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Oswald Plumbing Co.

Updated 2026-07-18 · 2,364 reviewed · 148 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(13) 58 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingWater Heater Installation & RepairDrain & Sewer Cleaning

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Oswald Plumbing Co.
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater Installation & Repair, Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Reviews
13

What recent reviews say

Charlie Oswald delivers solid plumbing work and answers quickly, with many customers calling him honest and reasonably priced. The tension: those who got written estimates praise his fairness, but two reviews warn that jobs without upfront quotes came in far higher than expected, sometimes double what others quoted.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive owner
  • skilled work
  • fair pricing when upfront
  • friendly and honest
Watch-outs
  • unclear scope of work
  • surprise bills without written estimate
  • overpriced without written quote
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Best for: homeowners seeking owner involvement and quick response for water heater and drain work
Think twice if: customers without a written, itemized estimate upfront risk surprises; get quotes in writing before work starts

Strengths

  • same-day or quick response
  • owner-operated reliability
  • historic home specialists

Worth knowing

  • Owner Charlie Oswald answers calls and responds immediately
  • water heater replacement, full repiping, and historic home work mentioned
  • two reviews cite $2500+ bills without upfront written estimates
  • work includes tub surrounds, supply lines, and crawlspace access

What reviews say by service

Water Heater Installation & Repair
Water heater replacement and work praised for fairness when quoted upfront; one reviewer called the price the best available.
Emergency Plumbing
Owner responds immediately to calls and solves problems same-day; some jobs lack written estimates, leading to bill shock.
Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Sewer line work included in full repiping jobs with positive results when quoted clearly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.67 average across the 106 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 69
Review volume 50
Review recency 80
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Will Charlie come out the same day for an emergency?
Yes. Multiple reviews confirm the owner responds immediately and solves problems the same day.
What should I do to avoid a surprise bill?
Get a written estimate before work starts. Two reviews cite $2500+ bills that arrived without upfront quotes. Other customers got fair pricing when they had written estimates in advance.

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Last updated 2026-07-18