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CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC

Plumber · Portland, OR · reviewed since 2020

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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 154 plumbersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 95%
5.0 ★★★★★ 496 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
4.99★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$166typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC at a glance

Customers consistently praise the company for rapid response times, including same-day service, and for technicians who are professional, knowledgeable, and transparent about pricing. Reviewers note that staff members communicate effectively, explain procedures clearly, and leave work areas clean after addressing issues like clogged drains, toilet repairs, and stormwater blockages. The sole negative review cites a lack of an invoice and dissatisfaction with being charged for an incomplete service, highlighting a potential issue with billing practices despite the otherwise high satisfaction levels.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 496 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 496 Google reviews (484 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 5, 2026.
  • Service: Plumber serving Portland, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated November 9, 2026.

Score profile vs other plumbers

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: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability99Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 92)Reliability: 99 (median 90)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyPlumbers 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.CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
99
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.CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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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.CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC: 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.CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Star ratings

496 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars494100%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 484 written reviews

  • Praise1,34599%
  • Complaints141%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4247%
  • Reasonable3842%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure1011%
$166-64% vs typical plumbers

Middle half of what 59 customers paid ($104–$251) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response33024%
  • Staff & attitude30723%
  • Would recommend19614%
  • Quality & results17313%
  • Communication15912%
  • Price & value13610%
  • Honesty & trust584%

What customers talk about

We read 484 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was super knowledgeable, handy and efficient when we needed it most.”
  • “Professional, knowledgeable, careful, and prepared for whatever the unique situation: in our case, accommodating our toilet drain in a condo-tower home.”
  • “I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing drain services!”
    “I would not recommend these services to anyone.”
  • “I had a great experience: timely, professional, and personable.”
    “Turns out my sewage main was clogged and he gave me a best and worst case scenario.”
  • “Scheduling was super easy and they kept me updated with the arrival time, even planning around a work call that came up.”
  • “Quick service, reasonable price and Jose explained everything to me.”
  • “They were friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, tidy, informative and transparent about pricing (which was very reasonable given the amount of time they spent).”

People customers mention

  • Chris 133 reviews
  • John 45 reviews
  • Jose 23 reviews
  • Cameron 14 reviews
  • Terrones 7 reviews
  • Andrew 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired CT Drains and Sewer Solutions LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

colleen6 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★★★★★

CT Drains came within 2 hrs of my call. Jose was very professional and informative. He resolved our issue! Thank you CT Drains!l and Jose!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
DonLocal Guide · 19 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 week ago★★★★★

Fantastic service. Scheduling was super easy and they kept me updated with the arrival time, even planning around a work call that came up. Jose was really friendly and knew exactly what to do to unclog the drain. I liked how he took the time to understand the issue, and explain things, before he got to work. Highly recommended.

Paid $1–200Great priceDrain cleaning
Kevin5 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jose was incredibly thorough and helped explain where our clogs were forming. Very quick and friendly.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Margaret4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Amazed that I got same day service. Andrew the technician was courteous, knowledgeable, and asked questions regarding what the problem was, explained the procedure, before beginning the work. Thoroughly inspected the pipes before and after the service to make sure the problem was addressed.

Paid $1–200Great price
Isabelle3 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★★★★★

Great experience with CT Drains! Andrew and Jose came out and did an amazing job. They were fast, efficient, professional, and very clean throughout the whole process. They got everything taken care of quickly and made sure to leave the area clean when they were finished. I really appreciated how friendly and…

Paid $200–400Great priceDrain cleaning
Terry2 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★★★★★

Andrew gave us prompt, friendly, quick service. He even showed me how to fix it if the clog happens again. I am very appreciative.

Paid $1–200Great priceDrain cleaning

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 496 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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BethLocal Guide · 1,427 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always professional and polite.. They come in for breakfast every month. If every need them for a plumbing job they would be the ones to call. Great prices...

colleen rundle6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews colleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

CT Drains came within 2 hrs of my call. Jose was very professional and informative. He resolved our issue! Thank you CT Drains!l and Jose!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Colleen! We're so glad we could get out quickly and take care of the issue. Jose does a wonderful job and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words! We really appreciate you choosing CT Drains!

D. O'BrienLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews D. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Outstanding. Professional, knowledgeable, careful, and prepared for whatever the unique situation: in our case, accommodating our toilet drain in a condo-tower home. Chris, Andrew, and José are all ringers of the trade, deserving all the ranking stars across the board. Thanks!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Dan, for this wonderful review! We're glad our team was able to accommodate your condo situation. Our team certainly loves hearing your kind words! We're fortunate to have such a great crew, and it means a lot when their hard work is recognized. Thank you for trusting CT Drains and for taking the time to share your experience!

Don DaviesLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fantastic service. Scheduling was super easy and they kept me updated with the arrival time, even planning around a work call that came up. Jose was really friendly and knew exactly what to do to unclog the drain. I liked how he took the time to understand the issue, and explain things, before he got to work. Highly recommended.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you so much, Don! We're glad we were able to keep scheduling and communication easy. It's wonderful to hear that Jose took the time to understand and explain everything before getting started. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him! We really appreciate your recommendation and the opportunity to help!

Elizabeth ZarroLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fast, friendly, detail oriented! Cleared our drain in less than 1 hr

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Elizabeth! We're so glad we could get your drain cleared quickly and make the experience a positive one. Thanks for choosing CT Drains!

Rebecca Morse1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Just had Jose come out and he took care of a clog in my kitchen. He was friendly and efficient and knowledgeable! I always have CT drains on speed dial for any clogs or pipe needs. They’re the best. And their prices are affordable and fair!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much, Rebecca! We truly appreciate your continued trust in us and your kind words about Jose! We’re lucky to have him on our team, and I’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. It means a lot to our family business to have wonderful customers like you who continue to choose us. Thank you again for your support!

Able Gray1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Able has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Andrew came by at a moments notice and really helped us out when our stormwater drain was blocked! He was super knowledgeable, handy and efficient when we needed it most. Thanks, Andrew!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Able. We are very happy to hear Andrew was able to save the day :-). We really appreciate your time taking the review Andrew and our company. Have a wonderful day. Appreciate the local support.

Erin GaligerLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thanks, Jose! Right on time and fixed a few things on our toilet. He was thorough!

  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Erin, thank you again for your call and allowing us to take care of your toilet needs. Appreciate you reviewing Jose and our company. Thank you again for the local support.

Betsy M11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Betsy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had a great experience: timely, professional, and personable.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · a week ago

Betsy, it was a pleasure working with you. We really appreciate your detail details for the job getting done. Thank you again for your local support.

Jen Bernard14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick service, reasonable price and Jose explained everything to me. Thanks!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair, Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · a week ago

Jen, thank you for your time taken to review Jose and our company. We really appreciate your call and being able to take care of your service. Thank you again for your trust, and business.

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