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The 15 plumbers serving Ostrander, ranked.

For the 17 plumbers working within 20 miles of Ostrander, we read 843 public reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB and ranked them like a friend who'd done the research. 10 of the 17 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.

Ratings run high here (median 4.8, 1 below 4.0), but the depth behind them varies: 12 companies carry 100+ reviews while others have a few dozen, which we treat as thinner evidence and say so on their cards. Where reviewers repeat a specific complaint — 13 of the 17 companies have one — it's flagged below with their exact words. 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 sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown OstranderHow 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: 827 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) 8.4 mi from downtown Ostrander
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

Dor-Mar Dublin Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (187 Google reviews) 12.2 mi from downtown Ostrander
Our take — how we form it

Dor-Mar Dublin holds a 4.9 Google rating (187 reviews); all 5 analyzed are 5-star with themeCounts.fast_response=4 and fast_response cited in 4 of 5 quotes — including a 90-minute emergency call on a Friday night at 20°F.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed187 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 187 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • 90-minute emergency dispatch on a Friday at 6PM in 20°F weather — tech arrived, diagnosed, and walked customer through all repair/replacement options (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Emergency call dispatched within a few hours with quick diagnosis; weekend_or_emergency theme in 1 of 5 analyzed (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Water heater + furnace + AC replacement completed in one day as scheduled; lowest of three estimates obtained, with 18-month 0% financing available (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • 1 of 5 reviews notes pricing is on the higher side (themeCounts.expensive=1), though the reviewer still rated 5 stars and proceeded with full HVAC replacement (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“My 20-year old heat pump catastrophically failed on a Friday night at 6PM when it was 20 degrees out. Within 90 minutes, a young man named Jacob was at my house diagnosing the problem and explaining the details of the issue to the level I requested (which was …”
Mike Gould · ★★★★★ · 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 187 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(614) 545-8939
Full report →Website ↗
3

Westerville Plumbing & Drain

Top pick
4.7 (121 Google reviews) 17.0 mi from downtown OstranderNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Westerville Plumbing & Drain holds 4.7 stars on 121 Google reviews with 73 of 79 analyzed being 5-star; fast_response in 11 of 79 analyzed, weekend emergencies handled, but 1 review flags a $700+ quote for a simple faucet replacement.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed121 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★3

Why we're cautious

  • $700+ quote for simple faucet replacement flagged in 1 of 79 reviews; small sample but meaningful given <25-review threshold is exceeded — 4 of 79 are 1-star (1 of 79 reviews)
  • 1 of 79 analyzed reviews cites a quote of over $700 for a simple bathroom faucet replacement under 1 hour of labor — reviewer called it taking advantage of customers (1 of 79 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response cited in 11 of 79 analyzed reviews; sump pump pipe split fixed within a few hours of calling; water heater sourced and installed same-day at reasonable price (cited in 2 of 79 reviews)
  • Weekend/late-night emergency dispatch confirmed; company sends a bio and photo before plumber arrives — communication detail noted positively (cited in 1 of 79 reviews)
  • Technicians proactively flag upcoming faucet issues during unrelated jobs; diagnosed and fixed jammed disposal caused by broken mug fragment promptly (cited in 1 of 79 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The service was A+ and all the technicians involved were great and answered all the questions and concerns my wife and I had. Great job!!! I would recommend you all to everyone. Thanks so much for making this a pleasurable experience.”
Robert White · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“They wanted to charge me over $700 for a very simple bathroom faucet replacement with less than an hour of actual labor only. This place is terribly overpriced and takes advantage of customers that need help. I won't do business with them. This is as bad as …”
Ross S · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 79 of 121 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(614) 540-3506
Full report →Website ↗
4

Accurate Plumbing

Top pick
4.8 (120 Google reviews) 11.9 mi from downtown OstranderNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.8 Google stars (120 reviews); 5 of 5 analyzed are 5-star; sump pump installed in under 30 minutes; caught a difficult bathroom leak that multiple other plumbers missed, preventing a second round of drywall replacement.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed120 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 120 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Caught problems other plumbers missed: identified and fixed a bathroom leak that two prior companies failed to find, saving a customer from redoing drywall a third time; sump pump noticed as non-functional and replaced in under 30 minutes proactively. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Precise quoting and reasonable pricing — quote was exact to final charge; toilet re-install at a reasonably low price after prior plumber's faulty install failed within a year. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Fast_response cited in 2 of 5 reviews; sump pump install under 30 minutes from arrival; staff answers the phone immediately and gave two solution options on the spot. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Great experience with Accurate Plumbing. Kameron was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. He noticed our sump pump wasn’t working, which could’ve turned into a big problem. He had a new sump pump installed in under 30 minutes and also checked our low water …”
Johnny Durand · ★★★★★ · 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 120 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(614) 526-0131
Full report →Website ↗
5

Bolon's Plumbing & Contracting

Top pick24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.8 (33 Google reviews) 14.4 mi from downtown Ostrander
Our take — how we form it

Bolon's Plumbing shows 5 of 5 five-star reviews with perfect consistency — owner Shawne specializes in water main/insurance jobs, drove 2+ hours to serve when local companies ghosted, with same-day completion.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed33 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 33 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Handled insurance paperwork and city inspections on water main replacements — 3 of 5 reviews specifically mention water-line-repair with insurance coordination (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Fit emergency Christmas Eve water shutoff into schedule quickly — completed full waterline replacement same day including city inspection (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Trevyn replaced my leaky laundry valves, installed a bigger drain pipe, and helped me with my warranty/insurance claim. Very friendly, No issues afterwards. Would call them again if I have more issues”
I DENNIS · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 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 33 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(614) 332-0471
Full report →Website ↗
6

R & T Yoder Plumbing, Inc - Dublin

Top pickSmall track record
4.8 (32 Google reviews) 12.8 mi from downtown OstranderNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 32 reviews; all 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star. Workmanship cited in 3 of 5 — including a full water main replacement with permit coordination, and drain rework that leaked next day but was fixed first thing next morning.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed32 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 32 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Water main replacement executed with permit coordination and full explanation of why a 'quick fix' wasn't appropriate — job completed the next day per review JlSOjBkFtG9Vwfc3y69q. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Accountability demonstrated: drain rework caused a secondary leak, tech returned first thing next morning to resolve it per review fkQSFg3FhN1Pwca111Zy. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Competitive pricing on faucet repair with quality work noted; arrived earlier than scheduled after checking availability first per review MnfN6kGbXtdALqBsfsK8 and fwBAOhK0PKlKZaGuL5xK. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Patrick was excellent! He checked with us on our availability, came earlier than scheduled (after checking that it was okay), and proceeded to do great and efficient work!”
Adam Borland · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 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 32 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(614) 756-4822
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
7

Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (20,312 Google reviews) 16.6 mi from downtown Ostrander
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 ↗
8

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,584 Google reviews) 13.8 mi from downtown Ostrander
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 ↗
9

Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,455 Google reviews) 17.3 mi from downtown Ostrander
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 ↗
10

Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,355 Google reviews) 12.4 mi from downtown Ostrander
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 ↗
11

Water Heaters Plus

Caveats apply
4.9 (543 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (24) 16.0 mi from downtown OstranderNot 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 ↗
12

A. Friend Plumbing

Caveats applySmall track record
4.6 (30 Google reviews)3.4 on Yelp (10) 19.1 mi from downtown OstranderNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Solo operator Dave earns 36 of 43 five-star reviews with precise appointment times (not 2-hr windows) and same-day/Saturday availability; 5 one-star outliers flag reliability concerns with 14% negative sentiment.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed30 total on Google
5★11
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★2

What reviewers keep saying

  • Gives exact arrival times rather than windows — cited directly in 2 reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=10) (cited in 2 of 43 reviews)
  • Water heater estimates delivered within 30 minutes with competitive pricing vs. big-name firms — 7 service mentions (cited in 2 of 43 reviews)
  • Willing to advise DIY solutions at no charge — saves customers money rather than upselling unnecessary work (cited in 2 of 43 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One Yelp reviewer (1-star) called service 'totally unreliable and rude' — no follow-up context, but warrants awareness at 14% negative sentiment overall (1 of 43 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Moving in from out of state and had a plumbing issue in the basement that needed immediate fixing while we were in town for the weekend at our new home. Dave at A. Friend plumbing was the only one who was willing/able to come out on a Saturday to save my …”
Tyler Frederick · ★★★★★ · Google · Apr 2024
The most critical take we found
“Will not use this guy again. I used him about six months ago to replace a leaking shower head cartridge. He had to come back the next day because he installed a faulty part. I used him this time, because everyone deserves a second chance, to replace the …”
Jim Whalen · ★ · Google · Dec 2021

We read 43 of 30 reviews · newest from Apr 2024

(614) 423-9827
Full report →

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) 18.0 mi from downtown Ostrander
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) 16.2 mi from downtown Ostrander
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

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(614) 647-5287
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Jack L Woods Plumbing Co Inc

We'd call someone else first
4.4 (180 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (46) 17.5 mi from downtown OstranderNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Jack L. Woods runs 180 reviews at 4.4 stars but with 27% negative sentiment and reviewConsistency of 0.271 — a bimodal pattern of excellent techs (Matt, Jake, Dusty) vs. phone staff and permit-abandonment complaints.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed180 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★1
2★1
1★9

Why we're cautious

  • Took full payment upfront on a permit job then stopped responding for 3+ weeks, leaving basement unfinished (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Charged for a leak repair that made the problem worse — second tech confirmed first tech did nothing; billing not reversed per reviewer (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Phone staff described as rude and condescending in 2 reviews — one customer was moved to tears; data retrieval requires repeating all contact info on every call (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Field techs arrive on time and leave work areas cleaner than they found them — themeCounts.fast_response=15, workmanship=14 (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Saved one customer $800+ vs. competitor quote on a toilet install — correctly identified flange was fine when rival said it needed replacement (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • After-hours Saturday call returned promptly — tech Jake helped remotely via photos rather than charging travel from a distant site (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Matt did a great job, right on time and let me know when he was on his way. Nice guy, got my drain cleared out and left the area cleaner than when he got there! Definitely recommend Jack Woods Plumbing!”
Charlotte Hyland · ★★★★★ · Google · Nov 2025
The most critical take we found
“If you want them to catch your house on fire and turn your life upside down then call them, otherwise stay away from these people. No accountability for what they did either to our lives and 6 months of you know what to get our life back. Negligence was …”
Jeremy Glotz · ★ · Google · May 2024

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(614) 882-9700
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Also serving Ostrander — 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.

Dublin Plumbing & Drain 3.9 (16 Google reviews) · Dublin · 12.4 mi Call
Doone's Plumbing 4.9 (10 Google reviews) · Westerville · 18.1 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Ostrander

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

  • Westerville Plumbing & Drain — $700+ quote for simple faucet replacement flagged in 1 of 79 reviews; small sample but meaningful given <25-review threshold is exceeded — 4 of 79 are 1-star
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Atlas Butler Heating, Cooling & Plumbing — 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.
  • Atlas Butler Heating, Cooling & Plumbing — 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.
  • Buckeye Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical — 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.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Ostrander we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 827 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 Magnetic Springs, Marysville, Radnor, Raymond — this Ostrander guide covers those areas.

Nearby city guides

Dublin, OH · 28 plumbers · 13 miWesterville, OH · 30 plumbers · 17 miWest Jefferson, OH · 11 plumbers · 23 miCenterburg, OH · 18 plumbers · 27 miGrove City, OH · 24 plumbers · 28 miNewark, OH · 16 plumbers · 44 mi