Young Plumbing
Plumber · Portage, IN · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8 stars across 1,160 reviews; 5 of 5 analyzed are 5-star with consistent on-time arrivals and sub-hour completions, though 1 reviewer notes pricing runs higher than competitors.
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Ranked #2 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Portage, IN · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Same-day or early-afternoon arrivals cited in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews, with at least one job completed in under an hour
1 cited review
“Called around 11 a.m. and they showed about 2 p.m. I couldn't be happier with the service Tyler provided. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was in and out in under an hour.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
No-upsell approach noted in water heater repair — technicians explained the problem and fixed only what was needed
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Pre-arrival call and post-job cleanup mentioned in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews
2 cited reviews
“I think I paid more than I could have if I went with someone else, but I trust them, they have always done good work for me”
“I received a call to let me know they were in their way. James and Tanner were very, very friendly, informative and with a caring attitude. The cost was way less than I expected.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
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.
Pricing acknowledged as above-market by 1 of 5 reviewers, who continues using them solely for trust in past work quality
“I think I paid more than I could have if I went with someone else, but I trust them, they have always done good work for me”
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
“I've used Young in the past. They came out , were on time and got the job done quickly. James and Tanner were nice and cleaned up after themselves. I think I paid more than I could have if I went with someone else, but I trust them, they have always done good work for me”
“Needed new hot and cold boiler drains to install new washing machine cuz old ones wouldn't shut off. Called around 11 a.m. and they showed about 2 p.m. I couldn't be happier with the service Tyler provided. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was in and out in under an hour. Tyler did a great job, I would definitely recommend Young Plumbing and Tyler to anyone. Thank you for great professional service.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,160 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Should you hire Young Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Look elsewhere if
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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