R & J Plumbing & Drains

Raul and R&J Plumbing demonstrate strong overall performance across a large review base, with the majority of customers praising responsiveness, punctuality, friendliness, and technical competence. Pricing is generally viewed as fair and competitive, though a meaningful cluster of negative reviews specifically cite price escalation mid-job, a $1,000 flat-rate quote without site visit, and a disput... Read more

Raul and R&J Plumbing demonstrate strong overall performance across a large review base, with the majority of customers praising responsiveness, punctuality, friendliness, and technical competence. Pricing is generally viewed as fair and competitive, though a meaningful cluster of negative reviews specifically cite price escalation mid-job, a $1,000 flat-rate quote without site visit, and a disputed estimate charge — these materially drag the pricing score down from what would otherwise be a higher mark. Project completion is solid for the majority of jobs, but two credible negative reviews describe incomplete or failed repairs (a leaking reverse osmosis system not fixed after two days, and a bathroom repair that required a second plumber to correct), which prevent a top-tier score. The most serious concern is a 1-star review alleging fraudulent use of another contractor's license number, a separate allegation of operating without a valid CSLB license, and a detailed account of threatening and harassing behavior toward a tenant after a negative review — these flags significantly impact overall trustworthiness and are weighted heavily in the assessment. Read less