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The 15 plumbers serving Del Rey, ranked.

18 plumbing companies serve the Del Rey area within 20 miles, and we've read 1,518 of their public reviews — the critical ones first. 16 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.

Ratings run high here (median 4.8, 1 below 4.0), but the depth behind them varies: 12 companies carry 100+ reviews while others have a few dozen, which we treat as thinner evidence and say so on their cards. Where reviewers repeat a specific complaint — 16 of the 18 companies have one — it's flagged below with their exact words. One number worth knowing: only one company in this radius — Plumbers 911 Fresno — sits below 4.0 (3.7). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown Del ReyHow 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: 1,440 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

Low Cost Plumbing Services

Top pick
4.9 (734 Google reviews)4.1 on Yelp (19) 10.0 mi from downtown Del ReyNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 734 reviews with 92% positive sentiment in 100 sampled — fair_pricing=4, fast_response=12, workmanship=11; only 4 expensive and 1 'flat fee with no detail' complaint across 100 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed734 total on Google
5★10
4★0
3★1
2★1
1★3

What reviewers keep saying

  • fast_response=12 and same-day bookings in 12 reviews; final price came in lower than quote in at least one confirmed case (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater work praised across 9 reviews with consistent no-pressure option presentation; owner Martin cited by repeat customers spanning 20 years (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • workmanship=11 in 100 reviews; technicians Anthony and Adrian explicitly praised for thoroughness on water heater install and water line check (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 1 review cites big flat fee with no itemized breakdown; expensive=4 in 100 reviews despite brand name 'Low Cost' (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I've been using Martin for nearly 20 years. I called a different company because they recently serviced my AC for free as a promotion. They charged me to access the situation, but their quotes were outrageous, and nothing was done to remedy the immediate …”
Lanoy Souvannarack · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“I felt like it was too overpriced for the work done. No detail explanation on the charges. Just a big flat fee for the repair.”
V M · ★★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 734 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 981-5008
Full report →Website ↗
2

911 Plumbing & Electric INC

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (296 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (23) 19.9 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ / 296 reviews, BBB A+; 97 of 100 analyzed are 5-star. fast_response=14, same-day=8. Weekend arrival in 2hrs confirmed; holiday response confirmed. Jack covers plumbing, electric, solar.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed296 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Weekend call answered and on-site within 2 hours — diagnosed and resolved a year-long electrical problem same day (fast_response=14, same-day-plumber=8) (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing consistent from quote to completion — no mid-job changes noted; solar and plumbing jobs both praised for honest pricing (workmanship=12, fair_pricing=1) (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Insurance claim coordination offered after tree struck weatherhead — Jack communicated with insurer and restored power immediately after PGE's visit (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • slow_response theme in 3 of 100 reviews; one commercial job took two weeks from initial call to start (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Jack from 911 plumbing is a life saver. From the moment a neighbors tree hit my weatherhead, Jack was there to provide support and guidance along the way to get my equipment replaced/fixed. He help me when I filed an insurance claim, and was willing to speak …”
dylan owens · ★★★★★ · Google · Aug 2025
The most critical take we found
“I hired Jack to install a sub-panel, automatic transfer switch, and to re-locate 4 circuits from the main to the new sub-panel. I had gotten a few quotes and decided to hire him even though he wasn't the lowest but because he seemed nice and trustworthy. He …”
Rich R. · ★ · Yelp · Sep 2023

We read 100 of 296 reviews · newest from Aug 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(559) 960-1922
Full report →Website ↗
3

Costless Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.5 (247 Google reviews)4.7 on Yelp (100) 8.2 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

Costless Plumbing earns 4.5★ across 247 reviews with 89 of 100 analyzed at 5-star; transparent pricing praised in 55 plumber-cost mentions and workmanship=18 theme count confirms quality installs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed247 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★3

What reviewers keep saying

  • fair_pricing theme in 5 reviews and cheap-plumber mentioned 9 times; multiple reviewers note upfront pricing with no upselling — one $450-under-competitor quote confirmed on-the-spot installation. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • fast_response=17 and weekend_or_emergency=5; late-night emergency call answered and resolved same visit per k5n20W3jaI7t7Dfcj6Xl. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Tankless water heater and full repipe completed back-to-back; owner on-site with 10 techs for complex slab flood leak — workmanship=18 across 100 reviewed. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Admin communication failure: one customer received no proactive update on a shifted appointment time, requiring multiple follow-up calls (fVE0II33FP7YJw4hkZSe, 1-star, 2025). (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had an unexpected plumbing issue late at night, and Costless Plumbing came out immediately to help us. They were fast, professional, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. The problem was fixed quickly and correctly, with no upselling or …”
Molly Hill · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“They said will pump the water, used 7-8 pail to take out the water. It takes days to reply. 0 review if I can.”
Lilibeth Floro · ★ · Google · Nov 2025

We read 100 of 247 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 441-9600
Full report →Website ↗
4

Rod's Plumbing Service

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (230 Google reviews) 17.2 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

Rod's Plumbing holds a 5.0★ rating across 230 reviews with reviewConsistency=0.997 — 91 of 92 analyzed are 5-star; Seth responded to a midnight water pipe leak after driving back from another call.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed230 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • After-hours emergency response confirmed: Seth answered a midnight water leak call and drove back into town from another job to stop the damage same night. (cited in 2 of 92 reviews)
  • Arrived within 30 minutes of call (Raul); Christmas Eve dispatch arranged by Rod personally when warehouse was already closed. (cited in 2 of 92 reviews)
  • Priced at 1/3 of Roto-Rooter's quote for same job; water heater fix saved customer from buying a new unit on a Sunday-night holiday weekend. (cited in 2 of 92 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Great job!! We called on a Sunday night, holiday weekend. First priority was saving us money and getting us the help we needed. Waited til Monday morning and got a text first thing from the company. Told them I still wanted the assistance and they sent …”
Stephanie Sibley · ★★★★★ · 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 92 of 230 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 388-2600
Full report →Website ↗
5

Alf Plumbing, Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (69 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (38) 18.7 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 69 reviews with reviewConsistency=0.956 and 97 of 100 analyzed being 5-star; fast_response cited in 21 reviews, same-day arrival in 16 — Enrique handled a last-minute emergency call described as 'kind and informative' despite the short notice.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed69 total on Google
5★14
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★1

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day response in 16 of 100 analyzed reviews (serviceMentions.same-day-plumber=16); emergency response documented including last-minute calls and 'right away' dispatch (themeCounts.fast_response=21). (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Transparent pricing across 28 cost-related reviews: upfront quote given early and honored; pricing called competitive vs larger companies; fair price cited in 5 reviews (themeCounts.fair_pricing=5). (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship attention to detail: Gabe cleaned pipe sealant off new shut-off valve; John Sandoval noted attention to detail and commitment to quality across a full job; 12 workmanship-themed reviews. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • $650 for 2 of 3 leaky pipes, with 1 pipe left leaking after first visit; company returned and fixed it — workmanship incomplete on first attempt but was resolved. (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Alf Plumbing responded back the same day as my inquiry. Aaron was who I corresponded with and Enrique came out for the assessment. He was professional and knowledgeable. There was no pressure tactics. I appreciate that. Tha k you guys.”
Brandon · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Update: Hired First Response Plumbing a week later as toilet was still out of commission. Come to find out the toilet was clogged with a toy. Alf plumbing snaked, made a video of the drain and gave me a quote for $1100 to replace the toilet only to leave it …”
Jacqueline Edwards · ★ · Google · Oct 2025

We read 100 of 69 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 785-1253
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
6

Lee's Air, Plumbing, Heating, & Roofing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (440 Google reviews)4.4 on Yelp (26) 10.4 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 440 reviews with 81% five-star, but slow_response=6 theme and 2 confirmed no-show incidents; plumbing jobs praised while HVAC sales pressure mirrors the sister-brand pattern.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed440 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★1
2★2
1★7

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

Why we're cautious

  • surprise_fees=1 and expensive=1 in theme counts; 1-star reviewer documents $18K HVAC upsell quote that competitor resolved with a $5K replacement or simple part repair. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Scheduling failures documented: 1 customer received a confirmed appointment text but was told "no appointment" when they called to check — wasted a morning wait. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Quote inflation pattern: tech quoted $18K unit replacement; separate contractor offered to fix for $5K or repair two parts for much less. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Plumbing tech Ocean dispatched same-day for water heater relight; called quickly and arrived within the dispatch window. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Installer completed roof job "professionally, cleaned up" — customer who had scheduling issues still rated the physical work positively. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Lee’s Roofing did an excellent job on our full roof replacement. The quality of work was great and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. Huge thanks to Elijah, Oscar, and Beto for keeping me informed every step of the way and sending updates …”
Isaiah Elenes · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Do not use their service. I made an appointment, received a text confirmation with time window. When they didn't show up, I called and they told me that there was no appointment for me. Wasted my whole morning waiting on them when I could've gotten …”
MaiSue Yang · ★ · Google · Nov 2024

We read 100 of 440 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 214-1737
Full report →Website ↗
7

All Star Plumbing Fresno

Caveats apply
4.7 (201 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (100) 20.0 mi from downtown Del ReyNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.7★ on 201 reviews with 92% positive sentiment — fast_response=21, professional=57, fair_pricing=7 in 100 analyzed; honest technicians who declined unnecessary upsells cited multiple times.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed201 total on Google
5★8
4★1
3★0
2★2
1★4

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

What reviewers keep saying

  • fast_response=21 and same-day service in 12 reviews; Lance and Sergio sent out on a weekend with no-charge when no jetting needed — a third of competitor's quoted price (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • fair_pricing=7 in 100 reviews; tech Joe declined to upsell hydrojet when not needed and a diagnostic found no issue at no charge to senior citizens (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • workmanship=15 in 100 reviews; faucet cartridge warranty handled without charge and thorough sewer inspections cited across real estate transactions (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • expensive=3 in 100 reviews; $6,450 tankless water heater quote ($5,700 unit + $750 GFI) described as 'very unprofessional and rude' — owner acknowledged the issue (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Big props to Lance and Sergio at All Star Plumbing. Sergio came in for a scheduled jet cleaning due to a backup over the weekend, (mind you the price All Star quoted was roughly a third less than a quote from another plumbing service) but before just jumping …”
Samuel Aguilar · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Had 2 guys give me a price on tankless hot water heater. They said 5700.00 plus 750 for a GFI plug. $6450.00 I was floored. Very unprofessional and rude. Felt like I went to a used car dealer. The unit is 1350.00 bought myself. Had a plumper I know …”
Mike G. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 201 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(559) 445-9999
Full report →Website ↗
8

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South and Central Valley

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (177 Google reviews)2.4 on Yelp (23) 11.1 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

Mr. Rooter Fresno: 177 Google reviews at 4.8★ but reviewConsistency of 0.34 and 16 one-stars out of 77 analyzed; fast_response confirmed 16 times, but expensive cited 5 times and surprise_fees/slow_response each flagged.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed177 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★9

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

Why we're cautious

  • Overpricing pattern: reviewer paid $250 for 30-min drain snake vs. $120–$180 market rate; another reviewer called it a 'scam' and alleges contractor board complaint filing (2 of 77 reviews)
  • Pricing at 2× competitor quotes: $250 for 30-min snake where market rate cited as $120–$180; commission-based tech structure flagged (1 of 77 reviews)
  • 2-day wait before tech arrived in 1 negative case; same tool re-used ineffectively before escalating to removal quote (1 of 77 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day arrival confirmed across multiple reviews; tech on-site within ~1 hour of call in at least 2 documented cases (cited in 2 of 77 reviews)
  • Specific tech Eugene repeatedly praised for toilet diagnosis accuracy — replaced 2 toilets same-day, correctly identified non-sewer cause (cited in 2 of 77 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“very responsive . arrived with in about a hour of call. very professional and solved my problem quickly and reasonably. thank you.”
Camp Host · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“My toilet was making a dripping sound so I called mr. Rooter. I asked the manager how much they would charge for checking toilet. She said each person carries a book of prices and that they will tell me the prices after they look at the problem. Well, when …”
Christina T. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2014

We read 77 of 177 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(559) 201-8772
Full report →Website ↗
9

Chase & Sons Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (112 Google reviews) 13.2 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.7★ across 112 reviews; fast_response theme appears in 39 of 98 analyzed reviews — Curtis arrived in under 20 minutes for a sump pump flood; weekend and after-hours work confirmed across multiple accounts.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed112 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • 1 review cites unprofessional technician conduct — older tech accused a just-moved-in resident of flushing improper items without basis, leaving the customer 'so annoyed.' (1 of 98 reviews)
  • slow_response theme appears in 5 of 98 reviewed accounts — at least one reviewer notes extended multi-hour work that required asking permission to stay longer, suggesting some jobs run significantly over expected time. (1 of 98 reviews)

To be fair

  • Sub-20-minute emergency arrival cited in at least 1 account (sump pump flood), and weekend/Sunday service confirmed with pricing below a prior plumber's weekday rate — fast_response theme in 39 of 98 analyzed reviews. (cited in 3 of 98 reviews)
  • Multi-job sewer work praised for overcoming repeated challenges while maintaining positive attitude; technicians walter, jerome, and curtis named individually for thoroughness and superior plumbing knowledge. (cited in 2 of 98 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Jerome arrived ahead of schedule for my appointment and quickly took care of all my plumbing issues. He found the leak under my kitchen sink, which turned out to be a problem with the drain seal, and he also figured out that a loose toilet upstairs was …”
krystal morrow · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“Phone number Not In Service”
Daniel Rivas · ★ · Google · Jul 2023

We read 98 of 112 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(559) 220-8200
Full report →
10

Big Joe's Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (66 Google reviews)4.2 on Yelp (15) 11.8 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

Big Joe's Plumbing scores 4.7★ across 66 reviews; 66 of 73 analyzed are 5-star with workmanship=13 and fast-response same-night visits confirmed — offset by a BBB F rating with no accreditation.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed66 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

Why we're cautious

  • BBB F rating with no accreditation is a flag for a 66-review plumber — unresolved complaints or registration issues likely behind the grade. (1 of 73 reviews)
  • BBB rating of F (not accredited) contradicts Google's 4.7★ — no BBB complaint detail available but the F grade is a structural concern for job accountability. (1 of 73 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-evening availability confirmed in 3 reviews including an 11 PM arrival for a slow leak (C1RNvtT80md4OxU2vsQZ) and a 9 PM weeknight call resolved within the hour (CLUWb5523OLxmowuWpmA). (cited in 3 of 73 reviews)
  • Pricing cited as 3x lower than competitors in rQEbD9JJeyj5343fGD3I; 10 cheap-plumber mentions across 73 reviews with fair_pricing=2 explicit callouts. (cited in 3 of 73 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“They were fast, reliable, reasonable, and fixed mine Plumbing, they are really great. I highly recommend them for the future if anybody needs a plumber call Big Joe thank you.”
Gary Barnett · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“Chased him around for 3 days to give me an estimate to find it he wanted almost $2,500 to install a toilet and sink.”
Jacob F. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2021

We read 73 of 66 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(559) 264-7089
Full report →
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1st Fresno Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.9 (43 Google reviews)4.2 on Yelp (100) 16.4 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 43 reviews with 84% positive sentiment; fast_response cited 15 times and workmanship 12 times — strong water heater and same-day install record, but 9% negative reviews and reviewConsistency of 0.65 flag some inconsistency.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed43 total on Google
5★9
4★1
3★2
2★1
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day water heater installation confirmed across 3 quotes (reviews cite sizing, recovery time, and energy guidance before install) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Honest diagnostic approach: tech advised against unnecessary replacement in at least 1 documented case, saving customer money (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Sewer backup quoted and cleared at a price reviewers described as beating competitor estimates; video inspection included (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • reviewConsistency of 0.65 with 8 one-star reviews out of 100 analyzed suggests a meaningful minority of poor experiences alongside strong majority (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“After comparing a few quotes for pipe repair, we chose this company. Their evaluation felt thorough and not rushed. The repair was completed within the estimated timeframe and the results have held up well. I would consider using their service again if needed.”
Lucille Ella · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“If I can give this place customer service a negative number I would give them -3 stars. My daughter lives in Clovis and we visited this place when my family was up there to visit. Their bagels were better than any place where I lived so I asked my daughter to …”
Lani C. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 43 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(559) 552-1406
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
12

Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (4,440 Google reviews)3.2 on Yelp (100) 19.7 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 4440 reviews, but 24 of 100 analyzed are 1-star — driven by upsell complaints (surprise_fees=2, expensive=8) suggesting sales pressure on HVAC decisions.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed4,440 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★10

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

Why we're cautious

  • 4 reviewers describe being charged for a diagnostic that reached a "replace the whole unit" conclusion later contradicted by a second opinion costing a fraction of the price. (4 of 100 reviews)
  • Aggressive upsell pattern on aging HVAC units: 3 reviewers report tech declared equipment "unfixable" and pushed $18K+ replacement; competitors fixed same units for $250–$5K. (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Predatory financing tactics reported — salesperson coerced elderly customer into unfreezing credit to close a financing deal on a unit not yet verified as failed. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day dispatch available in 6 of analyzed reviews; tech-to-door on short notice with pre-arrival call cited by multiple customers. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater replacement handled cleanly and without mess — 50-gal upgrade on a 25-year-old unit completed in one visit. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Broken water line capped in backyard with no hidden fees or sales pitch, both techs (Ocean & Dustin) walked customer through every step. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“(For Mary's roof) Lee's Roofing is amazing. Every agent we delt with was proffessional, helpful, and a joy to interact with. They also assisted with resources for financing. The crew was extremely fast and efficient (Our entire roof in 2 days!!!). We thank …”
Bee Cee · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Don't use Lees plumbing.. Service man came to my home for a diverter valve replacement on a three handle tub/shower. He replaced the valve with a new one and it did not work (estimated cost $600). He then proceeded to write up an estimate of $2000 to cut out …”
Josh M. · ★★ · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 4,440 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(559) 423-0101
Full report →Website ↗
13

PR Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,760 Google reviews)3.1 on Yelp (97) 11.3 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 1,760 reviews but reviewConsistency=0.125 — 33 of 100 analyzed are 1-star, driven by slow_response=9 and unprofessional=7 complaints alongside 62 five-star ratings.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,760 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

  • Dispatcher stonewalled a customer for 3+ hours after promising a callback — same dispatcher confirmed twice, tech never came (1-star, 2021). (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Tech hung up on customer after being called out for scheduling dishonesty; insurance company also had difficulty scheduling (1-star, 2017). (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Slow response and communication failures surface in 9 slow_response and 7 unprofessional theme hits; one reviewer waited 3+ hours after a promised callback that never came. (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response theme appears in 19 of 100 analyzed reviews; same-day service mentions hit 12 with weekend/emergency coverage confirmed in 3 reviews. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Repipe and tankless water heater installs backed by multiple 5-star reviews citing knowledgeable techs and thorough field work. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We have have had an excellent experience with PR Plumbing from start to finish! Their office staff is professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. Scheduling was simple, and they were very prompt with communication. The technicians in the field …”
Paulette Soriano · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Horrible horrible company. The worst customer service and constantly lied to by employees and most of all James the project manager is not a man of his word. I purchased an A/C unit in July of 2021. Everything was good until the rain came. Woke up to my …”
Money F. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2021

We read 100 of 1,760 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(559) 244-0440
Full report →Website ↗
14

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (460 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (100) 9.5 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 460 reviews but 28% negative sentiment in sampled 100 — fast_response=18 and professional=41 in positives, offset by 7 slow_response, 7 expensive, and 2 surprise_fees complaints.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed460 total on Google
5★4
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★10

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

Why we're cautious

  • 1-star review cites CSLB licensing lapse in multiple CA areas; reviewer paid $1,850 and alleges unlicensed work exceeded legal $500 cap (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Rude technician cited in 1-star review; reviewer felt 'uncomfortable in my own home' (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 7 slow_response mentions in 100 reviewed; one reviewer waited a week after initial visit before giving up entirely (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response=18 in 100 analyzed reviews; same-day service on Saturdays confirmed in at least 2 reviews including an after-hours emergency (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Technicians praised for explaining issues and not upselling — Enrique C. noted specifically for 'no upsell' approach (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“It was an after hours emergency situation where we had no toilets or water use due to a tree root entanglement that resulted in a back up and blockage of our line. James F. showed up and quickly assessed the situation and cleared the line making it possible …”
Stacey Martin · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I took the day off to do a simple drain snake. Called at 10AM. Was given an appt window of 1-5. Called at 4 to make sure they were still coming. Scheduler said technician would call within 10 min to update. No call. I called back at 4:45. Scheduler said they …”
Jenny J. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 460 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(559) 238-7885
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Fresno Plumbing & Heating Inc

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.1 (111 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (39) 10.1 mi from downtown Del Rey
Our take — how we form it

Fresno Plumbing & Heating: BBB A+ accredited, 111 Google reviews at 4.1★ with 25 one-stars out of 100 analyzed; unprofessional theme in 7 reviews and rude phone staff flagged across multiple sources.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed111 total on Google
5★5
4★1
3★1
2★2
1★6

Why we're cautious

  • Unsafe driving complaint: company truck #131 cited driving wrong-side of road and forcing a merge (1-star, 2025-08) (1 of 100 reviews)
  • New construction workmanship dispute: guest bath tub and master shower sinking/bending post-install; company dismissed safety concern with 'OK, have a good day' (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Phone staff repeatedly cited as rude — 'incredibly rude, you don't even get to finish your sentence'; cost to unclog drain doubled since prior visits (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Tackling difficult diagnostics others gave up on — located hidden water shutoff and sewer pipe defect that multiple prior plumbers missed (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day or next-day dispatch confirmed in multiple reviews; within-24-hour arrival on backed-up kitchen/laundry lines (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had our kitchen and laundry room lines backing up, called Fresno Plumbing and Heating, within 24 hours they had the very professional and friendly Dennis at our home. He was able to fix our issue in a timely manner and the fee was more than reasonable. I …”
John Barron · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“Drivers need safety courses as they have no regard to traffic around them. Truck #131 at 0630 on 8/21 this guy drives on the wrong side of the road to beat traffic then forcibly merges into me causing me to slam my breaks to avoid a crash because he wanted …”
Cassondra Reyes · ★ · Google · Aug 2025

We read 100 of 111 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(559) 292-4065
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Also serving Del Rey — 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.

A Reliable Plumbing LLC 4.3 (23 Google reviews) · Fresno · 15.9 mi Call
Emergency Plumbing & Rooter Service 5.0 (19 Google reviews) · Fresno · 12.3 mi Call
Plumbers 911 Fresno 3.7 (16 Google reviews) · Fresno · 9.7 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Del Rey

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

  • Lee's Air, Plumbing, Heating, & Roofing — surprise_fees=1 and expensive=1 in theme counts; 1-star reviewer documents $18K HVAC upsell quote that competitor resolved with a $5K replacement or simple part repair.
  • Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South and Central Valley — Overpricing pattern: reviewer paid $250 for 30-min drain snake vs. $120–$180 market rate; another reviewer called it a 'scam' and alleges contractor board complaint filing
  • Chase & Sons Plumbing — 1 review cites unprofessional technician conduct — older tech accused a just-moved-in resident of flushing improper items without basis, leaving the customer 'so annoyed.'
  • Big Joe's Plumbing — BBB F rating with no accreditation is a flag for a 66-review plumber — unresolved complaints or registration issues likely behind the grade.
  • Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating — 4 reviewers describe being charged for a diagnostic that reached a "replace the whole unit" conclusion later contradicted by a second opinion costing a fraction of the price.
  • PR Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. — Dispatcher stonewalled a customer for 3+ hours after promising a callback — same dispatcher confirmed twice, tech never came (1-star, 2021).
  • PR Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. — Tech hung up on customer after being called out for scheduling dishonesty; insurance company also had difficulty scheduling (1-star, 2017).
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — 1-star review cites CSLB licensing lapse in multiple CA areas; reviewer paid $1,850 and alleges unlicensed work exceeded legal $500 cap

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Del Rey we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,440 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 Caruthers, Fowler, Kingsburg, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, Selma — this Del Rey guide covers those areas.

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