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D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.

Plumber · Bloomington, IL · 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%73+5.2Craft & service penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 28 pipe repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
4.9 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · 12 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.89★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.8%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.
8%reviews answered by the owner
$283typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc. at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for prompt emergency response, clear communication, and fair pricing on plumbing, heating, and sump pump services. Positive reviews highlight the owner's direct availability and professional approach to repairs. However, lower-rated feedback cites missed appointment dates, inability to fix specific drain issues, and high labor charges for senior citizens.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 186 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 186 Google reviews (174 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Pipe Repair Service serving Bloomington, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability85Craft & service78Value88Momentum100Replies to reviews73Satisfaction: 89 (median 90)Reliability: 85 (median 88)Craft & service: 78 (median 92)Value: 88 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 73 (median 81)
This companyPipe 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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
89
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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
85
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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
78
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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
88
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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 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.D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.B
73

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Star ratings

186 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17795%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star42%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 174 written reviews

  • Praise32598%
  • Complaints72%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price982%
  • Reasonable19%
  • Overpriced19%
  • Not sure00%
$283-41% vs typical pipe repair services

Middle half of what 7 customers paid ($39–$840) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude8626%
  • Speed & response8626%
  • Would recommend4915%
  • Quality & results4012%
  • Price & value299%
  • Communication227%
  • Honesty & trust206%

What customers talk about

We read 174 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Professional, quick, clean, and honest what more can you ask for.”
  • “Came out and got our issue taken care of, professional and quick.”
    “Came by late and completed the install and me and my family are grateful for that.”
  • “Highly recommend giving them a call for any plumbing need.”
    “Cannot recommend Richard enough!”
  • “it was the end of a very long day (I'm sure) so his patience and attention to detail was appreciated.”
  • “He came out the next day and helped unclog my sewer line and gave me a very reasonable price.”
  • “Richard came himself and was very polite and explained the problem.”
  • “Richard and Rich are incredibly professional and trustworthy.”

People customers mention

  • Richard 39 reviews
  • Rick 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc. for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Diana2 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 days ago★★★★★

I am so happy to work with D and R Plumbing. The provider quality work for a fair price. 5 stars

Paid $200–400Great priceToilet repair
Bob1 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★★★★★

Talk to Richard at 7:30 and by 12:30 the job was complete. Very professional . I will call them again if needed

Paid $1–200Great priceService not listed
Jeffrey2 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★

Had a different replace (in middle of the night) a failed sump pump. They were amazing, and prompt . Charged 250 for the pump and after hours service?? Well, that is too little. Sump pump failed again 6 years later, could not recall who the first company was, unfortunately, and called D n R. They came out, replaced…

Paid $800–1,000OverpricedService not listed
Justin10 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★★★★★

Had an emergency and called a few places, not only did they answer right away they sent someone out instantly. Very promt service and cleaned my sump pump without trying to upsell me a new one. A+

Paid $300–400Great price
Jennifer19721009 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Licensed professional and honest plumbers. Thry make sure the customer is taken care of. Great work.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Jason3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Richard was super helpful! I broke part of my shower handle cartridge and Richard communicated with me, walking me through the entire repair. He was knowledgeable, kind and knew how to explain the process so I could get it done the right way!

Paid $1–100Great priceShower repair

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 186 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Diana Prince2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am so happy to work with D and R Plumbing. The provider quality work for a fair price. 5 stars

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair
BloNo Rentals2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews BloNo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As a local business you need someone that delivers Richard does everytime

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Scott Davis11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing service and honest quotes. Highly recommend Richard for any job! Professional, quick, clean, and honest what more can you ask for.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Bob Smith1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Talk to Richard at 7:30 and by 12:30 the job was complete. Very professional . I will call them again if needed

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Service not listed
Anthony PlattLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Came out and got our issue taken care of, professional and quick.

Jeffrey Walker2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had a different replace (in middle of the night) a failed sump pump. They were amazing, and prompt . Charged 250 for the pump and after hours service?? Well, that is too little. Sump pump failed again 6 years later, could not recall who the first company was, unfortunately, and called D n R. They came out, replaced pump...yes middle of the night again! This time, when done, I asked "how much"? And one of the fellas did the ol' sales trick of saying a big price so that everything price wise LOWER than that is more 'acceptable'. He said "1800"....laughed, and then said 800 plus (almost 900). I know was middle of the night, but that was too high for the 25 min job...even at 1 am. Folks...that was 7 or so years ago, also. Maybe I am outta touch but seems like both places should have charged 4 or 500 for after hours work. Or at least not have greasy sales crap in the settle up

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $800–1,000
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited a month ago

Hi Jeffery, We are trying to find ur work ticket but do not see one under your name, but the part on the 1800 plus was what we hears other companies were charging for pumps that during that last crazy storm. I am more than happy review the charges with you if u can call me back and we can go over the work ticket and I am sure that I can work something out with you to make u happy and call us in the future. I can work within your wishes if u can give me a call so I can work this out with u to verify the ticket. I can assure u that 800 to 900 for pump to be replaced during afte hours is not extreme, but again more than happy to review it with you once u call me. Thanks for your comments. We are family own and operated business and have proudly service the local area for more than 25 years.

Becca CiganLocal Guide · 52 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Becca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I was in a jam with a natural gas leak inside my basement. I called a couple other plumbers and got AI chat bots who couldn’t understand my problem or get me immediate service. 🙄 I prayed and called D&R Plumbing. A human answered and not just any human…but the one who runs the business! It was after normal business hours but he understood the urgency and offered to come take a look. Here’s what I know. He didn’t hand me off to someone else and followed through on his commitment. This old school mentality has gained my business and should yours!

Stella Johnson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Richard came in a timely fashion and fixed my toilet and made sure it wasn’t still running before he left. I can always depend on them!

  • Services: Toilet repair
Jalon GloverLocal Guide · 123 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jalon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A very good job excellent

  • Services: Toilet repair, Drain cleaning, Outdoor plumbing system repair
Libby Tronnes4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Libby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Richard came himself and was very polite and explained the problem. it was the end of a very long day (I'm sure) so his patience and attention to detail was appreciated.

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