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%80+19.4Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCOREBarker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter
Garden Grove, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 66 septic tank services · 4.8★ from 4,613 Google reviews
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Customers hired Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter for 8 kinds of job.
Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter for drain cleaning
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Ricky was an amazing technician. He showed up on time and was very patient in explaining the procedure that was going to take place. I’ll definitely be using them to do all my plumbing services.
Everyone at Barker & Sons has been amazing to work with. We’ve had a few emergencies they’ve helped us through and are always prompt, friendly and polite. We’ve never had to clean up after any of their work. Special shoutout to Orlando, who is always quick to respond to all our questions after having our tankless water heater installed!
Iheb greatest plumber. Very honest and easy going person hard worker . I highly recommend him for all plumb works. ONCE YOU PAID THEM, YOU ON YOUR OWN! 10/1/2026 this is update about my service with this company . Dropped star from 5-2 : reasons 1: price is higher than average plumber company. Should have expected…
Ken & Allen are professional plumbers. Was able to get the job done than another plumber who was giving us a run around. Barker & Sons was straightforward and provided exceptional service! Thank you
Baker & Sons is good company, sending Davis Graf, a skill & responsible technician, he took time to clean/clear the drain line for a 60 year old home, I am very happy and satisfying with his service & discount price, I would definitely recommend B&S, no doubt the company has received 4.8*/4506 reviews
Outstanding in explaining everything needed and why. No pressure and offered different options. Corey and Ricky were great and I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs.
Thank you for your help. Iheb did a great job He was on time and on task For my tankless water heater replaced in under 23 hours Couldn’t be happier
Work was completed but communication was slow and repeat calls had to be made to receive a receipt
James Kelley was professional, thorough, answered all my questions and concerns about my drainage problems. He also was so honest in that he did not sell me a sump pump when I didn’t need one, even though he knew I was ready to buy. That shows a lot on integrity. Tuni
As an early care and education facility serving children ages six weeks through five years of age, staying open and maintaining a safe, functioning facility is our top priority. At the end of the day, we hit a catastrophic plumbing emergency that threatened to keep us from opening our doors the next morning. Barker…
Fast and Responsive cleared my kitchen sink.
Ricky did an amazing and came to our rescue opening our side drain. Thank you for the great service.
timely response, good communication, and i joined their membership program to ensure we are well taken care of over the next 18 months! Davis, Ricardo, and Robert all did a fantastic job!
Rudy our tech was very nice and explained everything we needed to know.
Had Jesse and Peter come out and fix a drain that a previous plumber was unable to fix. Great guys and better service. They were in and out literally within 20 minutes! Big recommendation to all of the team. You can tell they care about customer service much more so than most places.
Working with Davis and Peter was such a pleasure. Davis was friendly and courteous. I appreciated him putting on shoe covers before entering our home. He explained the process clearly and what to expect. I had worries that I would only be offered a la carte services in the hope of fixing the problem, but Davis and…
If I could have given a 6 star I would have. Great service and will definitely use them again.
Never have I seen a better run company. They took care of all we needed. Helpful, hard working and explained everything. Thank you so very much, PS clean up was amazing.
All 5 starts (easy commmunication, comptitive pricing, good work was performed) . / Team outperformed the work because they knew what was going on & how to handle the work / surely would schedule again
Great staff and friendly. Very knowledgeable and explained everything well.
AWESOME is what I have to say about Barker and Sons Plumbing! Had a clogged bathtub and kitchen sink and Iggy, Nic, Jon and Bo K came to our rescue! They were so kind and professional and found the source of our problem quickly. Installed a clean out for us which will be a lifesaver moving forward and got us…
Barker and son’s staff and plumbers are friendly, professional, and punctual. They have come to my home 3 times in the last 2 years for 3 different problems. They have diagnosed the problem successfully and then fixed the problem quickly, at a fair and reasonable price. I’d highly recommend this company to resolve…
Very friendly and explained everything that needed to keep it to clean.
Iggy Perez and Ricky Amezquita, came to Our home this morning on time, super knowledgeable spent a long time explaining all sour options. I trust they know what they’re doing by their knowledge. I plan on using them in the future on another property!
Team was great and thorough. I feel very confident the problem was fixed.
Very professional.
After returning home on a Saturday from a recent vacation, we discovered that our kitchen sink drain was completely clogged. After determining that the problem was farther downstream in the drain line, I began searching for a reputable plumbing company. A Google search led me to Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter,…
On a day I needed a plumber, I saw Barker and Sons truck across the street… good timing. My shower was back up when the toilet was flushed. Since the team (Benito and Ricky) were busy with the neighbors. I called the office and got on the schedule. Within an hour they sent out another team (Albert and Peter). This…
Davis and Peter showed up to my house same day on a Friday and repaired my kitchen sink quickly. They were professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Great local plumbing service.
So far, my husband and I appreciate the professionalism from Jonathan and Garrett. They were very thorough with their findings and up front with the work that needs to be done. They were friendly and not pushy. We look forward to seeing the amazing results from this company!
Great response time. Fixed in one day. Polite and knowledgeable. Based on quality of service would definitely refer family and friends. Will use for all my plumbing needs going forward.
I had an outstanding experience with this plumbing company. They responded quickly, diagnosed the issue right away, and explained everything clearly. Jesse was very professional, respectful of my home, and made sure the job was done perfectly before leaving. It’s rare to find this level of honesty and craftsmanship these days. Highly recommend!
Bany was professional. Very patient answered my questions and informative
Ricky was great. So was the office and schedulers. Work was thorough and quick with excellent explanation of services provided. Very friendly and helpful leaving us with good thoughts and spotless work area. 👍👍
Outstanding customer service. The 2 gentleman that shows up explained everything well and got the line cleaned out quickly. Very professional.
Barker and Sons provided excellent service from start to finish. Their customer service was very responsive, dedicated, and quick to help, even in an emergency. The technicians arrived quickly, were professional, knowledgeable, and worked responsibly to resolve the issue. What I appreciated most was how clearly…
Jesse & Ivan came in clutch when We had a situation at our property. Very professional and courteous, took time to explain the issue and what options we had. Fully recommend!
Guys we’re on time and very professional.
Professional, competent, and honest service from Ricky. Finished job within 15 minutes. Communication between office and customer could be better regarding scheduling and technician arrival.
Josh was very professional and friendly.
Peter from Barker & Sons Plumbing was extremely thorough in handling my lavatory drainage (faucet sink). I had a plumbing back up and clogged sink, they found the issue right away and cleared it up immediately. Plus he gave me some very helpful recommendations for preventative maintenance. I highly recommend their…
Albert and Chris were fantastic to work with. They arrived the same day I called for help and were quick, efficient, and very professional throughout the entire process. They did everything they could to unclog the drain and were transparent about the situation, even showing me exactly what was coming out of the…
We had a clogged bathroom sink in the primary bedroom and needed a plumber ASAP. A few months ago, we used Barker and Sons Pluming for toilet repair. They did an amazing job. So we kept them in our contacts. Peter and Josh showed up within a few hours to assess the problem. They were able to fix the issue…
Today we had Peter and Ricky from Barker & Sons over to help us with a blocked drain. They were very friendly and very helpful. Their product knowledge was excellent! We really recommend them.
Iggy and Tristan did a great job with our clean out for our home. Thank you barker and sons!
I would like to take the time to acknowledge Corey's exceptional work as one of the company's plumbers. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and meticulous in his approach, taking the time to explain everything in detail. His diligence extends to identifying potential additional issues, showcasing his commitment to…
Three technicians (Jonathan, Julio, and Bany) came to our house to fix a clogged kitchen sink, and they did a fantastic job. They were professional, friendly, and worked very efficiently as a team. They quickly identified the problem and fixed it, and they left everything clean and working perfectly. We really…
Your web page stated “provide common courtesy, respect, quality work and professionalism” and your team provided me all these qualities. From the first call to the end of the project (and it was a major project) the office personnel and the entire repair crew were fantastic. I was kept informed throughout the…
Ricky & Peter thank you for your service today. You both are awesome 🤩! We appreciate you taking the time to explain the work you performed (we had a major draining issue). You both made it comfortable and appreciate your dynamite customer service ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We definitely recommend Barker & Sons Plumbing for…
Ask for Josh and Ivan. Fast, friendly and no mess. Will ask for them for when it's time to replace water heater and install water softener system. Thanks lads!
We chose Barker due to past experiences. When the time came for a decent size project, we contacted Barker & Sons. I first want to thank Ivan for all his dedication and hard work. I appreciated his leadership and his communication skills. I also want to thank all the Barker team, for their professionalism. Peace of Mind
Iggy and Chris did an excellent job cleaning my kitchen drains. They explained everything very clearly and even used a camera to show us the heavy grease buildup inside the pipes. They patiently flushed and cleaned the drains again and again until everything was completely clear. Very professional, responsible, and…
Good techs. Good work. Highly recommend!
Josh did a great job fixing the problem of two drains that did not work. Josh quickly diagnosed and fixed the “week long problem” of not being able to use my master bathroom. The Price was reasonable and Josh has GREAT customer relations skills! He explained the problem, solved the problem, and after it was…
Very good service.
Perfect service … fair pricing.
Dave, Iggy and Luke were freakin' awesome! Very professional, honest, clean and pricing is decent. I would totally suggest using them and if you get any of these guys you will be taken care of!
Peter, Jesse and Josh from Barker and Sons did a great job! Very professional, conscientious, thorough and friendly. I appreciate that they kept me informed along the way. I’m very pleased with their work and would highly recommend Barker and Sons!
These guys are the real deal I ve used their services many times and will continue to Very professional and get the job done right The first time
The Customer Service experience was extraordinary – from the person who answered our after-hours phone call, to the scheduler, to the technicians who came to do the work, to the follow up call making sure everything was OK. Peter and Bany were knowledgeable, skillful, and committed to solving our problem. Their work…
Plumbers Oscar & Tristan were awesome & professional. They both were able to fix the issue we had. I would definitely want them to come back out again if we have any issues. If you have any questions or issues I would most definitely recommend them .. they are knowledgeable in their craft. Thank you for your time and work.
Josh C was amazing! We had such a great time and he was so friendly and helpful and informative. Super grateful for the knowledge and support. They did such a wonderful job and made us feel very reassured. Got the job done expeditiously and communicated great!
Technicians Oscar and Tristan were over the top professional. I notice they take pride in there work. Thinking simple drain clogging lead to more work but they worked in rain, digging up the yard, on the roof top to get the camera to see the blockage that was caused by my tree roots. Extremely happy, showed up…
Very prompt and professional service. Very honest people. Did a great job!!! I’m so glad I discovered them.
Your team was very thorough and handled my issue promptly.
I was impressed by the professionalism and honesty from Peter D. He had to visit us twice in a 6-month span and managed to give us the best service and price available. Will definitely stick to Barkers and Sons.
Good Job! We worked the problem and communicated very well on technical issues..
The Barker and Sons people are so nice! Eddie was right on time. He was so friendly and careful to explain everything to my 97 year old Dad with hearing problems! It turns out that we only needed to have a hose/drain unclogged which Eddie did quickly and the price was VERY reasonable. I highly recommend!
Dave was very helpful to come up with estimate for my drain He was very responsive and came to check with camera to make sure work was done to meet my expectations Great Job and satisfied customer
This is the 5th time we’ve relied on Barker and Sons for a plumbing repair. I had an outstanding experience with the plumbing team that came to my home — Carlos P. as the lead technician and Oscar as his assistant. From the moment they arrived, they carried themselves with professionalism, respect, and a genuine…
Came out to clear clog and did a thorough job and inspected with camera. Great customer service.
Work was done in a timely manner. Ivan our plumber was very professional and kind.
Oscar went above and beyond, showing up on a Sunday evening to snake our drains. He was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and communicative, leaving our water system working and our courtyard clean when he left.
Ivan, Zach, and Andy were incredibly helpful. They were all very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and the price was fair. I would recommend Barker and Sons and will be using them again.
Corey was truly an outstanding plumbing representative! He was professional, arrived on time, was kind and explained well the process and reasoning for his service. Work was completed promptly, and left with everything clean. Appreciate his 5-star service!
Carlos came out and did an excellent job finding what was clogging my outside drains. He thoroughly explained this and provided multiple repair options which I appreciated.
Great Quality service I really did not expect the level of service he did perform on my house I would definitely call him back anytime I need drain work
Tech was great and fixed the issue right away. Price was surprisingly high when you don’t qualify for $99.00 special. Might expect 20-50% more but 150% increase is excessive.
Great response time knowable technician Gabe did a great job!
Pete, Julian and his team were exceptional. Everything step was thoroughly explained. We always were kept updated . They worked diligently. They stepped up and went beyond expectations. Clean up was amazing. They were respectful of our home. They worked tirelessly and always remained enthusiastic and engaged.…
Chris did a great job. He was very knowledgeable and effective in addressing my plumbing issues. I highly recommend him.
I can’t say enough kind words for B & Sons. Professional from my first call to make an appointment to the guys finishing the job. Nice techs, thorough, explained everything in detail and repaired my problem!!
Got to my house within an hour. Very professional and friendly. Was able to solve the problem for a decent price all within an hour.
Peter did a great job. My options were discussed and repairs made.
Amazing service at always. So happy I found Barker and Sons. They have been so helpful!
Update: 8/26/2025: My house is 100 years old, so you can imagine that things go wrong (often). I call Barker & Sons every time I am having an issue. This time, they had to do a drain re-pipe on the backside of my house. It was an extensive project, and Sam, Luke, Bo, and Corey got the job done efficiently and…
I called on Monday morning and they got me scheduled the same day. They kept me updated as to when the technician was going to arrive. They are definitely the emergency repair plumbers to go to as they are not limited by a 9-5 schedule and they are great at communication. They found the source of the issue and resolved it.
We were very impressed with Nick. He was professional and thorough while completing the repairs. When consulting on additional needs, I found him to be honest and direct leaving no question unanswered. I would certainly recommend Nick along with Barker and Sons for future projects.
Zach, Carlos, Bany and Oscar All the good guys are awesome. Respectful, on time, and very professional.
It was a major task encompassing our total home sewer system. Aging cast iron sewer lines and tree roots invading the joints were the cause of the blockage. It was a 4 day project only because nobody from Barker & Sons arrived for 1 entire day which was disappointing. However, the amount & quality of work performed…
Josh C was polite, professional and worked hard to clear our kitchen drain. After running the garbage disposal, black gunk started curling up. So I called Barker & Sons. Josh C explained the problems with copper pipes from a 1950s home. He cleared the drain and offered us alternatives to remedy the problem from…
Barker and Sons took great care of us when we had a main drain line clog. They were friendly and competent, able to get past a pipe ledge that gave our previous plumber a lot of trouble. When it turned out we needed to excavate, they were ready to go Friday night and had us back up and running with a cleaned out…
Barker and Sons were referred for a drain issue at my father’s home. Ivan was on time, professional and courteous. He made sure we were apprised of the process and expenses as we made decisions. The issue was resolved same day. Will refer in the future.
Great service from Phillip, Samuel and Petar, I would highly recommend Barker And Sons for all of your plumbing needs.
Showed up fast for a main sewer line backup. Professional and nice. Cleaned up. Explained what was going on and options. Highly recommend.
First of all your staff and Matt & Sam really appreciate about working and advice. And also I know next step. Thank you for Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter.
We have a 60 year old house and have been using Barker and Sons Plumbing for years and years! Every time they are prompt, courteous and tackle the issues this ‘ol house throws at us with care! If you have a good old house you’d be wise to have their number handy. You’ll be thankful you did by hiring such great professionals!
We recently had B&S replace some faucets, etc in our bathrooms and kitchen. B&S have done a number of jobs for us over the years (e.g., install new water heater, hydrojet drain/sewer line, etc). Orlando came out this time and did a really good job, professional and courteous. 5-stars!
This was a very professional, clean, and friendly service. Josh G. and company were fantastic. They were respectful of my home, my time and were easy to communicate with. They were quick to respond to my questions and I felt they were being honest in the assessment and estimate of costs. You want good service and a…
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | 407 | $205–$478 |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 355 | $305–$1.1k |
| Plumbing leak detection | 333 | $54–$495 |
| Toilet repair | 267 | $209–$607 |
| Water heater installation | 204 | $1.2k–$2.4k |
| Plumbing leak repair | 184 | $248–$1.2k |
| Faucet repair | 155 | $271–$659 |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | 126 | $321–$1.0k |
