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Plumbums LLC

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,794 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 168 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(168) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingWater Heater Installation & RepairDrain Cleaning & Sewer ServiceBathroom & Kitchen Remodel PlumbingLeak Detection & Pipe RepairGas Line ServicesCommercial PlumbingFurnace Repair Service

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Plumbums LLC
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater Installation & Repair, Drain Cleaning & Sewer Service
Reviews
168

What recent reviews say

Plumbums responds fast to emergencies and handles standard jobs with friendly, competent technicians. They charge fairly and often follow up by phone to check the work. One recent customer on a large multi-day project experienced repeated callbacks, messy cleanup, and rough drywall cuts, but ultimately got working systems and insurance cooperation.

The business names staff including Jim (owner), Heli, Deshawn, Estrada, and Zach. Water heater installs are praised for speed; leak detection and bathroom work show solid execution. Most customers feel comfortable calling back, though the one two-star review flags care issues on complex scope-creep jobs.

Praised for
  • quick response and emergency availability
  • friendly and professional technicians
  • fair and reasonable pricing
  • follow-up and warranty support
  • clean, skilled workmanship
Watch-outs
  • poor cleanup on large jobs
  • inconsistent quality on complex multi-system work
  • drywall damage not addressed
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Best for: homeowners needing emergency response and straightforward repairs
Think twice if: hiring for large multi-system renovation projects; cleanup and worksite care inconsistent on complex jobs

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency availability with fast response
  • named owner (Jim) and technicians handle work personally
  • fair pricing with no pressure
  • follows up by phone after jobs

Worth knowing

  • Jim Gaffney: owner who travels to diagnose and manage work
  • Technicians named: Heli, Deshawn, Estrada, Zach
  • Water heater install turnaround: new unit installed within two business days
  • Owner follows up by phone after jobs to check satisfaction
  • One large renovation project required four return visits within first three days; drywall cuts were rough and cleanup included debris and food trash

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
Fast dispatch (within one or two hours reported); Jim travels long distances to diagnose complex issues
Water Heater Installation & Repair
New units installed quickly (two business days); praised for speed and professional manner
Leak Detection & Pipe Repair
Jim diagnoses bathtub and pipe leaks on-site; issues resolved professionally, though one large job needed multiple return visits
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing
Vanity, toilet, and fixture installs praised as professional and on-time; large-scope job had quality control issues
Drain Cleaning & Sewer Service
Water softener repair and insinkerator fixes handled quickly with friendly service
Commercial Plumbing
No clear evidence in review text

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 85 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
2
1
4

Common questions

Do they offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. Their website lists 24/7 emergency services, and reviews confirm Jim or his team responds within one to two hours on nights and weekends.
Will someone follow up after the job?
Yes. The owner, Jim, calls customers after work is done to ensure everything is perfect and address any issues immediately.
What areas do they serve?
Their website states they serve Connecticut, Simsbury, Glastonbury, and North Haven. Reviewers also confirm service in the greater Berlin area and Bridgeport.

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Last updated 2026-08-20