E Maldonado & Sons Plumbing Co

E Maldonado & Sons Plumbing Co operates as a local plumbing outfit based in Laredo, Texas. They focus on residential work around the city including leak detection, sink installations, and repairs to water mains or sewage pipes. The company lists services such as septic tank cleaning, drain clearing, and water well pump maintenance that come up often for homeowners dealing with older systems or sudden backups. From their address on Boise Way they cover standard calls for bathroom repairs and related fixes without much emphasis on larger commercial jobs. Local weather and soil conditions in the area mean these plumbers see plenty of calls tied to pipe corrosion or root intrusion over time.

They perform tasks like water heater replacements and full faucet swaps across houses, with Mr. Maldonado and his son showing up to handle the work directly. One job involved installing new clean out pipes but led to a charge of six hundred fifty dollars on an elderly customer that drew complaints about the cost. Technicians have been spotted driving company trucks in ways that frustrated other motorists on roads like Del Mar near Rangel field, including sudden lane changes and slow speeds that blocked traffic. Homeowners using warranty services such as American Home Shield report trouble reaching them on weekends when problems hit, and some describe the overall approach as difficult during those calls. On the positive side one account noted timely arrival for a heater change plus faucet work completed without loose ends.

Feedback from customers shows repeated concerns over pricing that feels inflated for basic pipe jobs along with questions on communication and weekend availability that affect how the work gets scheduled. A few note solid execution once the crew arrives and handles the equipment properly but the pattern of high bills and limited hours pulls the overall view down sharply. Speed and quality receive scattered mentions when things go right yet price and reliability stand out as weak points across most accounts. DIRT Score 1.28 from 28 reviews on Finds.

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“So as I'm driving on Del Mar eastbound I move to the right lane which one of this companies truck was on (plenty of space between us). He jumps to the left lane and pairs up with me then guns it to get in front of me by Rangel field where it become a 1 lane road. He proceeds in front going at 15mph and sticking arm out shooting his finger at me. I called the company to advise and asked for the owner male who answered didn't give it any attention said I would need to call until Monday.”

“Be very careful when choosing E Maldonado Plumbing. They will take advantage of the situation and will overcharge with outrageous prices. In this situation they took advantage of an elderly woman that didn’t know any better than to trust them and she was charged $650.00 for two clean out pipes. All they had to do was blow out the lines. They change a set price for $595.00 they said to justify the change. It is sad to see a business owner take advantage of a client that doesn’t know any better. This is the wrong way to do business in my book. Shame on you E Maldonado Plumbing.”

“Very professional they were here on time changed my water heater did a professional job. Mr. Maldonado and his son where very attentive and answered all my questions. They have also changed all my home faucets and did an excellent job. I am happy with their service and do recommend. I saw all the reviews but they did an excellent job both times I have used them.”

“Unfortunately if you use American Home Shield, you know the pain of dealing with this company. Often times they are very unprofessional and difficult to work with. Hopefully you never have an issue on the weekends because they are not available on Saturday and Sunday. I inquired several companies about a foundation leak in my home. All of them, BUT Maldonado & Sons determined that the issue could be fixed that same day. Maldonado & Sons deemed it necessary to shut off water supply for a full day in order to identify the leak. Any one who's ever been left without water in their home knows how difficult a request this is. I eventually called a different company and not only were they able to identify the leak source without leaving me without water, they managed to repair the leak within 6 hours. I strongly encourage everyone to use another plumbing service even if you have an American Home Shield plan.”

“My garbage disposal went out and I used American Home Shield for the first time. They scheduled Maldonado Plumbing for the job. I’m not gonna lie, I did read some of the reviews before them coming out and was a bit concerned. However, my experience was a positive one. They arrived on time and conducted themselves in a very professional manner. They were able to quickly identify the issue and ended up replacing the disposal with a new one. They also identified another issue with the sink plumbing which I agreed was an issue and explained to me that was not covered by AHS which I already knew.”