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Joe the Plumber

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,658 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 686 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(686) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingDrain Cleaning & Sewer ServiceCommercial Plumbing

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Joe the Plumber
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Sewer Service, Commercial Plumbing
Reviews
686

What recent reviews say

Fast response times, real expertise. Technicians including Jason, Wayne, Mike, Jesse, and Anthony arrive promptly, explain their work clearly, and solve problems efficiently without pushing unnecessary replacements. Reviewers note staff clean after themselves and respect homes with small touches like wearing booties indoors.

Service spans emergency calls (basement flooding, sewage smells, no hot water), drain clearing, and fixture installation (toilets, outdoor showers, garbage disposals, water heaters). Repeat customers praise fair pricing and the quality of care shown in every job.

Praised for
  • skilled technicians named repeatedly
  • quick arrival and completion
  • friendly and professional staff
  • clear communication and explanations
  • honest diagnosis without unnecessary upsells
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Best for: Homeowners needing reliable emergency service and long-term plumbing care.

Strengths

  • Named technicians with local reputation (Wayne in commercials)
  • Honest diagnosis, fixes rather than replaces when possible
  • Same-day or next-day service typical
  • Thorough cleanup and respectful home manners

Worth knowing

  • Technicians Jason, Marc Lee, Jesse, Wayne, Mike, and Anthony named in recent reviews
  • Wayne appears in company commercials and recognized by customers
  • Receptionist Dianna praised for scheduling speed
  • Recent work includes basement pump repairs, toilet installation, outdoor shower plumbing, garbage disposal repair, water heater service, drain clearing
  • Staff wear protective booties indoors and clean thoroughly after work

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
Multiple same-day responses for basement flooding, no hot water, sewage odors; technicians solve quickly and explain root causes.
Drain Cleaning & Sewer Service
Cleared clogs causing shower and toilet backups and basement sewage smells; removed sizeable clog from basement pump.
Commercial Plumbing
Website lists commercial service and repair; no review text directly evidences this category.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.61 average across the 78 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
608
4
30
3
7
2
5
1
36

Common questions

Do they answer emergency calls outside business hours?
They publish 7-day opening hours and reviewers report same-day and next-day service; call to confirm emergency availability on your specific day.
Will they replace a broken fixture or try to repair it first?
Recent reviews show they inspect first and offer repair over replacement when possible, as with a jammed garbage disposal they fixed instead of replacing.
What areas do they serve?
South Windsor, East Windsor, Windsor, Windsor Locks, East Granby, Granby, Enfield, and Tolland according to their website.
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Last updated 2026-07-20