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The 15 plumbers serving Sun City Center, ranked.

We track 60 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Sun City Center and have read 2,739 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. 36 answer 24/7 per their Google listings; where reviewers describe real middle-of-the-night calls, that evidence is quoted on the cards below. Rankings are not for sale.

Sun City Center's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.9, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 50 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 33 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: Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric alone carries 10,694 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 Sun City CenterHow 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: 1,412 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) 18.1 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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

Flow Pros Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (2,020 Google reviews)2.0 on Yelp (2) 15.3 mi from downtown Sun City Center
Our take — how we form it

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
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★2

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

(727) 265-9639
Full report →Website ↗
3

Drainworks Plumbing and Gas

Top pick
5.0 (252 Google reviews)5.0 on Yelp (4) 15.1 mi from downtown Sun City CenterNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

5.0 stars across 252 Google reviews — 90 of 91 sampled were 5-star. 17 cite fast response, 6 fair pricing. One reviewer says they wish they had found Travis 10 years ago after a $0 vs other-quote gap.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed252 total on Google
5★14
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Owner-operator Travis named in nearly every review — same-day appointments, gas-line work, and water-heater swaps all confirmed. (cited in 3 of 91 reviews)
  • Burst-pipe emergency handled within the hour with phone guidance on stopping the leak before arrival. (cited in 1 of 91 reviews)
  • Gas-line and hot-water-heater work cited at extremely reasonable prices in multiple reviews. (cited in 2 of 91 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One reviewer notes timing isn't always predictable — 'They may not arrive to do your job at a time your expecting' — and pricing is above market with no negotiation room. (1 of 91 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Leaving a review on behalf of my Dad who just had Travis out to replace the hot water heater and repair the gas fireplace: Very courteous, extremely reasonable prices, we wish we'd found him 10 years ago! Can't recommend Travis enough.”
Brie N. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2022
The most critical take we found

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

We read 91 of 252 reviews · newest from Dec 2022

(813) 616-6992
Full report →Website ↗
4

Complete Plumbing & Drain

Top pick
5.0 (193 Google reviews) 17.4 mi from downtown Sun City CenterNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

5.0 stars across 193 Google reviews. BBB-accredited A+. 47 of 93 sampled cite professionalism, 5 fair-pricing, only 2 expensive mentions across the sample.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed193 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Quoted lower than competitors on multi-toilet replacement and tankless service — one reviewer says GOAT was lowest of three bids on water heater. (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
  • Saturday rooftop snake work confirmed — Desmond snaked from the rooftop after two other companies couldn't help. (cited in 1 of 93 reviews)
  • Response within 2 hours of morning call confirmed for a leak; same-day on a follow-up. (cited in 1 of 93 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“An excellent experience overall. One of two (out of six) companies that said they wouldn't have to remove drywall to re-plumb our kitchen sink/RO, one of the most affordable of the companies, and the plumber assigned to us, Natalie, was fantastic. She was …”
Chad Herring · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found

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

We read 93 of 193 reviews · newest from Dec 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

(813) 819-9240
Full report →Website ↗
5

The Drain Team

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (94 Google reviews) 16.8 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
6

Local Plumber of South Tampa

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (65 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (7) 17.3 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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
7

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,372 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (7) 17.6 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
8

EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,309 Google reviews)3.6 on Yelp (49) 19.2 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
9

Olin Plumbing Inc.

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,231 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (50) 16.6 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
10

All Hours Plumber

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (403 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (6) 16.7 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
11

1-Tom-Plumber

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (132 Google reviews)3.7 on Yelp (3) 17.3 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗
12

The GOAT Plumbing Company

Caveats apply
4.9 (2,056 Google reviews)4.2 on Yelp (24) 14.4 mi from downtown Sun City CenterNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars on 2,056 Google reviews. BBB A. 19 of 100 cite fast response, but 5 expensive mentions — one reviewer paid $700 for under-20-min pipe work; another $500 with a hole left in the wall.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,056 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

  • Permit paid for but never filed per one reviewer; 3 unreturned messages over 3 weeks. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • $700 charged for under-20-minute galvanized pipe replacement with $50 in materials. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Project pricing (not hourly) leads to sticker shock on small jobs — $374 for one small valve, $700 for under-20-min galvanized pipe section. (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day appointments confirmed after other companies cancelled — Angelo replaced a toilet same-day after another no-show. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Lowest of three bids on water heater install per one reviewer; clear upfront pricing cited by another. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“GOAT Plumbing is an awesome company and my Technician Peyton was the absolute best. He was knowledgeable and professional and he made sure to answer any questions we had. He kept us informed throughout the process and was always friendly and kind. Everything …”
Giselle Patrick · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“I feel significantly overcharged for this service. The technician replaced a small section of galvanized pipe (under $50 in material) and completed the job in less than 20 minutes, yet I was charged $700. I was told they would dig and review the condition of …”
Karla Garrido · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 100 of 2,056 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A accredited

(813) 461-5131
Full report →Website ↗
13

Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (10,694 Google reviews) 18.1 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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 ↗

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) 19.6 mi from downtown Sun City Center
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
Full report →Website ↗
15

Ace Plumbers Brandon

We'd call someone else firstSmall track record
5.0 (30 Google reviews)3.6 on Yelp (100) 17.4 mi from downtown Sun City CenterNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Listed at 5.0 stars / 30 reviews on Google, but 100 sampled reviews skew oddly — 14 are 1-star and most negative text describes an Outback Steakhouse, suggesting review-mixing on the listing.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed30 total on Google
5★5
4★2
3★2
2★4
1★2

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

Why we're cautious

  • Review corpus appears contaminated with Outback Steakhouse reviews — at least 6 of the sampled reviews describe restaurant meals, servers, and Mother's Day curbside, raising authenticity questions about the listing (4 of 100 reviews)
  • Sample of 100 reviews contains 14 one-stars and 9 two-stars — most of which discuss restaurant service, not plumbing, indicating listing/data quality issues (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day arrival on clogged sink with positive technician feedback (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Under-sink leak repaired quickly with check of adjacent pipes — no mess left behind (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I did curd side she was nice and smiled I asked for a extra sour cream, sure give me a minute!!”
Isaiah J. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“Absolutely horrible! Don't waste your money. I was so disappointed. I always go to the Outback in Wesley Chapel and have never had a bad meal. I invited my son's girlfriend to dinner and we chose the Brandon location because it was a halfway point between us. …”
Shelly N. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2023

We read 100 of 30 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

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Also serving Sun City Center — 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.

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (2,554 Google reviews) · Petersburg · 15.8 mi Call
Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning 4.8 (2,517 Google reviews) · Riverview · 14.7 mi Call
James Hafke Plumbing 4.8 (1,879 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.2 mi Call
Clog Kings, LLC 4.9 (1,368 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 17.6 mi Call
Grable Plumbing & Air 4.8 (889 Google reviews) · Tampa · 19.0 mi Call
Plumbing By Paul 4.9 (882 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 19.2 mi Call
Saint Pete Plumbing LLC 4.9 (873 Google reviews) · Largo · 17.9 mi Call
Apex Plumbing 4.9 (836 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 12.7 mi Call
Cass Plumbing, Inc. 4.5 (816 Google reviews) · Tampa · 19.3 mi Call
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tampa 4.8 (583 Google reviews) · Tampa · 16.3 mi Call
Paradise Bay Plumbing 4.9 (538 Google reviews) · Sun City Center · 3.7 mi Call
Gulfview Plumbing & Water Treatment 4.9 (519 Google reviews) · Clearwater · 17.4 mi Call
Premium Plumbing 4.9 (500 Google reviews) · Tampa · 19.1 mi Call
Chris's Plumbing Service 4.2 (461 Google reviews) · Riverview · 13.2 mi Call
1-Tom-Plumber 5.0 (448 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.8 mi Call
Ultimate Plumbing Solutions LLC 4.9 (444 Google reviews) · Tampa · 13.5 mi Call
Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL 4.9 (424 Google reviews) · Tampa · 15.2 mi Call
Relief Services llc 4.7 (376 Google reviews) · Riverview · 14.6 mi Call
Flow Pros Plumbing 4.9 (346 Google reviews) · Riverview · 15.7 mi Call
Salemme Plumbing, LLC 4.8 (326 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 16.1 mi Call
Tony's Plumbing Solutions 4.9 (318 Google reviews) · Riverview · 9.6 mi Call
Home Team Plumbing, Inc 4.7 (305 Google reviews) · Largo · 18.7 mi Call
Ivy Plumbing 5.0 (297 Google reviews) · Riverview · 8.0 mi Call
The Clean Plumbers St. Petersburg 4.8 (288 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 13.0 mi Call
Heavenly Plumbing LLC 5.0 (264 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 19.8 mi Call
Case Plumbing & Sewer 4.8 (258 Google reviews) · Tampa · 12.6 mi Call
Elite Plumbing of FL LLC 4.9 (249 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 19.6 mi Call
Crofton's Plumbing & Drain Solutions, Inc. 4.8 (213 Google reviews) · Sun City Center · 8.0 mi Call
ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric 4.6 (211 Google reviews) · Oldsmar · 14.1 mi Call
Bob Frank Sewer & Drain Cleaning 4.7 (204 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.3 mi Call
Apex Plumbing 4.8 (195 Google reviews) · Tampa · 17.3 mi Call
Believe Plumbing 4.5 (167 Google reviews) · Tampa · 17.3 mi Call
Bay Area Plumbing, Inc. 4.4 (161 Google reviews) · Tampa · 16.9 mi Call
KABAM Plumbing Services 5.0 (155 Google reviews) · Sun City Center · 4.1 mi Call
Trust EB Plumbing Services, LLC 4.8 (150 Google reviews) · Valrico · 0.4 mi Call
Sun Plumbing & Septic Service 4.9 (137 Google reviews) · Riverview · 10.2 mi Call
Rescue Plumbing, LLC 4.9 (128 Google reviews) · Petersburg · 16.3 mi Call
J&S Plumbing 4.8 (97 Google reviews) · Oldsmar · 17.3 mi Call
Florida Plumbers 5.0 (94 Google reviews) · Riverview · 8.3 mi Call
Reedy Plumbing Inc. 4.4 (86 Google reviews) · Riverview · 7.0 mi Call
Just Plumbing By Sam 5.0 (54 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 13.7 mi Call
Apollo Beach Plumbing 4.6 (50 Google reviews) · Sun City Center · 3.5 mi Call
Thomas M. Flynn Plumbing 4.4 (37 Google reviews) · Sun City Center · 3.2 mi Call
Sewer Squad 5.0 (27 Google reviews) · St Petersburg · 15.3 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Sun City Center

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

  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — $619 quote on a job that cost $165 elsewhere per one Yelp 1-star.
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — Stuck-drain-plug job initially quoted at $500, dropped to $275 only after pushback per one Yelp 1-star.
  • EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com — Refusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+ years of reviews — pricing only revealed onsite
  • EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com — Repeat-service callbacks charged at full price — sink clog returned within a month, only 15% off offered
  • Olin Plumbing Inc. — $245 to snake a basic tub drain reported on Yelp.
  • Olin Plumbing Inc. — $200 charge for 38 minutes of work to replace washers and tighten bolts.
  • All Hours Plumber — $500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star Yelp review.
  • 1-Tom-Plumber — Phone-quote refusal + $89 onsite-quote fee pattern — homeowner who supplied their own disposal was still quoted $500 for installation

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Sun City Center we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,412 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 Apollo Beach, Balm, Durant, Lithia, Ruskin, Sun City, Wimauma — this Sun City Center guide covers those areas.

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