, incorrect email addresses, and defensive/rude behavior from office staff when mistakes were pointed out.
Cited in 1 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
Scheduling inflexibility during peak demand: One reviewer needed service urgently (house on market) but was quoted a 2-week wait; four competing plumbers provided estimates within days.
Cited in 1 of the 197 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 197 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I've now had this shower going for about a year, and it's my only new plumbing in the entire house. After 1 year of use, the pressure stopped on just the hot side and just in this section of new pipe. The hot sinks further down the line worked fine. New cartridge didnt work, there was a clog in the new hot line. Called plumbinator and they said they couldn't come look for 2 weeks. My house is on the market and I …”
“I had read good reviews on NextDoor.com, but when it came time for the work, they fell short. First, I called one evening when our hot water heater was leaking, and never got a call back. Second, I called not long after to get an estimate. Two plumbers came out, one of them took my email to send an estimate. A couple of days later, I spoke to the woman at the office and she asked for my email address to send the …”
Positive
“We live in the Lantana area and called The Plumbinator. Mickey is amazing! Had some issues with a leaking hose bib. I really appreciated how he walked me through the issues and fix it efficiently. Was a great experience, 10 out of 10, would use The Plumbinator again!!”
“We'll never use another plumber after working with these guys. I was worried we'd need to replace our bathrooms after two separate leaks started happening. These guys came, drilled holes and tried to recreate the leaks but concluded that the leaks were just a result of excess water going through the grout and not faulty pipes. They spent ages with us and never charged us since there was no leak to fix. They even …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire The Plumbinator?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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Nearby: Cedar Park · Weir · Liberty Hill