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The 15 plumbers serving Litchfield, ranked.

We read 1,354 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 30 plumbers serving Litchfield — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. The number that matters most here: only 11 of the 30 list 24-hour service — if it's the middle of the night, start with those. Rankings are not for sale.

Litchfield'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. 15 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 23 of the 30 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 — ASAP Plumbing — 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 LitchfieldHow 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: 915 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

Beetles Plumbing Solutions

Top pick
5.0 (483 Google reviews) 16.8 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Beetles Plumbing Solutions holds a perfect 5.0★ across 483 Google reviews and BBB A+ accreditation — 90 of 92 analyzed reviews are 5-star, with same-day dispatch cited 16 times, Sunday evening call response, and work completed even in sub-zero windchills.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed483 total on Google
5★14
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day scheduling confirmed in 16 of 92 analyzed reviews — including New Year's Day sewage backup, Sunday evening calls, and burst pipe emergencies (signals.serviceMentions.same-day-plumber=16) (cited in 4 of 92 reviews)
  • Technicians offer multiple repair options with no pressure — 3 options given for burst pipe, toilets replaced same-day after patient options walkthrough, and pricing described as upfront with no hidden costs (themeCounts.fair_pricing=1, signals.serviceMentions.plumber-cost=11) (cited in 3 of 92 reviews)
  • Owner Larry personally handles jobs and Polybutylene piping expertise flagged — rare specialty skill cited as differentiator in Parma market (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Slow response noted in 2 of 92 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.slow_response=2) — initial emergency estimate was followed by a few days' wait before scheduling (1 of 92 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We’ve worked with Beetles Plumbing Solutions on multiple projects and have had consistently positive experiences with their team. They show up when scheduled, communicate clearly, and complete their work professionally and without unnecessary issues. In …”
Premier Resources · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Well, that could have gone better. Maybe there was a miscue, but I can't afford the kind of work this service seems geared toward. We had someone out about a broken water diverter in our shower. That does require the whole shower set to be replaced, and it …”
Susan Csikos · ★★ · Google · Jan 2026

We read 92 of 483 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(440) 283-6825
Full report →Website ↗
2

Esser Plumbing

Top pick
4.9 (338 Google reviews)3.3 on Yelp (7) 15.8 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 338 Google reviews; 94 of 100 analyzed are 5-star — technician Travis handles 80%+ of reviewed jobs across water heaters, drains, and sump pumps with same-day arrivals (11 mentions) even on Christmas Eve.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed338 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day dispatch confirmed in 11 of 100 analyzed reviews — including water heater replacement the same afternoon called, and sump pump install on Christmas Eve within one hour of answering the phone. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing cited as fair or below expectation in reviews ("price was very fair", "super reasonable") — themeCounts.expensive=1 vs fast_response=17 across 100 reviews. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Office coordination praised alongside field work — Madison flagged for proactive communication confirming technician readiness before arrival (themeCounts.communication=8). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 1 Yelp review (1-star) reports property damage from heavy equipment — cracked sidewalk and driveway divets after water-main replacement, and reviewer rated the quality of that job poorly. (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Amazing service from Travis. My bathtub was leaking, and he was able to fix it in no time. He handled the job with professionalism and care, and he even arrived on time despite the extremely inclement weather. The price was very fair as well. I’ll be using …”
Kevin Villa · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“I hired Ray Esser & Sons to replace a water heater, which they completed satisfactorily. In the process of doing this work they unplugged my sump pump and flooded my basement. They sent a crew to extract the water but have become unresponsive when I asked …”
David W. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 100 of 338 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(440) 324-2018
Full report →Website ↗
3

Roto-Rooter

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (256 Google reviews) 8.1 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ / 256 reviews, BBB A+ accredited; 78 of 82 analyzed at 5-star; Joseph credited with staying late to resolve a recurring clog another plumber had failed to fix; workmanship=19 in 82 analyzed reviews.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed256 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★1

What reviewers keep saying

  • Resolved recurring kitchen sink clog that previous plumbers failed to fix; stayed late with colleague until problem fully solved (themeCounts.workmanship=19). (cited in 2 of 82 reviews)
  • Sunday and weekend availability confirmed (3 weekend_or_emergency mentions); same-day dispatch cited in 5 reviews. (cited in 2 of 82 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing cited as way overpriced in 2 reviews; P-trap reassembly described as a struggle for basic task; work quality not matching price paid. (2 of 82 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Joseph was knowledge able and kind. Got the work done in a quick and efficient manner. Made us aware of next steps and got us back up and running!”
Brit Carrabine · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“I’ll try to keep this short. They worked on my neighbor’s drainage. When leaving they tore big ruts in my yard and damaged landscape blocks (have pictures). Started contacting them in March. Customer service has been horrible. Only person to respond is gone. …”
Andy Van Wagnen · ★ · Google · May 2025

We read 82 of 256 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(330) 551-3777
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
4

Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (430 Google reviews)2.3 on Yelp (4) 19.9 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

5.0 Google / A+ BBB across 430 reviews, but 3 of 28 analyzed reviews flag pricing abuse — one water heater job billed 4-5x market rate, another alleges incomplete pipe work after sign-off with no correction.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed430 total on Google
5★10
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • Water heater overcharge: Yelp reviewer confirmed after the fact they paid 4-5x market rate while time-pressured — described as 'totally unethical.' (1 of 28 reviews)
  • Estimator returned with 3 bundled quotes after 30 min in truck — none matching the single broken valve repair explicitly requested; highest quote was $1,200. (1 of 28 reviews)
  • Scope misrepresentation: customer signed off on full under-sink pipe replacement, only a couple pieces were swapped, company refused to correct it. (1 of 28 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast scheduling and same-day dispatch: named techs David and Erik cited in 3 of 28 reviews for quick turnaround and within-the-hour repairs. (cited in 3 of 28 reviews)
  • Workmanship theme appears in 3 of 28 reviews — in-slab drain pipe replacement completed with thorough cleanup cited specifically. (cited in 2 of 28 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Excellent service; professional. New air conditioner installed and earlier this summer, a water heater was also installed. Great service team including the front office. Highly recommend this company!”
Carrie W. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Sep 2024
The most critical take we found
“I called a plumber from wilsons out to my house because the hot water had a very restricted flow from t kitchen sink. An estimator came and told me the problem was the shutodff valve was broken and stuck shut. He suggested I replace both. I declined and …”
Joe N. · ★ · Yelp · Aug 2025

We read 28 of 430 reviews · newest from Sep 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

(330) 208-9276
Full report →Website ↗
5

Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, Septic, & Water Restoration Service

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,935 Google reviews) 9.8 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

Excellent emergency response and workmanship with experienced technicians, but expect significantly higher quotes than competitors and occasional service lapses.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,935 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★1
2★1
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • No-show and poor follow-up: One reviewer waited for a scheduled appointment, technician didn't arrive, dispatcher promised an ETA that never came, and manager's callback never happened after 4+ days. (1 of 84 reviews)
  • Significantly higher pricing than competitors: One reviewer received a ~$1,000 quote for parts worth ~$60 plus $500 leak test, while another company charged only $150 total and $50 for the leak test. (1 of 84 reviews)
  • Inconsistent service professionalism: One reviewer experienced a technician who was distracted, taking personal phone calls and leaving the door open repeatedly during service. (1 of 84 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast emergency response: Multiple reviewers report same-day or quick arrival, including a 5am burst pipe handled within 3 hours and Sunday service within 1 hour. (cited in 3 of 84 reviews)
  • Consistently professional workmanship: 15+ reviews praise technician efficiency, thoroughness, and clean work, with specific names (John, Anthony, Derek, Joe) mentioned positively multiple times. (cited in 5 of 84 reviews)
  • Clear communication on pricing before work: At least 3 reviewers explicitly mention upfront quotes and transparency, reducing surprise bills. (cited in 3 of 84 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Thank you to the team deployed to repair a main water leak in my home, they were awesome in communicating the problem and had it diagnosed and repaired quickly. they were very knowledgeable and caring through the process. would highly recommend them. …”
Michelle Bridenthal · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I needed a gas valve, about 3 inches of line, a line cap, a T, and a union replaced to get our heat turned back on. I explained that money was tight, but I was still quoted nearly $1,000 for about $60 worth of parts, plus almost $500 for a leak test just to …”
Ato kad · ★★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 84 of 1,935 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(330) 722-9944
Full report →Website ↗
6

Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (4,902 Google reviews)3.1 on Yelp (100) 16.1 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

Sal's Heating & Cooling scores 4.7 across 4,902 reviews but 27% negative sentiment across 100 sampled; pricing complaints dominate (plumber-cost in 41 of 100 reviews, expensive theme=6, surprise_fees=1) alongside 6 slow_response and 6 unprofessional flags.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed4,902 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★2
2★3
1★6

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

Why we're cautious

  • Alleged technician dishonesty: 1 Yelp review documents tech showing fabricated photo to upsell refrigerant — 'sals techs are trained to lie or they hire scammers' (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Warranty dispute left customer 'unsafe and in a cold house': contradictory diagnoses between two techs on same warranty job, then billed $1,300 + $100 service fee (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing frequently cited as highest estimate — 'plumber-cost' appears in 41 of 100 reviews; 1 review documents $2,500 estimate as highest of multiple quotes with upcharges for unneeded items (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day or next-day scheduling confirmed in 6 of 100 reviews; fast_response theme appears in 11 of 100 reviews (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Multi-trade capability (water heater, drain, sewer, faucet, toilet, gas line) with consistent 5-star workmanship cited across 8 water-heater and 6 faucet/toilet mentions (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Furnace stopped working mid morning and they were able to schedule a technician to come out same day (hector was SO great!!), he was able to troubleshoot our issue quickly and efficiently. I was very pleased with the expertise and swiftness of response & …”
Jessica Alban · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“It's important I share how my experience with Sal's has left us unsafe and in a cold house. We had a boiler installed by Sal's two years ago. We had maintenance performed and everything should have been fine. Three weeks later we had issues with one zone …”
David C. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 4,902 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(440) 628-4206
Full report →Website ↗
7

Mackin & Sons Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (629 Google reviews)4.0 on Yelp (21) 19.1 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Fast emergency response (under 24 hours) and solid workmanship, but one major billing dispute raises concerns about pricing transparency on larger jobs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed629 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • One customer reports $1,000+ overcharge on warranty repair—quoted $1,144 (later claimed $469 for parts) when actual cost was $146, with alleged misrepresentation of parts cost and warranty coverage; company response disputed by customer review of warranty paperwork. (1 of 121 reviews)
  • One customer reports electrical damage (breaker blown, joist scorched) during shutoff valve replacement, followed by poor follow-up service and dismissive response ('don't need to call us anymore'); same review alleges underhanded business practice of covering competitor's sticker on water heater with own branding sticker. (1 of 121 reviews)

To be fair

  • Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 5 reviews document same-day or next-day service for urgent water heater/tank failures, with one customer calling at 8pm and receiving installation by 10:30am the next day. (cited in 4 of 121 reviews)
  • High-quality installation work: 8+ reviews specifically praise technical execution, with customers highlighting proper fitting of fixtures in tight spaces, clean work, and attention to detail. (cited in 4 of 121 reviews)
  • Staff professionalism and communication: 9 reviews mention courteous, knowledgeable technicians who explain work, provide options without pressure, and answer questions patiently. (cited in 4 of 121 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Mack N Son’s helped us get through a winter of sewer damage. Christian was so helpful in guiding us through restoration and preparing us as we rebuild both bathrooms. He has even went through insurance. Thank you for all your company has supported us through. …”
Penny Mcbride · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“My rental water tank needed repaired, the parts were covered under warranty. Mackin & sons tried to charge me $1144 to fix the problem. ( plus 294$ to replace a toilet) = total $1434.00 I called the water tank manufacturer. They connected me with a reputable …”
anne fritz · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 121 of 629 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(330) 825-3686
Full report →Website ↗
8

Plumbing 911

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (468 Google reviews) 11.6 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 468 reviews; 4 of 5 analyzed are 5-star; tech Arya praised for step-by-step toilet repair explanation and water line transparency — 1 one-star review cites $326 charged for pipe thawing with no actual thaw machine used.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed468 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 468 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • $326 charged for pipe thawing — reviewer states no thaw machine was used, only holes drilled and customer's own space heater placed. Technician 'hates to leave defeated' but left without thawing the pipe. (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Scheduling: 1-star reviewer reports frozen pipe service appointment description differed from work performed — technician appeared to rely solely on customer's space heater instead of thaw equipment. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Arya explained every step of wax ring replacement, left toilet like new, cleaned up with each repair step — themeCounts.professional=4. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Tim Kowalski quoted price before work began, delivered quickly and at that price — no upsell attempts noted, in contrast to prior negative experience with other companies. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Arya was amazing! He explained every step of replacing the wax ring my toilet needed. Extremely friendly. Actually the friendliest repair man I’ve ever encountered. I’d give him a 10 ⭐️ review if I had that option. My toilet is like new! He cleaned up …”
Jan Ford · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Have some partially frozen PEX pipe and gave plumbing 911 a call, they sent rob out. As he was nice and respectful. I was charged 326 for pipe thawing service and all I received was tiny holes in my dry wall and an explanation of a space heater by the pipe …”
Adam Williams · ★ · Google · Jan 2026

We read 5 of 468 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(330) 331-9388
Full report →Website ↗
9

Heart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (295 Google reviews) 15.9 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.7★ across 295 Google reviews; 4 of 5 sampled reviews are 5-star, but 1 review flags a bait-and-switch: a $75 quoted clean-and-check became $175 after a system switch, plus post-service upsell pressure.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed295 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 295 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Quote-to-actual price gap of $100 (133% increase) blamed on internal system change — reviewer lost years of loyalty to predecessor company Huge over this incident. (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Price jumped from quoted $75 to $175 for same service after a 'system switch' — customer found out only at time of service, not beforehand. (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Post-service upsell pitch to spouse (maintenance packages + full furnace replacement) and tech altered thermostat setting that wasn't noticed for 4 days. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Hot water tank and toilet repair completed with detailed walkthrough — tech Robert and Elijah cited by name, price described as 'awesomely great' for combined water heater + toilet work. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Technician thoroughness praised: showed parts being cleaned during scheduled maintenance, called ahead with ETA, and arrived within service window. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Today I had a great visit from Scott, a technician representing Haven, formerly Heart of Ohio. The occasion was an annual cleaning and tune up of my furnace (which they installed just a few years ago). It’s always a relief to hear that every thing looks good. …”
Carol Porter · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Heart of Ohio had recently bought out Huge but has now been bought out by Haven Services according to our technician who arrived an hour early while no one was home. Regardless as of 2/5/26 their “system switched” so the $75 clean and check we were quoted on …”
Jesse DeSoto · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 5 of 295 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(440) 973-9301
Full report →Website ↗
10

Plumbing 911

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (267 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (33) 6.8 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ Google / BBB A+ across 267 reviews (100 analyzed); fast_response in 19 of 100, professional in 48 of 100, but expensive flagged in 4 reviews including a $1,600 sump pump job and a $700 quote for a simple fix negotiated down to $450.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed267 total on Google
5★8
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★5

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

Why we're cautious

  • expensive flagged in 4 of 100 analyzed reviews: sump pump job billed at $1,600 for what reviewer says should have been 2 hours max (took 6.5 hours); pressure regulator job billed 45 min at 2-3 hour rate per reviews OWByYcxCvappHEhcSDAO and QHBkriTVm8x6qqWpvGSZ. (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Sunday emergency no-show: rescheduled twice, then no-showed, with reviewer claiming company was never going to come per Yelp review VS2MDYXIYiRbRpYD3lpe. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing inconsistency across technicians: reviewer quoted $700 for a 'really simple issue,' negotiated to $450 — still unhappy. Same reviewer reported a no-show the previous day per review 801tcsS0GD2MP5KLOg54. (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response cited in 19 of 100 analyzed reviews; same-day service mentioned in 13 of 100 — including a Sunday basement backup with tree root issue resolved and water heater replaced same day per review H68ffOzvzdJMurvl5Y0i. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Text notifications with technician photo and bio sent before arrival; invoice transparency noted in 2 of 12 evidence quotes per reviews 3eZCeKfSeMwn7yJqRDeE and 8jfyW3plbm8PxCAp66Ui. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Long-term customer loyalty with repeated use over 9 years across multiple job types including bathroom remodel and tankless water heater per review 89QxnJluvfiBwwMM3N8S. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Connor came out and he was great!! I got stuck in traffic trying to make my way home to meet him and he was so kind and understanding. Friendly, prompt and gave me a few options on what I could do to resolve my issue. He was very respectful of my home and …”
Venessa VanAlmen · ★★★★★ · Google · Apr 2025
The most critical take we found
“My elderly mother called about sump pump not working Dennis swartzentrger got there at 11:00 messed with a broken backup pump battery for 3 hours ,it was obvious pump quit working needed replaced finally left to get pump and replaced about 5:30 then charged …”
Ken O. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2019

We read 100 of 267 reviews · newest from Apr 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(330) 952-1900
Full report →Website ↗
11

All Service Plumbing LLC

Caveats apply
4.9 (212 Google reviews)2.0 on Yelp (4) 19.7 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 212 reviews with 94% positive in 83 analyzed — fast_response=11, workmanship=14, communication=11; BBB A+ unaccredited; 3 slow_response mentions including one 2-week ghosting incident.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed212 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • 1 Yelp review describes setting appointment 3 times with no response for 2 weeks — texted name and address, still ghosted (1 of 83 reviews)
  • Drain snaking failed to resolve kitchen drain issue; plumber initially said pipes were set up properly, only after reviewing photos with boss did diagnosis change — resulted in 2-star review (1 of 83 reviews)
  • slow_response=3 in 83 reviews; 1 Yelp review reports texting name/address 3 times and being 'ghosted' for 2 weeks before giving up (1 of 83 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response=11 in 83 analyzed reviews; same-day service in 5 mentions; Mike dispatched Tom on same-day follow-up visit, resolved quickly at 'great price again' (cited in 2 of 83 reviews)
  • workmanship=14 in 83 reviews; Mike snaked 75 feet and ran video camera inspection to confirm no pipe damage — thorough even when pricier than expected (cited in 2 of 83 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Mike was amazing! Professional and very knowledgeable. I live in a condo with a HOA and he made the whole process easy. I got all the values replaced and new faucet and everything is working great! Would highly recommend.”
Brooke Strumbel · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Unfortunately amending my original review… Ray and his team were friendly but unfortunately ended up being disappointed. Ray’s team came out to look at our kitchen sink that would not drain. We gave them the run down of the issue we were having and explained …”
kaitlin pierse · ★★ · Google · Mar 2026

We read 83 of 212 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(216) 559-9302
Full report →Website ↗
12

Plumbing Tech

Caveats apply
4.9 (209 Google reviews) 14.3 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars across 209 Google reviews; all 5 sampled are 5-star; professional=4, workmanship=1, fast_response=1; same-day kitchen drain service and tankless water heater install both cited; techs Gary, Justice, Ryan, Elias named across 3 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed209 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 209 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day service for significant kitchen drain issue ('that never happens') — tech spent several hours explaining options and working through pipes (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Tankless water heater installation completed and utility room left cleaner than found; team fit job in before homeowner left town (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Clear technical explanations in 2 of 5 sampled reviews — techs walk through options and reasoning in plain language before and during work (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“We recently had a utility sink installed by Justice. He was awesome from start to finish — professional, efficient, and clearly very skilled at what he does. He took the time to address all of our questions and concerns, and made sure everything was done …”
Marcy b · ★★★★★ · 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 209 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(216) 337-2434
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

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

Heart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (701 Google reviews) 9.8 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars, 701 reviews — solid emergency dispatch (next-morning during a <20F freeze) but 2 of 5 sampled reviews cite follow-up collapse: a humidifier left mis-wired for a year and no callback after a boiler estimate.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed701 total on Google
5★3
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 701 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • One reviewer estimates $1,000+ overcharge on $8,900 HVAC install — installed equipment rendered non-functional with no fix provided across a full year (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Office callback failure in 2 of 5 sampled reviews — one customer called twice about a boiler estimate and was never reached back; switched to a competitor (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Humidifier left wired wrong after HVAC install — months of calls with no resolution; customer self-fixed after a 7-minute call to Aprilaire (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Next-morning dispatch during a <20F cold snap — tech Scott stayed until furnace was confirmed working before leaving (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Gas line replacement praised for price and seamless quote-to-finish handoff; tech Dan named specifically (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Heart of Ohio was quick to respond and had a plumber sent to my place first thing the morning after contacting them. Brandon came out and did a great job fixing the issues I had, while being friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. I highly recommend Heart of …”
Andrew Ripple · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Moved into a new home. We wanted to have our furnace serviced and ensure it was being maintained properly. The tech that came out was very nice and helpful. Stated we needed some work done on our boiler estimating around $1500. Told him I would like to speak …”
Cassaundra Sucku · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 5 of 701 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(440) 973-9490
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14

ABC Drain & Plumbing

We'd call someone else first
4.3 (328 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (16) 15.4 mi from downtown LitchfieldNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.3 stars from 328 reviews — BBB A accredited, fast_response=14 with same-day dispatch, but 15 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star with documented upsell allegations, surprise fees, and poor post-job cleanup.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed328 total on Google
5★7
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★6

Why we're cautious

  • Upsell pattern: 1 review documents tech recommending $6,000 full drain replacement after snaking — second opinion found the drain serviceable; surprise_fees=1 in themeCounts. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Collected $500 to jet sewer line, failed to complete work, then stopped responding to estimate follow-ups for months. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 15 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star; poor cleanup after concrete work documented lasting 2+ months; lawn damage unaddressed after multiple calls. (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast emergency response: fast_response=14 across 100 analyzed reviews; same-day and within-hours dispatch confirmed in multiple reviews. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Half the price of other companies cited in 1 of 12 evidence reviews; themeCounts.fair_pricing=8 across analyzed set. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“2/27/26 Google Review I’ve sent only 2 google reviews, ever. ABC Plumbing & Drain, what a super, connected team. Mary, Ryan, Shantel, Sarah, Mike, Dustin/Chris/Chris Wilcox. My words are not enough to express the gracious, kind, funny, professional, …”
Z Johnson · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Last July we hired ABC to scope the sewer main during a home inspection for our first home. They said that the line needed to be jetted so we hired them again to jet the line after we purchased the home a month later. They then claimed that they were unable …”
Kimberly McCort Cooper · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 100 of 328 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A accredited

(330) 773-5002
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15

Ohio Buckeye Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (167 Google reviews) 14.6 mi from downtown Litchfield
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 167 reviews but only 5 analyzed: 3 five-star, 1 two-star, 1 one-star — reviewConsistency=0.24 signals high variance; water heater installed next day after Monday morning call, but ignored website and phone appointment requests from another customer.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed167 total on Google
5★3
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 167 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • Sump pump replaced but failed within 3 months: assessed as 'operable float issue' but needed full replacement shortly after; seller's report claimed Buckeye said it was working — discrepancy between field report and outcome. (1 of 5 reviews)
  • No-response to contact attempts: 1 reviewer left both a website form request and a phone request with details; heard nothing back. Only 5 reviews analyzed — even 1 no-response complaint in this sample is a concern. (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Water heater turnaround in under 36 hours: called Monday morning, new water heater installed by Tuesday afternoon with pricing confirmed competitive against 2 other quotes. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Technician Tim flagged inspector-missed defects during a new home gas line install — proactive beyond the job scope noted in 1 review. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The process with Ohio Buckeye Plumbing was beyond easy. I called Monday morning and by Tuesday afternoon we had a new water heater. They are the BEST! Mike was on time, incredibly professional and kind - worked so hard and left the space better than he found …”
Erin Peters · ★★★★★ · Google · Jul 2025
The most critical take we found
“I left both a website apppointment request and a phone request. The online message request gave details of the service I needed. I heard absolutely nothing back from Ohio Buckeye Plumbing which I consider very unprofssional. If Ohio Buckeye Plumbing is not …”
GKJ · ★ · Google · Aug 2025

We read 5 of 167 reviews · newest from Aug 2025

(440) 276-2025
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Also serving Litchfield — 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.

Haven Cleveland Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain & Electric 4.7 (73 Google reviews) · Cleveland · 9.8 mi Call
Graff's Plumbing & Heating Inc 4.8 (65 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 17.5 mi Call
Drain Pro 1 5.0 (56 Google reviews) · Strongsville · 17.1 mi Call
K & S Mechanical, Plumbing & Drain 4.9 (55 Google reviews) · Parma · 16.6 mi Call
Haberek Plumbing & Heating 4.8 (51 Google reviews) · Strongsville · 16.8 mi Call
ASAP Plumbing 3.9 (45 Google reviews) · Avon Lake · 15.5 mi Call
Cathy Geary Plumbing Company 4.1 (38 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 17.6 mi Call
bluefrog Plumbing and Drain of Cleveland West 4.7 (33 Google reviews) · Parma · 16.8 mi Call
Paramount Plumbing, Inc. 4.3 (28 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 15.8 mi Call
Cal Pro Plumbing & Drain Services 5.0 (15 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 17.6 mi Call
Dynamerican Plumbing Services 4.1 (13 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 20.0 mi Call
Strongsville Plumbing & Sewer 4.3 (11 Google reviews) · Strongsville · 12.0 mi Call
JLK Plumbing LLC 5.0 (11 Google reviews) · Wadsworth · 18.9 mi Call
Parkway Plumbing Inc 4.4 (7 Google reviews) · Strongsville · 16.7 mi Call
Ferretti Plumbing 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Parma · 19.6 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Litchfield

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

  • Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence — Water heater overcharge: Yelp reviewer confirmed after the fact they paid 4-5x market rate while time-pressured — described as 'totally unethical.'
  • Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence — Estimator returned with 3 bundled quotes after 30 min in truck — none matching the single broken valve repair explicitly requested; highest quote was $1,200.
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, Septic, & Water Restoration Service — No-show and poor follow-up: One reviewer waited for a scheduled appointment, technician didn't arrive, dispatcher promised an ETA that never came, and manager's callback never happened after 4+ days.
  • Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer — Alleged technician dishonesty: 1 Yelp review documents tech showing fabricated photo to upsell refrigerant — 'sals techs are trained to lie or they hire scammers'
  • Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer — Warranty dispute left customer 'unsafe and in a cold house': contradictory diagnoses between two techs on same warranty job, then billed $1,300 + $100 service fee
  • Mackin & Sons Plumbing — One customer reports $1,000+ overcharge on warranty repair—quoted $1,144 (later claimed $469 for parts) when actual cost was $146, with alleged misrepresentation of parts cost and warranty coverage; company response disputed by customer review of warranty paperwork.
  • Mackin & Sons Plumbing — One customer reports electrical damage (breaker blown, joist scorched) during shutoff valve replacement, followed by poor follow-up service and dismissive response ('don't need to call us anymore'); same review alleges underhanded business practice of covering competitor's sticker on water heater with own branding sticker.
  • Plumbing 911 — $326 charged for pipe thawing — reviewer states no thaw machine was used, only holes drilled and customer's own space heater placed. Technician 'hates to leave defeated' but left without thawing the pipe.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Litchfield we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 915 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 Homerville, Lagrange, Spencer, Wellington — this Litchfield guide covers those areas.

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