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Alaska Sewer and Drain

Plumber · Anchorage, AK · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 28 pipe repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 48%
4.9 ★★★★★ 651 Google reviews · 19 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
78%reviews answered by the owner
$317typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Alaska Sewer and Drain at a glance

Google reviewers rate the company 4.9 out of 5 based on 651 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 78% of feedback. Customers frequently praise punctual same-day appointments, clear communication, and professional technicians who effectively resolve clogs and perform inspections. However, low-star reviews highlight recurring issues with high weekend service pricing and a lack of work guarantees, where some customers reported recurring drain problems and were charged for repeat visits without resolution.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 651 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 651 Google reviews (511 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Pipe Repair Service serving Anchorage, Alaska.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pipe repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction90Reliability87Craft & service84Value99Momentum100Replies to reviews86Satisfaction: 90 (median 90)Reliability: 87 (median 88)Craft & service: 84 (median 92)Value: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 86 (median 81)
Alaska Sewer and DrainPipe Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
90
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
87
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
84
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Alaska Sewer and Drain: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
86

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Star ratings

651 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars62596%
  • 4 stars102%
  • 3 stars41%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star102%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 511 written reviews

  • Praise95499%
  • Complaints81%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2618%
  • Reasonable10572%
  • Overpriced43%
  • Not sure107%
$317-34% vs typical pipe repair services

Middle half of what 134 customers paid ($248–$393) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude29531%
  • Speed & response26427%
  • Quality & results16017%
  • Would recommend11212%
  • Communication677%
  • Price & value445%
  • Honesty & trust202%

What customers talk about

We read 511 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Chase was prompt, highly professional, so competent as he patiently told us what he saw, did and why.”
  • “Scott was in the neighborhood so he was able to stop by fairly quickly.”
    “Scott checked and cleared all of the blocked and slow drainage issues I had in an hour.”
  • “We had a great experience with getting our kitchen sink unplugged.”
    “Their services may be spectacular, but having to deal with dispatch was awful.”
  • “I would recommend this person as a good worker dispute being called on a Sunday.”
    “COLLIN LAMONT WAS EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE , HE HELP ME WITH THE SEWER LINE SITUITION , I WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY .”
  • “Alaska Sewer and Drain are always reliable, courteous, and easy to work with.”
  • “To top it off, they charged a much more reasonable price.”
  • “Scott was very professional, on time, fast, very skilled, and honest.”

People customers mention

  • Scott 25 reviews
  • Chase 14 reviews
  • Keenan 10 reviews
  • Jacob 7 reviews
  • Brandon 5 reviews
  • Collin 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Alaska Sewer and Drain for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Cheryl5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 12 hours ago★★★★★

Scott was in the neighborhood so he was able to stop by fairly quickly. He explained several helpful things to us. We have a flushing toilet again and we are grateful!

Customer photo from Cheryl's review
Paid $200–400Not sureToilet repair
Judy8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Got here fast. Got my sink uncloged in no time. Tech was nice and now my sink drains really good.. amazed it took a little than an hour... Filled out everything online, called back within a few hours and set appt for today! Never happen usually a few days out on any appt. I am so glad to be able to use my…

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
William11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Chase was prompt, highly professional, so competent as he patiently told us what he saw, did and why. We would have him back in a heartbeat. Thank you. The Gehlers

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
James1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

They were very responsive. The procedure went great. In and out, we were back in action.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Shelly2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Absolutely amazing service! It was an emergency situation on a weekend and the team responded quickly and I loved getting the call, and then the text with the tech’s picture that was on his way, and then notice when he arrived. Fantastic service! And this was after getting really poor service from a competitor.…

Paid $200–400Great priceSewer cleaning
Gabriel1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Good service and knowledgeable. Service person was very helpful and patient. Answered all our questions.

Paid $400–600Not sureSewer cleaning

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 651 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Cheryl Childers5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cheryl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Scott was in the neighborhood so he was able to stop by fairly quickly. He explained several helpful things to us. We have a flushing toilet again and we are grateful!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair
Judy Bray8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Got here fast. Got my sink uncloged in no time. Tech was nice and now my sink drains really good.. amazed it took a little than an hour... Filled out everything online, called back within a few hours and set appt for today! Never happen usually a few days out on any appt. I am so glad to be able to use my kitchen sink again.. Thanks for the great service and quick responses. Keenan was professional and helpful!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Eric Lawson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were able to get out for a same day appointment. Great service.

  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
William Gehler11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chase was prompt, highly professional, so competent as he patiently told us what he saw, did and why. We would have him back in a heartbeat. Thank you. The Gehlers

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair
James Stewart1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They were very responsive. The procedure went great. In and out, we were back in action.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning, Sewer cleaning
Nicole Dagostino6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick to get onsite and resolved issue within NTE

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
David OlsonLocal Guide · 86 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alaska Sewer and Drain are always reliable, courteous, and easy to work with. Can't say enough good about them.

John W1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The guys were excellent.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Jean Davidson11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you for the prompt professional service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
Shelly Wade2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely amazing service! It was an emergency situation on a weekend and the team responded quickly and I loved getting the call, and then the text with the tech’s picture that was on his way, and then notice when he arrived. Fantastic service! And this was after getting really poor service from a competitor. Thank you Alaska Sewer and Drain, and Keenan! You’re awesome!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Sewer cleaning

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