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Cottrell & Co., Inc Plumbing Heating And Air

Updated 2026-07-18 · 2,364 reviewed · 148 listed · Scored from 621 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(621) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingDrain & Sewer CleaningWater Heater Installation & RepairCommercial PlumbingBathroom & Kitchen Remodel PlumbingGas Line ServicesLeak Detection & Repair

Google-verified621 Google reviewsSince 1995

Cottrell & Co., Inc Plumbing Heating And Air
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Water Heater Installation & Repair
Reviews
621

What recent reviews say

Staff answer early morning calls and arrive same-day, often within hours. Technicians like Tim and Jason build rapport, explain work clearly, and solve problems without pressure to upsell. Customers who've used them for years cite honesty, reasonable fees, and willingness to spend time diagnosing issues-even billing only $75 for a lengthy leak hunt. Holiday and weekend availability stands out in an industry known for delays.

Plumbing work covers everything from emergency repairs to slab leaks and remodeling; HVAC is also core. The rare miscommunication gets corrected fast. Reviewers emphasize that Cottrell staff feel like "down to earth, good people" who care about client satisfaction over sales tactics.

Praised for
  • punctual arrival and fast response
  • friendly and professional staff
  • honest pricing and fair costs
  • knowledgeable diagnosis and explanation
  • repeat customer retention
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Best for: homeowners and rental-property managers needing reliable emergency service and long-term plumbing partners

Strengths

  • same-day and holiday availability
  • named technicians known for professionalism
  • master plumbers and NATE-certified HVAC staff
  • eight-plus year repeat customer base

Worth knowing

  • Named technicians Tim and Jason praised for friendly demeanor and clear communication
  • Emergency HVAC call answered and filled on July 4th with a single tech on call
  • Diagnostic work billed transparently: $75 for a two-hour leak search with no pressure to expand scope
  • Eight-year repeat customers cite rare, promptly-corrected miscommunications

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
same-day response and holiday availability praised; technicians arrive with early-morning flexibility
Leak Detection & Repair
patient diagnosis and fair pricing; reviewers report thorough investigation without sales pressure
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing
professional workmanship and client-focused approach noted in remodeling context
Drain & Sewer Cleaning
thorough service over many years; miscommunications handled promptly

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.78 average across the 71 drain & sewer cleaning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they answer emergency calls early in the morning?
Yes. One reviewer got through at 6:30 a.m. and was scheduled the same day, arriving by 1 p.m.
Will they come on holidays or weekends?
Yes. An HVAC call on July 4th was answered and fulfilled by an on-call technician within hours.
Do they charge extra to diagnose the problem before fixing it?
They charge for diagnostics at a fair rate. One leak investigation took two hours and was billed at $75, with the customer noting the transparent, reasonable cost.

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Last updated 2026-07-18