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The 15 plumbers serving Dublin, ranked.

We read 1,432 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 28 plumbers serving Dublin — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. 17 of the 28 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.

Dublin'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. 19 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 22 of the 28 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 — Dublin Plumbing & Drain — sits below 4.0 (3.9). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and drain clearing.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown DublinHow 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: 956 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

Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,123 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (2) 17.4 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 1,123 reviews with BBB A+ accreditation; 96 of 100 analyzed reviews are 5-star; emergency-plumbers cited 29 times including a documented 2am response — slow_response in 3 reviews and expensive mentions in 4 are the only recurring negatives.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,123 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★3

What reviewers keep saying

  • True emergency capability confirmed: 2am documented response; same-day faucet installation on Christmas Eve; emergency-plumbers mentioned 29 times in 100 analyzed reviews (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship theme in 21 of 100 reviews; water line excavation, HVAC disconnect/reconnect, and multi-system plumbing documented in single-family emergency context (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Repeat use documented: one customer called 3 times in one month; another has recurring relationship over multiple projects — strong reliability signal (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Callback failures documented: 3 voicemails over 2 weeks with no response; reviewer previously used company and describes experience as 'not acceptable' (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Came out quickly and fixed the issue, would definitely recommend”
William Stephenson · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“I would be giving 0 stars. I was told last week that i would be getting a call back but nothing. I politely left 3 VM's in the past 2 weeks and still no call back. I don't mind if someone can't do a job, but at least a courtesy call saying they can't do the …”
Brent S. · ★ · Yelp · Oct 2024

We read 100 of 1,123 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(740) 520-0599
Full report →Website ↗
2

DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (763 Google reviews)5.0 on Yelp (1) 7.9 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ / 763 reviews; 73 analyzed with 67/73 rated 5-star. Sewer water-jetting with camera and 1-year warranty at $950 is a cited standout; Cody and Devin both named frequently for on-time, clean-site work.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed763 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Sewer water-jet + camera inspection at $950 with 1-year warranty; tech Devin worked until clog was fully cleared (5uh0uMsueoCRUUS9ed9L); 31 professional-tagged reviews in 73 analyzed (cited in 1 of 73 reviews)
  • Weekend availability confirmed (Saturday shower repair, Sunday service); office called ahead when tech en route — communication-flagged 2 of 73 reviews (themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=2) (cited in 2 of 73 reviews)
  • Second-opinion honesty: saved a home seller time and money vs. first company — confirmed in 1 review; workmanship=13 across analyzed set (cited in 1 of 73 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“The secretary kindly helped me over the phone to turn off the main water valve to stop the flooding. Cody Gibson arrived a few minutes later. He is a professional, knowledgeable and friendly plumbing technician who immediately diagnosed the reason for the …”
Kathryn Kildow · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“DM chard me $225.00 and could not get my drain open. They did manage to poke a hole in the pipe which caused massive water damage my basement. I guess DM not responsible for that. Still have a plugged drain”
Becky Squires · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 73 of 763 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(614) 739-8464
Full report →Website ↗
3

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (6,864 Google reviews) 13.4 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 6,864 reviews; BBB A+ accredited; fast_response=12, weekend_or_emergency=5 out of 85 analyzed — holiday weekend dispatch confirmed; expensive=2 and water mitigation pricing flagged as gouging by one reviewer.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed6,864 total on Google
5★10
4★1
3★1
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • Water mitigation pricing flagged as 'very expensive' in a 3-star review — reviewer recommends renting own blowers/dehumidifiers instead. (1 of 85 reviews)
  • Call center committed to 2-hour window; tech was off-shift at 6pm with no proactive notification to customer — customer had to call at 7pm to learn no one was coming. (1 of 85 reviews)

To be fair

  • Holiday weekend dispatch confirmed: Anthony and Kyle responded on a holiday weekend to diagnose shrub-root blockage causing sump overflow. (cited in 1 of 85 reviews)
  • Techs consistently walk customers through diagnosis and next steps — communication=3 in themeCounts with specific "educated me on what he was doing" language. (cited in 2 of 85 reviews)
  • Terry and Travis appear across multiple 5-star reviews as named technicians who go beyond the call — garbage disposal same-day Saturday, drain maintenance tips proactively offered. (cited in 2 of 85 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had our garbage disposal go out suddenly and start leaking. We called on Saturday at around Noon, and our tech, Terry came out ASAP. He quickly diagnosed the problem, and went to get a new disposal for us. He installed it fast! He was extremely nice …”
Kevin Jankowski · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Buyer beware. I just want to say that all of the techs and plumers that came to my house were awesome. But the reason for the one star of if i could no stars. Is the managers of the columbus location. I had one of the managers call me a liar in front of the …”
Jason Miller · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 85 of 6,864 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(614) 351-5181
Full report →Website ↗
4

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (4,039 Google reviews) 17.5 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

Arrives same-day even on holidays and handles complex jobs methodically, but occasionally leaves cleanup details unfinished.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed4,039 total on Google
5★4
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 4,039 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • 4 of 5 reviewers praise rapid response and same-day service, including emergency calls on Christmas Eve (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Technicians consistently described as professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and personable across 4 reviews (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Transparent diagnostics: reviewers report being shown camera footage of issues and given multiple repair options (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Post-job cleanup incomplete in 1 of 5 reviews: house left muddy inside, technicians had no cleaning supplies, and bathroom floor patch left unfinished until homeowner intervened (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Exterior work quality inconsistent: same review notes backfilled ground was left uneven/higher than desired (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“happy over all did leave the house muddy inside they did offer to clean but relized they had nothing to clean with so i told them i will take care of it, also i had to catch them to patch the bathroom floor up where they went threw but the work was very good …”
Robert Mcpheron · ★★★★ · 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 4,039 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(614) 254-5463
Full report →Website ↗
5

Parson Plumbing and Drains

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (610 Google reviews)3.5 on Yelp (6) 12.7 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

5.0★ on 610 reviews with 82 of 86 analyzed at 5-stars; BBB C+ (not accredited) despite strong Google scores; 1 review documented camera getting stuck in sewer line — not a recommended sewer specialist.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed610 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • BBB rating C+ (not accredited) contradicts 5.0★ Google — suggests unresolved complaints outside the Google review ecosystem. (1 of 86 reviews)
  • Sewer line hydrojet camera got stuck in main line during a paid service call — customer left with unresolved issue and cautioned against using them for sewer work. (1 of 86 reviews)
  • 1-star review: faucet not replaced as requested; tech said old faucet was fine, supply line reconnected and failed again within hours; callback delayed several days. (1 of 86 reviews)

To be fair

  • Next-day Saturday installation confirmed after single phone call to home insurance — near-zero out-of-pocket for customer. (cited in 1 of 86 reviews)
  • Tech replaced cracked toilet tank at no charge when accident occurred during service — honesty-and-make-it-right pattern. (cited in 1 of 86 reviews)
  • fast_response=17 in themeCounts; technicians arrive on time and complete same-day scheduling in 3+ reviews. (cited in 2 of 86 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Parsons plumbing is honest and works hard to solve any plumbing issue. We had a problem with our toilet seal and when they went to lift the toilet the tank cracked. They immediately ordered a replacement tank at no charge and came back to reset the seal and …”
Jeanne St Pierre · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“UPDATE: called Parson back for some more work; the guy who came out clearly didn't know what he was doing, and screwed it all up. It was a simple kitchen faucet. We wanted it replaced, and we even had a replacement right there; but, this old man said naw, …”
Adam F. · ★ · Yelp · Sep 2025

We read 86 of 610 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(614) 916-8632
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
6

Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (20,312 Google reviews) 4.5 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ with 20,312 reviews and BBB A+ accreditation; 79 of 95 analyzed are 5-star; same-day sump pump, water heater, and leak service confirmed, but 3 reviewers cite expensive HVAC pricing and 1 documents a water heater installed against the wall causing a fire hazard.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed20,312 total on Google
5★7
4★1
3★1
2★0
1★6

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

Why we're cautious

  • Water heater installed directly against wood trim; noticed weeks later when trim was warm to the touch — tech used existing piping instead of new lines; follow-up request not resolved to customer's satisfaction (1 of 95 reviews)
  • Sales tech 'Nick Martin' called customer before arrival and became condescending when cash payment was offered instead of financing — appeared to lose interest in the job (1 of 95 reviews)
  • 3 reviews cite steep pricing: $400+ to rinse an AC unit, $10,000+ system estimate; a sales tech became condescending when customer opted to pay cash instead of financing (2 of 95 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day dispatch confirmed for sump pump replacement after overnight basement flood, and water heater swap — both completed day of call (cited in 2 of 95 reviews)
  • Named technicians (David, Anthony, Dalton, Thomas, Justus) individually praised across plumbing and HVAC for clear communication and treating homes with respect (cited in 3 of 95 reviews)
  • Saved customer $4,884 by running proper diagnostics where prior plumber quoted $5,200 without inspecting equipment; fixed issue for $316 (cited in 1 of 95 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Very easy and quick scheduling- same day! David was fantastic. He stayed late on a Friday to make sure the leak was fully repaired and took the time to explain everything clearly. You can tell he’s a good guy who cares about doing the job right. Really …”
Sarah Priebe · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“I recently hired Eco Plumbers and felt that I paid a higher-than-average price with the expectation of receiving higher-quality work. Unfortunately, my experience didn’t match that expectation. Instead of removing the old piping and installing new lines to …”
Daniel · ★ · Google · Nov 2025

We read 95 of 20,312 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(614) 665-5197
Full report →Website ↗
7

New Albany Plumbing & Drain

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.4 (22 Google reviews) 16.2 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

Small local plumber with 4.4★ on 22 reviews; 14 of 17 analyzed are 5-star with strong same-day garbage disposal response — one bait-and-switch pricing complaint ($99 agreed vs $400 demanded before any work began) is a notable red flag.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed22 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Tracker link didn't work and arrival time was 90 minutes late vs initial ETA; tech then quoted $400 before doing any work despite prior $99 agreement — reviewer gave zero stars (1 of 17 reviews)
  • Pricing inconsistency complaint: reviewer documents agreeing to $99 service call plus labor, then tech arrived and quoted $400 flat before starting work — reviewer disputes this as bait-and-switch (1 of 17 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day scheduling with live phone answer: reviewer called at 10am, got same-day appointment, tech called 15 minutes ahead of arrival — all documented in a single visit (cited in 1 of 17 reviews)
  • Camera and jetting capability for drain-to-septic work: used camera system to locate and jet roots in 3 places in a 75-foot clay tile run in 40-degree drizzle (cited in 1 of 17 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Good job clearing out our drain house to septic tank. Used the camera system to position and jet out roots in three places in a 75' run of clay tile. Cleared it right out. Tech recommended that a plastic liner be run thru. This was done in 40 degee …”
Steve Johnson · ★★★★★ · Google · Nov 2025
The most critical take we found
“Very misleading website. False Advertising. Says “free quote” and “request estimate” on their website. Then they charge a service fee when they come out, even if you don’t proceed with any work. Just awful. Photos of the website are attached. This is so …”
Eric Churches · ★ · Google · May 2024

We read 17 of 22 reviews · newest from Nov 2025

(614) 344-6864
Full report →Website ↗
8

Safe Electric and Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (2,778 Google reviews)4.4 on Yelp (18) 9.9 mi from downtown DublinNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Safe Electric & Plumbing dominates with 2,778 reviews at 4.9 stars (93 of 100 sampled five-star) and consistent workmanship praise, but 4 documented surprise-fee/upsell incidents suggest a systematic pricing pressure pattern.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,778 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • Two Yelp reviewers allege tech created alarm about electrical panels to pressure expensive upsells ($3,400 and $7,000-$8,000 estimates); one called it 'a scam' (2 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing runs expensive — themeCounts.expensive=4; one customer paid $7,000-$8,000 upsell quote for panel work they didn't request (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Technicians proactively communicate arrival times and explain work step-by-step — themeCounts.communication=4 and themeCounts.professional=65 (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Problem-solving avoids unnecessary demolition — saved one customer from ceiling cuts and dishwasher removal using trade experience (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day scheduling available — 10 mentions of same-day service across 100 reviews (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Chris Roberts helped us with several electrical projects today, including installation of a new light fixture, repair of existing fixtures, and diagnosing and repairing some nonworking lights. He did a terrific job. He was knowledgeable and worked very hard. …”
Jennifer Mills · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I called to have a ceiling fan installed and was told there would be a $69.95 charge to show up. They came out and wanted to look at the electric system in my home. Then they told me my system was too old and that they would not install the fan unless I did …”
Darnell W. · ★ · Yelp · Sep 2025

We read 100 of 2,778 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(614) 267-4111
Full report →Website ↗
9

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,584 Google reviews) 1.5 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars on 1,584 Google reviews; 3 of 5 analyzed are 5-star — technician Dave praised by name for multi-point leak repairs and transparency, but pricing called steep in 2 of 5 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,584 total on Google
5★3
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,584 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Technician Dave (26 yrs experience) cited by name for thoroughness and plain-language explanations across multi-location leak repairs (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Fast response to same-day toilet issue — arrived within a few hours on a Friday (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing flagged as steep in 2 of 5 reviews — $817 for garbage disposal replacement, $300 extra for 6-inch PVC piece; reviewer noted costs only discovered after tech was already on site (2 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Dave from Roto-Rooter did an outstanding job fixing leaking pipes from my washing machine line, kitchen, and bathroom. With 26 years of experience, his expertise really showed. He was extremely professional, paid great attention to detail, and took the time …”
Michael Grav · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Service itself was great. Zero complaints with the gentleman who did the work. He was courteous and thorough. However, to have to pay $817 for a simple garbage disposal replacement was pretty steep. To charge $300 on top of what I felt was already overpriced …”
Andy McMillan · ★★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 5 of 1,584 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(614) 305-1076
Full report →Website ↗
10

Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,455 Google reviews) 9.9 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 1,455 reviews; BBB A+ accredited. Dominant water heater installer (5 review mentions) with tankless expertise, but 2 slow_response signals and 1 no-show complaint in 80 analyzed.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,455 total on Google
5★11
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • Scheduling window without ETA: customer not notified of delay until they called 15 min before window close; near-rescheduled appointment with no proactive communication (review 1SQDlht00DM8YgF57p4q). (1 of 80 reviews)
  • Proactive communication gaps: 1 reviewer had to call themselves near end of 4-hour window to learn appointment might be rescheduled — no proactive heads-up given (review 1SQDlht00DM8YgF57p4q). (1 of 80 reviews)
  • Pricing flagged as higher than competitors in 1 of 80 analyzed reviews; themeCounts.expensive=1 vs fair_pricing=2, suggesting premium positioning (review t0iXotnPS7GBtl0EJ5wC). (1 of 80 reviews)

To be fair

  • Tankless water heater installs completed in a single day: Denis/Dennis team cited across 3 reviews for on-time arrival, thorough briefing, and clean site — crawlspace PVC runs and 40-gal haul included (reviews jMf96B2sDfBENnFCbLok, BMHmzdCSyqsVbAVZGLNZ, ZLV2lnntJHEBVxEiJC7z). (cited in 3 of 80 reviews)
  • Customer recovery visible in reviews: after a 1-star complaint, Eco called multiple times and sent Phil/John to rectify issues — reviewer updated to 5-star (review P3uQ4QSGQ7CsJzqfzmEW). (cited in 1 of 80 reviews)
  • Same-day availability cited 10 times in serviceMentions across 80 analyzed reviews; sewer inspection (Austin) found major issues and documented options in detail (review rqwJy0F9SsKorij2JvxC). (cited in 2 of 80 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Austin was absolutely amazing, he came out to do a sewer inspection and ended up finding some major issues, he wrote up the options and covered them with us in great detail. The team is coming to make the necessary repairs and I’m sure they will be just as …”
Tyge Lopez · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Based on your advertising, I expected a company that values my time as much as I value yours. The four-hour service window without an ETA was already challenging, but what was most disappointing was the lack of communication. About 15 minutes before the …”
T.J. Hufstetler · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 80 of 1,455 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(614) 665-5197
Full report →Website ↗
11

Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,355 Google reviews) 0.8 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 1,355 reviews; only 5 analyzed (all 5-star). Multi-trade operation (plumbing, HVAC, electrical); Colin French praised for water pressure diagnosis and explanation. No plumbing-specific negative signals.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,355 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,355 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • themeCounts.professional=3: technicians explain issues in plain language before and during work; multiple named techs cited across trades (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • themeCounts.fast_response=1: water heater replacement handled same day per customer account with minimal downtime (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Eric completed the final 1/3 of the company's available services at my home. I have used Apex for plumbing, HVAC, and now electric. The service has been supreme in every aspect and Eric plus Levi were no exception. Courteous, check. Expert level knowledge, …”
Tordeth Tordeth · ★★★★★ · 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 1,355 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(614) 350-3923
Full report →Website ↗
12

Water Heaters Plus

Caveats apply
4.9 (543 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (24) 5.9 mi from downtown DublinNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 543 reviews; BBB A+ accredited; water-heater dominates at 64 of 100 service mentions with strong pricing advantage — one reviewer saved $6,500 vs competitor quote; 11 of 100 reviews are 1-star.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed543 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

  • Former tech reportedly stole a customer's cell phone during a 2018 service call — tracked via GPS leaving the home; company denied and did not address. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Gas leak occurred one week after tankless water heater install due to defective adhesive on piping — required emergency callback. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • slow_response=3 in themeCounts; one documented case of tech not showing up on second job and no proactive communication from company. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Pricing dramatically below competitors: one customer saved $6,500+ on same tankless water heater; cheap-plumber=13 in service mentions. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Next-day installation in under 24 hours confirmed in multiple reviews; fast_response=24 in themeCounts. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Same-day callback for post-install issue — team returned and stayed until fully resolved without additional charge. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Great service and price. Had a significant leak in the inner tank of my 10yo water heater that required replacement. Called Water Heaters Plus on Thursday and they had a new water heater installed in less than 24 hours. Josh the tech was friendly, efficient …”
Austin K · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Oh how I wish I had looked up this company on Yelp before I called them. Recently we got up and realized we had no hot water. Since we have had plumbers and drain specialists here before I looked to see if we had a card from one. Even though we didn't …”
Merle L. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2019

We read 100 of 543 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(614) 905-0195
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
13

Atlas Butler Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (7,901 Google reviews)1.5 on Yelp (100) 6.7 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.7★ overall but 56 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1★ — surprise_fees=7 and multiple accounts of technicians recommending $3,000–$8,000 replacements that turned out to need a filter change or knob turn.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed7,901 total on Google
5★3
4★1
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

  • Repeated pattern across reviews: technicians quote $3,000–$8,000 replacements (heat exchanger, full unit) that competing companies resolve for free or near-free. At least 3 reviewers explicitly document this. (3 of 100 reviews)
  • surprise_fees=7; one reviewer describes charge-to-quote practice: customer called for a sales/estimate visit and was told they would be billed just for the rep to show up. (2 of 100 reviews)
  • 57% negative sentiment across 100 analyzed reviews — majority of 1★ reviews cite being upsold expensive repairs for issues that a second opinion resolved cheaply. (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response=15; furnace-died-on-cold-day same-day dispatch confirmed — technician within 4 hours, sales engineer within 6, full install crew next morning. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • professional=28 and workmanship=12 in positive reviews; water heater tankless install and AC/furnace replacement praised for cleanliness and thoroughness. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“During a carpet installation our cat apparently fell into a furnace vent that was open while being worked on. After 2 days of searching he finally meowed and we found him stuck in the duct. We have been customers of Atlas Butler for years but, this …”
Melodie Gee · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Out furnace was not working properly so we called to have one of their technicians come look at it. He said we need to replace the whole unit and it would cost $8k. We called another company to get a second opinion and the air filter just needed replace. Our …”
Erin W. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2022

We read 100 of 7,901 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(614) 681-2167
Full report →Website ↗
14

Buckeye Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,593 Google reviews)2.8 on Yelp (45) 5.9 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars across 2593 reviews but reviewConsistency=0.165 — 30 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star; expensive=13, surprise_fees=3, poor_workmanship=4, and unlicensed technician documented in a toilet flange job.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,593 total on Google
5★4
4★1
3★1
2★1
1★8

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

Why we're cautious

  • Unlicensed technician dispatched for toilet flange reset — tech admitted company hired him pre-license to complete training hours; review also cites ~$100 dispatch charge before any work begins. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • surprise_fees in 3 of 100 reviews; 1 review documents unauthorized recurring membership charge with no way to reach anyone to cancel. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • poor_workmanship in 4 of 100 reviews; 1 star review confirms wrong horsepower blower installed causing 6 months of inefficient operation and circuit board failure. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response theme in 9 of 100 analyzed reviews; after-hours arrival within 1 hour documented for furnace emergency. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • workmanship theme in 16 of 100 reviews; duct cleaning completed thoroughly without cutting corners per 1 reviewed quote. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Joey and Matthew did an excellent job cleaning our ducts. The previous owners did a remodel and used the ducts as a garbage can. They could have cut corners but didn't. End-to-end this was a great service experience. We definitely recommend Buckeye Heating & …”
Renee M · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“I am writing because Buckeye Heating and Cooling declined to repair my air conditioner during a service call because the work required was not in the service techs purview. Buckeye has insisted that there needs to be 3 service calls to fix my air …”
Paul Brockman · ★ · Google · Oct 2025

We read 100 of 2,593 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(614) 647-5287
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Plumbing & Drain Professionals

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (550 Google reviews) 15.8 mi from downtown Dublin
Our take — how we form it

Expert technicians arrive on schedule with transparent pricing and get the job done right the first time—consistently praised for clear communication and professional workmanship.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed550 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 550 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • All 5 reviews praise on-time arrival and fast response, with one noting arrival within specified window and another same-day service after 4pm call (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • 4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention clear explanation of work and costs before proceeding (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • All 5 reviews rate pricing as reasonable and fair with no cost overruns mentioned (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Great people. Professional and reasonable. Thank you for your service and advice. Definitely will recommend this company if I know anyone needing their services.”
Phillip Smith · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 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 550 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(614) 758-6237
Full report →Website ↗

Also serving Dublin — 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.

Dor-Mar Dublin Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon 4.9 (187 Google reviews) · Dublin · 1.5 mi Call
Jack L Woods Plumbing Co Inc 4.4 (180 Google reviews) · Westerville · 10.1 mi Call
Eaton Plumbing, Inc. 4.6 (138 Google reviews) · Westerville · 14.6 mi Call
Westerville Plumbing & Drain 4.7 (121 Google reviews) · Westerville · 9.8 mi Call
Accurate Plumbing 4.8 (120 Google reviews) · Dublin · 4.2 mi Call
D&L Plumbing 4.2 (52 Google reviews) · Westerville · 13.4 mi Call
Bolon's Plumbing & Contracting 4.8 (33 Google reviews) · Westerville · 9.7 mi Call
Gahanna Plumbing & Drain 4.4 (33 Google reviews) · Westerville · 13.3 mi Call
R & T Yoder Plumbing, Inc - Dublin 4.8 (32 Google reviews) · Dublin · 0.1 mi Call
A. Friend Plumbing 4.6 (30 Google reviews) · Westerville · 11.4 mi Call
Dublin Plumbing & Drain 3.9 (16 Google reviews) · Dublin · 1.6 mi Call
Best Plumbing 4.7 (12 Google reviews) · Westerville · 16.9 mi Call
Doone's Plumbing 4.9 (10 Google reviews) · Westerville · 12.1 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Dublin

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 — Water mitigation pricing flagged as 'very expensive' in a 3-star review — reviewer recommends renting own blowers/dehumidifiers instead.
  • Parson Plumbing and Drains — BBB rating C+ (not accredited) contradicts 5.0★ Google — suggests unresolved complaints outside the Google review ecosystem.
  • Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians — Water heater installed directly against wood trim; noticed weeks later when trim was warm to the touch — tech used existing piping instead of new lines; follow-up request not resolved to customer's satisfaction
  • Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians — Sales tech 'Nick Martin' called customer before arrival and became condescending when cash payment was offered instead of financing — appeared to lose interest in the job
  • New Albany Plumbing & Drain — Tracker link didn't work and arrival time was 90 minutes late vs initial ETA; tech then quoted $400 before doing any work despite prior $99 agreement — reviewer gave zero stars
  • Safe Electric and Plumbing — Two Yelp reviewers allege tech created alarm about electrical panels to pressure expensive upsells ($3,400 and $7,000-$8,000 estimates); one called it 'a scam'
  • Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians — Scheduling window without ETA: customer not notified of delay until they called 15 min before window close; near-rescheduled appointment with no proactive communication (review 1SQDlht00DM8YgF57p4q).
  • Water Heaters Plus — Former tech reportedly stole a customer's cell phone during a 2018 service call — tracked via GPS leaving the home; company denied and did not address.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Dublin we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 956 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 Amlin, Delaware, Hilliard, Kilbourne, Lewis Center, Plain City, Powell, Sunbury, Unionville Center — this Dublin guide covers those areas.

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