A comparison of Pittsburgh-area plumbing companies using independent ratings, review volume, documented services, responsiveness, and local operating history. Confirm licensing, insurance, scope, and current pricing before hiring.
The strongest all-around documented choice, combining high review signals with broad emergency, sewer, drain, and installation coverage.
ServiceAgent ranks Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Pittsburgh at 4.9 stars across 561 Google reviews. Other supplied listings document emergency plumbing, repairs, and installations, though current pricing should be confirmed.A compelling choice for established residential and commercial work, with strong review evidence and unusually broad sewer and plumbing capabilities.
Remodelmate reports a 4.9 rating from 398 reviews and describes residential and commercial services. ConsumerAffairs lists sewer cleaning, trenchless repair, sump pumps, water heaters, filtration, and emergency-related work.A strong established-service option with broad plumbing and HVAC capability, 24/7 availability, and long local operating history.
Expertise says Frew is family-owned, has served Pittsburgh since 1925, and offers 24/7 plumbing. Its documented services include fixtures, water heaters, sewer video inspection, stormwater, and drain cleaning.Best suited to urgent and diagnostic work, with strong local review signals, same-day emergency service, and high-tech sewer-camera capability.
Yelp shows Revelation Plumbing at 4.4 stars from 21 reviews and identifies emergency service. ConsumerAffairs describes same-day emergency service, drain cleaning, leak and gas-line work, and sewer-camera inspections.A practical local choice for repairs, repiping, gas and water lines, and leak detection, supported by a long operating history and trade affiliation.
Expertise reports that J&A South Park has served Pittsburgh since 1993 and handles leaks, gas and water lines, repiping, remodeling plumbing, and underground leak detection. Independent rating evidence is limited in the supplied results.Three independent write-ins unlock an honorable mention. The 10 strongest active mentions are shown; inactive mentions archive after 12 months. At 25 recent votes, a contender is scored for possible automatic Top 5 promotion.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Pittsburgh | #2WJ McNabb Plumbing | #3Frew Inc. | #4Revelation Plumbing | #5J&A South Park LLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 92 | 82 | 87 | 78 | |
| 90 | 95 | 93 | 89 | 92 | |
| 92 | 85 | 94 | 98 | 80 | |
| 88 | 96 | 100 | 78 | 91 | |
| 88 | 84 | 78 | 91 | 82 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.4 | 91.2 | 89.5 | 88.8 | 84.3 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 84 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Pittsburgh | #2WJ McNabb Plumbing | #3Frew Inc. | #4Revelation Plumbing | #5J&A South Park LLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 92 | 82 | 87 | 78 | |
| 90 | 95 | 93 | 89 | 92 | |
| 92 | 85 | 94 | 98 | 80 | |
| 88 | 96 | 100 | 78 | 91 | |
| 88 | 84 | 78 | 91 | 82 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.4 | 91.2 | 89.5 | 88.8 | 84.3 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 84 |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Residential and commercial plumbing
Residential and commercial plumbing
Emergency plumbing; repairs; installations
Sewer; trenchless repair; drains; water heaters; gas lines
4.9 stars; 561 Google reviews
4.9 stars; 398 reviews
Established local operation; exact founding year not verified
Serving the area since 1985
Weighted editorial comparison of independent ratings, review volume, documented capabilities, response signals, operating history, and value evidence in the supplied research.