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Butts Plumbing

Plumber · Bay Village, OH · 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%46+25.1Reliability 24%1+0.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%55+3.9Craft & service penalty77−2.3Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 31Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.31SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#26 of 26 gas contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.7 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
3.73★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
36%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.
24%reviews answered by the owner
$529typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Butts Plumbing at a glance

Google reviewers rate Butts Plumbing 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 170 reviews, with the owner responding to 24% of them. Positive feedback frequently cites punctuality, professional communication, and reasonable pricing for services like water heater installation, drain cleaning, and fixture repairs. However, recurring criticisms in low-star reviews include misdiagnosed issues, high charges for simple repairs, and instances where technicians failed to follow up or caused property damage without resolving the problem.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 170 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 170 Google reviews (146 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 24% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 13, 2026.
  • Service: Gas Contractor serving Bay Village, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other gas contractors

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: value and craft & service; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction46Reliability1Craft & service77Value100Momentum0Replies to reviews55Satisfaction: 46 (median 91)Reliability: 1 (median 87)Craft & service: 77 (median 91)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 55 (median 83)
Butts PlumbingGas Contractors 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.Butts Plumbing: 46/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.C
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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.Butts Plumbing: 1/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.F
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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.Butts Plumbing: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
77
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.Butts Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Butts Plumbing: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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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.Butts Plumbing: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.C
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

170 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars15390%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star127%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 146 written reviews

  • Praise31597%
  • Complaints103%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price225%
  • Reasonable563%
  • Overpriced113%
  • Not sure00%
$529+45% vs typical gas contractors

Middle half of what 6 customers paid ($432–$888) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude8426%
  • Speed & response7423%
  • Would recommend5417%
  • Quality & results4714%
  • Price & value3511%
  • Communication186%
  • Honesty & trust134%

What customers talk about

We read 146 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was friendly, professional and fixed the low pressure issue.”
    “not professional.”
  • “I contacted Butts and they sent someone the same day.”
    “and they never showed up and they never called me to let me know they weren't coming.”
  • “Very professional he explained to me step by step of all the work that was completed I would highly recommend this company”
  • “First off so incredibly nice, knowledgeable, patient, and got the job done!”
  • “Pricing was fair, and John was professional, friendly, prompt and overall great.”
    “Second guy was honest and said they didn’t fix the problem, asked his boss to reduce the price.”
  • “He is a true professional who took the time to explain everything!”
  • “Wow I can’t thank you guys enough for being an honest company doing honest work for people.”

People customers mention

  • Collin 15 reviews
  • John 5 reviews
  • Sam 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Butts Plumbing for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Cindy7 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Butts plumbing, John, specifically, was great! He was friendly, professional and fixed the low pressure issue. He also left the work area clean. Highly recommend John/Butts plumbing. Thank you!

Paid $400–600Great priceShower repair
davidLocal Guide · 20 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. · 2 months ago★★

I thought the chargers were a bit high for a simple washer replacement and a hose repair. Also, the toilet problem was misdiagnosed, the second Plumber sorted that out.

Paid $400–600OverpricedToilet repair
DerekLocal Guide · 17 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

John came out and installed a new hot water heater today. Pricing was fair, and John was professional, friendly, prompt and overall great. Thank you Butts Plumbing and John. You have my business going forward!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning24$148–$393
Plumbing pipe repair18$228–$988
Plumbing leak detection13$122–$454
Faucet repair11$104–$324
Water heater installation10$1.1k–$2.4k
Plumbing leak repair10$317–$1.7k
Faucet installation10$161–$383
Toilet repair8$124–$417

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Amy IsaacLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service ! Highly recommend! Installed 2 toilets one upstairs

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $800–1,000
  • Services: Toilet installation
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you need help again, Amy, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your support!

Cindy Ankrom7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Butts plumbing, John, specifically, was great! He was friendly, professional and fixed the low pressure issue. He also left the work area clean. Highly recommend John/Butts plumbing. Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Shower repair
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so happy to hear John took great care of you and got your pressure issue resolved. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

david martinLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews david has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I thought the chargers were a bit high for a simple washer replacement and a hose repair. Also, the toilet problem was misdiagnosed, the second Plumber sorted that out.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

For this job, we provided an upfront quote before completing the work. Our team installed a bidet in the master bathroom and repaired an exterior hose spigot. We strive to provide quality workmanship and transparent service on every job.

Charles AsseffLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

From Menards I picked up a "hire a contractor" form, emailed the company and never heard from them.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We never want to miss the opportunity to help a customer. We were unable to locate an email inquiry and have contacted Menards to update the contact information they have on file. For the fastest response, we encourage customers to call our office directly at 440-933-8686 with any questions or service requests.

Jeremy3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Subcontracted out the job to another company. Paid for a camera scope of drains. Then paid for a flush of the drains. Second guy was honest and said they didn’t fix the problem, asked his boss to reduce the price. The guy that ran the camera didn’t record, so who knows what the actual problem was. Mayes and Sons came out, not Butts Plumbing. I called Butts for another scope without any response.

Hector Feliciano5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hector has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I contacted Butts Plumbing after using another company to try to clean out my sewer line. The other company came and attempted to snake the line but said they couldn’t do it because something solid was blocking it. They said it was most likely due to a crushed pipe which would require thousands in repair costs. I contacted Butts and they sent someone the same day. Gene worked at it for over two hours but was able to clear the line, and for less cost than the other company. I definitely appreciate his effort. Butts will be my first call going forward.

  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're glad Gene was able to get your sewer line cleared and save you from a costly repair. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us!

ish4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ish has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

work caused a leak on the property and damage. company is refusing to pay for damages. Contacted them multiple times with repair estimate and pictures of damages. Asked their worker Jenna to speak to owner, she refused

Roger Golba7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Roger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sam was great, very professional and polite will use Butts Pluming again

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you, Roger, for acknowledging Sam's professionalism and courtesy. We appreciate your trust in Butts Plumbing.

TRISTIN SMITHLocal Guide · 65 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews TRISTIN has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Was here to fix a slow drain. After fixing drain they tried to snake it to make sure it was draining properly. Snake wouldn't go through so they chizzled away my concrete before asking and said my pipe had collapsed. Called his boss, explained to him what happened and said they could fix it for $800. I asked could I pay $400 now and the rest at the end of the week and they said they needed all the money upfront. Now months later they won't return my phone call to fix the problem so now I have a worse problem because they left my basement in horrible shape.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Plumbing issues can be frustrating. However no monies were collected from this customer at any time. A third party paid for the work completed. If there are further questions, please contact the office and we would be happy to review the matter.

Luke “Mero” V6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Luke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chris is a standup guy. Would trust him with any job

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for recognizing Chris’s reliability. We value your trust in our team at Butts Plumbing!

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