Wave Plumbing & Heating-Hayward Plumber
Plumber · Hayward, CA
Our verdict
5★ with 100 five-star ratings from 100 analyzed reviews — reviewConsistency=1.0; fast_response=34 and fair_pricing=10 are the standout signals; water heater (22), faucet (18), and toilet (13) are top service categories.
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Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
fast_response theme in 34 of 100 reviews; Sunday same-day service completed across 4 jobs with minimal upcharge; FaceTime guidance for shutoff emergencies before arrival
1 cited review
“I was in need for plumber on Sunday morning. He picked up my early morning call. Unclog the toilet... His cost for plumbing job is below market for emergency Sunday.”
Cited in 3 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
fair_pricing in 10 reviews; below-market emergency Sunday pricing cited; drain clog + faucet install billed without surprises
1 cited review
“I was in need for plumber on Sunday morning. He picked up my early morning call. Unclog the toilet... His cost for plumbing job is below market for emergency Sunday.”
Cited in 3 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Water heater category leads at 22 mentions; 7-hour water heater replacement with tech staying late to walk customer through follow-up steps
1 cited review
“My landlord reached out to Wave Plumbing and Heating after the water heater at our condo started to make rumbling noise like a running motor. He ended up replacing the whole water heater due to severe leaking signs which took him around 7 hours. Even that, he stayed late to ensure we fully understand what needs to be on the look out.”
Cited in 3 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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slow_response theme appears in 2 reviews; 2 surprise_fees incidents noted despite generally positive pricing pattern
“I hired Wave Plumbing to replace a water shut off valve for our pool. The replacement valve became defective weeks after and it was replaced free of charge. I was so impressed that they backup their service that I hired them again for a larger job.”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“I had a great experience with Wave Plumbing. They replaced my water heater and did an excellent job. Their pricing was very competitive, they were easy to work with, and communication was clear and consistent from start to finish.They also replaced a toilet for me. I am extremely happy with the quality of the work they provided. They also addressed some of my other plumbing concerns and explained the ins and outs of …”
“I recently hired Wave Plumbing Hayward Plumber for a kitchen drain clog and faucet installation, and I couldn’t be more pleased with their service. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. For the kitchen drain clog, they quickly diagnosed the issue and worked diligently to clear it without causing any mess or damage to my plumbing lines. As for the faucet installation, the …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Wave Plumbing & Heating-Hayward Plumber?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Water heater install/repair
- Faucet and fixture work
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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