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The 15 plumbers serving Newark, ranked.

We track 60 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Newark and have read 3,517 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. 45 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.

Newark'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. 50 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: Service Champions alone carries 4,876 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 NewarkHow 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: 1,397 reviews across 15 businesses.

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

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

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

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

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Our top picks

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

Plumbing Care Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (2,028 Google reviews) 16.7 mi from downtown Newark

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

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,028 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

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

What reviewers complain about

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

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

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

2

Drain Doctor

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (881 Google reviews) 14.0 mi from downtown Newark

4.9★ over 881 Google reviews with professional cited 46 of 92 times, but a D- BBB rating (2 complaints) contradicts the glowing review profile.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed881 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • A reviewer reported a tech scooped toilet-bowl water with her kitchen mug — a hygiene/professionalism incident (1 of 92 reviews)
  • Workmanship isn't always durable — one faucet repair kept trickling after the tech left, requiring a callback (1 of 92 reviews)

To be fair

  • Techs (Jorge, George, Oscar) named repeatedly for quick, knowledgeable diagnosis (fast_response=20 of 92) (cited in 3 of 92 reviews)
  • Goes beyond the estimate — caulking, preventive advice, reasonable pricing with mailer discounts (cited in 2 of 92 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Jorge was very knowledgeable and nice
Bragain's Market · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
So much for 24/7 365 days a year emergency service. Have a clogged toilet in my elderly mother’s house that needs fixed ASAP. Spoke with a dispatcher that said the technician was finish up a job nearby and would let us know when he was done. The next call I …
Rooster · · Google · Nov 2025

We read 92 of 881 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

4.9 (115 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (7) 10.8 mi from downtown NewarkNot 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) 19.9 mi from downtown NewarkNot 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

5

Michael Gardner Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (98 Google reviews) 11.3 mi from downtown Newark

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

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Golden Coast Plumbing and Rooter Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.9 (17 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (55) 19.9 mi from downtown Newark

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

7

Service Hero Plumbing & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (1,292 Google reviews) 8.5 mi from downtown Newark

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) 15.7 mi from downtown NewarkNot 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) 12.7 mi from downtown NewarkNot 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
10

Big Brothers Plumbing Inc

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (151 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (39) 19.7 mi from downtown Newark

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

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Wizard Plumbing and Drain

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,646 Google reviews)3.3 on Yelp (100) 15.0 mi from downtown Newark

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

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Capelli Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (386 Google reviews)4.1 on Yelp (72) 11.7 mi from downtown NewarkNot 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

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
13

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) 16.3 mi from downtown Newark

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

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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) 15.6 mi from downtown Newark

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

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Pro Rooter Inc

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.1 (25 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (48) 15.2 mi from downtown Newark

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

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed25 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

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

To be fair

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

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

Also serving Newark — 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.

Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing 4.6 (90 Google reviews) · Alameda · 14.5 mi Call
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo 4.7 (266 Google reviews) · San Leandro · 11.6 mi Call
The Plumbing Ministry 4.5 (76 Google reviews) · San Leandro · 14.2 mi Call
Clement Plumbing Alameda CA 5.0 (12 Google reviews) · Alameda · 19.6 mi Call
Service Champions 4.9 (4,876 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.5 mi Call
Jazz Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing 4.9 (3,930 Google reviews) · Newark · 13.4 mi Call
EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters 4.9 (3,761 Google reviews) · Newark · 12.5 mi Call
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose 4.8 (3,378 Google reviews) · San Jose · 19.7 mi Call
Service Champions 4.8 (2,423 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 12.7 mi Call
Caccia Home Services 4.9 (2,091 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 19.1 mi Call
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter 4.8 (1,567 Google reviews) · Fremont · 12.5 mi Call
Service Champions 4.9 (1,414 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.5 mi Call
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC 4.9 (1,410 Google reviews) · Fremont · 12.0 mi Call
Elite Rooter 4.7 (1,336 Google reviews) · San Jose · 14.2 mi Call
Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters 4.9 (1,293 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 17.4 mi Call
Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters 4.8 (1,210 Google reviews) · Fremont · 12.9 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (983 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 14.9 mi Call
Crown Plumbing 4.8 (880 Google reviews) · San Jose · 16.6 mi Call
United HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical 4.9 (861 Google reviews) · Mountain View · 15.3 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (812 Google reviews) · Mountain View · 10.9 mi Call
Pacific Coast Home Services 4.4 (767 Google reviews) · Milpitas · 12.4 mi Call
$15 Sewer & Drain Service 4.8 (649 Google reviews) · San Jose · 17.2 mi Call
Advanced Plumbing & Rooter Service 4.7 (575 Google reviews) · Livermore · 16.4 mi Call
ARS/ Rescue Rooter 4.7 (553 Google reviews) · Milpitas · 12.2 mi Call
Fuse HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing 4.9 (549 Google reviews) · San Mateo · 14.4 mi Call
CastleWorks Water Heaters 4.9 (547 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 13.7 mi Call
Valley Plumbing Home Center, Inc. 4.8 (448 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 12.1 mi Call
Superior Plumbing 4.9 (443 Google reviews) · San Jose · 15.7 mi Call
Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer 4.9 (422 Google reviews) · San Jose · 19.8 mi Call
Payless Water Heaters and Tankless Water Heaters 4.8 (366 Google reviews) · Newark · 0.7 mi Call
Knockout Plumbing & Repipe Inc. 4.9 (333 Google reviews) · San Jose · 18.1 mi Call
Allstar Plumbing 4.8 (331 Google reviews) · San Jose · 17.9 mi Call
Monarch Plumbing and Rooter Inc 4.9 (325 Google reviews) · Hayward · 6.0 mi Call
URV Projects Plumbing Service 5.0 (310 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 13.0 mi Call
Plumbing Point, Inc. 5.0 (277 Google reviews) · Fremont · 9.9 mi Call
Water Heater Specialists 4.9 (270 Google reviews) · Hayward · 8.4 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (262 Google reviews) · Hayward · 8.0 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (238 Google reviews) · Fremont · 5.1 mi Call
Water Heaters Only, Inc 5.0 (212 Google reviews) · Pleasanton · 11.3 mi Call
Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter 4.8 (205 Google reviews) · Newark · 13.8 mi Call
Bay Water Plumbing & Water Systems 4.9 (191 Google reviews) · Newark · 0.6 mi Call
Miracle Plumbing Inc. 4.7 (189 Google reviews) · San Jose · 20.0 mi Call
Rooter Solutions Plumbers 4.9 (178 Google reviews) · San Jose · 13.0 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (174 Google reviews) · Milpitas · 12.0 mi Call
Commando Plumbing 4.9 (167 Google reviews) · Fremont · 9.3 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Newark

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

  • Drain DoctorA reviewer reported a tech scooped toilet-bowl water with her kitchen mug — a hygiene/professionalism incident
  • 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
  • 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
  • Capelli PlumbingReports of a toilet left wobbly by a newer two-man crew plus a rescheduled-without-consent 7am arrival for an elderly customer

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Newark we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,397 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 Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Menlo Park, Oakland, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Mateo, San Ramon, Sunol, Union City — this Newark guide covers those areas.

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