Walker Tradesman Plumbing
Plumber · Abilene, TX · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Walker Tradesman Plumbing scores 4.7 stars on 43 reviews but 24.5% negative sentiment (12 of 49 analyzed are 1-2 star) — fast response praised in 9 reviews, but inconsistent quality and pricing concerns appear across multiple sources.
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Ranked #11 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Abilene, TX · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 49 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
Fast response confirmed in 9 of 49 analyzed reviews — arrived within 1 hour of Saturday call in at least 1 documented instance.
1 cited review
“I called Walker Tradesman Plumbing about 10am, and they were here at 11am.....and BAM fixed my problem! Thank You very much! Highly recommend for your plumbing needs....They will be back!”
Cited in 2 of the 49 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
After-hours/weekend availability confirmed: showed up Christmas Eve day at 10°F when other companies wouldn't, and accommodated teacher after 4pm when most competitors charged after-hours rates.
2 cited reviews
“I called Walker Tradesman Plumbing about 10am, and they were here at 11am.....and BAM fixed my problem! Thank You very much! Highly recommend for your plumbing needs....They will be back!”
“Apparently after 4pm in most of town, is "after hours" for plumbers. I called several different companies and was just shocked at the price to just get someone out here. Finally came across Walker and the sweetest woman answered the phone and told me she would try and get someone out..and she did!”
Gas line installation from meter to 4 interior locations completed on time with Master plumber on-site — permit and sign-off process handled.
1 cited review
“Gas Line Installation, installed gas piping from new meter location to 4 locations inside home. From initial call to office thru to signoff and gas flowing in my home - I am very happy and pleased with the work performed.”
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
24.5% negative sentiment across 49 analyzed reviews — 8 one-star and 4 two-star reviews indicate a meaningful quality-consistency gap beyond isolated incidents.
“This company was listed as a remodeling contractor. I have no complaints about the plumbing except it was expensive.”
Expensive pricing flagged in 3 of 49 reviews; one Yelp reviewer reports costly plumbing work relative to outcome.
“This company was listed as a remodeling contractor. I have no complaints about the plumbing except it was expensive.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 49 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“This company was listed as a remodeling contractor. I have no complaints about the plumbing except it was expensive. But as for the other trades... Do NOT let the two men who identified themselves as painters anywhere near your walls. They have no concept of using tape or prepping before painting. They did not fill any nail holes before painting, and I am still cleaning up paint from the new tile floors. They …”
“Terrible. I will never again use Flournoy Plumbing. I encourage you to do the same. Here is a quick review of the story. In 2014, Flournoy Plumbing came to repair a leak in our water main. The plumbers were unprofessional (didn't bring key to backhoe & kept the time clock running). Flournoy did credit that hour on the final bill. When a similar leak appeared in 2015, we chose to use another company to …”
“I called Flourney plumbing on a Thursday afternoon. After speaking to whom I am guessing led to believe was one of the head plumbers of the company, told me it was the end of the day, He had no one at the time who could fix my problem but, assured me the following day which was Friday they would schedule me right in. I said' it's my kitchen sink can't get it unclogged. I told him as long as it would be before …”
Positive
“These guys rock man! ..... it's 10 degrees, I have NO drainage at all starting the night before....I was freaking out thinking, man its a day before Christmas Eve and its 10 degrees, not a company out there is going to come out here......I was wrong. I called Walker Tradesman Plumbing about 10am, and they were here at 11am.....and BAM fixed my problem! Thank You very much! Highly recommend for your plumbing …”
“The plumbers were on time, knowledgeable, and polite. They did the job quickly and correctly.”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2021.
Across platforms
Should you hire Walker Tradesman Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- 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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