Young Plumbing
Plumber · Hammond, IN · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8★ across 789 reviews with strong weekend/emergency coverage (4 weekend-or-emergency themes, same-day mentions=9), but 13 one-star reviews flag pricing disputes and a warranty-denial incident.
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Ranked #6 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Hammond, IN · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 98 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
Weekend and Sunday emergency dispatch confirmed: water heater replaced on a Sunday morning, and a Saturday tub repair also completed same-day (themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=4).
1 cited review
“Our hot water heater went out on the weekend. Called and spoke to Michelle who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Sebastian came Sunday morning to replace the hot water heater. Sebastian did a fantastic job! Will definitely call again if we run into any plumbing issues.”
Cited in 3 of the 98 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Fast arrival cited in 14 of 98 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=14): techs arrived early or within short windows on drain, sewer, and water heater calls.
Cited in 2 of the 98 reviews we analyzed.
Sewer pipe replacement completed without issue; recurring customer for routine sewer cleaning and major line replacement both praised (serviceMentions.sewer=7).
1 cited review
“I have used Young Plumbing over the years for routine sewer cleaning. However, the main line under my house was failing and the others were old and needed replacing so I once again used Young Plumbing and was not disappointed. Seba and Joe did a great job replacing the old cast iron pipes.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Warranty denial pattern: tech tried to charge $480 again 14 days into a 30-day warranty, then pivoted to a $520 camera fee; office promised a callback that never came.
“Was given a 30 day warranty on job performed, called them back two weeks later(14) days and Technician tried to charge me $480 again! Once I reminded him of the "warranty " he said o yeah I'll honor that but I have to send a camera down first and that's $520!”
Red flag
Upsell-to-camera pattern flagged by 2 reviews: drain not cleared, then pushed to add expensive camera service rather than completing the original job.
“Came to my house and tried to snake my drain for about 40 minutes, said they think my pipe is clasped and that they wanted to double the already expensive price to camera the line. I told them to leave. Another company came and did the job no problem got the blockage out and charge half their price.”
1 more cited review
“Was given a 30 day warranty on job performed, called them back two weeks later(14) days and Technician tried to charge me $480 again! Once I reminded him of the "warranty " he said o yeah I'll honor that but I have to send a camera down first and that's $520!”
Red flag
Leak detection dispatched without required equipment: techs cut a larger-than-quoted hole in customer's basement ceiling and billed $350 without locating the leak.
Cited in 1 of the 98 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing consistency is a concern: 3 expensive-theme reviews and 1 surprise-fees review — one customer paid $350 for a hole cut with no leak located, another was quoted double to camera a drain mid-job.
“Came to my house and tried to snake my drain for about 40 minutes, said they think my pipe is clasped and that they wanted to double the already expensive price to camera the line. I told them to leave. Another company came and did the job no problem got the blockage out and charge half their price.”
Cited in 3 of the 98 reviews we analyzed.
Office communication issues: rude receptionist cited in 2 separate reviews; warranty not honored proactively — customer had to escalate and still received no callback.
“Was given a 30 day warranty on job performed, called them back two weeks later(14) days and Technician tried to charge me $480 again! Once I reminded him of the "warranty " he said o yeah I'll honor that but I have to send a camera down first and that's $520!”
Cited in 2 of the 98 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 5 of the 98 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Should be 0 stars. I just moved into my new home and experienced a major leak under my kitchen sink that was leaking down to my basement. Young sent 2 incompetent techs to my home that recommended cutting a small hole 3”6” inches in my basement ceiling to visualize where the leak was coming from. They cut the hole then informed me that they don’t have water leak detection equipment. I was left with a $350 bill and a …”
“The receptionist was very rude and cold towards my call.”
“Purchased a house late last year with a negative sewer scope as part of the home inspection and no disclosures on sewer or plumbing dysfunction from the sellers. We experienced water in the laundry room 3 times within the first few months of living there before realizing the sewer was backing up through the floor drain. Called Young Plumbing to diagnosis it. They determined the main sewer line was clogged and needed …”
Positive
“Ty- from Young Plumbing- did an excellent job fixing my water pipe and sink today-1/31/2026! He was professional, kind, and worked with accurate and incredible efficiency with his work! I definitely recommend them and him! He definitely desires a raise!”
“We had a clogged tub and sink. The plumbers were to be here between 9-11. Got a call they would be here by 8:40. (BONUS) Tom and Joe arrived, quickly diagnosed the problem and cleared the drain within 30 minutes. They were very professional and respectful of our home. They also gave helpful advice to keep the drains clear in the future. It was also noticed that I have a veteran license plate and was given a veteran …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Young 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 want detailed upfront explanations
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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