Ontario

John Lockwood Plumbing

4.8 of 5

Average of 184 Google reviews

Positive and negative reviews

  • Positive 173 reviews, 94% of all reviews
  • Negative 9 reviews, 5% of all reviews
  • Not counted 2 reviews, 1% of all reviews

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About John Lockwood Plumbing

  • In business: 54 Years (Since 1972)

Services

  • Water heaters
  • Tankless water heaters
  • Gas lines
  • Backflow prevention
  • Commercial plumbing

From their website, johnlockwoodplumbing.com, as of October 24, 2026.

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What their website says

In business
"Family Owned & Operated Since 1972"
Water heaters
"Our team of master plumbers specialize in water heater replacement."
Tankless water heaters
"We offer tankless water heaters to help your home become more eco-friendly and energy-efficient."
Gas lines
"If you’re building new property, we are here for your plumbing and gas line installation."
Backflow prevention
"We can handle anything for plumbing including, Installations Repair Maintenance Emergencies Water Heaters Backflow Residential Commercial"
Commercial plumbing
"We can handle anything for plumbing including, Installations Repair Maintenance Emergencies Water Heaters Backflow Residential Commercial"

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Summary of reviews

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What reviewers like

  1. Reviewers praise courteous, professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff

  2. Reviewers praise effective fixes and efficient work

  3. Prompt responses and arrivals

  4. Reviewers praise clear explanations and helpful guidance

  • Written reviews used: 167
  • Made on October 24, 2026

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Hours
  • Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday Closed

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Reviews

From Google

Dean Lubbert 5 of 5

New Great price

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you, Dean, for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and are glad you were happy with the value of our service. Thank you for choosing John Lockwood Plumbing!

From Google

Amy M 5 of 5

Great price | $1–200 Lockwood plumbing responded for a leaky toilet. A few days later we sprung another leak. Will respond and fixed the entire issue quickly and professionally! I can’t say enough about him and we will definitely request him again if needed. Thank you Lockwood plumbing! Services Toilet repair

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John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you, Amy, for the wonderful review! We're glad we could respond quickly and professionally to address your toilet repair and the additional leak. We truly appreciate your trust in John Lockwood Plumbing and your kind recommendation. We’re always here when you need us!

From Google

Maria Sommerville 5 of 5

Reasonable price | $2,000+ We had to have an emergency plumbing repair prior to moving out of our home. Lockwood accommodated us on short notice. They did the large repair in our basement so seamlessly that it’s not even noticeable, and everything is working better than it ever has. They were even able to take care of a minor issue that we had been having while they were here. There work was spotlessly clean with very little impact to our day. They deserve five stars! Thank you, Lockwood! Services Service not listed

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you, Maria, for your wonderful review. We're glad our team could respond quickly and help with your emergency plumbing repair before your move. It's great to hear the repairs were completed professionally, the work area was left spotless, and everything is working better than ever. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to all of us at John Lockwood Plumbing. Thank you for trusting our team, and we wish you all the best in your new home!

From Google

Michael Wolfe 5 of 5

I had my main water valve replaced. They coordinated the shut off, and turn on, with the Water Authority. The appointment was for 10:30 and they were early, which was fine. The plumber, Will, (You’ll see his name in other great reviews) was polite, respectful, knowledgeable and confident. He made what looked like a difficult job easy. As I watched him work, he told me what he was doing step by step. Some people don’t like others watch them work, but he didn’t mind. I asked if he could repair a pinhole in a copper line and he didn’t hesitate. There was an extra charge for that but it was very reasonable. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with the entire process. Marissa, who works in the office, kept me informed with text messages before and after the service. The entire process was much easier than I expected. It was a great experience. I’ll never call another plumber again.

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you for for sharing your experience . We love our customers and making it easier is our goal.

From Google

Leslie Nohe 5 of 5

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you, Leslie, for the 5-star review. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose John Lockwood Plumbing. Our team is committed to providing dependable, high-quality service, and we look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.

From Google

Carolyn Montanaro 5 of 5

Great price Such a great experience. James came when we had an emergency and fixed the problem with such professionalism. We will absolutely recommend John Lockwood Plumbing to family and friends! Services Service not listed

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you, Carolyn. We're glad James was able to respond quickly and resolve the issue with professionalism. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust in John Lockwood Plumbing.

From Google

Joyce Brown 5 of 5

I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Lockwood Plumbing. From the first call I made the receptionist was so delightful and helpful (so sorry I forgot her name). Will, the tech came so cheerful and ready to help at the end of his long day! You could see he loved what he was doing and loved to help people!! He didn’t rush..answered all our questions and even with his leaving came back and knocked on the door and said I have another idea. What an absolutely caring person!! Thank you Will for all your cheerful help!! Services Toilet repair

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you so much, Joyce! We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad our team could provide a great experience from the first call through the service. Thanks for choosing John Lockwood Plumbing!

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Wendy Welch 5 of 5

I highly recommend John Lockwood Plumbing. The plumber was efficient, professional and knowledgeable. I needed my main sewer line snaked out. He did the job quickly and left everything clean. The cost was very reasonable. Services Sewer cleaning

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Wendy, thanks for the great review! We’re really glad to hear you had an efficient, professional experience and that the sewer line cleaning was done quickly and left spotless. We appreciate your recommendation and your kind words about our reasonable pricing. We're here anytime you need us!

From Google

Benjamin Cohen 1 of 5

Easily the most unprofessional, unpleasant, heinously rude office staff I’ve ever interacted with. Absolutely do not use them, they have zero regard for their clients.

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Benjamin, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. This isn’t the level of service we strive to provide, and we’d like the opportunity to learn more and make it right. Please reach out to us directly, so we can discuss your concerns in detail.

From Google

Rebecca Swift 5 of 5

Will is AWESOME. He fixed our backup and was able to do it quickly with minimal drama. Highly recommend their services! Also - Victoria is amazing on the phone. Great customer appreciation all around!

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Rebecca, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear Will got everything fixed quickly and that Victoria made your experience smooth from start to finish. Our team really values great communication and customer care, so your kind words mean a lot. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to helping again anytime you need us!

From Google

Ron Medina 5 of 5

Great price WOW!!! A business that actually does what they say they're going to do!!! Arrive on time, professional technicians and incredible services!! And who actually answers the phone nowadays....they do and every time I callled!!! I can not express how incredible my experience with this company was. I had an issue with a tankless water heater and they fixed it in the time they said they would and for a cost that was under my expectations.. Wouldn't use any one else going forward!! Services Water heater repair

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Ron, Thank you for this amazing review! We’re so glad our team delivered with on-time service, professionalism, and a quick fix for your tankless water heater. Your kind words made our day—we truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping with any plumbing needs in the future.

From Google

Sue Hoyt-ONeill 5 of 5

John Lockwood Plumbing has been maintaining our combi boiler system for a number of years and when it came time to replace the system, they gave us the options and quotes. Just had a new system put in by James and he was quick and efficient and showed me everything that was replaced. Great service!

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank You for the Review! James is truly a gem . Thank you for being a great customer!!!

From Google

Andy Reddout 5 of 5

These guys are always fair priced and a quick turnaround.

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Andy, We are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community. We're pleased to hear that you've consistently had a positive experience with our pricing and turnaround times. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future!

From Google

Joe Hansen 5 of 5

Lockwood plumbing came to my house to diagnose a problem with my older Navien tankless water heater . ( no charge) I was given an estimate for a new tank and installation after it was determined that it would be more cost effective to replace, rather than repair my old water heater . ( honest fair price ) They even moved around some appointments to help us out when my old water heater died before our original replacement appointment was scheduled. We will definitely reach out to them for other plumbing needs if they come up . Many, many thanks to James for his professionalism and punctuality .

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Joe, We are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community. We're glad we could help with your Navien tankless water heater and provide you with a fair and honest estimate. We’re also happy to hear that James’ professionalism and punctuality made a positive impact. We truly appreciate your trust in Lockwood Plumbing and look forward to assisting you with any future plumbing needs.

From Google

Mark Schneider 5 of 5

After receiving an estimate over the phone from Your employee that answers your phones, I thanked her and decided to get a second estimate which was free in house. I was shocked when their estimate was twice what yours was,over the phone. I called back and she said that Will was finishing up a job near me and could she send him right over. Will was a breath of fresh air.... knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He even took the time to win my Black Lab over so she wasn't afraid of him. Thank you to all of your staff for handling my situation in a timely fashion for a decent price without trying to up sell the job. Mark Schneider

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Mark, We are so grateful for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Will provided you with knowledgeable, professional, and courteous service, and that he made your Black Lab feel comfortable as well! It’s always our goal to offer honest, fair pricing without upselling, and we’re glad that we were able to meet your needs in a timely manner. We truly appreciate your trust in our team and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

From Google

saratoga borne 5 of 5

I recently decided to replace a 14-year old water heater with a Navien Demand Heater. John Lockwood Plumbing sent James to do the estimate and later, the installation. James did an excellent job, not only with the quality of the installation, but also with clean-up and answering all of our questions. If you have a plumbing problem or a plumbing project in mind, I highly recommend John Lockwood Plumbing, especially James.

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Saratoga, Thanks for the great review. We are glad that we could help you replace your older water heater. From installation to clean-up, our goal is to answer all your questions, complete the project, and exceed your expectations. We are here if you ever need anything else. Thanks again for the great review with us and the community!

From Google

Marc Speary 5 of 5

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Marc, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this kind review.

From Google

Al Schlosser 5 of 5

Hats off to these folks! Had a leak on the incoming supply line and they jumped right on it and were here the next morning. From the office staff to the technician, they were professionals all the way. I'm fixed up and good to go now! I'll recommend this company ever chance I can.

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad our team could get to your water line repair quickly—leaks on supply lines can cause serious damage if they're not addressed fast, so we always try to prioritize those calls. It means a lot to hear that everyone from our office to our licensed plumber on-site took great care of you. That's exactly the experience we aim for with every Rochester area homeowner we serve. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to helping you with any future plumbing needs. Thank you for trusting John Lockwood Plumbing!

From Google

Barbara Hanrahan 5 of 5

Last week Will came to replace our water heater. He is definitely a treasure to your company! Will did an excellent job, was very informative and did an excellent job. Thank you for the excellent service!

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Will provided excellent service and kept you informed throughout your water heater replacement. He is truly a valued member of our team, and your kind words mean a lot to all of us at John Lockwood Plumbing. Thank you for trusting us with your plumbing needs, and we’re always here if you need us again!

From Google

Kim Vanluven 5 of 5

Business reply

John Lockwood Plumbing

Hi Kim, thank you very much for the 5-star review! Everyone at John Lockwood Plumbing truly appreciates your support. If you ever need plumbing repairs, maintenance, or installation services in the future, we’ll be happy to help!

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About John Lockwood Plumbing

From their website, johnlockwoodplumbing.com, as of October 24, 2026.

These facts are the business's own claims, and FairPipes has not checked them. AI summarized the website and can make mistakes.

What their website says

In business
"Family Owned & Operated Since 1972"
Water heaters
"Our team of master plumbers specialize in water heater replacement."
Tankless water heaters
"We offer tankless water heaters to help your home become more eco-friendly and energy-efficient."
Gas lines
"If you’re building new property, we are here for your plumbing and gas line installation."
Backflow prevention
"We can handle anything for plumbing including, Installations Repair Maintenance Emergencies Water Heaters Backflow Residential Commercial"
Commercial plumbing
"We can handle anything for plumbing including, Installations Repair Maintenance Emergencies Water Heaters Backflow Residential Commercial"

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