William Archer & Sons Plumbing and Heating
Plumber · South Brunswick, NJ · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Emergency-ready plumber with exceptional response times and consistently clean work, though hourly rates reflect premium pricing.
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Ranked #14 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Colonia, NJ · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Fast emergency response even outside regular service areas—dispatched quickly to sports complex emergency when regular plumber unavailable
1 cited review
“very satisfied with their response time”
All 5 reviewers praise professionalism, politeness, and respectful conduct; technicians consistently well-groomed and personable
2 cited reviews
“professional, prompt, neat and respectful”
“explained everything to me thoroughly”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Transparent pre-work communication: 3 reviews specifically mention upfront quotes, price explanations, or solution options before starting
3 cited reviews
“professional, prompt, neat and respectful”
“very satisfied with their response time”
“explained everything to me thoroughly”
Consistently fast repairs—multiple reviews note work completed faster than estimated or 'in no time'
2 cited reviews
“fixed them in no time”
“professional, prompt, neat and respectful”
Loyalty program and repeat customer base indicate long-term reliability
2 cited reviews
“fixed them in no time”
“professional, prompt, neat and respectful”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Premium pricing: one reviewer noted $650 for 1 hour of work, acknowledged as 'going rate' but flagged as subjectively high
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“We noticed a possible water mark on the ceiling from a leak. We called Archer plumbing to assess the issue. They sent over Nick who assessed noticeable issues that could be at fault and fixed them in no time. They have a nice loyalty program discount for future needs and were within reasonable charges for the job. Thank you again”
“They were very professional and accommodating. I had a leaky pipe fixed which took approximately 1 hour to repair. The young man was very polite and cleaned up everything to the point where you wouldn't have even known he was there. I know they did not overcharge me but I just feel that $650 is a lot of money for an hour's worth of work. But that is the going rate today. I was very satisfied and I would definitely …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 603 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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