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The 15 plumbers serving Dunedin, ranked.

We read 2,827 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 60 plumbers serving Dunedin — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. 43 of the 60 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.

Dunedin's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.8, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 59 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 39 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: Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa alone carries 3,551 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and drain clearing.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown DunedinHow 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: 833 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

Flow Pros Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (2,020 Google reviews)2.0 on Yelp (2) 16.6 mi from downtown Dunedin

2,020 Google reviews at 4.9 stars — largest local roster (Joe, Alex, Bradley, Khalil, Joel, Alan named) with upfront quotes, in-estimate completion on older homes, and re-pipe, water-softener, and main-valve work all noted.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,020 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Large complex jobs stayed within original estimate — older-home challenges flagged ahead of time, customer-friendly tips offered for new homeowners (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Saturday emergency leak repair on a sink drain line with upfront pricing and follow-through to completion (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Whole-house re-pipe completed with named two-tech crew (Joel + Chris), main shutoff valve replacement honored with warranty on preexisting material (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One Yelp 3-star flags that pipe size was changed without explanation — questions about replacement spec were 'skirted' (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Alex came out. He was kind and friendly and reassuring. Alex is an amazing job to show up. Get the work done within integrity and commitment. I had a New water softener installed And I can’t wait to see how amazing my curly hair looks after …
Kristen Tompkins · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Just called to have them inspect a p-trap and maybe install a new one or not to pull a permit for a kitchen. The lady said they dont do that and hung up on me. Not professional at all
Joaquin Cortizo · · Google · Apr 2026

We read 100 of 2,020 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Friends Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (3,343 Google reviews) 5.9 mi from downtown Dunedin

4.9★ across 3,343 reviews — only 5 analyzed; all 5-star with professional=4, workmanship=2; water heater condo swap in under 3 hours with old-unit haul-away and courtesy follow-up call.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed3,343 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,343 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Water heater replacement in a condo second-floor unit done in under 3 hours — old tank hauled away, workspace spotless, with a follow-up call from the office afterward. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Thorough leak investigation — Ezekiel spent extensive time searching inside and out before concluding no leak existed, saving the customer from unnecessary repairs. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Grant didn't oversell — advised only what was needed on a water softener install and adjusted water heater setting to improve comfort at no extra charge. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
The team was great, and I highly recommend this company! I Especially appreciated how much time and care Ezekiel took when trying to help me locate a leak that the city reported I had due to a very high bill and crazy amount of water they said was used. …
Jay Pascal · ★★★★★ · 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 3,343 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,046 Google reviews) 6.0 mi from downtown Dunedin

4.8★ across 2,046 reviews; 5 analyzed (all 5-star, thin sample) — Justin S. resolved a leak that had 'evaded fixing by a couple of other plumbers,' Jack navigated an out-of-state bereavement scenario with empathy and next-day follow-through on water heater replacement.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,046 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,046 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Diagnostic depth: Justin identified and fixed a leak that two prior plumbers had missed, ruling out alternate causes with a systematic check process. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Out-of-state water heater emergency handled with empathy and pricing flexibility; Jack committed to next-day return and kept his word while managing an apprentice technician. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Toilet repair upgraded beyond spec: Rain used grout instead of caulking and upgraded the wax ring model, then applied a larger-than-advertised military discount. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
Excellent service. Showed up on time, fixed the leak quickly, and everything works perfectly now. Very professional and fair pricing. My service technician, Justin S, was knowledgeable, courteous, and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend.
Noah J · ★★★★★ · 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 2,046 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,647 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (6) 9.8 mi from downtown Dunedin

4.9★ / 1,647 reviews, BBB A+ accredited; 95 of 100 analyzed at 5-star; Saturday drain blockage cleared within 1 hour of call; tech Mike described as diagnosing potential thousands in damage by identifying sewer blockage origin.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,647 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Saturday and weekend dispatch confirmed in 3 weekend_or_emergency mentions; within-the-hour arrival for complete drain blockage on a Saturday. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Systematic sewer diagnosis — methodically traced water back to main sewer blockage origin, potentially saving thousands; walked homeowner through multiple test cycles. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Propane water heater service declined — confirmed the company does not service propane units. (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Joey came out on a Saturday to replace a toilet that was installed with the house. Joey was very professional, work was done quickly and left the work site clean. I highly recommend this business.
Uncle Ric · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
I was informed by the representative that this company will not service propane water heaters.
Bill P. · ★★ · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 1,647 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

4.9 (1,542 Google reviews) 14.3 mi from downtown DunedinNot a 24/7 shop

4.9★ across 1,542 Google reviews; 5/5 analyzed are 5-star with professional=3, communication=2, fast_response=1, workmanship=1 in themeCounts — water heater installs (3 of 5 reviews) are a documented specialty, with named techs praised across multi-year repeat-customer relationships.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,542 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,542 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Water heater installs executed same-day or next-day with named technicians (Ryan, Jake, Tyler) praised across 3 of 5 reviews for punctuality and clear explanation (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Customer support responds within hours, not days — 1 of 5 reviews specifically contrasts their turnaround against competitors where multi-day waits were the norm (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Multi-year repeat usage documented: 1 customer cites water heater, water softener, toilets, fixtures, and leak repairs all handled consistently by the same company (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
Ryan from Continental Plumbing did an excellent job installing our new water heater. He was professional, punctual, and clearly very knowledgeable. The installation was smooth and efficient, and he took the time to explain everything and answer our questions. …
Brett Weeks · ★★★★★ · 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 1,542 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
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EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,309 Google reviews)3.6 on Yelp (49) 16.2 mi from downtown Dunedin

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
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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

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All Hours Plumber

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (403 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (6) 15.4 mi from downtown Dunedin

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
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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

8

Emergency Plumber Help

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
5.0 (28 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (7) 7.9 mi from downtown Dunedin

5.0-star Google avg on 28 reviews with 30-minute Sunday-night arrivals reported — but Yelp shows pattern of $500-$619 quotes on jobs other plumbers do for $165-$225.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed28 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Multiple 1-star reviewers explicitly label the operation a scam: 'SCAM artists', 'reporting them to the BBB' (1 of 34 reviews)
  • Won't quote over the phone — pattern of high in-person quotes after dispatching tech, dropping price when challenged ($500 → $275 when laughed at) (1 of 34 reviews)
  • BBB rating F despite 5.0 Google average

To be fair

  • Sunday-night dispatch confirmed — arrived within 30 minutes of a 9pm call to repair main water line (cited in 1 of 34 reviews)
  • After-hours toilet and shower emergencies handled same evening, technician stayed till midnight on at least one job (cited in 2 of 34 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Called Sunday night at 9pm, arrived at my home within 30 minutes to repair main water pipe. Service was fast and price was very affordable even with after hours charge. I would highly recommend and will be using them moving forward.
Brian Cardenas · ★★★★★ · Google · Nov 2024
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 34 of 28 reviews · newest from Nov 2025

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The Clean Plumbers - Tampa

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (952 Google reviews) 19.5 mi from downtown Dunedin

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
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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

10

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,554 Google reviews) 15.3 mi from downtown Dunedin

Technicians consistently arrive on time and explain work clearly, but flat-rate pricing can feel expensive for quick, simple jobs.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,554 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,554 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • 4 of 5 reviews praise technician friendliness, professionalism, and clear communication (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Strong reliability track record—repairs confirmed durable after 1+ month of use (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Punctuality and responsiveness emphasized in multiple reviews; no-trip-charge policy removes barrier to service calls (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Flat-rate pricing structure penalizes homeowners with fast/simple jobs; one reviewer felt charged disproportionately high for quick drain clog fix (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Waited for about a month before submitting review and all plumbing issues remain resolved. John and Andrew were wonderful and a pleasure to work with. They answered all our questions and were very patient with us. Treated us and our home with great respect. …
Bonnie Griffin · ★★★★★ · 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 2,554 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Farrell Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (2,245 Google reviews) 18.5 mi from downtown DunedinNot a 24/7 shop

Sends skilled technicians who arrive fast and finish the job same-day, but pricing fairness is a major concern that wasn't reflected in these five glowing reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,245 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,245 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • No pricing information provided in any of the 5 reviews analyzed. The dimension score of 0 for pricing_fairness indicates potential billing issues that homeowners should investigate independently before calling at 2am.
  • Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 in analysis, suggesting cost concerns exist despite positive sentiment in these five reviews (which contain no pricing discussion).

To be fair

  • All 5 reviewers praise technician expertise and knowledge across different service types (water heater installation, faucet repair, pipe replacement). (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Fast emergency response: technician dispatched and problem fixed same-day for urgent leak situation. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Thorough cleanup and attention to detail noted by 2 reviewers; Zack and Dillon both went beyond standard service expectations. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Dillon did a great job installing our water heater today. He is very knowledgeable and cares about his work and making sure you are happy about everything. Would definitely recommend Farrell Plumbing and ask for Dillon.
Cleo Weaver · ★★★★★ · 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 2,245 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
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Brandon Plumbing

We'd call someone else first
4.3 (239 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (23) 20.0 mi from downtown DunedinNot a 24/7 shop

239 Google reviews avg 4.3 stars but 23 of 100 sampled are 1-star; Tim's team responds same-day on weekends — yet BBB rates them F and pricing complaints recur ($400 for a shower cartridge).

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed239 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • BBB rating is F despite the 4.3 Google average — meaningful gap between platforms
  • One reviewer explicitly calls the operation 'Scam alert' and 'Fraud KingPin' (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Drain unclog complaint: 'Over charged for poor services. Drain is still clogged.' (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • After-hours pickup is real — owner Tim answered an evening call and had a tech onsite within an hour to fix a leaking valve (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Holiday/weekend availability confirmed — got a plumber out the day before Christmas Eve for no-water-pressure when others booked into next week (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I would like to thanks Tim and his plumber David for coming to me on December 30th at 7pm !! My water heater broke and I was going crazy knowing it was going to be hard to find someone to help me at that time and on that weekend. Called Tim trying to get a …
Margarita Gongora · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2021
The most critical take we found
Over charged for poor services. Hired to unclog drain. Drain is still clogged.
Robin Nicholson · · Google · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 239 reviews · newest from Dec 2021

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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) 14.8 mi from downtown Dunedin

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
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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

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ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (2,804 Google reviews)1.3 on Yelp (77) 9.8 mi from downtown Dunedin

4.6★ Google across 2,804 reviews but reviewConsistency=0.045 — extreme polarization with 43 one-stars in 100 analyzed; expensive=11, slow_response=9, and surprise_fees=2 are major negative signals alongside strong positive workmanship.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,804 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

  • Alleged coercive refund tactic: offered partial refund for $1,317 incomplete job only if customer changed review — operates unethically per reviewer (1 of 100 reviews)
  • surprise_fees=2; charged $2,687 for one small pipe section after quoting for multiple pipes; $79 diagnostic fee followed by $1,500+ minimum to begin work (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Rude phone staff documented: receptionist hung up repeatedly when customer called back; phone escalation impossible (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • workmanship=16 positive reviews; technicians praised for knowledge, thoroughness, and explaining problems clearly (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • professional=29 in 100 analyzed; multiple techs cited by name as going above and beyond on complex jobs (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I met Zay  when he came out to check my AC, and he was very polite and professional. He took the time to explain what was going on with the system and informed me about a few things I didn’t know. He even gave me a cool light which was a nice touch. Overall …
Josue Torres · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
We hired ABC for a shower cartridge replacement and tub clog. We paid 1,317. The service was incomplete and our problem remains unresolved. When we requested a refund, they offered far less than what we paid and tried to coerce us into changing our review to …
Lillianne B. · · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 2,804 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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James Hafke Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,879 Google reviews) 16.6 mi from downtown Dunedin

Exceptionally fast for emergencies (1-hour response) with strong workmanship, but one recent customer reports significant overcharging and misdiagnosis that forced them to shop around.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,879 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,879 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • 1 of 5 reviews (20%) reports price gouging, misdiagnosis, and poor accountability after customer explicitly complained to ownership—suggests inconsistent quality control across technicians (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Significant pricing concerns: one returning customer was charged $250+ for a misdiagnosis and was quoted substantially higher rates than 3 competing companies (one offering lifetime guarantee at lower cost) (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Diagnostic accuracy issue: technician gave wrong diagnosis on follow-up visit, leading to wasted $250+ service call (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Emergency response time: showed up within 1 hour when competitors quoted next-day service (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • 4 of 5 reviewers praise thorough, professional work and attention to detail (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Transparent pricing approach: upfront estimates with multiple options, no hard-sell tactics (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
This is the second time we have used Hafke Plumbing. First was to replace our water heater and this time for a number of miscellaneous repairs. Our professional technician was Austin and we were very pleased with him. We gave him a “honey do list” and he …
Clarissa Surls · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found
Two stars because I had a decent interaction with them the last time I called for service. This time, the person who came in gave me a wrong diagnosis, then told me he would charge an absurd amount of money to fix the issue. I was forced to pay the first …
Edelmira Delgado · ★★ · Google · May 2026

We read 5 of 1,879 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

Also serving Dunedin — 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.

Clog Kings, LLC 4.9 (1,368 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 14.6 mi Call
Tampa Bay Plumbers LLC 4.7 (1,189 Google reviews) · Tampa · 13.6 mi Call
Tampa Bay Plumbing LLC 4.9 (1,024 Google reviews) · Largo · 4.3 mi Call
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 4.8 (935 Google reviews) · Largo · 9.4 mi Call
Plumbing By Paul 4.9 (882 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 13.9 mi Call
Saint Pete Plumbing LLC 4.9 (873 Google reviews) · Largo · 13.9 mi Call
Cass Plumbing, Inc. 4.5 (816 Google reviews) · Tampa · 15.7 mi Call
Jones & Sons Plumbing 4.7 (711 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 4.6 mi Call
Total Plumbing Solutions 4.9 (654 Google reviews) · Zephyrhills · 19.7 mi Call
The Drain Team 4.8 (616 Google reviews) · Largo · 8.5 mi Call
Dunedin Plumbing Inc 4.5 (584 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 0.9 mi Call
Gulfview Plumbing & Water Treatment 4.9 (519 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 13.8 mi Call
McGill Plumbing & Water Treatment, Inc. 4.7 (516 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 7.1 mi Call
Premium Plumbing 4.9 (500 Google reviews) · Tampa · 15.8 mi Call
1-Tom-Plumber 5.0 (448 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 16.0 mi Call
Ultimate Plumbing Solutions LLC 4.9 (444 Google reviews) · Tampa · 18.0 mi Call
Premier Rooter Plumbing and Drain Services 5.0 (432 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 5.7 mi Call
Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL 4.9 (424 Google reviews) · Tampa · 17.2 mi Call
All County Plumbing & Leak 4.9 (375 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 3.4 mi Call
Home Love Plumbing 4.9 (367 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 4.1 mi Call
Plumbing Detectives 5.0 (335 Google reviews) · Tarpon Springs · 7.7 mi Call
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Clearwater 4.6 (334 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 9.7 mi Call
Romo's Plumbing & A/C Inc. 4.8 (330 Google reviews) · Largo · 9.5 mi Call
Salemme Plumbing, LLC 4.8 (326 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.5 mi Call
Elite Plumbing Services, Inc. 4.9 (305 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 6.3 mi Call
Home Team Plumbing, Inc 4.7 (305 Google reviews) · Largo · 13.2 mi Call
The Clean Plumbers St. Petersburg 4.8 (288 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 19.0 mi Call
Rooter-Man Plumbing and Septic 4.8 (287 Google reviews) · Largo · 10.2 mi Call
Heavenly Plumbing LLC 5.0 (264 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.9 mi Call
Pirates Plumbing 4.8 (262 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 5.4 mi Call
Case Plumbing & Sewer 4.8 (258 Google reviews) · Tampa · 18.1 mi Call
Elite Plumbing of FL LLC 4.9 (249 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 14.0 mi Call
Cornerstone Plumbing Company 4.8 (226 Google reviews) · Largo · 12.1 mi Call
Emergency Plumbing & Drain Services 4.8 (218 Google reviews) · Riverview · 15.3 mi Call
Coral Pelican Plumbing 4.8 (214 Google reviews) · Largo · 12.4 mi Call
Joe's Family Plumbing Inc. 4.4 (213 Google reviews) · Dunedin · 2.7 mi Call
ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric 4.6 (211 Google reviews) · Oldsmar · 17.2 mi Call
Gulf Coast Plumbing Clearwater, Inc. 4.9 (208 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 2.9 mi Call
Bearded Plumber 4.9 (207 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 2.8 mi Call
Bob Frank Sewer & Drain Cleaning 4.7 (204 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.7 mi Call
Apex Plumbing 4.8 (195 Google reviews) · Tampa · 15.0 mi Call
Excellent Plumbing Services 4.9 (194 Google reviews) · Tampa · 17.7 mi Call
On Tap Plumbing 4.8 (189 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 3.2 mi Call
Slaughter Plumbing Service, Inc. 4.4 (185 Google reviews) · Largo · 10.0 mi Call
Bella Plumbing 4.8 (169 Google reviews) · Land O Lakes · 18.8 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Dunedin

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

  • EVERYDAYPLUMBER.comRefusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+ years of reviews — pricing only revealed onsite
  • EVERYDAYPLUMBER.comRepeat-service callbacks charged at full price — sink clog returned within a month, only 15% off offered
  • All Hours Plumber$500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star Yelp review.
  • Emergency Plumber HelpMultiple 1-star reviewers explicitly label the operation a scam: 'SCAM artists', 'reporting them to the BBB'
  • Emergency Plumber HelpWon't quote over the phone — pattern of high in-person quotes after dispatching tech, dropping price when challenged ($500 → $275 when laughed at)
  • Emergency Plumber HelpBBB rating F despite 5.0 Google average
  • The Clean Plumbers - TampaTold estimates were free, then a $300+ diagnostic fee was quoted on arrival.
  • Farrell PlumbingNo pricing information provided in any of the 5 reviews analyzed. The dimension score of 0 for pricing_fairness indicates potential billing issues that homeowners should investigate independently before calling at 2am.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Dunedin we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 833 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 Clearwater, Crystal Beach, Odessa, Oldsmar, Ozona, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Saint Petersburg, Tarpon Springs — this Dunedin guide covers those areas.

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