From a good experience to a not not so good exoerience. 20 Oct 2026 Mark is very polite, patient and professional. He replaced the garbage disposal pretty quick. So far so good. I will continue to recommend Plumbing A-1 Total Service. Thank you. I called the receptionist requesting the bill be emailed to me and to have a physical copy of the bill mailed to me. Follow up 21 Oct 2026, 2:24 am. I looked at my new garbage disposal after watching a video. I saw that the "Rubber Catch" is not installed. I have a mesh screen on top of the sink drain but I would still like to have the rubber catch that came with the new garbage disposal placed inside my new garbage disposal. I called you this morning at around 2:24 am and left you a nessage. Please call me as soon as possible. Thank you. I called you this morning at around 2:24 am and left you a message. 0809 hrs I called A-1 Total Plumbing service and I spoke with Jazzel explaining the situation. She told me she will contact the technician (Mark Cardenas) to call me. she said she will call me after she contacts him. 0818 hrs Jazzel called me back stating that spoke with the technician and she said he will be calling me. 0955 hrs I called A-1 and I spoke with Melissa regarding my bill. That I haven't received my bill by email. While on the phone she sent the bill to my email and I received it. I also requested a physical copy of the bill to be mailed to my home. I also mentioned to Melissa that I had spoke with Jazzel earlier today about the missing Rubber Cover. Melissa told me that Mark is currently working at a location and that he will contact me. 1500 hrs Mark has not called me. So I called A-1 Total plumbing and I spoke with Jazzel and said Mark hasn't called me yet. she apologized and said she will call Mark and have him call me. 1506 hrs Mark called me. Told him about the missing Rubber Catch that is inserted inside the disposal and NOT the cover to plug the drain hole. I asked him to bring the Rubber Catch and the S shaped Allen wrench. He said he will bring them tomorrow, Thursday 22 Oct 2026, morning. I Thanked him. I asked him if the new disposal had a reset button because I couldn't find it at the bottom of the disposal. No Red or Black button seen. He said there is a reset button. 1707 hrs I looked for the reset button. I didn't find one. So I called A-1 Plumbing and I spoke with Jazzel. I asked her to have Mark bring the manual/instructions to the garbage disposal. 22 October 2026, 0840 hrs Mark came to my house to insert the Rubber Cover inside the garbage disposal and brought the S shaped Allen wrench but he did not bring the instructions because he threw them away with the box. I don't mean to sound petty but I paid $938.28 for the garbage disposal and replacement installation and all the parts that come with it which include the instructions. because its hard enough to troubleshoot any future issues without the instructions. Its the InSinkErator 900-1 series. I highly recommend the technicians to install all parts of the garbage disposal before leaving and ask the customers if they want to keep any leftover parts and the manual. 0904 hrs - I called the 1 800 558-5700 phone number affixed to the garbage disposal. I spoke with the receptionist and asked her if she can send me a copy of of the instructions. She sent me a link with the instructions. she also registered my garbage disposal. I told her that I paid $938.28 for the replacement installation. She looked up the price of the. model I had bought. She told me it cost $226.00 at home depot. So out of the $938.28 I was charged $712.28 for labor? And Mark didn't complete the job to where he kept parts that I paid for but brought them today to complete the job but he threw away the instructions. This is not right and I am dissapointed by this experience. This should not happen from a professional. I now have concerns about your company. I may still call you for any furture Plumbing issues but like I said I now have concerns.
A-1 Total Service Plumbing
A-1 Total Service Plumbing at a glance
Google reviewers rate A-1 Total Service Plumbing 4.9 out of 5 based on 662 reviews, with the owner responding to sixty percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, clear communication regarding procedures, and professional conduct during services like water heater replacements, leak repairs, and drain clearing. However, some low-star reviews criticize high pricing for basic repairs, unexpected charges for estimates, and instances of poor follow-up or rude customer service interactions.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 662 reviews (96% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 662 Google reviews (575 with written comments, 15 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 60% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
- Service: Septic Tank Service serving Garden Grove, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other septic tank services
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: momentum.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
662 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars63396%
- 4 stars142%
- 3 stars41%
- 2 stars20%
- 1 star91%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 575 written reviews
- Praise1,23298%
- Complaints242%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price213%
- Reasonable960%
- Overpriced320%
- Not sure17%
Middle half of what 9 customers paid ($463–$1.6k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude34728%
- Speed & response28423%
- Quality & results19916%
- Would recommend14712%
- Communication12110%
- Price & value1048%
- Honesty & trust544%
What customers talk about
We read 575 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Polite and professional service, I would use them again.”
“The technicians were very rude and training in customer service.”
“To get it done this quickly during a holiday week was amazing, Thank you”
“He was 15 minutes late and the actual Hydrojetting guys arrived about ten minutes after he did.”
“Noah was great he and his partner came through for us and got the job done.”
“Terrible service, requested a quote they said they would have it the next day and never sent anything.”
“I highly recommend A1 Plumbing and Guillermo for any plumbing needs you may have!”
“The worst experience possible I do not recommend this company as they came out to my complex today to help one of my elderly disabled tenants that nee…”
“He was great at explaining every step of the process and made sure I understood what was going on and what was required.”
“I was astonished at how reasonably priced my problem was solved despite the fast turnaround time on a weekend”
“Beware: this is not the same trusted company anymore; they are now a corporate entity only interested in overcharging.”
“Extremely profesional, very fair and honest with their pricing.”
People customers mention
- Guillermo 36 reviews
- Esteban 20 reviews
- Christian 19 reviews
- Muniz 19 reviews
- Avalos 16 reviews
- Lamberto 15 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired A-1 Total Service Plumbing for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent priced reviews
Noah was great he and his partner came through for us and got the job done. He definitely helped and reassured us during this stressful event. He was great at explaining every step of the process and made sure I understood what was going on and what was required. He was very kind, courteous and respectful and it was…
Noah did a great job! We had no hot water and he came late on a Monday night to replace our water heater. To get it done this quickly during a holiday week was amazing, Thank you
Great communication on appointment. Jose identified the leak location and was very helpful. No upselling whatsoever. He came and did his job successfully and this homeowner is happy on the outcome.
The plumber who showed up was nice and pleasant. He looked at the leak in my bathtub and quoted me $765 he said it needed a complete rebuild. I thought it was just a washer. He said the parts were $150. So labor would be $615. I asked how long to fix he said he could have it done in one hour. That’s $10.15 a minute.…
The team responded quickly to the initial problem but couldn’t fix it until “tomorrow”. I was quoted an “investigation price” which I expected to be folded into the repair price. It was not, and that surprised me when the final bill came. But the repair was done well, the team was professional and courteous, and we…
This was the most painless experience I’ve ever had with a plumber. A-1 was able to give a quick window to have someone come out and clear the blockage between my house and the mainline. Our technician Jackie arrived early in the window and was very helpful and professional. He was able to effectively clear the…
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing pipe repair | 34 | $305–$1.1k |
| Drain cleaning | 21 | $205–$478 |
| Toilet repair | 21 | $209–$607 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 21 | $248–$1.2k |
| Plumbing leak detection | 17 | $54–$495 |
| Shower repair | 10 | $148–$469 |
| Garbage disposal installation | 10 | $353–$730 |
| Faucet repair | 10 | $271–$659 |
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 662 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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used A1 a few times and had great experiences, but the company’s recent acquisition by a corporation has ruined the service. They quoted me almost $7k for a simple mainline blockage absolute extortion. I referred them to my father which he contacted them for a bathtub clog and quoted him over 3k!!! I hired a local, family-owned company instead for only $175 and had me flowing again. Beware: this is not the same trusted company anymore; they are now a corporate entity only interested in overcharging. When I expressed my concern to the manager he said I get what I paid for and if I’m not happy I can go somewhere else and I did.
Great job start to finish
- Services: Sewer cleaning
Your satisfaction is our reward. Thank you for the 5-star review!
Polite and professional service, I would use them again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your business.
We would highly recommend A-1 Total Service. Our technician, Jose Martinez was very professional throughout the entire process.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Drain cleaning
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They said I would have appointment at 2:00. They called about 11:00 and said they could come early. I greatly appreciate that. He was here within the 20 minutes they said he would be here. Very friendly very upfront with the prices. He did a very excellent job. Would recommend this company to other people.
We appreciate your 5-star rating! If you ever need us again, just give a shout—we’re always ready to dive in and keep things flowing smoothly!
Guillermo and Cesar did an amazing job. We had our in wall washer and dryer valves replaced. With little space to work with they were able to replace the part. Super friendly and professional. I would use their service again in a heartbeat. Thanks guys!
- Services: Service not listed
We appreciate your 5-star rating! If you ever need us again, just give a shout—we’re always ready to dive in and keep things flowing smoothly!
Noah was great he and his partner came through for us and got the job done. He definitely helped and reassured us during this stressful event. He was great at explaining every step of the process and made sure I understood what was going on and what was required. He was very kind, courteous and respectful and it was a pleasure having him work with us. Thank you for everything everyone.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $1,000+
- Services: Toilet repair, Plumbing pipe repair, Toilet installation, Sewer repair
We appreciate your 5-star rating! If you ever need us again, just give a shout—we’re always ready to dive in and keep things flowing smoothly!
My name is Craig klingman. I just wanted to let you know that Mark did a great job here in wildomar. He backed up very cautiously, I made sure he didn't hit my truck. He's a great driver. We had great conversation and he did a great job pumping my tank. My address is 20681 Grand avenue. He did such a great job. I will probably call him for this next summer to pump my other property.
Your satisfaction is our reward. Thank you for the 5-star review!
Noah did a great job! We had no hot water and he came late on a Monday night to replace our water heater. To get it done this quickly during a holiday week was amazing, Thank you
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $1,000+
- Services: Water heater installation
Your satisfaction is our reward. Thank you for the 5-star review!
Business details
- Address: 1061 S Cypress St, La Habra, CA 90631
- Phone: (562) 579-4745
- Website: a-1totalserviceplumbing.com
- Service area: Garden Grove, CA