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The 15 plumbers serving Algonquin, ranked.

We read 4,390 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 60 plumbers serving Algonquin — 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.

Algonquin'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. 45 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 52 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: only one company in this radius — Community Plumbing Company — sits below 4.0 (3.9). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown AlgonquinHow 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: 1,076 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
4.9 (823 Google reviews) 19.0 mi from downtown AlgonquinNot a 24/7 shop

4.9★ on 823 reviews; all 5 analyzed are 5-star with fast_response cited 4 times — tech arrived in under 30 minutes after-hours, and a repair completed in under 1 hour that previously took 5+ hours by another company.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed823 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 823 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Sub-30-minute dispatch after-hours: job complete within 2 hours of call including after-hours callback; personal tech bio text sent before arrival builds trust (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Dramatically faster than prior providers — one job done correctly in under an hour vs. 5+ hours by previous plumber who still didn't fix it right (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Water heater replacement quoted within the hour at a reasonable price with same-day-or-next-day scheduling (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
I had a water heater that needed to be replaced. J&R Herra got back to me within an hour with a quote at a reasonable price. They sent a technician out within one working day to replace the old unit and they added a couple of bells and whistles. Their …
KERRY CRABBE · ★★★★★ · 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 823 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Legendary Service Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (297 Google reviews)5.0 on Yelp (2) 13.6 mi from downtown Algonquin

5.0 Google stars (297 reviews); 96 of 96 analyzed are 5-star; Frank is the dominant technician cited across 8+ reviews. Quoted $1,500 vs a competitor's $12,000 for the same pipe descaling job; gas leak resolved over a holiday weekend when 6 other companies didn't answer.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed297 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Dramatically lower quotes vs. competitors: quoted $1,500 for pipe descaling that another large company quoted $12,000 for — saving one customer $10,500. (cited in 1 of 96 reviews)
  • Holiday and weekend emergency response — gas leak resolved over July 4th holiday weekend; was the only company of 6 that answered with a live person. (cited in 1 of 96 reviews)
  • Technicians put customer needs over billing: Frank diagnosed a water heater issue as wind coming down an oversized chimney and directed the customer to fix that rather than billing for a repair that wasn't needed. (cited in 2 of 96 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Cost structure can escalate during visits — one reviewer noted technician explained upfront how the visit would become more expensive; expensive theme in 2 of 96 reviews. (1 of 96 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Ben and Dylan installed our new water heater and softener, and fixed our badly installed water pipes. They were tidy and professional, and helped us understand the new equipment and how to take care of it. Overall a great experience and highly recommend them! …
Halena Hutnyk · ★★★★★ · 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 96 of 297 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

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AquaPro Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (158 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (34) 11.3 mi from downtown Algonquin

5.0★ on 158 reviews, BBB A+ unaccredited — 98% positive in 100 analyzed; fast_response=29, fair_pricing=8, professional=57; 45-minute basement flooding response confirmed; 1 Yelp review reports 4-week estimate ghosting.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed158 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • fast_response=29 in 100 reviews; arrived within 45 minutes for flooded basement; same-day estimate and work completion confirmed in multiple reviews (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • fair_pricing=8 in 100 reviews; Vitali made an extra trip to verify water heater fit before purchase; found and fixed surprise broken copper pipe not in original scope without extra charge (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • sump-pump-repair=10 and water-heater=12 in 100 reviews — two strongest service categories by mention count, both with predominantly positive sentiment (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 1 Yelp review reports 4-week silence after promising an estimate within 'a few days' — delayed the reviewer's entire project (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I had a water heater issue, ejector pump valve change and needed to install new shower/tub piping. Joe and Neil were prompt and finished the job very professionally. Joe is very reasonably priced and he finished the job quickly. I would recommend him to …
Wahab Y. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Dec 2016
The most critical take we found
I was impressed with Joe when he came out to look at my project. Unfortunately, they left me hanging for 4 weeks with no communication even though they had promised to provide an estimate within a few days. I could have been talking to other plumbers but I …
James H. · ★★ · Yelp · Sep 2017

We read 100 of 158 reviews · newest from Dec 2016

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A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (149 Google reviews) 17.6 mi from downtown Algonquin

5.0 stars across 97 reviews (95 five-star, 0 two-star or three-star); fast_response in 20 reviews and fair_pricing in 15, with same-day appointments cited 16 times and emergency middle-of-night response documented.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed149 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day and emergency availability confirmed in 16 of 97 reviews; Jordan documented arriving 'in the middle of the night' for a water leak emergency (cited in 3 of 97 reviews)
  • fair_pricing in 15 of 97 reviews; competitor overcharging is an explicit contrast in 2 reviews — reviewers note Jordan charges 'very fair' prices and performs bonus work at no extra charge (cited in 3 of 97 reviews)
  • No-added-cost work ethic: Jordan spotted unrequested issues and fixed them gratis, cited in at least 1 detailed review (cited in 2 of 97 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 1 of 97 reviews documents a missed callback — Jordan uncharacteristically did not return a call, resulting in a 4-star instead of 5-star review (1 of 97 reviews)
What reviewers praise
100% recommend! Came out within 2 hours and fixed the issue even faster! Down to earth guys. Thank you!
Patrick Nikki · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
terrible customer service & communication
Torus · · Google · Mar 2026

We read 97 of 149 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

5

Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (6,632 Google reviews) 9.5 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.9-star BBB A+ accredited multi-trade (6,632 reviews); workmanship theme in 22 of 81 analyzed reviews and midnight emergency dispatch confirmed, but 2 reviewers cite higher-than-expected pricing.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed6,632 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Midnight emergency call answered and technician on-site first thing in the morning at a cost reviewers describe as very reasonable. (cited in 1 of 81 reviews)
  • Loyal customers cite consistent technicians and no staff turnover over multiple years — same techs returning for repeat service across furnace, A/C, disposal, and water heater work. (cited in 1 of 81 reviews)
  • Methodical technician approach praised: Mario resolved kitchen drain issue to best of abilities; Zach identified well-water contamination root cause and fixed it proactively. (cited in 2 of 81 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing runs high for some jobs: water heater replacement described as 'a little more expensive than we wanted' (T67wSj1SQsT5kdte4Huz) — expensive theme flagged in 2 of 81 analyzed reviews. (1 of 81 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I called Black diamond,about having my kitchen drain cleaned. Mario,was the plumbing technician who arrived on time. He looked over the situation,and got to work. He took great care in making sure my issue was resolved to the best of his abilities. I would …
James Mashinter · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Two years in a row, Black Diamond tells me I have a leak in my AC. In 2025, they told me the leak was fixed and system recharged. Come to find out during my 2026 annual tuneup that there’s a leak that needs to be fixed and the system will need to be …
Mike · · Google · May 2026

We read 81 of 6,632 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

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S and J Plumbing & Sewer

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (4,190 Google reviews)4.0 on Yelp (3) 15.7 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.9★ across 4,190 reviews with 98% positive sentiment; fast_response cited 14 times and workmanship 33 times in 100 analyzed reviews, but 2 reviews flag surprise fees and high-pressure sales tactics before any work begins.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed4,190 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • 1-star review (N8BupDRZkqmyPyehUCEz) describes technicians lecturing on pricing justifications for 10 minutes without examining the problem, then refusing to leave when asked — a pattern that aligns with the surprise_fees theme count of 2. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Surprise fee pattern flagged in 2 of 100 reviewed samples (themeCounts.surprise_fees=2): one customer reports they were never told about a service call charge; another describes a pre-inspection lecture on pipe complexity before any diagnostic work. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Workmanship depth cited in 33 of 100 analyzed reviews; technicians handle multi-hour complex repairs, coordinate second crews for adjacent issues, and leave work areas clean. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day dispatch confirmed in 6 of 100 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=14); problems diagnosed and fixed in a single visit across multiple service types. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Transparent pricing before work starts cited explicitly in review l5Y8WcS6nuv9NltAHD5X: plumber provided a fair estimate before touching anything and kept the workspace clean throughout. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I recently hired this plumbing service for a leaking pipe under my kitchen sink, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the first phone call, Justine was professional, friendly, and quick to schedule an appointment. She made the whole process …
John Yousif · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
Watch out. These guys are scam artists and very dishonest. They never mentioned to me that they would have to charge anything to come out (very local btw). They came out to my house and sat me down to tell me allll the reasons why pipes are complicated and …
K B · · Google · Jun 2026

We read 100 of 4,190 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

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Advantage Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (4,104 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (76) 10.9 mi from downtown Algonquin

Advantage Plumbing (Four Seasons affiliate): 4.7 stars on 4,104 reviews; same-day HVAC and plumbing dispatch confirmed, technicians praised by name across multiple reviews, and weekend calls documented — though pricing runs above average.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed4,104 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day appointment confirmed for toilet, water heater, and HVAC jobs across multiple reviews; within-2-hour evaluation dispatch in 1 review. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Weekend availability confirmed across multiple reviews — Jay took weekend emergency calls; Edward fixed sump pump on a weekend. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Jason found 2 additional plumbing issues during same service call and fixed all three during a single visit. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing described as a bit steep in 2 reviews — quality confirmed but cost is higher than some competitors. (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I’m a new homeowner and six months into homeownership the thermostat and sensor on the old 9 year old water tank died. I called Four Seasons and they were out within 2 hours to evaluate my situation and make recommendations. I could either repair the old …
Matthew Kooperman · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
Does good work but charges a bomb for it. Initial assessment may be a cheap $29 but final check will be in thousands. Will literally loot you if you do not have enough knowledge about fair pricing. The services are not worth it.
Eric S. · · Yelp · Aug 2014

We read 100 of 4,104 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

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Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (3,281 Google reviews) 5.5 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.9 stars across 3281 reviews; BBB A+ accredited; water heater replaced under 24 hours in 1 reviewed quote, sewer line collapse diagnosed and scheduled next day, fast_response in 2 of 5 analyzed quotes.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed3,281 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,281 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Sub-24-hour water heater turnaround documented — hot water out in the evening, new heater installed by next day, with office proactively setting timing expectations. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Sewer line collapse diagnosed on first visit with next-day start confirmed in 1 reviewed quote. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Technicians protect surfaces before work and clean up afterward; sewer tech tested all drains multiple times post-repair before leaving. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
Miguel, our technician, was absolutely great. He was professional, knowledgeable and very courteous. He immediately assessed the issue with our sewer line and proposed a solution. He explained everything well (without talking down to us) and gave us the cost …
Vilia Drazdys · ★★★★★ · 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 3,281 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

5.0 (246 Google reviews) 10.0 mi from downtown AlgonquinNot a 24/7 shop

5.0★ across 246 reviews (92 of 93 analyzed are 5★); fair_pricing cited 7 times and fast_response 15 — near-perfect consistency with affordable water heater replacements and same-day arrivals.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed246 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • 1-star review describes receptionist being rude on first call; reviewer left without scheduling — single data point but notable given small base (1 of 93 reviews)
  • 1 receptionist rudeness complaint in 93 reviews — isolated incident flagged because thin review base magnifies outliers (1 of 93 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response theme in 15 of 93 reviews; crew arrived within an hour on at least one ejector pump failure (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
  • fair_pricing cited 7 times; one reviewer praised job completion at price they could afford after multiple plumbing issues (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
  • Workmanship theme in 16 reviews; phone-answering staff described as plumbing-knowledgeable, not just dispatchers (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Service was excellent to replace hot water heater.
Jerry White · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Honestly one of the worst experiences I’ve had with a company. I didn’t even make it past the receptionist before deciding to take my business elsewhere. She was rude, short with me, and acted like I was inconveniencing her just by calling.
Arabella Adams · · Google · Mar 2026

We read 93 of 246 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
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ASAP Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (437 Google reviews) 15.3 mi from downtown Algonquin

437 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and BBB-accredited A+. 25 of 90 analyzed reviews call out fast response; water heater (11) and emergency calls (4) are common jobs. But 16 reviews mention pricing and at least one customer was charged $877 for a misdiagnosed leak.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed437 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 customer was charged $877 for a drain fix that turned out to be a shower-pan issue — second tech corrected the diagnosis less than two weeks later (1 of 90 reviews)
  • Pricing complaints are surfacing — 16 reviews mention cost, with one longtime customer saying prices are up 600% as the company has grown (1 of 90 reviews)
  • Scheduling and job-completion timing have slipped — same reviewer notes getting a job done on time is challenging (1 of 90 reviews)

To be fair

  • 25 of 90 analyzed reviews cite fast response — one customer had a tech on-site within 30 minutes of calling (cited in 3 of 90 reviews)
  • Burst-pipe emergency call handled same-day — manager personally arranged a tech after-hours (cited in 1 of 90 reviews)
  • Water heater replacements (11 mentions) and gas-line work are repeat strengths — techs called out by name (Bajro Menzil, Luise) (cited in 2 of 90 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Working with ASAP is one of the Most Professional and caring Team I have ever worked with. Moving forward I will never need to call anyone else. Thank you so much for everything!
Tim Peters · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
Buyer beware, my mistake of accepting promised work without getting it in writing. Then when I agreed to concede and have them fix a shower that wasn’t working, it was misdiagnosed by them as a diverter issue. I was charged over $600 for mineral clog on the …
jonna bieber · · Google · May 2026

We read 90 of 437 reviews · newest from May 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

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ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (22,975 Google reviews) 16.3 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.7★ from 22,975 reviews but only 5 analyzed; all 5 are 5-star with professional theme in 4 — large multi-trade company with membership model, thorough technicians, and free whole-home inspection offered; pricing flagged as high in 1 of 5 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed22,975 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 22,975 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • professional theme cited in 4 of 5 analyzed reviews; install techs Esteban and Tyler described as meticulous, layer-by-layer quality checks — customer called it 'building a castle' (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Membership model delivers perks: appointment rescheduled twice due to emergencies, still serviced; free whole-home plumbing and heating inspection offered at install (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing flagged as high in 1 of 5 reviews: customer gave 5 stars specifically for the tech Jose, but noted company overcharges (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Edgar Rodriguez was a phenomenal representative of the company. He was professional, respectful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We also received a free total house inspection for all our plumbing and heating. Greg Skalski and Pedro Olascoaga installed my new …
Misha Pendersen · ★★★★★ · 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 22,975 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,054 Google reviews) 19.9 mi from downtown Algonquin

TopTec earns 4.8★ across 2,054 reviews with 100% positive sentiment in 5 sampled reviews; water heater installation is the dominant service (3 of 5 reviews), with multi-tech crews praised for detail and cleanup.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,054 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,054 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Water heater installation delivered same-day or next-day in 2 of 3 water heater reviews; assessment-to-install coordination across multiple technicians (Oscar assessment, Tony/crew install) cited as smooth (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Crews bring floor mats and sweep up around new units after installation — zero-mess standard documented in HVAC+plumbing combo job review (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Multi-technician installs handled without homeowner involvement: HVAC system + water heater replacement managed start-to-finish by Tony, Bayar, Jim, and Koss (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing runs above market: multiple review references to high cost, with 1 reviewer pre-empting complaints by saying 'you get what you pay for' and noting $1,000+ spend (2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
You get what you pay for and this is absolutely the truth in certain instances! I read reviews, speaking about how pricey this company can be! But again, you get what you pay for! And I got what I paid for! I got quality service, professionals, professional …
Terry' Davis · ★★★★★ · 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 2,054 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

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Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,131 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (43) 3.1 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.9★ across 1131 reviews and a BBB A+, but a recurring pricing complaint runs through the negatives: $521 for a 1-hour faucet reconnect and $600+ to swap a customer-supplied spigot.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,131 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Surprise/high plumbing fees recur in negatives: one reviewer charged a $129 service fee with 'nothing' done, another $521 for a 1-hour faucet job (2 of 100 reviews)
  • A long-time pumping customer reports a scheduled, reminder-confirmed job was abandoned the day of the work (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Multiple 1-star reviews dispute plumbing pricing: $521 for a one-hour faucet reconnect and over $600 to install a customer-supplied spigot (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • 45-minute arrival on a broken sump pump line with no upsell pressure (fast_response cited 12 times) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Reviewers note clear explanations and photo-documented invoices on septic work (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Accommodated a weekend septic emergency by sending the last technician on the road (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I called Tidy Tank plumbing because my sump pump line broke. Dan was here within 45 minutes. He looked at the obvious issue but then investigated further to make sure that there were no other related issues such as frozen drain lines, etc. He went through all …
Terry A · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
Ron's Tidy Tank managed to ruin a good customer relationship. We had been super happy with Ron's pumping service since we moved here almost 4 years ago. Recently we needed to have some emergency repairs done and they came out for a prompt estimate and …
Gina W. · · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 1,131 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

4.9 (306 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (16) 15.9 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.9★ across 306 reviews with 95/99 analyzed rated 5★; fast_response cited 15 times and workmanship 15 times, but 2 Yelp reviewers document repeated no-show scheduling failures spanning multiple days.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed306 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Two documented multi-day scheduling failures (2018 and 2024): customers told tech would arrive, no call and no show each day, with staff providing conflicting explanations. (2 of 99 reviews)
  • Unprofessional conduct tagged in 2 reviews alongside a 2024 1-star report of dispatcher providing phone number that didn't match customer's; management disorganization cited. (1 of 99 reviews)
  • Scheduling reliability flagged in 2 Yelp reviews: technicians no-showed without calls, then provided false explanations; no-call no-show pattern repeated over 3+ days. (2 of 99 reviews)

To be fair

  • Workmanship praised in 15 of 99 analyzed reviews; technicians described as thorough, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented across HVAC and plumbing work. (cited in 3 of 99 reviews)
  • Fast response signaled in 15 of 99 reviews; same-day-plumber mentioned 7 times; office proactively calls customers before tech arrival. (cited in 3 of 99 reviews)
  • Pricing rated fair in 5 reviews; plumber-cost mentioned 14 times and cheap-plumber 9 times, indicating consistent affordability perception. (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Just wanted a fall check-up and cleaning. Making the appointment was handled courteously. When the service man was delayed arriving the office called to let us know he would be late and would I like to reschedule or wait an hour for him to arrive. …
P W. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Nov 2014
The most critical take we found
I had used AM at my other home with no problems so when I moved to a newly constructed 2 bedroom 1 bath fully carpeted basement apartment in my son's home I called them about the possibility of a dehumidifier on the brand new furnace. They assigned Rep 1 and …
Lindy T. · · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 99 of 306 reviews · newest from Nov 2014

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
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Kwik Serv Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (713 Google reviews)2.8 on Yelp (62) 17.2 mi from downtown Algonquin

4.6★ across 713 reviews but 28% negative sentiment and 0.195 consistency score — surprise_fees in 4 of 100 analyzed reviews; one customer was given a written estimate for $5,300 sewer repair that a second opinion confirmed was unnecessary.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed713 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

  • Written estimate for 'broken, exposed, and collapsed' sewer pipe at $5,300 — second opinion found no such damage, pipe just needed cleaning. Scare tactic accusation substantiated by customer's own inspection (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Improper HVAC wiring during installation caused pipes to freeze 8 months later; Kwik Serve then quoted $3,300 to fix damage they caused while denying responsibility (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Appointments scheduled by home warranty then cancelled day-before by voicemail with instructions to 're-call and reschedule' — no-shows confirmed across multiple reviews spanning 2017–2023 (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response in 11 of 100 reviews; Andy H resolved humidifier issue in one visit with preventive tips; Josh presented plan, approval, and fixed issue in ~1 hour with photo notifications (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • professional theme in 50 of 100 reviews; tech Josh sends photo ID before arrival, presents options before starting, and keeps customer updated via text/email throughout (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
My technician was on time very informative. I wasn’t home at the time of the visit, but he stayed in contact with me over the phone explained everything to me sent me pictures of the problem very helpful person.
nita ashford · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Leaking still happens after so long time.....I stop using the upstairs bathroom and keep changing paper towels to absorb the water....It took weeks for get the broken parts replaced (it's not installed well; it's loose and I suspect it may still cause …
Caroline J. · · Yelp · Dec 2017

We read 100 of 713 reviews · newest from Dec 2017 · BBB A+ accredited

Also serving Algonquin — 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.

Accurate Plumbing Pros, Inc 5.0 (140 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 12.4 mi Call
Dundee Services Inc 5.0 (85 Google reviews) · Carpentersville · 4.8 mi Call
Intelligent Service: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning 4.9 (75 Google reviews) · Mundelein · 10.6 mi Call
Able Plumbing & Drain Service Inc. 4.6 (18 Google reviews) · Mundelein · 16.3 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (1,156 Google reviews) · Lake in the Hills · 5.4 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 (3,094 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 14.2 mi Call
Hansen Heating, Plumbing & Air 4.9 (254 Google reviews) · Marengo · 6.2 mi Call
JVS Plumbing Co 4.9 (92 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 16.2 mi Call
Suburban Sewer & Septic Inc. 4.8 (48 Google reviews) · Marengo · 12.6 mi Call
JB Plumbing 4.8 (16 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 10.5 mi Call
Toppel Plumbing Inc 4.2 (15 Google reviews) · Marengo · 11.7 mi Call
D & D Plumbing Company 4.4 (14 Google reviews) · Crystal Lake · 5.9 mi Call
On Point Plumbing 5.0 (11 Google reviews) · Marengo · 12.3 mi Call
Mendel Plumbing, Heating & Electric 4.9 (2,838 Google reviews) · St. Charles · 17.4 mi Call
M J Plumbing 4.8 (19 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 15.2 mi Call
Cork's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling 4.7 (67 Google reviews) · Marengo · 6.5 mi Call
Boston Plumbing Inc 4.2 (26 Google reviews) · Mundelein · 16.7 mi Call
Zenks Plumbing LLC 4.7 (15 Google reviews) · Marengo · 16.3 mi Call
TJM Sewer and Plumbing 4.3 (79 Google reviews) · South Elgin · 8.8 mi Call
Community Plumbing Company 3.9 (25 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 12.3 mi Call
ARS / Rescue Rooter 4.7 (5,129 Google reviews) · Addison · 19.1 mi Call
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric 4.9 (3,322 Google reviews) · Glenview · 18.2 mi Call
Duane Blanton Round Lake 4.7 (2,421 Google reviews) · Fox Lake · 17.0 mi Call
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.9 (2,379 Google reviews) · Arlington Heights · 17.1 mi Call
Intelligent Service: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning 4.8 (1,388 Google reviews) · Mount Prospect · 19.7 mi Call
Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc. 4.7 (1,371 Google reviews) · Mount Prospect · 19.8 mi Call
MAS Plumbing, Inc. 4.9 (995 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 16.8 mi Call
Drain & Plumbing Services 4.8 (731 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 19.7 mi Call
Excel Plumbing 4.8 (702 Google reviews) · Buffalo Grove · 19.9 mi Call
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain 4.8 (597 Google reviews) · Arlington Heights · 18.5 mi Call
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County 4.7 (552 Google reviews) · Arlington Heights · 19.5 mi Call
FloRyte Services 4.9 (421 Google reviews) · Fox Lake · 12.4 mi Call
Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters 4.9 (405 Google reviews) · Mount Prospect · 19.9 mi Call
Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection 4.9 (361 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 8.6 mi Call
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling 4.3 (324 Google reviews) · Lake Zurich · 11.8 mi Call
Urban Plumbing Inc. 5.0 (297 Google reviews) · Lake Zurich · 11.3 mi Call
U.S. Water Heating Solutions 4.5 (291 Google reviews) · Arlington Heights · 18.5 mi Call
J & S Plumbing Inc. 4.4 (281 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 19.3 mi Call
Andersen Plumbing & Sewer 4.9 (273 Google reviews) · Mount Prospect · 18.4 mi Call
The All Pipes INC. 5.0 (245 Google reviews) · Elk Grove Village · 19.2 mi Call
Aqua Doctor Plumbing 4.8 (217 Google reviews) · Fox Lake · 16.3 mi Call
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling 4.9 (189 Google reviews) · Fox Lake · 13.0 mi Call
Rocket Plumbing 4.9 (154 Google reviews) · Mount Prospect · 17.7 mi Call
MDM Plumbing & Sewer 5.0 (133 Google reviews) · Schaumburg · 18.4 mi Call
V.C. Plumbing, INC. 4.8 (125 Google reviews) · Hanover Park · 13.1 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Algonquin

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

  • S and J Plumbing & Sewer1-star review (N8BupDRZkqmyPyehUCEz) describes technicians lecturing on pricing justifications for 10 minutes without examining the problem, then refusing to leave when asked — a pattern that aligns with the surprise_fees theme count of 2.
  • Helton Plumbing Hero1-star review describes receptionist being rude on first call; reviewer left without scheduling — single data point but notable given small base
  • ASAP PlumbingOne customer was charged $877 for a drain fix that turned out to be a shower-pan issue — second tech corrected the diagnosis less than two weeks later
  • Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and SepticSurprise/high plumbing fees recur in negatives: one reviewer charged a $129 service fee with 'nothing' done, another $521 for a 1-hour faucet job
  • Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and SepticA long-time pumping customer reports a scheduled, reminder-confirmed job was abandoned the day of the work
  • Air Man Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Air Management Services Inc)Two documented multi-day scheduling failures (2018 and 2024): customers told tech would arrive, no call and no show each day, with staff providing conflicting explanations.
  • Air Man Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Air Management Services Inc)Unprofessional conduct tagged in 2 reviews alongside a 2024 1-star report of dispatcher providing phone number that didn't match customer's; management disorganization cited.
  • Kwik Serv Plumbing, Heating & CoolingWritten estimate for 'broken, exposed, and collapsed' sewer pipe at $5,300 — second opinion found no such damage, pipe just needed cleaning. Scare tactic accusation substantiated by customer's own inspection

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Algonquin we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,076 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 Addison, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bartlett, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Carpentersville, Cary, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Dundee, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Fox River Grove, Gilberts, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Glendale Heights, Glenview, Golf, Highland Park — this Algonquin guide covers those areas.

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