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The 15 plumbers serving Daly City, ranked.

We track 60 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Daly City and have read 4,520 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. 40 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.

Daly City'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. 43 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 48 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: Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling alone carries 3,374 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown Daly CityHow 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: 1,443 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
4.9 (115 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (7) 19.0 mi from downtown Daly CityNot a 24/7 shop

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
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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

4.9 (99 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (100) 13.8 mi from downtown Daly CityNot a 24/7 shop

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
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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

3

Big Smile Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (99 Google reviews) 14.0 mi from downtown Daly City

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
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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

4

Michael Gardner Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (98 Google reviews) 17.3 mi from downtown Daly City

Owner-operator Michael Gardner draws 31 of 94 reviews citing fast_response and a perfect 5.0 across 98 Google reviews; same-day and emergency arrivals (often within 30 min) are the recurring story.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed98 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day, often-within-30-minute arrival is the dominant theme (fast_response=31 of 94, weekend_or_emergency=7) (cited in 3 of 94 reviews)
  • Lays out low-to-high cost options without pushing the priciest fix (fair_pricing=9) (cited in 2 of 94 reviews)
  • Handles a wide range in one visit — drains, faucets, disposals, water heaters (cited in 2 of 94 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • As a solo operator, scheduling can slip when he's tied up on an emergency job elsewhere (1 of 94 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Thankfully, Michael came out immediately after the call and that same day snaked the shower drain which was clogged. He also addressed the slow running sink, replaced 2 faucet cartridges in the laundry sink, installed a new kitchen faucet, and even …
L Bac · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found

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

We read 94 of 98 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

5

Golden Coast Plumbing and Rooter Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.9 (17 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (55) 13.2 mi from downtown Daly City

Owner Joel posts 71 of 73 reviews at 5★ with fast_response cited 21x and pricing repeatedly called fairer than competitors; thin sample (17 Google reviews) is the only caution.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed17 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Comes out fast, often same day — responded within an hour on a leak and beat slower competitors who required separate estimate visits (cited in 2 of 73 reviews)
  • Transparent, lower pricing — quoted fair prices that beat companies trying to take advantage, with no upfront-estimate runaround (cited in 2 of 73 reviews)
  • Careful diagnostic workmanship — used a camera to pinpoint a leak and cut minimal drywall instead of the easy route (cited in 1 of 73 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
Joel is amazing!!!! Smart, efficient and on time. Willing to get things done quickly and pretty great with communication and availability . We are so grateful for the work he's done on our water leak and we'd like to keep working with Golden Coast again!!!!!!
Vivien Lou C. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
On June 24, 2023, I found water leaking from ceiling. I called them. After they fixed the water leak and left and charged me $450. But they left a big hole in the ceiling and left. And said they weren't responsible for patching the hole. Such an irresponsible …
Xiaobing D. · · Yelp · Jun 2023

We read 73 of 17 reviews · newest from Dec 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

6

Service Hero Plumbing & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (1,292 Google reviews) 19.2 mi from downtown Daly City

4.6★ over 1,292 reviews; professional cited 54 of 87 analyzed and named techs (Jose Ramirez, Diego, Kent) get strong marks, though 'expensive' surfaces twice.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,292 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Named techs consistently praised as professional and efficient (professional=54 of 87) (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)
  • Fast arrival and willingness to work long emergency hours, including 4+ hours on a Sunday (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)
  • Diagnoses and resolves drain/sewer clogs decisively, escalating to hydro-jetting when needed (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing can run high — 'expensive' noted in 2 reviews despite first-time discounts offered (1 of 87 reviews)
What reviewers praise
The tech that came out is an excellent representative of the company
Gene's Fine Foods · ★★★★★ · Google · Oct 2025
The most critical take we found
No work was done by hero. Called another company. Due to original appointment was for 2/4 no show, sent email to confirm and rescheduled for 2/5 no response and then your employee shows up an announced with no schedule time window by then I already had called …
Norbert Botelho · · Google · Feb 2026

We read 87 of 1,292 reviews · newest from Oct 2025

5.0 (62 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (42) 14.5 mi from downtown Daly CityNot a 24/7 shop

5★ Google over 62 reviews, BBB A+ accredited 28 years; tech Todd is named repeatedly for on-time, well-explained work, though parts can require a multi-day return trip.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed62 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • One reviewer was a no-show for a booked morning estimate and disputed the BBB-accredited claim on the company website (1 of 99 reviews)
  • Multi-day waits for parts — a shower cartridge and a 5-day/1-reschedule repair both required return visits (themeCounts.slow_response=3) (2 of 99 reviews)

To be fair

  • On-time, thorough service from tech Todd cited across many reviews (themeCounts.professional=46, fast_response=20) (cited in 4 of 99 reviews)
  • Faucet installs praised — efficient work, features explained, work area left spotless (12 faucet-repair mentions) (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
  • Fair pricing on labor — fees called reasonable even when the manufacturer part itself was expensive (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Todd from Pacific Plumbing Systems was responsive, prepared, thorough, friendly. The company seems to havegood employee retention, I've noticed - always a good sign.
Dan Ezekiel · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Watch out for there extra $49 fee for going to Fremont, Dublin, Pleasanton and parts of Contra Costa County they lead you to believe it won't be charged if they do the job then they charge you for it. My personal opinion for this company is you can't trust …
John H. · · Yelp · Oct 2015

We read 99 of 62 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

4.9 (50 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (91) 17.2 mi from downtown Daly CityNot a 24/7 shop

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
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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

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
9

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (238 Google reviews)2.5 on Yelp (100) 11.7 mi from downtown Daly City

Tech Rich drives a 4.9★/238-review headline with 20 fast_response mentions and after-hours sewer calls, but 31 of 100 sampled reviews are 1-star over dispatch and a quoted $8–10k sewer job.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed238 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • $8,000 charged for a 3.5-hour sewer job after a $10k quote; manager refused to budge citing the signed contract (1 of 100 reviews)
  • No-show on a stated 7-11pm emergency window, then cancelled near 11pm with attitude from dispatch (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Dispatch and customer service falter — an emergency window of 7-11pm ended in an 11pm cancellation, and a dispatcher was rude when a tech couldn't be located (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day and after-hours response is strong — tech Rich arrived in ~30 min and at 10pm on a Sunday for sewer backups (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Sewer and main-line diagnosis praised — technician and field supervisor explained options clearly on a backed-up main (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
We had a plumbing backup and subsequent leaking under our house which we wanted addressed quickly. We called Roto-Rooters and they sent their technician, Rick, out within a couple of hours. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He …
Jessie Xenakis · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Was told they'd arrive between 7-11pm; didn't show up and ended up canceling close to 11pm. Horrible service for an emergency situation with extremely poor customer service. Dispatcher gave me attitude when discussing the cancellation due to no technicians …
Rhea A. · · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 238 reviews · newest from Dec 2020 · BBB A+ accredited

10

Big Brothers Plumbing Inc

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (151 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (39) 12.4 mi from downtown Daly City

5★ across 151 reviews with 97 of 100 sampled at 5★; techs Jorge and Jesus drive fast_response (18) including a 15-minute 7:45pm toilet-flood save, but Yelp scheduling lapses recur.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed151 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Repeated communication failures on Yelp — ignored three replies to an emailed quote and never followed up after reading texts; two-week silence reported (2 of 100 reviews)
  • A ceiling leak 'fixed' on a Sunday was reported still leaking through an unrepaired hole on follow-up (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Email/text follow-up can go cold — customers report unanswered quote replies and being ghosted after sending photos (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Genuinely shows up after-hours — arrived in 15 minutes at 7:45pm for a flooding toilet when five '24-7' companies wouldn't come (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Named techs Jorge and Jesus get repeat praise for clean, well-explained toilet and leak fixes (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
They did what they promised. Only one that came out same day.
Farzad Mobin · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
I can't believe the average rating is so high here. I've used them twice, both experiences were negative but I gave them a second shot hoping the first time was a fluke. No. Absolutely awful communication. They ignore three replies to their emailed quote …
Ryan S. · · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 151 reviews · newest from Dec 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

11

Wizard Plumbing and Drain

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,646 Google reviews)3.3 on Yelp (100) 13.9 mi from downtown Daly City

4.8★ over 1,646 reviews, but the analyzed sample skews polarized (23 of 100 at 1-star); fast_response leads (26) yet no-show/dispatch failures recur.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,646 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Repeated no-shows on confirmed appointments with AI/dispatch giving no notice and no callback (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Billing dispute: company demanded payment and threatened a lien for a clog the plumber agreed not to charge for if unresolved (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Dispatch and scheduling break down — confirmed appointments missed with no notice and unreturned calls (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Individual techs (Jonathan, Glen, Ignacio) get strong marks for honest diagnosis and reasonable pricing (professional=47) (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Fast arrival when scheduling holds — same-day drain clears with a $59 special (fast_response=26) (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Ignacio did a fantastic job. I had a clogged toilet and it ended up being a much more complicated, longer job than either of us anticipated. He was calm, patient, and went through everything methodically and made sure the issue was fully resolved. The pricing …
Caro U. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
Stay away from them!!! A plumber was dispatched to my residence to address a clog on Oct 29. Despite attempting to resolve the issue with a drain snake, the blockage could not be cleared. Before starting his work I confirmed with the plumber if the clog is …
Sameer D. · · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 1,646 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

12

Capelli Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (386 Google reviews)4.1 on Yelp (72) 17.8 mi from downtown Daly CityNot a 24/7 shop

Long-running (18 yrs, BBB A+ accredited, 4.9★/386) with professional cited 48 of 100; reviewers note quality dipped when new techs replaced founder James on some jobs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed386 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Reports of a toilet left wobbly by a newer two-man crew plus a rescheduled-without-consent 7am arrival for an elderly customer (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Quality is tech-dependent — some reviewers report newer crews left work wobbly or messy versus James's own work (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Bills can exceed the estimate on multi-issue jobs (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Founder James and team get strong marks for honest, reasonable quotes that beat competitors (fair_pricing/professional dominant) (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Fast same-week scheduling and repeat-customer loyalty across years (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Had to call James again for a different problem than the one he fixed three weeks ago. This time it was a a distraught toilet in the upstairs hallway bathroom. Within 20 minutes Kyle and Barrett arrived and found that basically almost all of the parts in …
Greg N. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2016
The most critical take we found
Your drivers need to be more careful and avoid cutting people off on the road, as it can almost cause accidents.
M B · · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 386 reviews · newest from Dec 2016 · BBB A+ accredited

13

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,600 Google reviews)2.5 on Yelp (100) 12.3 mi from downtown Daly City

4.8★ across 2,600 reviews but 32 of 100 sampled are 1-star; named techs (Sayed, Heath) earn fast after-hours praise while pricing and dispatch draw the same complaints as the sister branch.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,600 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • $8,000 for a 3.5-hour sewer job after a $10k quote; manager held the customer to the signed contract (1 of 100 reviews)
  • No-show on a stated 7-11pm emergency window with a near-11pm cancellation and dispatcher attitude (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Dispatch and pricing complaints recur — a stated 7-11pm emergency window ended in an 11pm cancellation, and an $8k sewer quote was disputed (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Strong after-hours emergency response — Sayed fixed an 8pm weekend issue in under 5 minutes; Heath responded on short notice to an overflowing toilet (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day main-line and sewer work praised — sent someone same day with guaranteed work and clear options (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Sayed did a very good and thorough job for our main line drain blockage. He was very communicative, and efficient and gave me different options on how I want to proceed. Will definitely have him again in case of any issues.
varun agarwal · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
Was told they'd arrive between 7-11pm; didn't show up and ended up canceling close to 11pm. Horrible service for an emergency situation with extremely poor customer service. Dispatcher gave me attitude when discussing the cancellation due to no technicians …
Rhea A. · · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 2,600 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
14

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,299 Google reviews)2.0 on Yelp (100) 14.4 mi from downtown Daly City

4.9★ Google headline masks a split reality: of 100 analyzed reviews 35 are 1-star, dominated by upsell, surprise-fee and bait-and-switch complaints around the $77 coupon.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,299 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Bait-and-switch on the advertised $77 drain coupon — multiple reviewers quoted $279, $827 or a $45 dispatch fee instead (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Emergency upsell — pressured a Saturday-night customer to replace ALL pipes; two second opinions disagreed entirely (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Charged a diagnostic fee then never returned with the promised written estimate or callbacks (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Quick weekend/emergency arrival when it goes well, and a manager who re-sent a second team after a botched job (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Got the job done without too aggressive an upsale effort.
Harrison Alter · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
I called this company on 12/23/24; they changed my appointment two times. Finally, when the plumber, Josias Estrada, came without looking for a clean-out, He stated all the main lines were clogged and that he needed to remove both the toilets and snake from …
Anthony .. · · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 1,299 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

15

Albion Plumbing Rooter Inc - Plumber in Alameda, CA

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.8 (22 Google reviews)2.0 on Yelp (100) 14.6 mi from downtown Daly City

Google lists 4.8★ but the analyzed sample is 63% negative (59 of 100 are 1-star) with surprise_fees cited 13 times and expensive 12 — a deep red-flag pattern of upsell-on-emergency.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed22 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Repeated upsell-on-emergency pattern: quoted full pipe replacement during weekend crises that second opinions found unnecessary (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Coupon bait-and-switch: $77 advertised drain clean became $279, with a dispatch fee demanded on refusal (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Diagnostic/no-show failures: charged for a diagnostic but never returned with the promised written estimate (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • When the manager intervenes, a second crew can turn a botched job around (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Fast arrival on weekend/emergency calls (fast_response=16) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I've used Albion three times and I have had consistently had great customer service and work. They are very professional and easy to communicate with. I had a sink backup in one of my apartments and they were even able to squeeze me in same day. They take …
M F · ★★★★★ · Google · Oct 2023
The most critical take we found
I called this company on 12/23/24; they changed my appointment two times. Finally, when the plumber, Josias Estrada, came without looking for a clean-out, He stated all the main lines were clogged and that he needed to remove both the toilets and snake from …
Anthony .. · · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 22 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

Also serving Daly City — 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.

Big Blue Plumbing 4.7 (573 Google reviews) · Alameda · 11.3 mi Call
Oakland Plumbing Experts 4.9 (37 Google reviews) · Alameda · 12.2 mi Call
Pro Rooter Inc 4.1 (25 Google reviews) · San Leandro · 16.0 mi Call
Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing 4.6 (90 Google reviews) · Alameda · 15.6 mi Call
A T Weber Plumbing 4.2 (30 Google reviews) · Alameda · 11.5 mi Call
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo 4.7 (266 Google reviews) · San Leandro · 18.6 mi Call
The Plumbing Ministry 4.5 (76 Google reviews) · San Leandro · 16.4 mi Call
Clement Plumbing Alameda CA 5.0 (12 Google reviews) · Alameda · 12.8 mi Call
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling 4.7 (3,374 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 14.1 mi Call
Discount Plumbing Rooter Services 4.9 (2,877 Google reviews) · Daly City · 1.4 mi Call
Caccia Home Services 4.9 (2,091 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 8.9 mi Call
Heise's Plumbing 4.9 (1,606 Google reviews) · Daly City · 1.4 mi Call
Fast Water Heater Company 4.9 (1,452 Google reviews) · Richmond · 17.4 mi Call
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC 4.9 (1,410 Google reviews) · Fremont · 18.5 mi Call
Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air 4.9 (1,179 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 3.7 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (983 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 13.3 mi Call
24/7 Rooter & Plumbing 4.7 (926 Google reviews) · Daly City · 4.5 mi Call
Advanced Plumbing & Drain 4.9 (719 Google reviews) · Daly City · 5.6 mi Call
Flow Masters Plumbing, Drain and Water Heater 4.9 (687 Google reviews) · Daly City · 0.1 mi Call
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning 4.8 (642 Google reviews) · Daly City · 4.9 mi Call
Fuse HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing 4.9 (549 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 15.0 mi Call
Genteel Plumbers 4.8 (407 Google reviews) · Daly City · 4.4 mi Call
SplashFix Plumbing 5.0 (404 Google reviews) · Daly City · 3.7 mi Call
Sugar Bear Home Services 4.9 (384 Google reviews) · Daly City · 5.3 mi Call
Whistle Plumbing 5.0 (378 Google reviews) · Daly City · 3.7 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (333 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 14.7 mi Call
L.J. Kruse Company 4.9 (275 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 13.7 mi Call
Water Heater Specialists 4.9 (270 Google reviews) · Hayward · 19.0 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (262 Google reviews) · Hayward · 19.2 mi Call
Honrath & Stacey Plumbing & Heating 4.9 (213 Google reviews) · Richmond · 17.1 mi Call
Pipe Spy 4.9 (198 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 12.3 mi Call
Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services 4.9 (171 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 17.5 mi Call
Star Rooter & Plumbing Inc 4.7 (166 Google reviews) · Hayward · 18.9 mi Call
Avalon Services 5.0 (159 Google reviews) · Richmond · 15.6 mi Call
Val Betti Plumbing 4.9 (132 Google reviews) · Richmond · 17.1 mi Call
Lifesaver Plumbing And Rooter 5.0 (127 Google reviews) · Richmond · 15.5 mi Call
JK Plumbing 4.9 (125 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 9.4 mi Call
Quality Plumbing & Drain Service 5.0 (123 Google reviews) · Daly City · 2.3 mi Call
Hayward Plumber By Friendly Plumbers 4.6 (116 Google reviews) · Hayward · 19.0 mi Call
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning 4.8 (107 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 10.8 mi Call
Promo Plumbing Inc 4.9 (103 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 12.3 mi Call
Pro Roto Plumbing 4.9 (87 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 20.0 mi Call
Afterglow Heating and Plumbing 4.9 (76 Google reviews) · Berkeley · 15.7 mi Call
Precision Flow Plumbing 4.8 (70 Google reviews) · Daly City · 2.5 mi Call
Plumbing & Rooter Service 4.9 (68 Google reviews) · Daly City · 0.6 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Daly City

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 & Rooter1-star report of a rude $335 shower-unclog quote with the call ended abruptly — a customer-service complaint to watch
  • Pacific Plumbing SystemsOne reviewer was a no-show for a booked morning estimate and disputed the BBB-accredited claim on the company website
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup$8,000 charged for a 3.5-hour sewer job after a $10k quote; manager refused to budge citing the signed contract
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupNo-show on a stated 7-11pm emergency window, then cancelled near 11pm with attitude from dispatch
  • Big Brothers Plumbing IncRepeated communication failures on Yelp — ignored three replies to an emailed quote and never followed up after reading texts; two-week silence reported
  • Big Brothers Plumbing IncA ceiling leak 'fixed' on a Sunday was reported still leaking through an unrepaired hole on follow-up
  • Wizard Plumbing and DrainRepeated no-shows on confirmed appointments with AI/dispatch giving no notice and no callback
  • Wizard Plumbing and DrainBilling dispute: company demanded payment and threatened a lien for a clog the plumber agreed not to charge for if unresolved

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Daly City we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,443 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 Alameda, Alamo, Albany, Berkeley, Brisbane, Canyon, Concord, Danville, Diablo, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Lafayette, Martinez, Millbrae, Moraga, Orinda, Pacifica, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill, San Bruno, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Walnut Creek — this Daly City guide covers those areas.

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