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Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Updated 2026-07-18 · 2,364 reviewed · 148 listed · Scored from 1,528 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(1528) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Commercial PlumbingGas Line ServicesDrain & Sewer Cleaning

Google-verified1,528 Google reviewsSince 2008

Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Services
Commercial Plumbing, Gas Line Services, Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Reviews
1528

What recent reviews say

Most customers praise Kay's technicians by name for showing up on time, working efficiently, and treating them as people. The company has earned loyalty for after-hours emergencies and free corrective work when needed. Two recent one-star reviews describe a serious leak caused by their own work, followed by a month of silence, no updates, and work halted mid-repair without notification. A third complaint involved misdiagnosis on a water heater issue and a $200 diagnostic fee when the problem was quickly fixed by another company. Growth appears to have strained their consistency in follow-up and troubleshooting quality.

Best results come from named technicians like Matt, Butch, and Colt, who handle routine repairs, emergencies, and remodels competently. Their gold subscription plan draws praise. Water heater service quality varies: some customers found diagnostic fees high and encountered poor problem-solving. The business acknowledges mistakes but recovery depends heavily on which crew responds.

Praised for
  • reliable technicians by name (Matt, Butch, Sean, Austin, Mike, Konrad, Colt, Vio, Jared)
  • arrives on time or responds quickly to emergencies
  • friendly and professional demeanor
  • fixes issues efficiently and goes the extra mile
  • free follow-up work when needed
Watch-outs
  • slow follow-up and poor communication after a service mistake
  • misdiagnosis on tankless water heater (charging for work they caused)
  • sloppy workmanship on first visit (silicone application) requiring rework
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Best for: Homeowners wanting a local company that names its technicians and responds personally to emergencies.
Think twice if: Recent complaints about poor follow-up after service mistakes and misdiagnosis on water heaters suggest double-checking follow-up care is critical.

Strengths

  • Named technicians with strong local reputations (Matt, Butch, Colt, Austin)
  • owner (Konrad) responds personally to after-hours emergencies
  • free corrective work when initial service quality falls short
  • gold subscription plan reduces surprise repair costs

Worth knowing

  • Owner Konrad responds personally to after-hours emergencies
  • named technicians: Matt, Butch, Sean, Austin, Mike, Colt, Vio, Jared
  • gold subscription plan offered (cost not stated)
  • free corrective work completed at no charge (silicone repair case, Review 10)
  • emergency response time: 3 hours on one pipe rupture, 15-30 minutes voicemail callback, water pressure issue resolved 2-3 minutes by competitor after Kay's misdiagnosis

What reviews say by service

Commercial Plumbing
No reviews clearly spoke to commercial work specifically; category inferred from directory listing.
Gas Line Services
Website lists gas leak detection, but no customer reviews addressed this service directly.
Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Website lists services, but no customer reviews addressed drain or sewer work.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.75 average across the 72 commercial plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1380
4
45
3
16
2
14
1
73

Common questions

Do you offer emergency service?
Yes. Owner Konrad responded personally to an 8 p.m. emergency within 15-30 minutes and fixed an AC issue in about 90 minutes. Other emergency calls were answered next morning.
Do you offer a subscription or maintenance plan?
Yes, a gold subscription plan is mentioned in reviews as worth the cost for unexpected repair coverage.
Who are your technicians?
Named technicians include Matt, Butch, Sean, Austin, Mike, Colt, Vio, and Jared. Owner Konrad also responds to emergencies.

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Last updated 2026-07-18