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The 15 plumbers serving Rescue, ranked.

We read 3,133 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 54 plumbers serving Rescue — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. 34 of the 54 list 24/7 hours — but "open 24 hours" on a Google profile and "answered at 2 a.m." in a customer review are not the same claim, and we quote the reviews that tell you which is which. Rankings are not for sale.

Rescue'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. 29 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 36 of the 54 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 — Folsom Plumbing Company — sits below 4.0 (3.6). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown RescueHow 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: 1,014 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
5.0 (800 Google reviews)5.0 on Yelp (17) 13.1 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

5.0 stars across 800 Google reviews with 100% positive sentiment in 100 analyzed; fast_response cited 32 times and fair_pricing/expensive contrast suggests value but occasional sticker shock on bigger jobs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed800 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day arrival delivered repeatedly — 12 same-day mentions and fast_response theme in 32 of 100 analyzed reviews, including water heater part sourced and installed same morning. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Transparent, no-upsell pricing: technicians present multiple repair vs. replace options with upfront quotes; 1 reviewer cited a competitor bid 50% higher and Joe held the original price after wall was opened. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Proactive scheduling communication — 30-minute ETA texts, early-arrival heads-up, reminder emails cited across multiple reviews. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
We had a great experience with Joe from The plumbing pros. How was honest, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a couple of problems happening with our toilet system. But the biggest one was the giant root in our piping. Highly recommend this company and Joe as …
linsey Hasapes · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found

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

We read 100 of 800 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

4.9 (677 Google reviews)4.6 on Yelp (100) 11.3 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

4.9★ on 677 reviews — dominant water heater specialist with 28 of 100 service mentions, warranty advocacy cited in multiple reviews, and same-day response on Sundays confirmed.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed677 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Water heater warranty expertise: 2 reviewers specifically cite technicians who identified still-in-warranty units and coordinated manufacturer replacements, saving hundreds vs competitors (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Sunday/weekend availability confirmed — responded and scheduled same day on Sunday 4:30PM in at least 1 review; themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=4 (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Repeat customer loyalty noted: 3rd-time usage, consistent tech (Keith), non-standard building expertise cited in review (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Supply-only pricing high: 2 of 12 quotes cite expensive appliance markup; reviewer advises buying unit separately to save money (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Suresh and the entire team was very professional and the water heater installation was excellently done. I would highly recommend Plumbing Care.
Sean Chai · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
Called in early November about a water heater replacement under warranty since this company is apparently the company the manufacturer works with in my area for this sort of issue. Technician came out, said they didn't have the part in stock, would have to …
Mike P. · · Yelp · Dec 2023

We read 100 of 677 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

4.8 (523 Google reviews) 13.6 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

4.8 stars across 523 reviews; Dependable Rooter's Andrew-led crew handles toilet clogs with tree-root history, water heater issues, and after-hours phone intake — 4 of 5 analyzed reviews flag professionalism and zero upsell pressure.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed523 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 523 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • themeCounts.professional=4 across analyzed reviews; no upsell pressure noted — team explained options and let customers choose conservative approach without guilt (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • After-hours phone intake confirmed — booked early morning appointment from night call; multi-tech crew handles tree-root and slab-adjacent pipe jobs (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
We had a great experience with dependable Rooter and Plumbing, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They responded quickly and very friendly in explaining the repair procedure.
Israel Carballo · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 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 523 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

4

Domco Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (327 Google reviews)4.7 on Yelp (100) 10.3 mi from downtown Rescue

4.8★ across 327 reviews; BBB A+ accredited; 94 of 100 analyzed are 5-star; themeCounts professional=46, fast_response=23, fair_pricing=8 — broad service range with strong same-day response and explicit fair-pricing mentions across plumber-cost=33 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed327 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • fast_response in 23 of 100 analyzed reviews — water heater inspection and diagnosis completed within 1 hour of morning call in 1 quote (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • fair_pricing cited in 8 of 100 reviews; main water line repair quoted and completed within 2 hours at fair price in 1 quote (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship depth — washer/dryer pipe relocation with upgraded fixtures 'looking like new construction' and sewer tank/pump replacement within estimate in 2 of 12 quotes (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • slow_response signal in 2 of 100 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.slow_response=2); occasional expensive signal in 2 reviews (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
We had Justin replace our 40+yr.-old toilet with a new one. Not only was the old flange damaged but the waste pipe was not secured correctly within the slab. Justin had to correct all these issues on Friday before proceeding with the toilet installation on …
Keith Martin · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
They wasted my time--don't let them waste yours. I made an appointment with a two-hour window for an estimate for a pipe installation, so I took three hours off from work. The estimator shows up, looks at the job and says he'll have to consult with his boss …
Vanessa G. · · Yelp · Dec 2022

We read 100 of 327 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
5

Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (9,599 Google reviews) 17.1 mi from downtown Rescue

4.8★ across 9,599 Google reviews; only 5 reviews analyzed — 4 five-star and 1 one-star. The negative review is a plumbing/HVAC upsell complaint: tech immediately targeted hot water tank and electrical panel during a $59 furnace tune-up.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed9,599 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 9,599 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Single 1-star review alleges tech photographed items outside scope of service call and pushed upsells aggressively; reviewer states they were not to touch hot water tank or electrical panel. (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Upsell pressure flagged in 1 of 5 reviews: during a $59 tune-up, tech photographed hot water tank and electrical panel without permission and pushed a $1,300 service package — reviewer felt boundary was crossed. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Next-day weekend availability confirmed: caller scheduled the night prior and tech arrived the following day when all other companies were booked out. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Technicians credited for clear explanations and honest condition assessments — at least 2 reviews mention techs taking time to explain repair options and pointing out loan/financing options with empathy. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Service was great! Our tech, Darren, was beyond helpful and was super quick to repair our clogged sink. He was very professional and personable. Still amazed that I was able to have them come the next day. I had called the night prior to schedule, they came …
Vanessa Purugganan · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Bonney heating tune up. $59.00 Started with taking pictures of hot water tank, electrical panel. I told him he wasn’t to touch those and he was here to service the furnace. He said it’s their policy. Took panel off furnace touched and pushed wires around. …
Debbie Tapia · · Google · Jan 2026

We read 5 of 9,599 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

6

Service Champions

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (3,943 Google reviews) 13.9 mi from downtown Rescue

Service Champions holds 4.9 stars on 3,943 Google reviews; 1 of 5 analyzed reviews flags commission-driven upselling on a water heater job that led to a full repipe the customer later questioned needing.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed3,943 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,943 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Commission-based sales staff flagged in 1 of 5 reviews (small sample); customer felt pressured into a full repipe — warrants caution on upselling for high-ticket jobs (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Sales technicians work on commission; 1 of 5 reviews describes an upsell from simple water heater replacement to full repipe — customer later learned sales reps earn commission and wished they'd gotten a second opinion (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day water heater diagnosis and part procurement; Patrick diagnosed, sourced the part, and fixed in a single day per 1 of 5 reviews (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Service plan members get discounts on parts during incidental discoveries like faulty electromagnetic relays found during routine HVAC maintenance (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I had a great experience with Service Champions. When I called, they were able to send Patrick out very quickly, which was incredibly convenient. He arrived the same day, diagnosed the problem with my water heater, and even went out to get the part that was …
Sarah Poliana · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Not happy with the sales side of Service Champions. Originally we called in because our hot water heater was going out, and just wanted a simple replacement. They did an inspection, and upsold us saying the pipes were old and needed to be completely replaced. …
Patty Cake · ★★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 5 of 3,943 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

7

Mr. Drain

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,141 Google reviews)1.0 on Yelp (2) 18.5 mi from downtown Rescue

4.9★ across 1,141 reviews; BBB A+ accredited; 84 of 89 analyzed are 5-star; themeCounts professional=42, fast_response=11, expensive=6 — pricing runs above average per multiple reviewers but workmanship and scheduling earn repeat business.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,141 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • 1 Yelp review documents a no-call/no-show for a scheduled diagnostic window; tech arrived 1h20min late with no acknowledgment of the missed appointment (themeCounts reflects Google/Yelp source mix) (1 of 89 reviews)
  • Pricing above average flagged in 6 of 89 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.expensive=6) — one reviewer notes quotes 'not inexpensive' and suspects above-average pricing vs market (2 of 89 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response in 11 of 89 analyzed reviews; Sunday last-minute call-out confirmed, sewer + full repipe completed in 7 days in 1 quote (cited in 3 of 89 reviews)
  • Full re-plumb and sewer line replacement passing county inspection — technician Grayson cited by name for strict personal standards in 1 of 12 quotes (cited in 1 of 89 reviews)
  • Communication quality cited in 3 of 89 reviews; multiple pre-job explanation methods noted (themeCounts.communication=3) (cited in 2 of 89 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I called them when my water heater started leaking, and they were able to come out the very next day. Upon arrival, Greg thoroughly explained what was happening and walked me through several options, including replacing the existing tank with a similar model …
Manuel Navedo · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Scheduled a diagnostic between 12 - 4 yesterday. I checked in at 3:45pm, but no reply and no show. I received a text out of the blue at 5:20pm saying they were on the way, which was too late for us. No reply or acknowledgement of the missed appointment was …
Sue K. · · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 89 of 1,141 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

8

5 Star Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (721 Google reviews) 19.7 mi from downtown Rescue

4.9★ across 721 Google reviews with 5 analyzed; avoided unnecessary full-system reroute that a competitor quoted — drained flooding bathrooms by unclogging the drain instead; pricing transparent before work starts.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed721 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 721 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Second-opinion diagnosis saved customer from unnecessary full-system reroute; problem solved by drain unclog instead (LTIZRYESwkCUv3Y15DLL) (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Communication=2 theme hits; Tolly and Amir both praised for upfront price range before starting and clear explanations throughout (MuRRpNshr3Sn9r3cJRuV, q8dh8Hdcf0BuitaO3Gn6) (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Emergency supply line replacement billed over $350 for 50 minutes of labor — one reviewer noted high cost but felt no choice due to urgency (CI69mb1yhu7nBohSczao) (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Amir was able to move a late afternoon appointment to an earlier, more convenient time. He was prompt and did a good job explaining the issues with my drains. The fix was done pretty quickly and the pricing was fair. I had confidence in Amir’s work.
David Stonehouse · ★★★★★ · 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 721 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

4.9 (599 Google reviews) 15.9 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

4.9 stars on 599 Google reviews; 5 analyzed (1 one-star) show strong communication and same-day arrival but one reviewer documents digging without calling utilities, an unfinished trench job requiring rework, and a clean-out cover left uncloseable.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed599 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 599 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Dug before calling utilities on a rental property — work stopped for days when a wire was hit; with only 5 analyzed reviews this safety complaint carries outsized weight (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Workmanship complaint: original dig approach failed (3 pits), required full trench rework, and final clean-out cover sits too high to close — landlord job but quality concerns are documented (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Owner Barry answers his phone any time — confirmed by a contractor who has used the company for nearly two decades on commercial jobs (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Arrived in under an hour, resolved issue in 30 minutes with detailed coaching on future maintenance — strong same-day response per local reviewer (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Please read this! Great information. Overall pre-experience: I have called many plumbers as I am new to the area as far as utilizing contractors. I came from a town where I knew everyone, but once I moved to Sacramento, I knew not a soul as far as …
Greco G · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Landlord hired them to work on rental. Dug before calling proper utilities. Way more to complain about but if that first part doesn't make you think twice then nothing else I have to say will. Edit after owner repsonse... Just because you can do something …
William Pfingst · · Google · Nov 2025

We read 5 of 599 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

10

Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (507 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (78) 16.0 mi from downtown Rescue

4.9★ Google, 507 reviews; reviewConsistency=0.42 — 17% 1-star drag pulls against strong fast_response=21 signals. Billing dispute and poor-workmanship complaints documented.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed507 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Active billing dispute: customer charged twice, refund promised but not issued after a week; reviewer threatened legal action. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Poor workmanship complaint: rocking toilet broken during service, replacement promised but bill sent instead; owner never called back. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 17% 1-star reviews (17 of 100 analyzed) — the highest 1-star share in this batch; reviewConsistency=0.42 is unusually low. (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response=21 in 100 analyzed reviews; same-day dispatch confirmed including Christmas Eve toilet overflow. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Flat-fee pricing confirmed on at least one tankless water heater descale at $89 with no hidden charges. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Long-term customer retention — 1 reviewer has used Bud's since 2007, citing consistent 2am call response without price gouging. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Looking for a trustworthy, reliable, dependable, thorough, diligent, and fair, and friendly, easy to communicate with, plumbing company? And one who cleans up after themselves. I totally recommend - Bud's Plumbing Heating and Air. I recently had a(nother) …
Ann Richardson · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
I am sorry to say that I cannot recommend this business. I asked them out because one of my toilets was rocking (not leaking) and one had a small leak around the wax ring. The end result was the leaking toilet was fixed but the rocking toilet was broken and …
Dan W. · · Yelp · Nov 2021

We read 100 of 507 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

11

Plumbing Care Inc

Caveats apply
4.8 (416 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (57) 17.1 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

Plumbing Care Inc logs 4.8★ across 416 Google reviews with fast_response in 13 of 100 analyzed — Zhivko and Alex are named repeatedly for water heater installs and diagnostic honesty, but 5 reviews cite expensive pricing and a small cluster of Yelp reviews appear to be from a golf simulator venue, not a plumber.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed416 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Named technicians (Zhivko, Alex, Alvictor, Keith, Victor) diagnosed issues correctly after other plumbers failed — 5 of 100 reviews reference specific tech honesty catching prior misdiagnoses (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day availability for multi-family property managers, with 7 same-day mentions in 100 analyzed reviews (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Tankless water heater installs with 15-year warranty; technicians explained operation post-install and cleaned up after themselves (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 5 of 100 reviews flag expensive pricing (themeCounts.expensive=5); only 3 flag fair_pricing — net pricing perception skews negative in a subset (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Plumbing Care sent two excellent technicians, Keith and Jesus, to repair a water leak at my home. They were very professional, careful, and did a thorough job. I really appreciated their attention to detail and the quality of their work. Highly recommended!
Jang Kim · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
This place is $$$$ The golf sim was meh.... The food was meh... It was cool when we first got there, super high tech and modern and all. But the vibe and quality of food was just not worth the price. It was a good try though.
Jeannie H. · ★★ · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 416 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

12

New Flow Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (380 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (21) 15.5 mi from downtown Rescue

New Flow Plumbing holds 4.9★ across 380 reviews with 100 analyzed; fast_response theme in 25 of 100, emergency service in 12 mentions, but slow_response flagged in 4 reviews and 1-star Yelp complaint cites chronic no-shows and poor_workmanship on high-end toilet install.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed380 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Yelp 1-star complaint (Mar 2026): installer no-showed first appointment citing van in shop, arrived late to rescheduled appointment without calling — reviewer had to cancel due to other engagement. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Yelp 1-star complaint (Mar 2026): high-end Toto toilet installation ($4,500+ toilets) performed poorly — multiple electronic features not functioning, installer unresponsive after job. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Slow response flagged in 4 of 100 reviews — one reviewer waited weeks with a clogged drain before finally getting service. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Under-1-hour arrival confirmed in multiple reviews: clogged shower drain resolved within 1 hour of call in 1 reviewed case; same-day dispatch on 9 confirmed same-day-plumber mentions. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Slab leak / foundation pipe repair handled on-site: Armond and Art broke concrete, found the leaking pipe, fixed a secondary pipe damaged in the process — praised despite high cost. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Weekend emergency drainage handled: Arman and Vito responded to a Saturday emergency drainage problem. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I can't say enough good things about New Flow Plumbing ! The same day I reached out, they came and did an exceptional job at a very fair price! It is very rare these days to find a company that is honest, professional, and kind. For now on if I ever have any …
Brenda Lacey · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Do not use this plumber!!! He is incompetent. He came out two times to clear my toilet. He replaced a part, and claimed it was an original Kohler part, and the part was defective. The second time he came out he told me that there was nothing wrong with …
Beth S. · · Yelp · Dec 2016

We read 100 of 380 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

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Boyd Plumbing, Inc.

Caveats apply
4.9 (328 Google reviews)4.2 on Yelp (100) 11.6 mi from downtown RescueNot a 24/7 shop

4.9★ on 328 reviews with strong workmanship (22 of 100 mentions) and 10 same-day service notes, but 8 expensive mentions and 1 disputed inspection that triggered a Yelp 1-star complaint about incomplete sewer scoping.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed328 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

  • Sewer inspection dispute: Yelp 1-star claims tech only inspected 40% of lateral, provided written 'in great condition' assurance that proved false — company refused accountability (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Communication failure: 1-star review citing no callback after job, invoice sent without agreed-upon details (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing runs high: themeCounts.expensive=8 across 100 reviews; $390 garbage disposal install cited as expensive in one review (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Workmanship depth: camera inspection expertise, patient tech training noted; Sunday sewage backup handled within hours per reviewer (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Pre-service technician bio emailed to customers — unique trust-building process cited by repeat reviewer (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I had a clogged kitchen sink and Boyd Plumbing was the first company I had come out. Eric R. was my technician and he took the time to explain to me the various issues I was facing beyond just the clogged sink. Eric was incredibly professional, kind, …
Cody Wilson · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2019
The most critical take we found
Never called to tell me what was wrong with my rental property. Just sent an invoice even though I explicitly asked to be given a call and for details. Would not recommend.
Sean M · · Google · Dec 2019

We read 100 of 328 reviews · newest from Dec 2019

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
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Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,378 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (100) 16.0 mi from downtown Rescue

4.8★ Google but 100-review sample splits 48 one-stars vs 43 five-stars; 8 reviews cite surprise_fees and Yelp reviews describe $2,200–$15,000 quotes that competitors solved for $300; response time strong but pricing red flags are systemic.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,378 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

  • Yelp reviewer paid $2,200 hydro-jet that failed to clear the line; competitor fixed same problem for $300 by locating the sewer trap in the front yard. Pattern of high-pressure upsells documented. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Multiple Yelp reviews describe quotes 2–3x above competitors (quoted $15k and $13k for jobs with no clear diagnosis); one reviewer accused of 'lying to get business' and reneging on promised pricing. (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Poor workmanship theme in 3 of 100 reviews; 1-star HVAC duct cleaning left furniture coated in decades of debris with no floor protection laid. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Responded within 45 minutes at 10pm sewer backup emergency; $79 all-day snake price was several hundred below competitors for same service. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • fast_response theme in 18 of 100 reviews; within-one-hour water heater leak response confirmed on Thanksgiving prep day. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Devaun was personable & professional during his visit. He did a great job at draining our bathtub and tidying up afterwards. One less thing to worry about! Thank you!!
Erin Bassi · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
This started off bad already I called in for drain cleaning special $59 gave the reservationist all notes including saying WE ARE NOT THE OWNER but are responsible for all repairs and she notated the account said it was not a problem so long as our landlord …
Cindy E. · · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 1,378 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (564 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (100) 12.9 mi from downtown Rescue

Rooter Hero Citrus-Heights has a misleading 4.8★ Google aggregate on 564 reviews: the 100 sampled split 47 one-star vs 41 five-star, with surprise_fees flagged in 8 reviews and poor_workmanship in 5 — nearly identical to positive signals.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed564 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

  • Surprise fees flagged in 8 of 100 reviews; one reviewer filing claims with contractor state license board, BBB, and small claims over a toilet damaged by technicians (themeCounts.surprise_fees=8). (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Poor workmanship cited in 5 of 100 reviews; $2,200 hydro-jet job left problem unsolved — a second plumber fixed it for $300 by finding the cleanout in the front yard. (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater age misrepresented by technician (quoted 2014 vs actual 2017 mfg date) to justify $3,200 replacement — second opinion confirmed no replacement needed at far lower cost. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast response confirmed in 14 of 100 analyzed reviews; same-day drain clearing in 15 minutes cited (themeCounts.fast_response=14). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Water-heater emergency handled within an hour on a holiday (Thanksgiving); drain-pipe repair completed with quality workmanship noted (themeCounts.workmanship=13). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Received same day service. Jacob was professional, explained the procedure well and removed the clog in my shower drain in 15 minutes. Would highly recommend Rooter Hero!
Kathy Jayne · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
I am filing claims with the contractors state license board, the better business bureau, and small claims. This company scams people. I have been given the run around about a toilet they damaged in my home over a month ago. This company is not trustworthy.
Jennifer Hagemann · · Google · Feb 2026

We read 100 of 564 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

Also serving Rescue — 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.

Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air 4.9 (325 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 16.1 mi Call
Mach 1 Plumbing Roseville 5.0 (261 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 15.6 mi Call
Roseville Plumbing Solutions 5.0 (252 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 17.0 mi Call
Paradise Plumbing Pros 4.9 (242 Google reviews) · Sacramento · 18.6 mi Call
United Plumbing & Water Heaters 4.9 (218 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 12.6 mi Call
Acknowledge Plumbing 4.8 (185 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 15.8 mi Call
2 Plumbs Up Plumbing & Remodeling 4.9 (177 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 16.6 mi Call
Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Inc 5.0 (171 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 13.6 mi Call
Jeff Boaze Plumbing, Inc. 5.0 (156 Google reviews) · Folsom · 12.6 mi Call
U.S. Plumbing Marshall 5.0 (151 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 15.2 mi Call
Water Heaters Only, Inc 5.0 (138 Google reviews) · Folsom · 9.4 mi Call
Bravo Plumbing and Drain 5.0 (131 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 16.0 mi Call
Shields Plumbing 5.0 (122 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 18.1 mi Call
D. Martel Plumbing Service & Repair 4.7 (102 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 7.0 mi Call
Precision Plumbing,LLC 4.7 (96 Google reviews) · Folsom · 4.0 mi Call
Iverson Plumbing Service & Repair 4.9 (96 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 17.3 mi Call
Budget Plumbing 4.8 (93 Google reviews) · Roseville · 17.3 mi Call
Specialized Plumbing and Sewer Repair 5.0 (92 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 15.9 mi Call
Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating 4.9 (88 Google reviews) · Folsom · 11.2 mi Call
Proline Rooter LLC 4.9 (88 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 19.6 mi Call
Save 2day Plumbing 5.0 (86 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 15.7 mi Call
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Roseville 5.0 (67 Google reviews) · Roseville · 16.7 mi Call
Legacy Plumbing & Drain Sacramento 5.0 (62 Google reviews) · Sacramento · 17.5 mi Call
Fig's Plumbing Inc. 4.6 (57 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 18.6 mi Call
Pro-Plumbing Inc 4.9 (54 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 17.0 mi Call
Kings Plumbing 5.0 (51 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 18.6 mi Call
Home Care Plumbing, Inc. 5.0 (48 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 15.4 mi Call
All Phase Plumbing 5.0 (46 Google reviews) · Roseville · 17.3 mi Call
Peak Plumbing & Drain 5.0 (42 Google reviews) · Folsom · 19.5 mi Call
New Flow Plumbing 4.9 (41 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 17.5 mi Call
L&R Plumbing 4.8 (39 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 18.7 mi Call
Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - Folsom 4.8 (37 Google reviews) · Folsom · 11.3 mi Call
Motherflushers Plumbing 5.0 (36 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 14.9 mi Call
Whest Koast Plumbing 5.0 (25 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 15.5 mi Call
Day Folsom Plumber 4.5 (16 Google reviews) · Folsom · 11.0 mi Call
Flowrite Plumbing in Citrus Heights 4.4 (16 Google reviews) · Citrus Heights · 15.1 mi Call
Folsom Plumbing Company 3.6 (8 Google reviews) · Folsom · 8.4 mi Call
Jk plumbing 5.0 (8 Google reviews) · Rancho Cordova · 17.4 mi Call
Victory Plumbing Sewer & Drain 4.8 (6 Google reviews) · Rocklin · 14.0 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Rescue

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

  • Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & AirSingle 1-star review alleges tech photographed items outside scope of service call and pushed upsells aggressively; reviewer states they were not to touch hot water tank or electrical panel.
  • Service ChampionsCommission-based sales staff flagged in 1 of 5 reviews (small sample); customer felt pressured into a full repipe — warrants caution on upselling for high-ticket jobs
  • Mr. Drain1 Yelp review documents a no-call/no-show for a scheduled diagnostic window; tech arrived 1h20min late with no acknowledgment of the missed appointment (themeCounts reflects Google/Yelp source mix)
  • Armoured Plumbing, Inc.Dug before calling utilities on a rental property — work stopped for days when a wire was hit; with only 5 analyzed reviews this safety complaint carries outsized weight
  • Bud's Plumbing, Heating & AirActive billing dispute: customer charged twice, refund promised but not issued after a week; reviewer threatened legal action.
  • Bud's Plumbing, Heating & AirPoor workmanship complaint: rocking toilet broken during service, replacement promised but bill sent instead; owner never called back.
  • New Flow PlumbingYelp 1-star complaint (Mar 2026): installer no-showed first appointment citing van in shop, arrived late to rescheduled appointment without calling — reviewer had to cancel due to other engagement.
  • New Flow PlumbingYelp 1-star complaint (Mar 2026): high-end Toto toilet installation ($4,500+ toilets) performed poorly — multiple electronic features not functioning, installer unresponsive after job.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Rescue we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,014 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 Coloma, Lotus, Newcastle, Pilot Hill, Shingle Springs — this Rescue guide covers those areas.

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