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Charlotte Plumbing

Plumber · Charlotte, NC · reviewed since 2011

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#38 of 61 drain cleaning servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 38%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,548 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.92★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.
3%reviews answered by the owner
$166typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Charlotte Plumbing at a glance

Customers generally praise the prompt arrival of technicians and their clear explanations of plumbing repairs, including water heater replacements and leak fixes. The company maintains a 4.9 rating from 1548 reviews, though the owner replied to only 3% of them. Recurring criticisms in lower-rated feedback involve missed appointment windows, unreturned communication regarding quotes, and concerns about pricing for minor repairs or incomplete estimates.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,548 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,547 Google reviews (1,490 with written comments, 25 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Drain Cleaning Service serving Charlotte, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other drain cleaning 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction93Reliability88Craft & service95Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews29Satisfaction: 93 (median 93)Reliability: 88 (median 92)Craft & service: 95 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 29 (median 93)
Charlotte PlumbingDrain Cleaning 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.Charlotte Plumbing: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
93
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.Charlotte Plumbing: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
88
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.Charlotte Plumbing: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
95
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.Charlotte 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.Charlotte Plumbing: 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.Charlotte Plumbing: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.D
29

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

1,547 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,51998%
  • 4 stars70%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star181%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,490 written reviews

  • Praise3,22599%
  • Complaints381%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4839%
  • Reasonable2319%
  • Overpriced22%
  • Not sure5041%
$166-67% vs typical drain cleaning services

Middle half of what 30 customers paid ($37–$469) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude86026%
  • Speed & response80425%
  • Quality & results65620%
  • Would recommend43913%
  • Communication2468%
  • Price & value1615%
  • Honesty & trust973%

What customers talk about

We read 1,490 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Alex did fast service was very respectful and showed me step-by-step along the way what was gone.”
    “totally disrespectful to simply blow me off, especially when they were recommended by my realtor.”
  • “Ours went out Friday night and I was able to reach out to this company and have someone contact me the next day.”
    “Edit 2: kept asking for a quotes and the guy never got back to me”
  • “Our technician Richard, his craftsmanship was great, he communicated the steps and reassured us everything was going to fine and he was right fixed the problem,”
    “I originally wrote a good review but apparently my water is still leaking under my sink and I just realized.”
  • “I highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for dependable, professional, and efficient service.”
    “Charlotte plumbing has been to my house three time in the past few months and I could not recommend them more.”
  • “Very pleased with technician Guitar's work and communication.”
  • “Called them, they came out right away, fixed it, reasonable rate.”
    “d a company whose name I won't mention and not only did they want to rip off my entire shower wall to remedy the situation but asked if my neighbor wo…”
  • “On top of that, he was genuinely friendly and had me laughing the whole time he was here.”
    “…ater he replies $10,000 I would never refer or do business with these scam artist update the plumbers tik tok is the conservative plumber horrible cus…”

People customers mention

  • Josh 70 reviews
  • Matt 47 reviews
  • Richard 44 reviews
  • Alex 43 reviews
  • Stephan 41 reviews
  • Marty 35 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

JohnLocal Guide · 10 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

20 year old garden tub with Moen faucets, I replaced the hot water cartridge myself - no problem. The cold water faucet fell apart mid-project (old brittle plastic extensions), had an emergency (water spraying on the ceiling). Called them, they came out right away, fixed it, reasonable rate. Highly recommend.

Paid $200–400Great priceFaucet repair
La'8 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Alex came and was so friendly and helpful! He came in, took a look at the toilet and was able to get everything done in about 15 minutes. I'm so greatful I called Charlotte Plumbing! My wife and I are so grateful that Charlotte Plumbing helped us!

Paid $1–200Not sureToilet repair
Elizabeth4 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 month ago★★★★★

Alex is fantastic! He is kind, responded quickly, identified the leak and fixed it in no time. I would hire him again.

Paid $400–600Not surePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
Samaria2 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★★★★★

Richard ..was very knowledgeable on my plumbing issues.. explained and walked me through the process..I had questions..he had answers!!!! Loveable..and genuine person!!! One of a kind man!!!! He did an awesome job ..in no time my issue was fixed ...others told me it was a 2 day job !!! Kuddos to Mr . Richard from Charlotte plumbing!!!!

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
Pkp3 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★★

Service is too costly. They charged me more than 200 for parts and labor for 5 minutes work. Part was just 20 dollar on Amazon.

Paid $200–400OverpricedShower repair
Jude2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Alex was amazing! Broken pipe flooded our garage and crawl space - Alex fixed the issue in under an hour and patiently explained the issue.

Paid $1–200Not surePlumbing pipe repair

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,548 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Derek Fowle2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our technician Richard, his craftsmanship was great, he communicated the steps and reassured us everything was going to fine and he was right fixed the problem, quickly and clean thanks much appreciated

L D3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews L has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very pleased with technician Guitar's work and communication. He was not ignored with my questions and provided proof for work performed and additional work needed in the future.

  • Services: Toilet repair, Plumbing leak detection, Service not listed
Alonza Ford4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alonza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex was great ..He arrived in time.He explained everything that needed to done. He did an excellent job will definitely use him again

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Faucet repair
Melissa ReidLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Having your water heater go out it’s super stressful, especially when you have a big family. Ours went out Friday night and I was able to reach out to this company and have someone contact me the next day. We scheduled service and on Monday at 10 he was here and by 1:30 he was gone. Alex did fast service was very respectful and showed me step-by-step along the way what was gone. Alex was great and told me a step-by-step what to do next to get other repairs done. Thank you Alex .

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Water heater installation, Drain cleaning, Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Water heater repair
Tasha McArthur3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex was PROFESSIONAL,FAST,EFFICIENT,NEAT. YES I WOULD VERY MUCH RECOMMEND!

  • Services: Water heater installation
Ja'Von Davis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ja'Von has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Richard was a great help and went above and beyond

  • Services: Water heater installation
Adam Litt6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex came out right away and replaced our water heater. Quick and easy process! Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Water heater installation
Ivan Hampden10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ivan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Carl was tech he was very professional and kind He took his time to find the problem. I would recommend him to anyone. Just amazing service, Thank you Carl and Charlotte plumbing

ChockyMilkInc1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews ChockyMilkInc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex came in and quickly finished up my problem suggested what to do and said he will contact the necessary people to fix the problem

  • Services: Toilet repair
Anthony Patterson6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex came to my home found the issue and fixed in less than 10 in mins. He was friendly, professional and knows his craft. Thanks Alex!

  • Services: Toilet repair

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