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Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

Plumber · San Francisco, CA · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 14 sump pump repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 31%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,200 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.82★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
32%reviews answered by the owner
$529typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers for Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, clear communication, and efficient service on tasks like drain clearing, fixture replacement, and water heater repairs. Many customers highlight fair pricing compared to competitors and the professionalism of the technicians during job completion. However, some low-star reviews criticize the company for high costs, a lack of upfront pricing quotes, and instances of upselling or uncooperative office staff.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,200 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,198 Google reviews (973 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 32% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Sump Pump Repair Service serving San Francisco, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other sump pump repair 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 momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction86Reliability84Craft & service100Value90Momentum100Replies to reviews40Satisfaction: 86 (median 90)Reliability: 84 (median 92)Craft & service: 100 (median 98)Value: 90 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 40 (median 62)
Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.Sump Pump Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
86
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
90
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.: 40/100 on this factor. Category median: 62.C
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

1,198 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,13194%
  • 4 stars403%
  • 3 stars71%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star182%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 973 written reviews

  • Praise2,02798%
  • Complaints402%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price5520%
  • Reasonable18767%
  • Overpriced145%
  • Not sure238%
$529+10% vs typical sump pump repair services

Middle half of what 222 customers paid ($317–$1.0k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response57728%
  • Staff & attitude49024%
  • Quality & results31415%
  • Would recommend21710%
  • Price & value20710%
  • Communication1668%
  • Honesty & trust965%

What customers talk about

We read 973 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “On time, professional and friendly tech, knowledgeable, job started, finished and cleaned up in less than an hour.”
    “Despite giving ample notice, he showed up late and took much longer than expected to address our leaking water heater.”
  • “Professional and friendly with great customer service.”
    “The technicians were excellent but the office staff was awful - rude, unprofessional and insulting - could not have been more unpleasant or uncooperat…”
  • “He was able to create an appointment on the spot and fixed the issue.”
    “Terrible business model for the consumer.”
  • “I highly recommend Ace Plumbing and Rooter for any plumbing needs and ask for Eric.”
    “I would recommend you spend your money elsewhere.”
  • “Ace pricing came in lower than several other companies at a far more reasonable rate…very satisfied.”
    “…ve the the trap, I don’t want that offer and declined it because it’s too expensive.…”
  • “Ace Plumbing is exceptional on their clear communication, adherence to schedule, and quality of work.”
  • “Exceptional Service – Professional, Efficient, and Honest!”
    “Beware of this company that specializes on SEO but it plays shady tactics when you schedule with them.”

People customers mention

  • Carlos 23 reviews
  • Joel 15 reviews
  • Jeff 13 reviews
  • Jim 10 reviews
  • Jordan 10 reviews
  • Russ 10 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Yu3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 hours ago★★★★

Excellent job done. All work done with agree price, no un expected added extra cost.

Paid $2,000+Sewer cleaningToilet installationService not listed
michelle3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

On time, professional and friendly tech, knowledgeable, job started, finished and cleaned up in less than an hour. We have used another company for years, their prices went up, service went down and not consistent with pricing. Ace pricing came in lower than several other companies at a far more reasonable rate…very satisfied.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceService not listed
Lisa7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★

Responsive and efficient, the service we received met our needs with the care and urgency we required. Will definitely use again when necessary.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
JoeLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Ace Plumbing is exceptional on their clear communication, adherence to schedule, and quality of work. They installed an automatic seismic water shutoff valve quickly and efficiently. We will reach out to them in the future if we have additional projects. Thank you, Ace Plumbing.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceService not listed
Albert2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Eric and his crew - Juan, Danny, Omar and Chase did a fantastic job on my Sewer and Drain Piping Replacement project. They are very knowledgeable and efficient. The job was finished in just 5 days with minor interruption. I am very happy with their work. I highly recommend Ace Plumbing and Rooter for any plumbing needs and ask for Eric.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionService not listed
Bob2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Had a very professional and friendly experience. Great customer service in setting up the appointment and my technician Bill was super friendly and on time, with a courtesy call to let me know he was on his way. Highly recommend.

Paid $1–200Not sureService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,200 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Yu Wong3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent job done. All work done with agree price, no un expected added extra cost.

  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Sewer cleaning, Toilet installation, Service not listed
Ava Nicolai2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ava has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always the best experience with ACE! We love them ❤️❤️

Carla Cooper3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Easy to schedule, confirmed, and arrived in time. Work completed exactly as requested. Thank you!

michelle cohen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

On time, professional and friendly tech, knowledgeable, job started, finished and cleaned up in less than an hour. We have used another company for years, their prices went up, service went down and not consistent with pricing. Ace pricing came in lower than several other companies at a far more reasonable rate…very satisfied.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Service not listed
rich merolla9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews rich has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

James is excellent

  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Outdoor plumbing system repair
Lisa Jacobs7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Responsive and efficient, the service we received met our needs with the care and urgency we required. Will definitely use again when necessary.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Water heater installation
Andy Yang12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an emergency clogged pipe with sewage backing into the house and just so happened to see Mario finishing up a job for my neighbor. He was able to create an appointment on the spot and fixed the issue. Very pleasant to work with, did a great job, and cleaned up afterwards! It’s about all I could ask for, thanks!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Drain cleaning, Plumbing leak detection
Harold Brooks10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Harold has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service. Completed the job quickly with minimal issues

Jasper Mather4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jasper has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They replaced my bathtub faucet same day and did a great job.

craig hom3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

water heater leak on a Saturday night and Dominic came out and replaced it same night. great service!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Water heater installation

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