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The 15 24/7 plumbers serving Brandon

These 15 plumbers list 24/7 hours on their Google profiles — a claim they publish, not something we tested. We read 1,390 of their reviews for what actually happens after hours: where reviewers describe a real 2 a.m. call, that evidence is quoted below; where no review mentions after-hours response either way, the card says that too. Rankings are not for sale.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown BrandonHow 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: 1,390 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

5 Star Plumbing and Drains, Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (341 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (6) 5.9 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

Jose-led shop (341 reviews / 4.9 stars) known for tankless water heater diagnostics — flipped a voided warranty back on, sourced an expensive overnight part free, and saved a customer from a $43,000 cast-iron repipe pitched by another firm.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed341 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★2
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Tankless water heater warranty reinstated within 24 hours after another plumber voided it with misinformation — Jose sourced an expensive part overnight at no charge (cited in 1 of 93 reviews)
  • Second-opinion saved $43,000 — cameraed pipes that a previous company claimed were 'cracked, broken or collapsed' and found no problems (cited in 1 of 93 reviews)
  • Holiday and weekend emergency response confirmed — late-weekend plumbing emergency answered with quick dispatch (cited in 1 of 93 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Great service! Quick to respond and reliable. Our service repairman, Aiden, did an excellent job. Highly recommend.”
Metroflex Gym · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“Worst experience with a plumber ever. If you are reading this, just move on and pick someone more qualified. I needed evaluation on a main waterline to be moved. This dude didn't do his due diligence and dig far enough to realize I already had a waterline …”
Paul Guillot · ★ · Google · Oct 2025

We read 93 of 341 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(813) 444-3122
Full report →Website ↗
2

The Drain Team

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (94 Google reviews) 3.2 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

5.0 stars across 94 Google reviews — 97 of 97 sampled were 5-star. 14 cite fast response, 21 mention workmanship. BBB-accredited A+. One reviewer says called at 2:30pm after a no-show and they made it out same day.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed94 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day and within-the-hour response confirmed — one reviewer had Gabriel arrive within an hour and install a new faucet right then. (cited in 2 of 97 reviews)
  • Weekend emergency coverage is real — a reviewer's water leak was fixed on a weekend night by Ben. (cited in 1 of 97 reviews)
  • Pricing called out as upfront and not pushy — multiple reviewers note no upsells and reasonable quotes. (cited in 2 of 97 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Gabriel did a great job. Came by within an hour after I called then obtained and installed the new faucet right then.”
Robert Holder · ★★★★★ · 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 97 of 94 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 689-5864
Full report →Website ↗
3

Local Plumber of South Tampa

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (65 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (7) 3.2 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

5.0-star Google avg / 65 reviews with named techs (Joe, Brian, Josh, Jimmy) — owner Joe drove out on his Saturday off to restore hot water, and team came out at night in heavy rain during hurricane flooding.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed65 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

What reviewers keep saying

  • Owner Joe drove a significant distance on a Saturday day-off to restore hot water for an ongoing customer (cited in 1 of 58 reviews)
  • Team came out the same evening during hurricane flooding — tech climbed on the roof in heavy rain to snake the drain (cited in 1 of 58 reviews)
  • Warranty-honored on a 5-month-old install — returned at no charge to fix a leak that developed after kitchen sink/faucet/disposal installation (cited in 1 of 58 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Two Yelp 1-star reviews report $500-$619 quotes vs $165-$225 from other plumbers, but quote text appears identical to Emergency Plumber Help — possible cross-posting (2 of 58 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I just cannot say enough about this company. I’ve been working with Joe and his team for about a year now and am so impressed not only with Joe’s knowledge but the level of service is the best I have seen from any of the contractors I have used refurbishing …”
tammy zaiko · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“They wanted $590 to run out a sink pipe. I opened it with Draino and a plumger. The price is prohibative.”
Carol W. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2025

We read 58 of 65 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(813) 797-7667
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
4

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,372 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (7) 0.3 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars across 1,372 Google reviews. BBB-accredited A+. 43 of 92 sampled cite professionalism, 9 fast response. Yelp surfaces 5 of 92 as 1-star with $590, $619, and $500 quotes called out as inflated.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,372 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

Why we're cautious

  • $619 quote on a job that cost $165 elsewhere per one Yelp 1-star. (1 of 92 reviews)
  • Stuck-drain-plug job initially quoted at $500, dropped to $275 only after pushback per one Yelp 1-star. (1 of 92 reviews)
  • Multiple Yelp 1-star pricing complaints — $619 quote vs $165 with another provider, $590 to run out a sink pipe, $500 quote for stuck tub drain plug. (3 of 92 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day arrival within an hour confirmed on a clogged-drain call — tech also stacked an online coupon to match a competing bid. (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)
  • Saturday-night / Sunday-morning emergency response confirmed for a plumbing problem. (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)
  • Specific tech Raif draws repeated 5-star feedback across multiple reviewers and properties. (cited in 4 of 92 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“My technician was propmt with his arrival, kind ,courteous and informative. He did an awesome job repairing my outside spicket!”
Larry M. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Sep 2025
The most critical take we found
“They wanted $590 to run out a sink pipe. I opened it with Draino and a plumger. The price is prohibative.”
Carol W. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2025

We read 92 of 1,372 reviews · newest from Nov 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 908-7019
Full report →Website ↗
5

EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,309 Google reviews)3.6 on Yelp (49) 14.0 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

1,309 Google reviews at 4.8 stars and BBB A+ accredited — but recurring complaint across years: $197/hr labor, $1,100 invoices, $1,400 water heater pitches that reviewers later regret.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,309 total on Google
5★6
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★7

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

Why we're cautious

  • Refusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+ years of reviews — pricing only revealed onsite (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Repeat-service callbacks charged at full price — sink clog returned within a month, only 15% off offered (1 of 100 reviews)
  • No phone quotes — reviewers report being charged whatever the tech thinks they can get ($1,100 for valve+cartridge+faucet+disposal, $197/hr labor, $600 to install washer valves) (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Sunday and same-day dispatch confirmed across multiple years of reviews — pipes snaked Sunday morning, sink clogs cleared same day (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • BBB A+ accredited with 1,309 Google reviews, technicians by name (Ryan, Jarrett, Steve, Rob) repeatedly praised for explaining work and standing 10+ hours to finish (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Within-24-hour service in Sarasota area noted with reasonable pricing (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Excellent service, knowledgeable staff.... Steve from Sarasota office was awesome. Prices were reasonable and he came within 24 hours.”
Betsy F. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2021
The most critical take we found
“I had a galvanized pipe going out of my hot water heater start leaking. My husband was out of town so I had to call a plumber. Everyday Plumber came out the next day. Service man was an hour late past the appointment window. Right away he wanted to sell me a …”
Sunbolt1 .. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2015

We read 100 of 1,309 reviews · newest from Dec 2021 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 872-0200
Full report →Website ↗
6

Olin Plumbing Inc.

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,231 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (50) 8.6 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars across 1,231 Google reviews. BBB-accredited A+. 20 of 100 sampled cite fast response. Yelp surfaces 10 of 100 as 1-star with 3 explicit pricing complaints ($245 for tub snake, $200 for washer/bolt fix).

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,231 total on Google
5★7
4★1
3★0
2★2
1★5

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

Why we're cautious

  • $245 to snake a basic tub drain reported on Yelp. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • $200 charge for 38 minutes of work to replace washers and tighten bolts. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 3 Yelp 1-star reviews cite pricing — $245 for a tub drain snake, $200 for 38 minutes of washer/bolt work, $500 total drain job (with $30 coupon). (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • High-volume operation with deep bench — multiple named techs (David, Jesus, Anthony, Jony, Erbin) draw 5-star feedback for diagnosis speed. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Stands behind water-heater installs — replaced a defective burner at no charge 11 months after install. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I was very pleased with the work performed by Jesus. He quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem.”
Tara Brown · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“Richard (plumber) did a great job. But the prices set by the owners/managers are ridiculous. $245 for a basic tub drain snaking. And another $255 to replace the drain cap. Gimme a break. $500 total (that's with a "$30 coupon"). Call Charles Hero instead for …”
Sangita L. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 1,231 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 443-5820
Full report →Website ↗
7

All Hours Plumber

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (403 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (6) 15.2 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars across 403 Google reviews; 18 of 93 sampled cite fast response, 7 mention weekend or emergency calls. Two Yelp reviews flag pricing shock ($500-$638 for short jobs).

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed403 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • $500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star Yelp review. (1 of 93 reviews)
  • Two Yelp reviewers report sticker shock on small jobs — $638 for a PVC elbow replacement, $500+ for a toilet snake in under an hour. (2 of 93 reviews)

To be fair

  • After-hours and weekend emergency response is real — reviewers cite a Sunday garbage disposal call and a 30-minute arrival on an emergency main water line. (cited in 3 of 93 reviews)
  • Handles full re-pipe work, not just small fixes — one reviewer had a complete re-pipe of a 70+ year-old Seminole Heights home at a comparable quote. (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The day after a holiday, our drains backed up and getting a plumber to even return my call was frustrating. Marc with Your All Hours Plumber was recommended to me and he responded right away. The service charge was much more reasonable, he was very …”
Nicole L. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Nov 2022
The most critical take we found
“I had a broken irrigation pipe leaking. I had the main valve off and had started digging as their van rolled in. He came fast and got the job done in just under 2 hours. Total bill for replacement of the broken PVC elbow: $638. Outrageous. I don't recommend …”
Gerald M. · ★★ · Yelp · Jun 2025

We read 93 of 403 reviews · newest from Nov 2022

(813) 774-1199
Full report →Website ↗
8

1-Tom-Plumber

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (132 Google reviews)3.7 on Yelp (3) 3.1 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

BBB A-rated franchise (132 reviews / 5.0 stars on Google) with named techs Brian, Daniel, JJ + Kyle — Saturday and after-hours dispatch confirmed, but $89 trip fee + $500 to swap a customer-supplied disposal is documented.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed132 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★2
1★1

Why we're cautious

  • Phone-quote refusal + $89 onsite-quote fee pattern — homeowner who supplied their own disposal was still quoted $500 for installation (1 of 99 reviews)
  • Won't quote over the phone, then charges $500 to install a customer-supplied garbage disposal — $89 trip fee charged just for the in-person quote (1 of 99 reviews)
  • One reviewer flatly notes 'It was expensive, but they did the job' (1 of 99 reviews)

To be fair

  • After-hours and Saturday dispatch confirmed — Brian + Ryan came for 3 issues on a Saturday, copper ceiling leak fixed during an after-hours call (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)
  • Two-week ongoing leak diagnosed in under 10 minutes by Brian after other plumbers missed it (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
  • Pair-dispatch model (two techs per job) noted across multiple visits — JJ + Kyle, Brian + Daniel, Brian + Ryan (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Brian Winters has been an absolute delight! I couldn’t have asked for a better plumber. I highly recommend him.”
Ina Ibrisevic · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“They have a great little scam going on here. I wanted my garbage disposal replaced. I bought the replacement already. They wouldn't give a quote over the phone. Tech shows up and quotes $500 for replacement. I had to pay $89 for him to tell me he was charging …”
Janet G. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2025

We read 99 of 132 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(813) 461-6322
Full report →Website ↗
9

The Clean Plumbers - Tampa

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (952 Google reviews) 14.4 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars across 952 Google reviews. 34 of 76 sampled cite professionalism, 7 fast response, 2 weekend/emergency. One reviewer reports a $300+ diagnostic fee when told estimates were free.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed952 total on Google
5★11
4★1
3★1
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Told estimates were free, then a $300+ diagnostic fee was quoted on arrival. (1 of 76 reviews)
  • Diagnostic fee surprise — one reviewer told estimates were free, then quoted $300+ on site. (1 of 76 reviews)
  • One mixed review reports declined to give a flange-replacement estimate then recommended grout-shim workaround that left issues. (1 of 76 reviews)

To be fair

  • Full repipe with water softener, toilet repair, and disposal install done in coordinated visits — Michael and Darius completed and left the house spotless. (cited in 1 of 76 reviews)
  • Saturday morning arrival within the 12-4pm window on a Friday-evening clog call. (cited in 1 of 76 reviews)
  • After-hours and weekend calls handled without weekend-fee upcharge per one reviewer who explicitly notes no weekend fees on a clog call. (cited in 1 of 76 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Both Steve and Enrique came to install my hot water heater. They did an Awesome job and cleaned up after the job was done. The whole process, from meeting with Donovan to the professional install was amazing!! I would definitely recommend The Clean …”
CHRIS WEAVER · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
“I called and was told they did free estimates. Then the guy showed up and said the diagnostic fee was $300+. What? When I asked how much the repair might cost, he said he needed to get paid for his time and couldn’t look it over for free. 😂 To be fair, the …”
Alex and Kim Wadsworth · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 76 of 952 reviews · newest from May 2026

(813) 776-6191
Full report →Website ↗
10

CDS Plumbing Services

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (233 Google reviews)3.3 on Yelp (9) 3.1 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

BBB A+ on 233 Google reviews avg 4.8 — second-opinion specialist that saved one customer $3,000 by diagnosing a garbage disposal instead of the larger repair another plumber quoted; sewer-line, water-heater, and holiday work documented.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed233 total on Google
5★8
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★6

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

What reviewers keep saying

  • Second-opinion calls flagged unnecessary work — one reviewer saved $3,000 after CDS diagnosed garbage disposal instead of the $3,500 job another plumber pitched (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Holiday and weekend dispatch confirmed — water heater replaced on a holiday within hours of the call, Saturday leak under shed worked late into the night (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Full sewer-line replacement next to a large oak: completed Mon-Tue with county inspection, multiple reviewers note fair price on big jobs (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One detailed 1-star review on a sewer-line replacement describes workers leaving doors/windows open with A/C running and requiring constant supervision (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Jordan and Bryan are awesome! They diagnosed and replaced our water heater quickly and efficiently. They even came out on a holiday within a few hours of our call. Would recommend! Thank you!”
Stephanie Albright · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
“Complete rip-off!!! My house backed up and I called several plumbing companies and those companies could not see us until the following week. We reached CDS and a tech came out Wednesday night. The tech looked at the situation gave us a price of $$$$.$$!! My …”
Danny D. · ★ · Yelp · Oct 2021

We read 100 of 233 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

(813) 592-1617
Full report →Website ↗
11

Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (10,694 Google reviews) 6.3 mi from downtown Brandon

Advertises 24-hour service on its Google profile — no reviews we analyzed mention after-hours response either way.

Our take — how we form it

Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric holds 4.6★ across 10,694 reviews with 96 analyzed; professional theme in 47 of 96 and workmanship in 24, but slow_response flagged in 6 reviews and AC unit follow-up failures cited in multiple 1-star complaints.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed10,694 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

Why we're cautious

  • AC unit purchased from Acree repeatedly fails in the same way (blows hot air in storms); last no-show: tech confirmed then never arrived, caller told 'nobody will be coming' — issue still unresolved. (1 of 96 reviews)
  • Follow-up coordination breaks down: slow_response in 6 of 96 reviews; after initial visit, customers report having to chase Acree for next steps — no proactive scheduling, no call-back on service continuation. (2 of 96 reviews)

To be fair

  • Technician skill and professionalism consistently praised: professional theme appears in 47 of 96 analyzed reviews; workmanship in 24 — George Delardas, Zak, Anselmo Betancourt each named for quality work. (cited in 3 of 96 reviews)
  • Coupon honoring and fee waivers documented: tech Paulin honored $80 off coupon and waived service fee on a clogged toilet call — reduced bill by 30%. (cited in 1 of 96 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I had a great experience with this plumbing service. George Delardas was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. He quickly identified the issue and explained the repair clearly before starting the work. The job was completed efficiently, and …”
Charra Juhnke · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“The technicians I dealt with were fine, but this company has really poor follow-up. You're going to have to chase them down to get anything accomplished. My AC stopped working suddenly on a Friday afternoon. Acree had availability for the following …”
Jason Hinson · ★ · Google · Sep 2025

We read 96 of 10,694 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 324-1661
Full report →Website ↗
12

Integrity Home Solutions

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (8,759 Google reviews) 6.5 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

4.7 stars across 8,759 Google reviews; 81 of 86 analyzed are 5-star and weekend dispatch confirmed, but 2 reviewers flag upsell pressure and one reports a wrong equipment size that cost $5,000–$7,000 extra.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed8,759 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Upsell/billing complaints from 2 of 12 evidenced reviews: one alleges repeated high-cost repair pushes and an unauthorized renewal charge; another claims a 3.5-ton unit was sold for a 1.5-ton home, costing $5,000–$7,000 extra. (2 of 86 reviews)
  • Initial diagnoses sometimes incorrect: one reviewer's irrigation issue was misidentified as a main water line problem before a second tech caught it. (1 of 86 reviews)

To be fair

  • Weekend/after-hours dispatch confirmed: technician on-site within 2 hours of weekend-night call to restore inoperable AC. (cited in 1 of 86 reviews)
  • Plumbing inspection completed with ETA texted and phoned, arrived on schedule, and water shutoff time minimized — workmanship theme in 18 of 86 analyzed reviews. (cited in 1 of 86 reviews)
  • Same-day plumber dispatch cited in 6 reviews; technician Brian resolved blockage caused by post-remodel debris in the drain line. (cited in 1 of 86 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I was very impressed with ur tech LPL-04 Jose Ayala Rivera. He was so friendly & helpful made me very relaxed. He is an honest, caring, considerate guy. I am so grateful I called Frank Gay's. I feel I am in the best hands & the work will be as impressive as …”
Karyn Russo · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Sold me a 3.5 ton unit when my home only needs 1.5 ton. This caused issues with my ducts that I didn’t find until 2 years later. I had a load report done and found out I was taken for an additional $5,000-$7,000 because I didn’t get a second opinion. Nothing …”
Mike G · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 86 of 8,759 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A- accredited

(813) 575-6500
Full report →Website ↗
13

Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (7,370 Google reviews)1.5 on Yelp (10) 6.2 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

7,370-review franchise covering plumbing, AC and electric; 82 of last 100 are 5-star but 13 are 1-star, and complaints cluster around very high tickets ($14k-$24k jobs) and AHS warranty denials.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed7,370 total on Google
5★7
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★8

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

Why we're cautious

  • Multiple older reviews describe taped-together capacitors and a tech who said 'if he left he would not be back for another 2 weeks' rather than fetch the correct part. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Very large ticket totals — $14,000 and $10,000 sequential jobs with one customer reporting unresolved follow-up on a bathroom-sink issue afterward. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • AHS / 2-10 home-warranty work flagged as a recurring complaint surface — multiple 1-star reviewers describe denied claims, no follow-up calls, and rigged-capacitor temporary fixes. (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day large-job execution — a Saturday water-heater leak was diagnosed and replaced within 2 hours of the initial call. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Online-quote-matches-final-bill discipline reported on one no-surprise-fees ticket with tech Jordan Gonyer. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Slab-leak reroute capability — Aaron and Jamie diagnosed an under-slab leak and rerouted pipes through the attic instead of jackhammering, with financing arranged. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Justin and Nate did an amazing job installing the Lennox Signature series HVAC. Everything was done exactly as promised. Greatly appreciate the professionalism and thoroughness in how everything was handled. Highly recommend!!”
Marcio DaCosta · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“After spending $14,000 one time and $10,000 the next, they texted me if they could give me another quote. I replied several times they could still fix my bathroom sink like they promised multiple times but never did. I still have not received a response. Om …”
Wayne Wells · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 100 of 7,370 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(813) 596-3030
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

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

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (2,649 Google reviews)1.6 on Yelp (100) 7.9 mi from downtown Brandon

Advertises 24-hour service on its Google profile — no reviews we analyzed mention after-hours response either way.

Our take — how we form it

Polarized: of 100 analyzed reviews 55 are 1-star vs 37 5-star, and pricing comes up in 48 — fast pros on good days, aggressive upsells and big bills on bad ones.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,649 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★11

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

Why we're cautious

  • Over-$10,000 slab-leak quote after a hydrostatic test on a desperate customer — pricing/upsell complaint (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Paid the service fee but got no service — quote dropped from $510 to $353 on the spot, signaling inflated pricing (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Billed $289 across two visits with no work done to fix a small washer-drain leak (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day arrival praised — 16 reviews cite fast_response (e.g. tech arrived same day, finished timely) (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Clean, well-explained water heater installs noted (professional theme in 25 reviews) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Techs stay late to finish the job right — one worked until 9pm (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Moreau was my technician and he was outstanding. Exceeded expectations. He went above and beyond to do the job right even though he had to stay until 9pm to finish. He was cordial and friendly the entire time and was kind to my kids as well. Exceptional job. …”
Adam · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I hired Benjamin Franklin for a water heater replacement. Upon arriving, the plumber surveyed the job and quoted me for about $2,000. I asked the plumber "does this price include the electric work that needs to be done?" He responded with yes and called for …”
Noah T. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2022

We read 100 of 2,649 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(813) 278-7159
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (3,551 Google reviews)3.4 on Yelp (100) 15.8 mi from downtown Brandon

Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.

Our take — how we form it

Big-name 24-hour shop with 3,551 Google reviews and a 4.8 — but 25 of the last 100 are 1-star, and complaints cluster around overbooking, surprise after-hours fees, and a review-bribery offer.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed3,551 total on Google
5★5
4★1
3★1
2★1
1★7

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

Why we're cautious

  • One reviewer says the tech offered 75% off the bill in exchange for a positive Google review — review-bribery behavior that may explain inflated ratings. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • After-hours surprise fees: a $500+ bill stacked with a 'late' or 'overnight' surcharge after the tech showed up nearly 4 hours after the scheduled window. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • A repaired main water line burst within 5 minutes of the tech leaving; despite 24hr service the next visit was a full day later. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day and after-hours dispatch comes through for many callers — one tech was on the roof running a snake within 30 minutes of a Christmas-morning call. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Individual techs (Vincent, Scott Bowers, Marcus) called out by name for honest diagnosis after other companies couldn't figure out the issue. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Marcus came in to fix an issue we were having with our reverse osmosis system. He identified and clearly explained an error that was made by a previous electrician and fixed the issue. Would recommend Marcus again. Great service and price!!”
Annastasia Sarkisian · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Traveling in Florida and got into trouble so i jumped on yelp and these guys were first position!! kept getting transfered to L.A. due to my cell phone and they dropped my call each time. Finally got through and they refuse to give any pricing data: would not …”
Martin S. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2011

We read 100 of 3,551 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(813) 982-4112
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How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Brandon we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,390 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.

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