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The 15 plumbers serving Clayton, ranked.

We track 60 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Clayton and have read 1,943 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. 39 answer 24/7 per their Google listings; where reviewers describe real middle-of-the-night calls, that evidence is quoted on the cards below. Rankings are not for sale.

Clayton's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.9, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 34 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 34 of the 60 have a repeated complaint pattern in their reviews — quotes that grew mid-job, unreturned callbacks — flagged and quoted on their cards below. One number worth knowing: only one company in this radius — Berkeley Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. — sits below 4.0 (3.9). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown ClaytonHow we rank
How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 1,040 reviews across 15 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts
1

Plumbing Care Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (2,028 Google reviews) 10.4 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Across 89 reviews analyzed, professionalism dominates (themeCounts.professional=51) and fast_response is cited 23 times; water-heater is the standout service (16 mentions).

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,028 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • fast_response cited in 23 of 89 analyzed reviews — techs repeatedly arrive on time and diagnose quickly (cited in 2 of 89 reviews)
  • Water-heater work is the top specialty (16 mentions), including tankless installs praised for detail (cited in 3 of 89 reviews)
  • Reviewers single out clear explanation of the problem and options before work begins (cited in 2 of 89 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Only 2 of 89 analyzed reviews mention pricing as fair, so cost transparency is thinly documented (1 of 89 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had an excellent experience with this plumber. From start to finish, he was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. He quickly diagnosed the issue, explained the problem clearly, and completed the repair efficiently and neatly. What really …”
Ridhima Singh · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 89 of 2,028 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(925) 255-6352
Full report →Website ↗
2

Bay Area Plumbing BAP Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (249 Google reviews) 8.7 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Owner Ron earns a flawless 5★ across 90 analyzed reviews; fast_response cited 26x with sub-30-minute arrivals and fair_pricing called out — an honest, fast solo operator.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed249 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Exceptional speed — Ron showed up in under 30 minutes after a call, and within an hour for a leak; fast_response cited 26x (cited in 2 of 90 reviews)
  • Fair, transparent pricing — quick turnaround at a fair price, ordered a part to save the customer money (cited in 2 of 90 reviews)
  • Weekend/short-notice availability — came out on the weekend for a garage leak and helped head off other issues (cited in 1 of 90 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Great service! Ron showed up in less than 30 minutes after I called. Not only fixed what was needed, but he give me advice, and order a part for me to save me money. Ron (The Dutchman) is the only honest plumber in the Bay Area.”
Guillermo Gonzalez · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 90 of 249 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

(925) 395-0672
Full report →Website ↗
3

JC Plumbing & Rooter

Top pick
4.9 (115 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (7) 19.8 mi from downtown ClaytonNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

BBB-accredited (A+) with one tech, Jose, named across nearly every review; water-heater is the clear specialty (36 of 100 analyzed mention it) and pricing repeatedly beats competitor quotes.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed115 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • 1-star report of a rude $335 shower-unclog quote with the call ended abruptly — a customer-service complaint to watch (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Phone manner can turn abrupt — one caller was quoted $335 to unclog a shower drain and felt the call was cut off rudely (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Tankless/water-heater expertise is the signature strength — 36 of 100 reviews mention it, often warranty work with manufacturer coordination (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Final bill often comes in at or below quote, beating other plumbers' estimates (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Transparent, photo-documented diagnosis and clear communication of options (communication=12) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Very professional and quick.”
Weimin Qi · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“The owner of this business does not respond to messages over a week that I left. I have been calling him each day to get some clarification on the water heater that he suggested me to buy from a supplier. I had called him many times each day, which is …”
Sharif M · ★ · Google · Aug 2025

We read 100 of 115 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(415) 947-9675
Full report →Website ↗
4

Big Smile Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (99 Google reviews) 19.2 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Owner Rolando draws 89 of 90 reviews at 5 stars; fast_response cited 11x and weekend/emergency work confirmed, with sewer-lateral bids beating 3 competitors.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed99 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Rolando arrives fast and works same-visit — one caller got a quote and finished faucet job within an hour at 6pm (cited in 2 of 90 reviews)
  • Pricing beats competitors — sewer-lateral bid was significantly lower than three other bids; reasonable water-heater markup cited (cited in 3 of 90 reviews)
  • Weekend emergency capability confirmed — replaced a cast-iron pipe and patched walls over a Saturday-to-Sunday window (cited in 1 of 90 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Rolando was so sweet and amazing, and came to access the situation quickly. He was very understanding and helpful. He gave us tips on how to prevent any future cloggings as well! He was fast but the quality was amazing.”
abby b · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 90 of 99 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

(510) 999-8855
Full report →Website ↗
5

Oakland Rooter Plumbing

Top pick
4.9 (99 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (100) 19.5 mi from downtown ClaytonNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★/99 reviews with 97 of 100 sampled at 5★; fast_response cited 30x and fair_pricing 10x — free consults, sub-30-minute arrivals, and after-hours Sunday flood-prevention work.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed99 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★1

What reviewers keep saying

  • Fast free consults — Will showed up within 30 minutes for a no-charge quote and honored the quoted price even when the job ran long (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • After-hours emergency commitment — worked past sunset on a Sunday to clear a driveway drain before a 7-day rain event (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Honest, reasonable pricing on big jobs — walked a customer through repipe options with thorough, well-informed and reasonable estimates (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Straightforward, honest and professional. Will showed up for the free consultation within 30 minutes from the time I called. He quoted me a fair price and explained the work that would get done -- promising that there will be no charge if they couldn't fix …”
Adi S. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“I called Oakland Rooter and Plumbing at 8:30am on Saturday morning because my smart toilet bidet had stopped flushing completely. Because it is a smart toilet, and only 6 months old, I wanted a professional to fix this issue. I made a point of telling them …”
Amy S. · ★★ · Yelp · Jun 2025

We read 100 of 99 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(510) 479-1129
Full report →Website ↗
6

Costello's Plumbing

Top pick
4.9 (50 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (91) 19.8 mi from downtown ClaytonNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ with 97 of 100 analyzed reviews at 5-star and zero 1-stars; named techs (Gary, Vic, Miguel) cited for fast arrival, fair quotes and not upselling.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed50 total on Google
5★14
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Fast arrival cited repeatedly (themeCounts.fast_response=24) — within an hour of messaging, plumber Miguel showed up for a no-heat/no-hot-water emergency (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Fair, honest pricing — fixed a broken pipe joint free of charge and beat a competitor quote by ~40% (themeCounts.fair_pricing=4) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day water-heater and water-line work — leak diagnosed and a new heater installed in under 3 hours (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One repipe required redone work and left a mess, and the contractor noted hot-water lines weren't insulated (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Gary and his crew were great! They helped us identify a few issues we had and resolved it in a very timely manner. We started off with clogged toilets 2 days before Christmas - they came out and helped us snake it, pulling out a bunch of roots. They didn't …”
Lily L. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
“The response time was excellent. I was quoted a ball park price over the phone for about $400 and when he arrived it was closer to $800 but after some discussion with the technician he did give a 10% discount. He did a good job with replacing the seal to …”
Ernesto S. · ★★★ · Yelp · Feb 2026

We read 100 of 50 reviews · newest from Dec 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

(510) 415-0725
Full report →Website ↗
7

Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (3,930 Google reviews) 16.0 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 3,930 reviews with 96 of 100 sampled positive — same-day online booking, technician bio texts pre-arrival, and thorough HVAC/plumbing inspections; 3 reviewers cite overpricing including $355 quote for a $10 part fixed elsewhere for $50.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed3,930 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • Overpricing documented: $355 quoted for toilet fill valve that took 10 minutes and a $10-$20 part — competitor fixed same issue for $50 by simply adjusting the existing valve (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing complaints in 3 of 100 sampled reviews (themeCounts.expensive=3): $355 quoted for toilet valve adjustment that another plumber fixed for $50 (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Online same-day booking with pre-arrival tech bio text confirmed by multiple reviewers — operationally smooth intake (themeCounts.fast_response=10) (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship praised in 31 of 100 sampled reviews — technicians noted for thoroughness, confirming all systems working before leaving (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater team praised for copper joint quality and bypassing heater to restore water same-day while scheduling next-day install (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“had a great experience with Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing. The technician Q did an excellent job. He was very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. He explained the issue clearly and fixed everything carefully and efficiently. His work …”
Wafi Ullah Popalzai · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Called them to come and look at my toilet flush tank's consistent overfilling problem (wouldn't stop once tank is full). Someone from the company came, inspected, and told me that the overfill valve will need replacement and that they'll do it for $355 (for a …”
Poorn Mehta · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 100 of 3,930 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(925) 678-5456
Full report →Website ↗
8

Service Champions

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,423 Google reviews) 15.1 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Consistently excellent technicians with same-day emergency response and transparent pricing, though limited sample size means patterns aren't fully established yet.

Rating mix — of the 10 reviews we analyzed2,423 total on Google
5★8
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Fast emergency response—at least one reviewer received same-day service including a call at 2am, with on-time arrival and professional diagnosis. (cited in 1 of 10 reviews)
  • Clear communication before, during, and after service—4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention technicians explaining findings and next steps. (cited in 4 of 10 reviews)
  • MVP subscription model perceived as good value—multiple reviewers highlight the subscription pricing as 'a great deal.' (cited in 2 of 10 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“5 stars all the way! Ethan from Service Champions was outstanding. He performed a thorough maintenance and VIP checkup on our AC unit and took the time to inspect everything carefully. He explained what he was doing in a clear, professional way and made sure …”
Cat M · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
“We lost electricity to our ceiling lights + our gas stove top while having some work done on the home. We called Service Champions and they sent an electrician named Johnny to help determine what went wrong and fix it. Johnny spent quite a bit of time running …”
Stephanie Singh · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 10 of 2,423 reviews · newest from May 2026

(925) 248-3458
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
9

Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (90 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (100) 20.0 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

4.6★/90 reviews with fast_response cited 24x and within-30-minute weekend arrivals, but 11 of 100 sampled are 1-star over a disputed $2,000 pipe job and an unresolved faucet leak.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed90 total on Google
5★7
4★0
3★1
2★1
1★6

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • $2,000 for ~4 hours to replace a toilet-to-stack pipe that did not solve the leak — the real issue was sewer-lateral roots (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Installed faucet kept leaking after 3 visits; installer called it user error and declined to fix it (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing and diagnosis disputes on bigger jobs — $2,000 (≈$500/hr) charged for a pipe swap that didn't fix the real problem (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Very fast on emergencies — Victor arrived within 30 min on a weekend and Jorge within 90 min on a Saturday before Christmas (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day sewer/clog response — came out same day on a lift-station sewage issue Roto-Rooter couldn't solve (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Beat competitor quotes on big jobs — did a main-water-line repair for less than half what others quoted at $7,000+ (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I've used gladiator in the past. They dug a clean out for my house. They gave me a honest quote before working and I'm completely satisfied with their service.”
Gia S. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2022
The most critical take we found
“I'm pretty pissed off with Gladiator's service. First they cut huge hole into ceiling to find the source of the leak. Not sure why they didn't cut pilot hole and use mirror or camera to see what's going on. Then they charge me $2000 to replace the pipe going …”
Don F. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2021

We read 100 of 90 reviews · newest from Dec 2022

(510) 351-6700
Full report →Website ↗
10

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (266 Google reviews) 19.3 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

266 Google reviews at 4.7★; fast weekend response praised (Sunday 45-min arrival), but surprise fees and a $550-before-estimate complaint recur in 1-star reviews.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed266 total on Google
5★9
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★5

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Surprise-fee pattern (themeCounts.surprise_fees=2): asked to sign a $550 agreement before estimation, then quoted $6,000 for work another team did for 1/5 the cost (1 of 83 reviews)
  • Tech left mid-emergency clog to buy supplies and disappeared for hours, having moved to another job (1 of 83 reviews)
  • Pricing disputes recur — a $6,000 estimate after a $550 pre-estimate fee, and a quote that jumped from a $77 coupon to $225 (2 of 83 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast weekend/emergency response — one Sunday clog cleared within 45 minutes of calling (themeCounts.fast_response=8) (cited in 2 of 83 reviews)
  • Repiping handled cleanly — 67-year-old pipes diagnosed by camera, repiped in one day for a decent price (cited in 2 of 83 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Tyler, Christian, Mike, Daniel all did excellent job. Thanks for your help!”
Kamlesh Ganatra · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2023
The most critical take we found
“The “hero” assigned to us for an emergency clog said he would be right back after buying some necessary supplies and disappeared for hours. I, being confused as to where he went , called the base near the end of day and found out that he was now on another …”
John Karian · ★ · Google · Dec 2024

We read 83 of 266 reviews · newest from Dec 2023

(510) 768-7140
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
11

Pro Rooter Inc

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.1 (25 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (48) 19.0 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Polarized 4.1★: of 63 analyzed reviews 20 are 1-star, driven by repeated no-shows and missed appointments, while 5-star reviews praise sewer/repipe work done well.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed25 total on Google
5★7
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★6

Why we're cautious

  • Pattern of no-shows: 7am appointment arrived 1.5 hrs late with no update; another booked 5pm appointment was a no-show then ghosted; a third never showed and never replied (4 of 63 reviews)
  • Surprise charge and incomplete work — agreed $300 became $400, and the sewage drain was still clogged afterward (1 of 63 reviews)
  • Quality complaints — a $500 connector repair left water pressure very low within a week (1 of 63 reviews)

To be fair

  • Strong sewer and repipe jobs when they show — same-day estimate, clean-out installed, length of front-yard sewer pipe replaced (themeCounts.workmanship=11) (cited in 2 of 63 reviews)
  • Some techs (Hector Jr., Richard) cited for fast, thorough, honest service — arrived within about an hour (cited in 2 of 63 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Pro Rooter has helped me several times over the years and although calling a plumber...any plumber is expensive, Ely did very good work and was always very courteous. I don't feel that they were over-priced as compared to the quality of work. Ely and his crew …”
Richard Q. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2011
The most critical take we found
“I wish I could give them zero stars. I called at 11pm to schedule an appointment for 7am. They confirmed and the appointment was set. 7:30 am and still no plumber. I called and all they told me was, he's on his way. No one ever called to give me an update. …”
Julia B. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2009

We read 63 of 25 reviews · newest from Dec 2009 · BBB A+ accredited

(510) 670-1115
Full report →Website ↗
12

The Plumbing Ministry

We'd call someone else first
4.5 (76 Google reviews)3.7 on Yelp (100) 19.4 mi from downtown ClaytonNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Sewer-lateral specialist (43 of 100 analyzed mention sewer) with deep experience, but a polarized profile — 25% negative, with surprise_fees and unresponsive-office complaints alongside praise for owner Louis.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed76 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★2
1★9

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Multiple complaints of being locked into a contract and charged ~$2000 for minimal work with no easy exit (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Rude, dismissive office handling reported — emails and calls ignored for a simple faucet repair (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Office responsiveness has slipped — calls and emails go unanswered, and only one plumber may be available on a given day (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Sewer lateral and trenchless work is the core specialty (sewer=43 of 100), with owner Louis praised for honest, competitive quotes (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Responsive on weekend emergencies when other plumbers were unavailable (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The Plumbing Ministry has helped my family out with a # of jobs from a Sewer Lateral replacement to fixing a broken kitchen sink pipe. I've met a few of the guys and they've all been incredibly professional and very knowledgeable. Louis is very responsive …”
J J. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2011
The most critical take we found
“I have used this company twice. I think they do good work, but their billing practices are questionable. I won't use them again.”
Linda H. · ★★ · Yelp · Oct 2024

We read 100 of 76 reviews · newest from Dec 2011

(510) 430-1853
Full report →Website ↗
13

Service Champions

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (4,876 Google reviews) 16.7 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Excellent workmanship and responsiveness with strong emergency availability, but one serious billing dispute raises concerns about transparency and cost accountability.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed4,876 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 4,876 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • 1 of 5 reviews reports feeling scammed due to unexplained $296 charge with no bill documentation—critical red flag for a 2am emergency context where you cannot dispute charges in real-time (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Billing transparency failure: charged $296 for washer replacement with no physical bill provided at time of service; customer never received promised email invoice (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Job preparation issues: technician lacked required parts on first visit despite customer clearly stating washer replacement was needed, requiring 45-minute supply run (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Installation quality consistently praised: 2 reviews highlight respectful, hardworking teams with attention to detail and minimal disruption (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Emergency responsiveness: came Sunday without emergency request being made, resolved quickly at affordable price (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Professional diagnosis and honest consulting: multiple reviewers note thorough diagnostics and no hard-sell pressure (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Tristen was extremely helpful and efficient, he diagnosed the issue with our AC instantly and went over options on how to solve it. He did not try to upsell me or influence my decision in any way. Was very knowledgeable and professional, would highly …”
Harmeet Singh · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
“After scheduling a plumbing issue online - a leaking bathroom faucet, I received a phone call asking the specific problem. I stated it needed washers. When the repairman arrived he immediately said my faucet should be replaced. I said a new vanity was in the …”
Pat McLean · ★ · Google · Jun 2026

We read 5 of 4,876 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(925) 966-1366
Full report →Website ↗
14

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,583 Google reviews) 6.8 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Fast emergency response (under 2 hours) with solid workmanship, but expect significantly inflated pricing on parts and labor.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,583 total on Google
5★3
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,583 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Parts markups of 200%+ documented: $20 part billed as $60, raising serious overcharge concerns on small jobs (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Management failed to follow up on complaint despite promising investigation, indicating poor accountability for billing disputes (1 of 5 reviews)
  • 2 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention pricing as excessively high or concerning, including $800 charge for removing taped fixture with no repairs needed (2 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • 3 of 5 reviewers praise rapid emergency response, with one technician arriving and completing repair within an hour of call (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • 3 of 5 reviewers highlight quality workmanship and professionalism of technicians (Brian, Logan, Quaid) (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • 2 of 5 reviewers specifically praise clear communication and thorough explanation of work performed (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had an emergency situation where the pipe connecting the toilet burst, and started flooding the bathroom floor. Luckily, we were able to turn it off before it did too much damage to the ceiling below since it started overflowing. My Aunt called …”
Michael Oblea · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found
“Absolutely stunned by the price gauging. Looking at my shower it looked like a lot of work. We thought there was a hole behind the structure with pipes damaged. They ultimately took shower fixture off the wall that was taped to the wall. No holes or drilling …”
to kenn · ★ · Google · Jun 2026

We read 5 of 2,583 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(925) 750-6155
Full report →Website ↗
15

Barker Heating & Cooling

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,939 Google reviews) 18.0 mi from downtown Clayton
Our take — how we form it

Consistently fast response times and upfront pricing, but quality control lapses on finish work have occurred—though they follow up promptly to fix issues.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,939 total on Google
5★4
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,939 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Next-day emergency response: technician secured water heater replacement and installation within 24 hours of discovery (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Transparent pricing: multiple reviewers praised upfront quotes and honest assessments without upselling pressure (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Strong communication during work: technicians keep homeowners informed of progress and maintain tidy work areas (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Quality control on final installation details: furnace cover left off, outside panel installed upside down with screws left on ground (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Matthew Bias has been by our place several times now for maintenance and he's always upfront and honest about the situation. Appreciate his patience and providing me multiple quotes to review.”
Brandon Tom · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 1,939 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(925) 886-0211
Full report →Website ↗

Also serving Clayton — not enough reviews to rank

We don't rank a plumber until we've read enough reviews to have an opinion. Ratings below are Google's, not ours.

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (1,631 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 18.2 mi Call
Service Champions 4.9 (1,414 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.6 mi Call
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air 4.8 (1,399 Google reviews) · Vallejo · 8.2 mi Call
Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters 4.9 (1,293 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 16.4 mi Call
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez 4.8 (1,109 Google reviews) · Martinez · 13.2 mi Call
Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. 4.9 (701 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.5 mi Call
Advanced Plumbing & Rooter Service 4.7 (575 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.4 mi Call
CastleWorks Water Heaters 4.9 (547 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 14.2 mi Call
Absolute Plumbing And Drain 4.8 (524 Google reviews) · Martinez · 12.5 mi Call
Nak for Plumbing 4.9 (478 Google reviews) · Martinez · 12.5 mi Call
Valley Plumbing Home Center, Inc. 4.8 (448 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 17.7 mi Call
Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. 4.8 (430 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 8.2 mi Call
Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. 4.9 (333 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.2 mi Call
URV Projects Plumbing Service 5.0 (310 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 17.0 mi Call
In Demand Plumbing Heating & Air 5.0 (308 Google reviews) · Brentwood · 12.4 mi Call
LeapFrog Plumbing, Inc 4.7 (241 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.5 mi Call
Drain Guardians 5.0 (230 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 9.7 mi Call
Water Heaters Only, Inc 5.0 (212 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 18.5 mi Call
Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter 4.8 (205 Google reviews) · Newark · 13.4 mi Call
JVS Plumbing 4.9 (144 Google reviews) · Livermore · 17.7 mi Call
Performance Plus Plumbing LLC 4.9 (141 Google reviews) · Livermore · 17.7 mi Call
Preferred Plumbing & Drain 4.3 (129 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 9.9 mi Call
Fito Plumbers Inc. 4.8 (97 Google reviews) · Hayward · 18.2 mi Call
Beastbay Plumbing 4.5 (93 Google reviews) · Vallejo · 16.8 mi Call
Able To Plumbing 5.0 (91 Google reviews) · Livermore · 17.7 mi Call
Oak Plumbing 5.0 (87 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.2 mi Call
Absolute Plumbing and Drain Walnut Creek 5.0 (81 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.1 mi Call
Afterglow Heating and Plumbing 4.9 (76 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 19.8 mi Call
Savior Plumbing 4.7 (69 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 18.5 mi Call
Diablo Plumbing Inc 4.0 (63 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 15.0 mi Call
Flow Pro Plumbing 5.0 (57 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 6.6 mi Call
Plumbing Experts Inc. 4.9 (56 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 13.6 mi Call
The Otter Squad 4.9 (49 Google reviews) · Livermore · 17.7 mi Call
Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters 5.0 (46 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 17.9 mi Call
Fito Plumbers, Inc 4.7 (27 Google reviews) · Livermore · 13.8 mi Call
Reed Plumbing Co 4.5 (26 Google reviews) · Livermore · 18.9 mi Call
SmoothFlow Plumbers Walnut Creek 5.0 (25 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 5.8 mi Call
Marvin Plumbing 5.0 (25 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 18.4 mi Call
Straight Flush Plumbing & Rooter 5.0 (16 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 10.8 mi Call
Leakmasters Plumbing 5.0 (14 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 12.5 mi Call
Thompson Plumbing 4.4 (14 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.6 mi Call
Berkeley Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 3.9 (14 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 19.7 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (417 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 11.0 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (314 Google reviews) · Walnut Creek · 8.2 mi Call
United Plumbing & Water Heaters 5.0 (283 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 15.8 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Clayton

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

  • JC Plumbing & Rooter — 1-star report of a rude $335 shower-unclog quote with the call ended abruptly — a customer-service complaint to watch
  • Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing — Overpricing documented: $355 quoted for toilet fill valve that took 10 minutes and a $10-$20 part — competitor fixed same issue for $50 by simply adjusting the existing valve
  • Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing — $2,000 for ~4 hours to replace a toilet-to-stack pipe that did not solve the leak — the real issue was sewer-lateral roots
  • Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing — Installed faucet kept leaking after 3 visits; installer called it user error and declined to fix it
  • Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo — Surprise-fee pattern (themeCounts.surprise_fees=2): asked to sign a $550 agreement before estimation, then quoted $6,000 for work another team did for 1/5 the cost
  • Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo — Tech left mid-emergency clog to buy supplies and disappeared for hours, having moved to another job
  • Pro Rooter Inc — Pattern of no-shows: 7am appointment arrived 1.5 hrs late with no update; another booked 5pm appointment was a no-show then ghosted; a third never showed and never replied
  • Pro Rooter Inc — Surprise charge and incomplete work — agreed $300 became $400, and the sewage drain was still clogged afterward

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Clayton we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,040 reviews across 15 businesses.
  2. Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
  3. Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
  4. Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
  5. Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.
Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Antioch, Pittsburg — this Clayton guide covers those areas.

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