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Blessed Beyond Words Mar 12, 2026

Blessed beyond words with this very knowledgeable plumber who happens to live in my neighborhood. Efficient and same day. You can’t beat it. McDowd Plumbing for skilled and efficient services.

Lisa McCormick

Will use again for all plumbing needs Apr 17, 2025

McDowd Plumbing was able to come out to my emergency call; I had a pipe burst by the main water shut-off valve. He was able to have me back on city water quickly and without any issues. Will use again for any and all future plumbing needs!!!

Adrian Gonzalez

Matt Was Fantastic Mar 2, 2026

Matt was fantastic. Explained everything. Called to find out what was still under warranty. Arrived on time. Took time to pet the dog. Excellent service!

Lisa Duke

Rob is an excellent plumber Feb 1, 2026

Rob is an excellent plumber and provides great customer service. He’s easy to talk to and does an awesome job at explaining issues and how to fix them. He’s also super quick to come out and even quicker to get the job done.

Max Weinberg

Awesome experience and professional work Feb 1, 2026

Awesome experience and professional work, will use this company again!

Southern Beautique

Rob is a true professional Jan 17, 2026

Rob is a true professional. Excellent work, honest pricing, and efficient service.

David Rayne

Straight-Forward, Honest, Reliable Jan 17, 2026

We had a slow leak in a pipe, and Rob came out almost immediately when I first called. He gave us a reasonable quote, able to beat the price of the two we had already spoken to. And he was able to get the pipe changed out the next day. Such a positive experience for something you never like having to spend money on. Straight-forward, honest, reliable, and we are very happy with the work in the end.

Valeri Olles

Great Experience Jan 6, 2026

Great experience. Rob came out and quickly assessed the issue. Rob is knowledgeable and friendly. It was like he was educating me while working on the issue. Reasonably priced and great work. Thanks, Rob!!!

MarkD DiGiovanna

All-Around Best Experience Dec 11, 2025

AMAZING! All-around best experience I could have possibly had with having to replace my hot water heater. Nothing is more stressful than having to do emergency home repairs, especially around Christmas time. My hot water heater broke late at night, and I spent a few hours trying YouTube to hopefully do a quick fix. After hours of getting absolutely nowhere, I decided that this was way beyond my scope. I called Rob the next day, and he immediately dropped by in just a few hours to take a look. He gave me a very comprehensive but very easy-to-understand diagnosis and a few recommendations of how to move forward. If you’re looking for someone who is kind and understanding and professional, I couldn’t recommend Rob more. I decided to go with Rob, and he was able to get in the next day. Rob went above and beyond to prioritize my hot water heater and was very empathetic about the time sensitivity of the situation. He and his assistant were able to replace my water heater in just a few quick hours, which was honestly impressive because it’s located in a tight, cramped space in my garage. Rob was wonderful to work with. He made a really stressful situation as smooth and as easy as it could have gone. Would 11/10 recommend Rob!!

Stephanie Mak

Great job installing a new water softener Oct 31, 2025

Rob came out and did a great job installing a new water softener system. He had to redo some previous plumbing and explained the process the entire way. We are very pleased with his work and his excellent communication with us.

Anthony Escobar

Highly Recommend Robert Oct 24, 2025

Robert did a great job for us today installing and setting up our water softener. We will be calling for future work and highly recommend.

Dustin Thomas

McDowd Plumbing Does Amazing Work Oct 3, 2025

McDowd Plumbing does amazing work, great with scheduling and reasonable pricing too!

Jonathan Moore

Excellent Experience with McDowd Plumbing Oct 2, 2025

We had an excellent experience working with Rob Dowd of McDowd Plumbing. We hired Rob to repair a serious leak under our home after he was referred to us by another client of his who was also happy with his service. Rob was extremely responsive and nearly always answered when we called with questions. If he didn't immediately answer, we never had to wait long for him to call us back. His knowledge and professionalism put us at ease, and he explained everything clearly so we knew exactly what was being done. On top of that, he was friendly, trustworthy, and easy to work with, which made the whole process stress-free. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and skilled plumbing work.

Andrea Iarussi

Our Family Plumber From Here On Out Oct 2, 2025

McDowd Plumbing were great when we had another plumber drop the ball. They came by when we were in a pinch and have become our family plumber from here on out.

David Keeton Jr

Will Use Rob for All Future Plumbing Needs Oct 1, 2025

Messaged Rob on Monday to install a water softener and toilet. Both are installed as I type this before lunch on Wednesday! Reasonable pricing, quick work, and professional invoicing. Will use Rob for all future plumbing needs!

Benton Pruet

Rob Beat the Other Quotes Sep 23, 2025

Needed to replace the water shut-off valve and PRV to my house for a price that wouldn’t kill the bank, and luckily Rob answered the call! He beat the other quotes and, with a hand, got it knocked out in an afternoon! Thanks, guys!

PMG Jordan

Rob at McDowd Plumbing Was Fantastic Sep 17, 2025

Rob at McDowd Plumbing was fantastic to work with! He took the time to really educate me on what needed immediate attention, what could wait for the future, and what regular maintenance would help avoid issues down the road. I really appreciated the clear explanations—no pressure, just transparency. He showed up on time, did exactly what he said he would do, and kept me updated along the way. It’s rare to find someone so professional and straightforward in this line of work. I highly recommend Rob and McDowd Plumbing if you’re looking for honest, reliable, and knowledgeable service.

T Star

McDowd Plumbing Saved Me! Aug 22, 2025

McDowd Plumbing saved me! My sink started to drain slowly for a week, and after countless over-the-counter remedies, it completely stopped draining! In a panic, I called around and, on a great recommendation, was sent to McDowd. They listened to the issue and my concerns and came out the next day! It took them less than an hour to get the clog dislodged! They were very polite, professional, affordable, and the communication went above and beyond! Hopefully I never have a clogged drain again, but if I do, I know who I will call! Thank you!

Rachel D

Extremely Friendly, Professional, and Efficient Aug 15, 2025

I had Rob come out to check my toilet after my two-year-old flushed a nightlight down the toilet. He came out and installed a brand new toilet for us. Rob was extremely friendly, professional, and efficient. He quoted me half the price from what the previous company I called quoted me. We will definitely be using Rob in the future and referring him to friends and family for business :)

Jenna Willoughby

Rob saved the day! Jul 16, 2025

We had a water line break this evening, and Rob saved the day! He was at our home within the hour and was able to find and repair the leak quickly. He took the time to explain everything and was extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent work at an extremely fair price. Highly recommend!

Michelle Misic

Definitely Will Use Him in the Future Jul 9, 2025

Rob was out recently to replace a water heater in my home. The water heater was located in a very difficult location—in a corner, inside a kitchen cabinet with very little clearance—the confined space to work was a definite challenge. Rob communicated frequently through text and calls and worked with me to find a comparable replacement. He answered all my questions and gave options to consider. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and cleaned up his work space. He is a master plumber, was helpful, and professional. Definitely will use him in the future and recommend him.

Elizabeth Deterra

Very Well Priced in the Area Jun 9, 2025

Rob was easy to schedule and made quick work to have a sewer line scope done for a home inspection. The reports are drafted up in a concise, clear way with video and pictures of where any potential issues may arise. Very well priced in the area for the work he does; would recommend!

Kenny Nguyen

Quick response and professional job May 30, 2025

Quick response. Showed up on time. Did a professional job installing a water softener.

Dan Endres

He’s the Only Plumber in Austin I’ll Call May 29, 2025

Rob is honest, communicates, and prices fairly. I have used him at a rental property 3 times over the last year, and every time he has provided quality service. Additionally, even though I haven’t been at the property with him, I know he’s someone I can trust based on his level of communication and quality workmanship. He’s the only plumber in Austin I’ll call.

Sam Scharnowski

All-around great to work with May 23, 2025

I've worked with Rob on several different jobs now; he is honest, quick, communicative, and all around great to work with. Thanks, Rob, I appreciate your help!!

Abigail Feller

They're Just Better Than the Rest May 21, 2025

My plumbing was a wreck. I'd spoken to numerous plumbers, most of whom asked for an egregious payment just to look at the pipes before we even got into what repairs would look like. McDowd showed up and fixed everything to be better than it was when I first bought my home, and at a reasonable price. Rob was able to work with me and my budget, and respected my home the entire time he was here. Even the dogs like him. If you have a plumbing problem: call McDowd. They're just better than the rest.

Joshua Klein

Timely and Professional May 6, 2025

Timely, professional, and very up front about costs and expectations. I highly recommend his work!

Paul Moreau

One of the Most Honest Professionals May 6, 2025

McDowd Plumbing is one of the most honest professional companies I've worked with.

Jose Acevedo Jr

I Highly Recommend Rob May 6, 2025

I highly recommend Rob for any plumbing needs. He inspected our pipes using a camera and quickly identified the issue. He worked efficiently, was professional throughout the entire process, and charged a fair and honest price. A true expert at what he does!

Hila Dayan

I Highly Recommend This Plumber May 4, 2025

I highly recommend this plumber! He was a godsend when we needed him most to fix our tankless water heater! I highly recommend this dependable, capable plumbing company!

Mark Patton