iHow 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 54 leak detection servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
5.0★★★★★193 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
98%reviews answered by the owner
$447typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet at a glance
Google reviewers rate this Everett plumbing service five out of five stars based on 193 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 98% of feedback. Customers frequently cite quick response times, punctual arrivals, reasonable pricing, and thorough explanations regarding drain clogs, sewer line issues, and hydro jetting. Recurring themes include professional communication and practical maintenance advice. However, low-star reviews indicate that some customers experienced unresolved clogs or incomplete repairs that caused property damage, leading to dissatisfaction with the service outcome.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 193 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 193 Google reviews (173 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
Service: Leak Detection Service serving Everett, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated November 8, 2026.
Score profile vs other leak detection services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyLeak Detection Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
80
ValueiValue · 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
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Star ratings
193 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars19098%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 173 written reviews
99%praise
Praise47099%
Complaints51%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1139%
Reasonable1554%
Overpriced00%
Not sure27%
$447+4% vs typical leak detection services
Middle half of what 21 customers paid ($328–$738) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude10522%
Speed & response10221%
Would recommend8117%
Quality & results7015%
Communication5011%
Price & value449%
Honesty & trust235%
What customers talk about
We read 173 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Sam, as always, was helpful explaining the issues with the pipes in my 25-year old house.”
“Sam came out quickly to fix our clogged kitchen drain.”
“We really appreciate Sam’s work and would definitely recommend All Ways Rooter!”
“I cannot recommend this company more - I sincerely doubt you would be disappointed.”
“We had a recurring toilet/drain clog issue and had a great experience with All Ways Rooter.”
“Did not fix my problem nor find the source of the problem.”
“He cleared the blockage, performed a camera inspection, and took the time to explain what was causing the problem.”
“He gave a fair price and used his expert plumbing skills to resolve the issue in just 20 minutes.”
“I really appreciated his honesty and straightforward approach.”
People customers mention
Sam74 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTivoli1 reviewiTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Sam, as always, was helpful explaining the issues with the pipes in my 25-year old house. He is very pleasant and professional. I would recommend him to anyone.
Paid $600–800Not sureDrain cleaning
Lliao2 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
We had a recurring toilet/drain clog issue and had a great experience with All Ways Rooter. Sam was professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He cleared the blockage, performed a camera inspection, and took the time to explain what was causing the problem.
What I really appreciated was that he didn’t just fix…
DDLocal Guide · 99 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
So glad we found all ways rooter company.
Sam was professional and was able to arrive within 10 mins of our call. Super friendly yet professional service- while fixing the kitchen clog he also explained the process in detail and taught us tips how to prevent clogging again in the future. Price is also reasonable.
Highly recommend!
Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing services
SShuaibo5 reviewsiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
Excellent service by Sam. My kitchen sink drain was completely clogged, Sam arrive in 10 mins and quickly identified the problem. It was a hard one but Sam cleared the blockage finally! Professional, knowledgeable. I would recommend Sam to anyone for plumbing services
Paid $200–400Drain cleaning
JJoe4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Sam came out on his way home and was in and out of my house in less than an hour. We had the kitchen sink clogged and he fixed it. No problem. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend All-Ways Rooter.
Paid $300–400Great priceDrain cleaning
TTed7 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Excellent service! I was impressed by the professionalism, quality of work, and quick turnaround.
When an under-sink water backup occurred, Sam used a drum snake from a different access point and successfully cleared the sludge blockage, restoring proper drainage.
Now I can cook my favorite dishes again.
Highly recommended!
Sam, as always, was helpful explaining the issues with the pipes in my 25-year old house. He is very pleasant and professional. I would recommend him to anyone.
Price assessment: Not sure
Price: $600–800
Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Tivoli, for your kind review! I really appreciate your trust and recommendation. It was a pleasure helping you understand the plumbing issues in your home. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future!
— Sam, All Ways Rooter LLC
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Danielle Oddone5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a recurring toilet/drain clog issue and had a great experience with All Ways Rooter. Sam was professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He cleared the blockage, performed a camera inspection, and took the time to explain what was causing the problem.
What I really appreciated was that he didn’t just fix the immediate issue—he also gave us practical recommendations on how to prevent future clogs and clearly explained what our options would be for a permanent solution if the problem continues. He answered all of our questions patiently and made everything easy to understand.
Very professional and helpful service. We really appreciate Sam’s work and would definitely recommend All Ways Rooter!
Thank you so much, Jingjing, for such a thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure helping you and getting to the bottom of the recurring clog issue. I’m really glad I could explain what I found and give you some options moving forward.
I really appreciate how welcoming you were and how much you trusted me with the work. It means a lot to hear that you found my recommendations helpful and easy to understand.
Thank you again for choosing All Ways Rooter and for taking the time to share your experience. I really appreciate your support and recommendation, Jingjing. If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
— Sam
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yanna y4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews yanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great service! Sam came out quickly to fix our clogged kitchen drain. He gave a fair price and used his expert plumbing skills to resolve the issue in just 20 minutes. Highly professional and efficient! We would recommend Sam to anyone for plumbing services.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much yanna for the awesome review — it really made our day! We’re so happy Sam could clear that kitchen drain so quickly and that everything went smoothly for you. Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us. Whenever you need us again (fingers crossed you won’t!), just give a shout. Thanks again for trusting us with your plumbing! 😊Sam
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Gillian Prentice6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gillian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highly recommend Sam with All-Ways Rooter! I reached out about a significant root blockage in our sewer line and he responded within an hour and was able to come out the next morning. He arrived right on time, reviewed our previous sewer scope, gave us a very reasonable quote, and was able to do the hydrojetting right then and there. I really appreciated how efficient the entire process was — no separate estimate appointment or waiting to schedule the actual work.
Sam was thorough, explained what he was seeing, and ran the camera afterward to confirm the blockage had been cleared. He also noticed an issue farther down the line and, rather than trying to sell us additional work, recommended that we first contact our sewer district to determine who was responsible for that portion. I really appreciated his honesty and straightforward approach.
Great experience from start to finish. Fair pricing, responsive, efficient, and honest. I wouldn't hesitate to call Sam again or recommend him.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much, Gillian! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a detailed review. I’m glad we were able to get the roots cleared out and make sure everything was flowing properly.
It was a pleasure helping you, and I really appreciate your trust and recommendation. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future!
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D CLocal Guide · 99 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
So glad we found all ways rooter company.
Sam was professional and was able to arrive within 10 mins of our call. Super friendly yet professional service- while fixing the kitchen clog he also explained the process in detail and taught us tips how to prevent clogging again in the future. Price is also reasonable.
Highly recommend!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $200–400
Services: Plumbing services
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you D C so much for the kind words and for choosing All Ways Rooter! We’re glad we could help with your kitchen clog and share a few tips to prevent future issues. We truly appreciate your recommendation and support! 🙏
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Cassie Y3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cassie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As a new homeowner, it's surprisingly daunting to find reliable, honest people you can trust to work on your home (especially after dropping a massive amount of money on it!) We first reached out to Sam two years ago when our toilet wouldn't flush, and he showed up promptly, diagnosed the issue quickly, and fixed it without any unnecessary upselling. Ever since then, Sam has been our go-to for any plumbing problem. He's kind, fair with pricing, and communicates clearly. It's such a relief to have a plumber we genuinely trust. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for the same peace of mind!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Toilet repair, Plumbing leak detection
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much, Cassie, for taking the time to leave us such a thoughtful review! It truly means a lot to us. We’re so glad we’ve been able to earn your trust over the years and be your go-to plumber whenever you need us.
We really appreciate your kind words about our service, communication, and pricing. Knowing that you feel comfortable and confident calling us for your plumbing needs is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you again for your trust and recommendation! We’re always happy to help. 🙏
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F Peng1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews F has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sam has helped us with multiple issues in the past. He is professional and finishes the fix really quick. He also provides advice on how to maintain the plumbing system in our place. We highly recommend him.
Response from the owner · Edited 3 months ago
Thank you so much F Peng for your kind words and continued trust in our work! It truly means a lot to us that you’ve chosen All Ways Rooter for multiple projects. We always aim to provide fast, professional service while also helping our customers understand how to keep their plumbing in great shape.
We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you anytime you need us!
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Mike Soderstrom2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent service by Sam. My kitchen sink drain was completely clogged, Sam arrive in 10 mins and quickly identified the problem. It was a hard one but Sam cleared the blockage finally! Professional, knowledgeable. I would recommend Sam to anyone for plumbing services
Price: $200–400
Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much, Shuaibo, for your kind words and for taking the time to leave this review! I’m glad I could get to you quickly and take care of that tough kitchen drain clog. It means a lot to hear that you were happy with the service.
If you ever need help again with drain cleaning or any plumbing issues, don’t hesitate to reach out. I truly appreciate your recommendation!
