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The 15 plumbers serving Newark, ranked.

We track 25 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Newark and have read 1,658 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. After-hours options are thin in Newark: just 10 of 25 list 24-hour service, so read those cards first if water is already moving. Rankings are not for sale.

Newark's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.9, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 16 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 20 of the 25 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: Plumb Shield Plumbing alone carries 1,092 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown NewarkHow we rank
How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 1,226 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

Mother Modern Plumbing, Sewer & Drain

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (778 Google reviews)4.7 on Yelp (20) 16.2 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 778 Google reviews; fast_response in 12 of 49 analyzed. One 1★ reviewer was quoted $5,000–$5,800 for what turned out to be two loose fittings — upsell risk noted.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed778 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★1

Why we're cautious

  • 1★ reviewer received 3 quotes ($5,800 / $5,000 / repair-only) from a sales rep after the tech visit — self-diagnosis found only two loose fittings (1 of 49 reviews)
  • expensive theme in 1 review; plumber-cost serviceMention in 19 reviews with mixed sentiment — some cite great price, others call it pricey (3 of 49 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response theme in 12 of 49 analyzed reviews; same-day service in 9 serviceMentions; late-night request fulfilled with morning arrival (cited in 3 of 49 reviews)
  • Proactive communication in 6 reviews — sent tracking link, texted evening before to offer earlier slot (cited in 2 of 49 reviews)
  • Honest diagnosis where 2 prior plumbers failed; technician confirmed a simple reset and charged nothing extra (cited in 1 of 49 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I scheduled Mother Modern Plumbing to service and inspect my tankless water heater. My appointment was originally set for Monday between 8am–4pm, and they told me they would call that morning with a more specific two-hour window. On Sunday, they actually …”
Mark MGD · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“At first, they were very considerate to my problems. Matt was very personable and made me feel like they had my best interests in mind. But then the sales guy comes. And give me 3 quotes. One $5,800 to replace the pipe with trenching. Two $5000 for trenchless …”
Michael L. · ★ · Yelp · Oct 2025

We read 49 of 778 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 380-9662
Full report →Website ↗
2

Panther City Plumbing

Top pick
5.0 (545 Google reviews)4.8 on Yelp (5) 15.1 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Panther City Plumbing: 5.0★ on 545 reviews, 92 analyzed (90 five-star); fast_response 19 times, same-day service confirmed across water heater, slab leak, and sewer jobs — 3 service categories completed same-day for 1 customer.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed545 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day completion across slab leak, sewer line issues, and gas water heater replacement (attic) — 3 separate job types all resolved same-day for 1 customer (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)
  • Toilet-to-install timeline: called Monday, quoted Tuesday, installed Thursday — 3-day total turnaround on toilet replacements with 90/92 5-star reviews (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)
  • Technicians arrive on time consistently — 'gone are the days of taking a full day off work to wait for the plumber' cited by repeat customer across multiple years (cited in 1 of 92 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing on water heater replacement described as 'more expensive than I had imagined' — though reviewer ultimately judged it fair for speed of service (1 of 92 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Panther City Plumbing has been out and worked on my home 3 separate times, Slab leak, sewer line issues and this last time a gas water heater replacement (attic). All three service calls were done same day, reasonable price and stellar service! I can’t say …”
Darren Minix · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found

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

We read 92 of 545 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 993-9727
Full report →Website ↗
3

Molberg Plumbing

Top pick
4.9 (498 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (39) 17.3 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 498 reviews with 91% five-stars and reviewConsistency=0.78; 13 of 100 reviews cite fast response and Saturday evening emergency callbacks are documented — strongest of the Hurst trio.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed498 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★3

What reviewers keep saying

  • After-hours Saturday emergency response confirmed: Matt and Seamus arrived within 2 hours on a Saturday evening for burst kitchen pipes; weekend_or_emergency theme in 3 of 100 reviews. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Cost transparency praised by multiple reviewers: 4 previous plumbers quoted $18k–$30k for repipe; Molberg found a simpler backyard fix and saved the customer the full repipe cost. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship depth praised in 16 of 100 reviews (themeCounts.workmanship=16): Avery explained every step on valve and shower work; Molberg fixed what 3 prior plumbers could not diagnose. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Sporadic rudeness complaints: 2 Yelp reviews cite a rude tech and a dismissive supervisor; travel fee charged for nearby jobs noted as a negative. (2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Totally impressed with the customer service and the quality of the work. I called on a Saturday evening because our pipes under our kitchen sink were leaking and busted. Matt and Seamus were there within a couple of hours (again, on a Saturday evening!!) and …”
Katie Grzechnik · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“All companies know what there basic prices are and are subject to change according to the circumstances which is understandable. But some choose not to. I own my own business, and honesty and being upfront goes a long way. This company will tell you one thing …”
Sly Stan · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 498 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(817) 476-9963
Full report →Website ↗
4

Leak Wranglers Plumbing & HVAC

Top pick
5.0 (329 Google reviews)4.8 on Yelp (21) 19.7 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

5.0★ across 329 reviews (97 of 100 analyzed are 5-star); fast_response in 15 reviews, workmanship in 20, fair_pricing in 9 — one Yelp 1-star complaint about unresolved faucet repair and months without a callback.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed329 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★1

What reviewers keep saying

  • Responded within 5-10 minutes of online request in one documented case; fast_response theme appears in 15 of 100 analyzed reviews; same-day dispatch in 8 service mentions. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • fair_pricing cited in 9 reviews; workmanship theme in 20 — confirmed clearing 3 separate clogs in one visit; all-day Saturday work to restore water supply. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Weekend emergency response confirmed in 6 reviews, including same-day septic unclog at no charge for a customer in financial hardship. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One Yelp 1-star review (of 329 total) describes a stopper not fixed, a twisted faucet plate, and months of unreturned callbacks after the visit. (1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Gustavo and Ian were awesome! They were so responsive in an emergent situation and explained everything thoroughly. Ian worked for an entire day to make sure I had water through the weekend! Highly recommend!”
Carey Bomer · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I had Lee over to replace the stopper in my upstairs bathroom. He claimed that it did not need to be replaced but just cleaned or something. He worked on it for awhile, but the tub still leaks. It's frustrating when you fill a bathtub with water, and it all …”
Trudy H. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2021

We read 100 of 329 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 936-2282
Full report →Website ↗
5

Dinomite Service

Top pick
4.9 (217 Google reviews) 8.8 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Shows up within an hour even at noon, charges fair prices, and won't nickel-and-dime you if something goes wrong—veteran-owned operation with a track record on burst pipes.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed217 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 217 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Exceptional responsiveness: 3 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention same-day or within-the-hour arrival, including one noon call answered in 60 minutes (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Transparent pricing and fairness: 4 of 5 reviewers praise pricing as 'fair and reasonable' or 'great,' with one noting a $7,200 competitor quote was undercut significantly (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Proactive problem-solving: 2 of 5 reviewers mention technicians identifying additional issues beyond the initial complaint and performing follow-up 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 needed an extra tall toilet installed. Called at noon to make an appointment, Justin Arnold was there within the hour!! He was unbelievably fast and cleaned up afterwards. He was professional and friendly. Stop looking at others, theses guys are amazing …”
Becky Holland · ★★★★★ · 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 217 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(682) 276-7284
Full report →Website ↗
6

All Source Plumbing TX

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (150 Google reviews) 18.0 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ on 150 reviews (BBB A-), 86 of 91 analyzed are 5-star; family-run Brian & Landon team cited for sub-3-hour meter leak response and transparent upfront pricing, though one Saturday job drew a billing dispute.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed150 total on Google
5★11
4★1
3★1
2★0
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Saturday after-hours job: agreed $100 fee became $170 in total fees (gas charge + credit card surcharge added at door); $465 for 5-minute job is the specific complaint — tech also lacked camera to verify fix (1 of 91 reviews)
  • 1-star reviewer was charged $170 in fees ($100 agreed after-hours fee + gas and credit card surcharges) on top of $465 for 5 minutes of work on a Saturday — not BBB accredited (1 of 91 reviews)

To be fair

  • Sub-3-hour response on meter leak: owner Brian responded within 1 hour, Landon completed repair within 3 hours of initial call — fast_response in 12 of 91 reviews (cited in 1 of 91 reviews)
  • No hidden fees on most jobs: upfront price quoted, explained, and stuck to across 25 workmanship and 4 fair_pricing mentions; Landon explained each step and repair method (cited in 2 of 91 reviews)
  • Went above scope to ensure correct parts: made extra hardware store trips rather than use incorrect parts — prioritized doing it right over speed (cited in 1 of 91 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Great family business! Brian and Landon did a great job replacing a water heater. Both were very courteous and professional. Also Jenny, is very courteous and helpful to schedule service. I would definitely recommend and use All Source again! Thanks!”
Neuza Pazzini · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Plumber himself was very nice and professional. Was told and agreed to $100 after hour fee. Was charged $170 in total fees including gas and credit card fee. $465 for 5 minutes work is dishonest, even on a Saturday. He also didn’t have his camera so couldn’t …”
Matt · ★ · Google · Jul 2025

We read 91 of 150 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(682) 760-4912
Full report →Website ↗
7

Polly Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (128 Google reviews)5.0 on Yelp (1) 18.1 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 128 reviews (96 analyzed); 91 of 96 are 5-star; fast_response=17, professional=47; pricing concerns surface in 2 of 96 reviews (expensive theme); BBB A- accredited.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed128 total on Google
5★13
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★1

What reviewers keep saying

  • Pricing transparency cited in multiple reviews: final price matched quote exactly (1 Yelp review), all costs communicated upfront before work began (2 Google reviews) (cited in 3 of 96 reviews)
  • fast_response theme in 17 of 96 reviews; water heater replaced quickly (2 weeks start-to-finish on a complex hot-water-plus-leaking-pipes job per 1 review) (cited in 3 of 96 reviews)
  • Brent cited by name across water heater, gas line, and faucet jobs with consistent communication praise — 'patient with millions of questions', 'very transparent in any of his findings' (cited in 3 of 96 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Overpricing complaints appear in 2 of 96 reviews (expensive theme=2); one 3-star review specifically says pricing is too high for customers on fixed incomes (1 of 96 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I had issues replacing a gas line connector for my gas grill. The technician (Brent) was excellent. He was able to determine the right piping and further corrected some old connections. Highly recommend Polly Plumbing.”
John Curtis · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Plumber did not even look at our problem before giving me a quote, we could of done that over phone and saved me $89”
Stacy Rushing · ★ · Google · Apr 2026

We read 96 of 128 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A- accredited

(817) 776-0007
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
8

Piece of Mind Plumbing - 24 Hour Emergency Plumbers

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (106 Google reviews) 16.4 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

80 of 88 analyzed reviews are 5 stars; professional 29x and workmanship 16x, but 2 communication/slow_response complaints flag dispatch reliability for actual emergencies.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed106 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

Why we're cautious

  • 2 separate reviews report no-shows on confirmed emergency appointments — a critical failure mode for a 24-hour plumber (2 of 88 reviews)
  • Saturday faucet swap billed $398 for 5 minutes of work using a $5 part — single review but specific charge detail (1 of 88 reviews)
  • 2 reports of no-call no-show on scheduled emergency appointments — one customer missed an engagement waiting (2 of 88 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day arrival on a main-line break under the house (Marlon got to work that day) (cited in 1 of 88 reviews)
  • Military and Veteran discounts mentioned by name in a faucet-repair review (cited in 1 of 88 reviews)
  • fair_pricing cited 5x and emergency-plumbers 5x with positive sentiment — "great work and price for emergency services" (cited in 2 of 88 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Great work and price for emergency services”
Billy Purdy · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
“The piece of mind answering service was great, real professional, however when the “plumber” showed up he immediately “found” the pipe I had been searching for all morning said couldn’t be fixed and we need to re pipe the house. And quoted us 7,000+ for the …”
mike hamby · ★ · Google · Nov 2023

We read 88 of 106 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

(469) 919-1665
Full report →Website ↗
9

Plumb Shield Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,092 Google reviews)2.1 on Yelp (11) 13.1 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

84 of 100 analyzed reviews are 5-star but 15 are 1-star tied to pricing — one reviewer was charged $850 for an outdoor spigot replacement. Cited for Christmas Day emergency response and same-hour leak dispatch.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,092 total on Google
5★8
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★7

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

Why we're cautious

  • Allegation that owner reports negative Yelp reviews as spam and calls customers 'dishonest' for citing high prices (1 of 100 reviews)
  • One Yelp reviewer charged $850 to replace an outdoor spigot during an emergency — describes it as an 'extortion fee' (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Christmas Day emergency call answered — tech onsite, system back up in 30 minutes (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Frost-proof pipe extension repair within hours of call despite homeowner saying it was 'not a pressing matter' (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Sidewalk leak dispatch — Terry, Damian and Nathan onsite within an hour with cost transparency upfront (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The vacuum breaker on an outdoor faucet had failed during our latest freeze resulting in a busted frost proof pipe extension. This was not discovered until nearly a month after the freeze when attempting to use a garden hose. I called Plumb Shield and let …”
Gabriel Martinez · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Do not use this plumbing service the prices are outrageous and if you're in an emergency like I was you'll have no choice to pay their extortion fee. They charged me 850 dollars for a spigot to be replaced after it had started leaking pretty badly. The owner …”
Lucus C. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2023

We read 100 of 1,092 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 773-7966
Full report →Website ↗
10

Leak Geeks Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (954 Google reviews)4.2 on Yelp (83) 15.2 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

81 of 100 analyzed reviews are 5-star but 8 are 1-star with pricing complaints. One reviewer was quoted nearly $700 for toilet install, another charged $527 for four toilet flappers.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed954 total on Google
5★9
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★4

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

Why we're cautious

  • Repeat pricing complaints across multiple years and platforms — pattern of significant markup on parts (4 of 100 reviews)
  • Multiple reviewers report 'significant upcharge' on parts — one paid $527 for four toilet flappers (parts cost ~$10 each), another quoted nearly $700 for a toilet install (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Charges a fee just to come out and provide a quote — won't give ballpark estimates over the phone (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • 10+ year repeat customers — multiple reviewers cite using Leak Geeks for over a decade as their go-to plumber (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Stands behind their work — warranty repair honored years after original cast iron replacement job (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Matched a competitor's bid on two gas water heaters with no additional charges to meet code (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I like the whole process. I like being able to book online. My technician Erick listen to me and gave me valuable information. He was a very professional and nice person. This was my second Leak Geek experience and I’ll definitely use them again.”
Susan Solis · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Flappers replaced in 4 toilets $527. Rediculous pricing. I don't mind paying a fair price but it seems to me that with flappers at full retail costing about $10 I was charged about 300 an hour. You don't pay that for a plumber in the Northeast.”
John D. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2015

We read 100 of 954 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 431-8929
Full report →Website ↗
11

ABC Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (878 Google reviews)4.4 on Yelp (90) 17.7 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

89 of 100 analyzed reviews are 5-star but 7 are 1-star. Reviewers cite quoted $240 toilet valve replacement and snow-storm response, but one report of 10-day quote delay and scuffed tile floor after install.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed878 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★1
2★1
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Pattern of failing to follow up: one reviewer waited 10 days for a quote, another waited until 5:45pm with no call after a 2pm-5pm window (2 of 100 reviews)
  • One Yelp reviewer waited 10 days for a promised next-day quote and never got a follow-up call back (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Reviewer reported scuffed/dirty tile floor after install, requiring 20-30 minutes of cleanup on hands and knees (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Specific itemized pricing — one reviewer paid $240 for a toilet valve and flap replacement (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Multi-visit history — same family uses them for toilet installs, outdoor faucet repair, and water heater flushes (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Came out during the snow/ice storm and showed up promptly for emergency checks (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Dana and Daniel were great! On time, very knowledgeable and helpful by answering all of my questions. My toilet was flushing constantly and would not stop. Replaced valve and flap. 240.00 is not too bad. Will use them again.”
Eva Mendoza · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“We called on a Saturday morning ( 8:30 ish) to see about having our sewer line checked for leaks. All we got was a voicemail with a name that was unidentifiable, and when we tried to leave a message, the voicemail box was full.”
D K. · ★★ · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 878 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(817) 427-3222
Full report →Website ↗
12

Howze Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (842 Google reviews)2.8 on Yelp (20) 15.4 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Howze Plumbing earns 4.9 stars across 842 reviews with BBB A+ accreditation, but 11% negative sentiment (9 of 100 analyzed = 1-star) includes recurring complaints about unauthorized diagnostics and upsell pressure tied to warranties.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed842 total on Google
5★8
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★6

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

Why we're cautious

  • 2 Yelp reviewers independently report unsolicited water-pressure/quality diagnostics used to pitch upsells, with warranty threats if products declined — 1-star ratings from both. (2 of 100 reviews)
  • surprise_fees theme flagged 3 times in 100 analyzed reviews. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing flagged as expensive by 3 of 100 reviews; one Yelp reviewer cited $350 quote for a $8 flapper replacement. (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day or next-morning dispatch confirmed in 10 of 100 analyzed reviews — multiple techs named as responsive (Chesney, Daniel, Nick). (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Detailed job explanations with dual-quote approach noted — gave lower quote for simpler fix and higher for worst-case, no pressure to go expensive. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Came out last minute on short notice and fixed leaking plumbing while actively trying to save customer money on solution options. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Daniel Green was incredibly professional and articulate. He explained the job and told me the steps he would take to repair my plumbing issue. He gave two quotes the second one was higher in the event more extensive work needed to happen. He repaired it …”
Colleen Kelly · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“was told that we were eligible for a free check up after a service from a while back. Tech showed up and all of a sudden i am being told that my water quality sucks and i need a purification system. My response was i will just call the city of Southlake and …”
Rick S. · ★ · Yelp · Sep 2025

We read 100 of 842 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(817) 435-1876
Full report →Website ↗
13

McBride & Sons Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.9 (266 Google reviews) 18.9 mi from downtown NewarkNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars / 266 reviews; strong on tankless water heaters and gas line installs, but 1 slab-leak job ran ~$10k over what 3 competitors quoted — get multiple bids on large tunnel jobs.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed266 total on Google
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 266 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

  • 1 of 5 sampled reviews: slab-leak tunneling cost $13k when exterior wall drop would have been $3-5k per 3 other contractors — verify scope before approving large jobs (1 of 5 reviews)
  • Slab-leak tunnel approach cost $13k vs 3-5k quoted by competitors — reviewer lost ~$10k by not getting multiple bids (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

  • Tankless water heater and gas line work praised for quality and fair pricing in 2 of 5 sampled reviews (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Long-term repeat customers highlight consistent service across multiple calls over years (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had a natural gas quick-connect installed for our home portable generator, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Mike and Sam were punctual, friendly, and communicated clearly throughout the process. The work was clean and professional, …”
Michael Powledge Jr · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Let me start with we had great experience up until this point with McBride. Had a slab leak and the team indicated they could not drop the line on the exterior wall and had to tunnel. It cost over 13k to tunnel and after consulting with three other companies …”
Mike Hardin · ★★ · Google · Jan 2026

We read 5 of 266 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(817) 901-3328
Full report →Website ↗
14

Westside Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (241 Google reviews)2.8 on Yelp (24) 18.8 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

85 of 100 analyzed reviews are 5-star but 12 are 1-star, mostly tied to American Home Shield warranty work. Reviewers cite same-day water heater + garbage disposal install but pattern of poor AHS-warranty service.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed241 total on Google
5★5
4★1
3★1
2★1
1★7

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

Why we're cautious

  • AHS-warranty customers describe deceptive billing — reviewer cited tech reporting a nipple replacement to AHS that never happened (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Sump pump warranty work delayed several days — Thursday call could not be serviced until Monday (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Several 1-star reviewers report poor service specifically when American Home Shield (AHS) sent them, including a tech making 5 return visits for the same hot-side water heater issue without resolving it (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day or next-day install on water heater + garbage disposal combos (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Christmas weekend garbage disposal replacement — onsite within a few hours, new unit installed in 15 minutes (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I noticed I had water leaking out of my pressure valve drain line Thursday night. Westside was out Friday morning to address the problem, and had a new water heater installed that afternoon. Appreciate the prompt and professional service, and will continue …”
John Bloomer · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“Plumber diagnosed the problem with hot water heater, but wasn't interested in the repair due to it being up on a pedestal. Stated that AHS would not cover and would take a long time for them to contact him back. I attempted to contact AHS myself while still …”
Mark K. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2016

We read 100 of 241 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(817) 560-4144
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
15

S.W.A.T Plumbing - Fort Worth, TX

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.6 (796 Google reviews)3.0 on Yelp (24) 19.6 mi from downtown Newark
Our take — how we form it

Split signal: 76 of 100 are 5-star but 18 are 1-star, mostly from American Home Shield warranty jobs. Yelp 1-stars cite no-shows, unauthorized charges, and pressure to upsell slab-leak diagnoses.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed796 total on Google
5★6
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★9

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

Why we're cautious

  • Unauthorized credit-card charge alleged: $2,500 charged before work started despite verbal instruction not to charge (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Missed city inspections twice on sewage-line replacement without notifying homeowner per Google 1-star review (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Slab-leak upsell pattern flagged on Yelp: $2000 to locate + thousands to fix, reputable plumber later laughed at the diagnosis (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Tech Scott cited for late-Friday emergency response and return Saturday to finish job (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Office communication noted: emails throughout process, on-time scheduling per multiple Google reviewers (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“We had a big issue with both water heaters. We thank God that the issue was caught quickly. SWAT PLUMBING came out and diagnosed the issues with honesty and integrity. I was very happy with the service, installation is schedule for tomorrow.”
Kimberly Sherman · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Quality - UNRELIABLE They sent a contracted plumber who damaged our absolutely clean toilet bowl with many scratches when using a snake. Then he denied that he did it and only agreed after he checked his recording of his own work! I have called them 4 times …”
Mona S. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2024

We read 100 of 796 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

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Also serving Newark — 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.

NCT Plumbing and Repair Services 4.8 (115 Google reviews) · Keller · 15.3 mi Call
True Plumbing 4.5 (93 Google reviews) · Weatherford · 14.4 mi Call
Molberg Plumbing 5.0 (92 Google reviews) · Keller · 18.0 mi Call
Wolfpack Plumbing 5.0 (66 Google reviews) · Weatherford · 19.8 mi Call
Hunt ER Plumbing LLC 4.8 (65 Google reviews) · Keller · 3.8 mi Call
Joey’s Plumbing 4.8 (47 Google reviews) · Keller · 16.7 mi Call
Service Time Plumbing LLC 5.0 (32 Google reviews) · Keller · 15.7 mi Call
Blue Diamond Plumbing of Texas(Plumber near you) 4.7 (30 Google reviews) · Fort Worth · 16.6 mi Call
Top Plumber in Keller Co 4.7 (27 Google reviews) · Keller · 15.8 mi Call
Keller Plumbing Pros 4.2 (5 Google reviews) · Keller · 16.2 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Newark

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

  • Mother Modern Plumbing, Sewer & Drain — 1★ reviewer received 3 quotes ($5,800 / $5,000 / repair-only) from a sales rep after the tech visit — self-diagnosis found only two loose fittings
  • All Source Plumbing TX — Saturday after-hours job: agreed $100 fee became $170 in total fees (gas charge + credit card surcharge added at door); $465 for 5-minute job is the specific complaint — tech also lacked camera to verify fix
  • Piece of Mind Plumbing - 24 Hour Emergency Plumbers — 2 separate reviews report no-shows on confirmed emergency appointments — a critical failure mode for a 24-hour plumber
  • Piece of Mind Plumbing - 24 Hour Emergency Plumbers — Saturday faucet swap billed $398 for 5 minutes of work using a $5 part — single review but specific charge detail
  • Plumb Shield Plumbing — Allegation that owner reports negative Yelp reviews as spam and calls customers 'dishonest' for citing high prices
  • Leak Geeks Plumbing — Repeat pricing complaints across multiple years and platforms — pattern of significant markup on parts
  • ABC Plumbing — Pattern of failing to follow up: one reviewer waited 10 days for a quote, another waited until 5:45pm with no call after a 2pm-5pm window
  • Howze Plumbing — 2 Yelp reviewers independently report unsolicited water-pressure/quality diagnostics used to pitch upsells, with warranty threats if products declined — 1-star ratings from both.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Newark we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,226 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 Boyd, Rhome — this Newark guide covers those areas.

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