The 15 plumbers serving Gardena, ranked.

We track 60 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Gardena and have read 951 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. 48 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.

Gardena'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. 60 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 30 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 — Ritz Plumbing — sits below 4.0 (3.7). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and drain clearing.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown GardenaHow 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: 248 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

Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (2,576 Google reviews) 1.9 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 2,576 Google reviews; only 5 reviews analyzed (thin local sample); 100% positive sentiment; faucet repair in 3 accounts and prompt leak detection praised — but depth of evidence is very limited.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,576 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,576 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Technicians fix dual faucet leaks and drain issues in single visit while also tightening loose fittings to prevent future leaks — multi-task efficiency noted (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Customer service scheduling described as smooth; technician Joaquin detected all leaks quickly and completed repairs within hours without extra charges (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Joaquin was just doing prompt service. I got very headache last few days because of reserve water tank getting empty. After search on Google I found this company and call immediately. I truly impressive with their quick response and take appointment after …”

Mays Richard · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 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 2,576 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(424) 221-5285

Full report →Website ↗

Drain Right Services

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (1,879 Google reviews) 2.0 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 1,879 reviews; 5 of 5 sampled at 5-star with technicians Eric and Mauricio praised for no-upsell honesty, on-site within 2 hours, and thorough leak detection with camera footage shown to owner.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,879 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,879 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

On-site within 2 hours; same-day service with detailed video and verbal explanation of all findings — no pressure to add unchosen services (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Honest pricing — previous estimates were 'way too expensive'; Drain Right came through at a fair price without upselling (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Detailed exterior repair (copper pipe through house wall) with careful patching; held to original quote despite extra time spent (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Anthony E was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient at detecting and fixing our copper pipe leaks. He got everything taken care of quickly and we were thrilled to have it done so soon. He was on the spot within two hours of our call to Drain Right.”

Jann Girard · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 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 1,879 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(800) 208-8875

Full report →Website ↗

A-1 Total Service Plumbing

Top pick

4.9 (1,530 Google reviews) 12.1 mi from downtown GardenaNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 1,530 reviews; 4 of 5 sampled at 5-star with strong office communication and on-time arrivals — one 3-star review flags a $975 quote for a minor drainage job with unclear cost breakdown.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,530 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★1

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,530 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Emergency response under 40 minutes; technician resolved a multi-year unresolved issue in a few hours on first visit (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Office staff proactively called twice with arrival updates when technician was delayed; sends video of problem with pictures before proceeding (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Technicians confirm work meets expectations before leaving; explains issues clearly and works independently without guidance (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

One reviewer questioned a $975 quote for drain clearing with unclear breakdown of 'water removal' vs. pipe labor costs (1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Working with Esteban was a great experience! I had a last-minute, very time-sensitive plumbing emergency, and they were able to arrive within 40 minutes of my call and fully resolve the issue. I had been trying to get this fixed with other plumbers over the …”

Max Xam · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026

The most critical take we found

“I want to start by saying that both Jose (the plumber) and Alice (assistant/administrator) we're both easy to work with and polite. At the end of the day my drainage was fixed but I have two issues. Pics of the issue and before/after below as well. 1) …”

Chris Jaffe · ★★★ · Google · Sep 2025

We read 5 of 1,530 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(323) 643-2844

Full report →Website ↗

Flood Brothers Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (1,034 Google reviews) 18.1 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 1,034 reviews; 81 of 88 analyzed are 5-star with themeCounts.fast_response=17 and owner Giovanni documented arriving within 45 min on a Sunday night.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,034 total on Google

5★12

4★0

3★1

2★0

1★2

What reviewers keep saying

Same-day/emergency response cited in 17 reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=17); owner arrived within 45 min on a Sunday night burst-pipe call when 3 other companies declined. (cited in 3 of 88 reviews)
Workmanship quality noted in 9 reviews (themeCounts.workmanship=9); concrete and pipe work praised specifically, with crew cleaning up after multi-week sewer replacement. (cited in 3 of 88 reviews)
Communication quality flagged in 8 reviews (themeCounts.communication=8); team communicated clearly and often on a big jackhammer-and-concrete job. (cited in 2 of 88 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

Pricing flagged as high in 2 reviews (themeCounts.expensive=2); one customer received quotes of $4,995 and $2,995 for a shower repair, calling the $2,000 labor-only gap disappointing. (2 of 88 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Flood Brothers Plumbing provides outstanding service with quick response times and professional workmanship. The team is knowledgeable, courteous, and takes the time to ensure everything is done right. They handle issues efficiently and offer fair, …”

Xavier Veales · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025

The most critical take we found

“I was overcharged for the plumbing repair that was only partially repaired. I was charged $1200 for 2 hours of work. Please see the attached photo This is how the repair was left.”

John Matthews · ★ · Google · Sep 2025

We read 88 of 1,034 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(855) 840-7800

Full report →Website ↗

Good Guy Plumbing

Top pick

4.9 (1,007 Google reviews) 5.1 mi from downtown GardenaNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 1,007 reviews; 5 analyzed reviews all 5-star; HOA-scale water line work completed ahead of schedule; drain resolved on older pipes that other plumbers found 'tricky'; thin analyzed sample.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,007 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,007 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

HOA 38-unit condo water line replacement finished ahead of schedule; team of 4 technicians kept client updated throughout (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Drain resolved on difficult older pipes after other attempts; reviewer specifically appreciates that Junior solved a long-standing 'troublesome sink drain' (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Transparent communication before, during, and after; JJ explained cast iron pipe issues and kept homeowners informed (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Good guy plumbing is amazing! The only plumber that we have touch our house!!! Hector came by today and is phenomenal! He is so professional, knows his trade extremely well and is very kind. I appreciated his time today and I would recommend him and GG …”

Janis Lucciarini · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 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 1,007 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(310) 879-5509

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (764 Google reviews) 17.8 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Roto-Rooter Glendale holds 4.9★ on 764 Google reviews — the highest review volume of any Glendale listing; themeCounts show fast_response=3 with sub-hour arrival confirmed in 1 of 5 sampled reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed764 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 764 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Sub-hour arrival confirmed: flooded kitchen sink diagnosed and cleared in under 2 hours total, including transit and repair (themeCounts.fast_response=3). (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Tech proactively spotted hidden problems beyond the stated issue and walked customer through options without pressure — cited by 2 of 5 reviewers. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Thank you Victor! Our sink was backed up and flooding our kitchen due to our very poorly maintained 100 year old apartment’s pipes. We shut our valves immediately and within an hour Victor showed up, immediately diagnosed the problem and an hour after that he …”

Greg Stanard · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 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 764 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(818) 739-3733

Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first

Power Pro Plumbing Heating & Air

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (1,863 Google reviews) 11.9 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 1,863 reviews; 5/5 analyzed reviews are 5-star with themeCounts professional=5, workmanship=2; water heater replacement and same-day dispatch are core strengths across this high-volume operation.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,863 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,863 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Water heater replacement executed same-day with full inspection and multiple options presented — noted in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Technicians conduct thorough diagnostics before recommending work — 2 of 5 reviewers specifically mention being walked through options (themeCounts.workmanship=2) (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Same-day scheduling confirmed in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews; fast_response signal in 1 (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Today I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Emiliano and Adrian. When they arrived, they were very respectful, professional and courteous. Well mannered and well spoken. For my particular issue both gentlemen were very knowledgeable in how to approach the …”

Rene Gutierrez · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 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 1,863 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(562) 541-8225

Full report →Website ↗

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Los Angeles

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (1,255 Google reviews) 1.0 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.8 Google stars across 1,255 reviews; 4 of 5 analyzed are 5-star with fast arrival and clear diagnosis, but 1 review documents a $350 charge for a 2-minute estimate that competitors resolved for $200 with a basic snake.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,255 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★1

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,255 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

High-pressure upsell to $20,000 repipe when a $200 drain snake resolved the problem — reviewer paid $350 for estimate alone with no alternative offered. (1 of 5 reviews)
Upsell pressure flagged in 1 of 5 reviews: Fernando quoted $350 for a 2-minute visit and pushed a $20,000 repipe as the only solution; a competitor snaked the line for $200 and resolved the issue. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Fast arrival documented: Nelson arrived ~1 hour after call for a toilet repair; Yony and Omar arrived 'very fast' for a water heater pilot issue. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Technicians explain diagnostics clearly before work begins and provide precise cost estimates within 15 minutes of arrival, per 2 of 5 reviewed accounts. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“My toilet stopped filling up in the tank last night and after a quick google search I landed on Rooter Hero. I think most of us are a little apprehensive about calling a plumber, since we are inexperienced and worry about extreme prices and services. I felt …”

Arik Warren · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

“If you have money to blow, this is your company! First guy George that came out was very nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the next guy who came out Fernando was straight out of Used Car salesman 101 training. He charged me $350 for 2min of his time to …”

StrandlifeHB · ★★★ · Google · Nov 2025

We read 5 of 1,255 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(310) 773-0660

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (793 Google reviews)2.7 on Yelp (15) 19.5 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

4.9 Google stars on 793 reviews with BBB A+ accreditation; reviewConsistency 0.492 is the lowest in this Pasadena batch — 13 of 95 analyzed are 1-star, with multiple documented complaints of diagnostic upselling ($540 for a snake job), poor_workmanship=3, and surprise_fees=2.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed793 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

Tech spent 30 minutes criticizing prior work, then recommended replacing a 5-year-old water heater and furnace for a job that needed only a minor fix — classic upsell pattern per a 1-star review (1 of 95 reviews)
Reviewer describes pricing sheet as 'randomly assigned prices'; tech refused to explain quote details ('we don't give free advice') — 1-star, documented scam allegation (1 of 95 reviews)
Opening price for snaking a drain: $540; settled to $300 only after customer pushed back — still cited as 'way too much for a half hour snake job' (1 of 95 reviews)

To be fair

Arrived within 1 hour on a Saturday-night holiday weekend for a toilet emergency; tech followed up with a personal text offering future help (cited in 1 of 95 reviews)
Used camera and auger to confirm pipe was fully cleared — caught what prior plumber missed by skipping verification steps (cited in 1 of 95 reviews)
Sump pump replaced with full pipe drainage cleaning; tech arrived before rain event began, completed multi-hour job (cited in 1 of 95 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Outstanding service, support, and attention to detail from Quan and Eric. This was a massive undertaking and they handled the situation with the utmost skill and professionalism. I’m grateful for their efforts and expertise - A+ across the board.”

Jon Hassell · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

“It was an awful experience. Had them inspect a water tank leak. He knew what was wrong, but pretended he did not and started to criticize everything you could think of. He talked for about 30 minutes about how everything had been done wrong and was just …”

Angela · ★ · Google · Nov 2025

We read 95 of 793 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(626) 660-3309

Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore

American AC Heat Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (3,451 Google reviews) 2.9 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Excellent workmanship and technician quality, but communication breakdowns on warranty issues can take months to resolve—avoid if you need guaranteed responsiveness.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed3,451 total on Google

5★4

4★1

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,451 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Unresolved warranty defects and management non-response: 1 review details a faulty electric AC condenser installed December 2025 that leaks excessively, creating safety hazards, with customer's 6-month escalation attempts completely ignored until forced to post negative review—suggesting potential systemic issue with follow-through on high-value installs. (1 of 5 reviews)
Critical responsiveness failure on warranty claims: 1 long-term customer (20 years) reports calling repeatedly over 6 months with no callback from management despite a $40,000 installation under warranty and contract promise of money-back guarantee if unsatisfied. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Consistently thorough and professional technicians: 4 of 5 reviews specifically praise detailed work, explanations, and expertise from named staff members (Alex Dominguez, Jonas Roper, Deisbin Morales, Justin Rocha, Frank). (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Fast emergency response: 1 review reports arrival 'within just a few hours' despite heavy Friday evening traffic, with technician diagnosing issue confidently and same-day scheduling for follow-up work. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Fair pricing relative to work quality: 1 review notes 'cost was definitely worth the amount of detail and hard work,' and 1 review specifically praises technician's integrity in recommending repairs only when necessary to save customer money. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Update: They reached out the day after I posted my review. In hindsight, I should have contacted them as soon as I noticed the issue. They came out to assess the situation and fixed it immediately. They installed a tray under the condenser to collect the …”

Margarita Vargas · ★★★★ · 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 3,451 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(310) 494-2552

Full report →Website ↗

Adeedo Plumbing, Drains & Heating

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.7 (3,052 Google reviews) 5.1 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Dispatches within hours even during holidays, with technicians who explain problems without pressure to upsell, but expect costs that may run higher than initial quotes.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed3,052 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,052 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Emergency responsiveness: Answered immediately on New Year's holiday and arrived same-day; technician Julio arrived quickly for mainline clog emergency (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Honest consultation without pressure selling: Multiple reviews highlight technicians explaining issues and offering upgrades without coercion (camera inspection offer, hydrojetting recommendation, water purification consultation) (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Work quality and follow-through: 5 of 5 reviews praise professionalism and job completion; one technician (Joseph) followed up 2 days post-installation (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

Pricing expectation mismatch: One reviewer noted cost 'more than I was expecting' on water heater replacement; another declined competitor quote that was 'more than double' before choosing Adeedo, suggesting variable pricing perception (2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“I requested an appointment with Adeedo Plumbing to discuss having a water purification system installed in my home. I was very pleased with how the company's representative, Ivan Cabrera, handled the house call. He was professional, knowledgeable and …”

Terri Chapman · ★★★★★ · Google · Apr 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 3,052 reviews · newest from Apr 2026

(833) 926-1915

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (1,223 Google reviews) 15.4 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Dispatches skilled technicians within an hour even for late-night emergencies, with consistently stellar communication and zero hidden charges.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,223 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,223 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Exceptional emergency response: sent technician within 1 hour after 8pm with no after-hours surcharge (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
All 5 reviewers praise detailed explanations and transparency about problems and pricing before work begins (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Keeps explicit time commitments: multiple reviewers note arrival and completion promises were honored (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Oscar was above and beyond AMAZING. So knowledgeable, down to earth, and extremely helpful. Spoke to our landlord to make everything clear on what the issue was and fixed everything with a great attitude. Our hero! Would absolutely recommend! Consider …”

Sarah Russell · ★★★★★ · 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 1,223 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(562) 582-1087

Full report →Website ↗

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (1,178 Google reviews) 7.8 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Punctual, detail-oriented technician (Christian notably arrives exactly on time) with strong communication skills, but only 5 reviews limit confidence in pattern assessment.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,178 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,178 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Exceptional responsiveness and timeliness: technician arrived exactly at promised time (9:15 AM for 9:00–9:30 window) and completed work quickly (30 minutes). (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Clear communication and transparency: 3 of 5 reviews specifically praise explanation of issues, options provided, and walking customers through the work. (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Thorough workmanship: technician proactively crawled under house to inspect pipes beyond the immediate problem, demonstrating above-standard diligence. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Brian was very professional and polite. He did a good job with my plumbing issue. I’d highly recommend the services.”

Thelma V. · ★★★★★ · 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 1,178 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(562) 275-3968

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (999 Google reviews) 12.9 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Ignacio and team arrive fast, nail emergency jobs, and explain everything upfront—5/5 across all reviews with zero complaints.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed999 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 999 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

5 of 5 reviewers praise rapid response and same-day arrival, critical for burst pipes and emergencies (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
4 of 5 reviewers highlight transparent pricing and upfront cost communication before work begins (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
5 of 5 reviewers report thorough, quality workmanship and cleanup after job completion (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Ignacio was incredibly helpful. He was very friendly and got our kitchen sink unclogged quickly. He communicated clearly with us and showed up on time. He went above and beyond to help us out. Highly recommend.”

Michael Lindsey · ★★★★★ · Google · May 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 999 reviews · newest from May 2026

(661) 219-2959

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (905 Google reviews) 6.6 mi from downtown Gardena

Our take — how we form it

Excellent emergency responder with multiple same-night callouts and fast arrival times, but pricing practices are highly inconsistent—one customer paid $600 for an incomplete job and aggressive upselling.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed905 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 905 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Aggressive sales tactics and follow-up pressure: one review documents persistent calls and texts after service visit to pressure acceptance of high-cost recommendations, and supervisor made unsolicited calls attempting to schedule work without customer approval (1 of 5 reviews)
Pricing transparency concern: $600 service charge for incomplete work with no resolution suggests potential for high diagnostic/trip fees without guaranteed problem-solving (1 of 5 reviews)
Severe pricing and service completion issues: one customer charged $600 for a diagnostic visit that failed to resolve the original problem, followed by aggressive upselling of a $15,000 maintenance job with high-pressure scare tactics (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Strong emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly mention after-hours response and rapid arrival during urgent situations (toilet overflow, burst-pipe scenarios) (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Consistent professionalism and courtesy: 4 of 5 positive reviews praise technician demeanor, attentiveness to customer concerns, and clean work practices (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Punctual arrival: 3 reviews explicitly note on-time arrival and promise-keeping on scheduling (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pablo did an outstanding job clearing my bathtub drain. He arrived promptly, was professional and courteous, and quickly identified the cause of the blockage. He explained what he was doing, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was draining …”

Justin Tucker · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026

The most critical take we found

“Please find a different company. They came out to fix a clog in our bathroom. He could not fix it and said that a supervisor would come out the next day to fix it. He charged us $600 and said the job would be completed the next day. The supervisor came with a …”

Marivel Mosqueda · ★ · Google · Mar 2026

We read 5 of 905 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(310) 846-0989

Full report →Website ↗

Also serving Gardena — 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.

Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC 4.9 (680 Google reviews) · Inglewood · 5.1 mi Call

Merry Plumbing 5.0 (666 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 19.2 mi Call

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (633 Google reviews) · Burbank · 18.4 mi Call

High Speed Rooter & Plumbing 4.9 (631 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 19.2 mi Call

Enviro Plumbing 4.8 (550 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 12.6 mi Call

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (514 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 11.0 mi Call

Downey Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning 4.7 (508 Google reviews) · Lynwood · 9.5 mi Call

PDS Plumbing and Air 4.9 (488 Google reviews) · Compton · 9.7 mi Call

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric 4.8 (478 Google reviews) · Los Angeles · 12.8 mi Call

John's Plumbing & Drain Services 4.9 (441 Google reviews) · Glendale · 16.0 mi Call

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric 4.9 (392 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 14.4 mi Call

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Torrance 4.8 (350 Google reviews) · Hawthorne · 3.3 mi Call

Premier 1 Plumbing, Inc. 5.0 (337 Google reviews) · Burbank · 19.7 mi Call

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric 4.9 (325 Google reviews) · Hawthorne · 5.2 mi Call

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric 4.8 (310 Google reviews) · Alhambra · 14.1 mi Call

Pacific Plumbing Team 5.0 (307 Google reviews) · Los Angeles · 10.8 mi Call

Major League Plumbing 4.9 (306 Google reviews) · Gardena · 1.1 mi Call

Oscar's Plumbing & Rooter Service 4.8 (291 Google reviews) · Burbank · 19.2 mi Call

All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical 5.0 (285 Google reviews) · Glendale · 18.7 mi Call

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric 4.8 (282 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 19.7 mi Call

Norwalk / La Mirada Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 4.7 (272 Google reviews) · Norwalk · 12.2 mi Call

Reliable Home Comfort 5.0 (268 Google reviews) · Lynwood · 3.3 mi Call

Mauerhan Plumbing Inc 4.8 (254 Google reviews) · Glendale · 17.8 mi Call

Ritz Plumbing 3.7 (249 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 11.1 mi Call

Palisades Plumbing CO 4.8 (245 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 17.8 mi Call

Sal's Plumbing Company Inc 4.5 (240 Google reviews) · Gardena · 3.4 mi Call

Peacock Plumbing 4.8 (236 Google reviews) · Torrance · 5.9 mi Call

DropStars Plumbing Burbank 4.9 (226 Google reviews) · Burbank · 19.2 mi Call

Soo Hipp Plumbing and Drains 4.9 (216 Google reviews) · Torrance · 4.9 mi Call

Safe Gas Services, Inc 4.9 (211 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 12.6 mi Call

Rooter and Beyond Plumbing Inc 4.9 (209 Google reviews) · Downey · 9.6 mi Call

Mike Diamond Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical 4.8 (191 Google reviews) · Gardena · 1.7 mi Call

A1 Best Plumbing - Long Beach Plumbing 4.9 (191 Google reviews) · Gardena · 9.3 mi Call

Chavez Plumbing & Rooter Inc 4.8 (176 Google reviews) · Downey · 7.4 mi Call

Mike Diamond Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical 4.6 (169 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 14.8 mi Call

Joseph & Sons Plumbing And Drains Inc 4.9 (148 Google reviews) · Inglewood · 8.0 mi Call

New Generation Plumbing 4.7 (148 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 15.7 mi Call

Fanti Sewer & Drains 5.0 (145 Google reviews) · Norwalk · 11.5 mi Call

24/7 Rooter Service 5.0 (141 Google reviews) · Santa Monica · 12.3 mi Call

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air 4.7 (141 Google reviews) · Norwalk · 12.5 mi Call

Richards Rooter and Plumbing 5.0 (136 Google reviews) · Burbank · 14.5 mi Call

Courselle Plumbing 5.0 (131 Google reviews) · Gardena · 1.6 mi Call

Service Squad 4.9 (131 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 19.7 mi Call

V-Max Plumbing Torrance 5.0 (124 Google reviews) · Torrance · 5.1 mi Call

Soo Hipp Plumbing and Drains of Cerritos 4.9 (124 Google reviews) · Norwalk · 12.0 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Gardena

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

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Los Angeles — High-pressure upsell to $20,000 repipe when a $200 drain snake resolved the problem — reviewer paid $350 for estimate alone with no alternative offered.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — Tech spent 30 minutes criticizing prior work, then recommended replacing a 5-year-old water heater and furnace for a job that needed only a minor fix — classic upsell pattern per a 1-star review
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — Reviewer describes pricing sheet as 'randomly assigned prices'; tech refused to explain quote details ('we don't give free advice') — 1-star, documented scam allegation
American AC Heat Plumbing — Unresolved warranty defects and management non-response: 1 review details a faulty electric AC condenser installed December 2025 that leaks excessively, creating safety hazards, with customer's 6-month escalation attempts completely ignored until forced to post negative review—suggesting potential systemic issue with follow-through on high-value installs.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — Aggressive sales tactics and follow-up pressure: one review documents persistent calls and texts after service visit to pressure acceptance of high-cost recommendations, and supervisor made unsolicited calls attempting to schedule work without customer approval
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — Pricing transparency concern: $600 service charge for incomplete work with no resolution suggests potential for high diagnostic/trip fees without guaranteed problem-solving
A-1 Total Service Plumbing — One reviewer questioned a $975 quote for drain clearing with unclear breakdown of 'water removal' vs. pipe labor costs
Flood Brothers Plumbing — Pricing flagged as high in 2 reviews (themeCounts.expensive=2); one customer received quotes of $4,995 and $2,995 for a shower repair, calling the $2,000 labor-only gap disappointing.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Gardena we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 248 reviews across 15 businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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 Alhambra, Artesia, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Buena Park, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Culver City, Cypress, Downey, El Monte, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Park, Inglewood, La Mirada, La Palma, Lakewood — this Gardena guide covers those areas.

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