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Hometown Plumbing and Septic

Septic system service · Atlanta, GA · reviewed since 2017

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%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 19 sewer servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
5.0 ★★★★★ 387 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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.
80%reviews answered by the owner
$498typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Hometown Plumbing and Septic at a glance

Hometown Plumbing and Septic holds a 5.0 rating from 387 reviews, with the owner responding to 80% of feedback. Customers frequently cite punctual arrival, clear communication, honest pricing, and thorough work on water lines, water heaters, and septic systems. While most praise the team's professionalism and efficiency, a small number of low-star reviews describe aggressive billing practices and condescending attitudes during service interactions.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 387 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 387 Google reviews (331 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 80% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Sewer Service serving Atlanta, Georgia.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other sewer 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.

Satisfaction96Reliability95Craft & service95Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews72Satisfaction: 96 (median 89)Reliability: 95 (median 87)Craft & service: 95 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 72 (median 68)
Hometown Plumbing and SepticSewer 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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
96
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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
95
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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 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.Hometown Plumbing and Septic: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 68.B
72

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

387 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars38098%
  • 4 stars41%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 331 written reviews

  • Praise757100%
  • Complaints20%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4236%
  • Reasonable6757%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure87%
$498-4% vs typical sewer services

Middle half of what 88 customers paid ($305–$1.6k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response18625%
  • Staff & attitude16021%
  • Quality & results10414%
  • Would recommend9713%
  • Price & value7610%
  • Communication7410%
  • Honesty & trust628%

What customers talk about

We read 331 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were timely, honest Simply good people to work with”
  • “Excellent service super knowledgeable and extremely efficient”
  • “We used this plumbing company over the summer to fix our water line, and they did a great job.”
  • “This company was communicative, thorough, honest, and did an excellent job overall, we would highly recommend them!”
  • “They were on time, professional, polite, fair, honest, efficient.”
  • “He went right to work, explained why the line burst (last plumber used the incorrect fitting) and made the repair.”
  • “We really appreciate how reliable and responsive they are.”

People customers mention

  • Tim 39 reviews
  • Cody 24 reviews
  • Chase 18 reviews
  • Gabe 7 reviews
  • Adams 6 reviews
  • Steve 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Travis3 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★★★★★

Great team of guys they go the extra mile to make sure they accommodate all your needs and get the job done right highly recommended

Paid $2,000+Great priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Jason7 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★★★★★

Our service line ruptured. Looked at reviews for local plumbing in the area and called Hometown. They responded right away, sent someone over within 30 min. Tim arrived and was professional and courteous. He went right to work, explained why the line burst (last plumber used the incorrect fitting) and made the repair. Will definitely use them again.

Paid $200–400Great pricePlumbing leak repair
Frank1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Our water line was broken. Tim got there within an hour of my call and got the line fixed quickly.

Paid $400–600Reasonable price
Dan1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Very professional. Their emphasis was doing the right thing. We had issues in septic from original installation. They fixed it.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceSewer cleaningOutdoor plumbing system repairSewer repair
DaveLocal Guide · 43 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★★★★★

3rd time I’ve had Hometown out to my house. Three different service needs. This time the septic cleaned and serviced. I hadn’t had anything done to it in over 25 years. Great employees. Knowledgeable and courteous. Will continue to recommend them to others.

Customer photo from Dave's review
Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceSewer cleaningOutdoor plumbing system repair
Carolyn5 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★★★★★

Cody is amazing & so customer focused. Highly recommend Hometown for all your septic needs!

Paid $2,000+Great priceSewer cleaningSewer repair

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 387 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
John K1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They were timely, honest Simply good people to work with

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you!

lana banegas10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews lana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We received exceptional service today. This company was communicative, thorough, honest, and did an excellent job overall, we would highly recommend them!

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you!

renay adams4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews renay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service! Will definitely recommend and use again.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you!!

Travis Sanders3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Travis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great team of guys they go the extra mile to make sure they accommodate all your needs and get the job done right highly recommended

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Drain cleaning, Plumbing pipe repair, Outdoor plumbing system repair, Toilet installation
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you!

Jason Saylor7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our service line ruptured. Looked at reviews for local plumbing in the area and called Hometown. They responded right away, sent someone over within 30 min. Tim arrived and was professional and courteous. He went right to work, explained why the line burst (last plumber used the incorrect fitting) and made the repair. Will definitely use them again.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you!!

Katherine Caceres6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim and Cody are absolutely hands-down the best in the business!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Toilet repair, Drain cleaning, Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Faucet repair, Toilet installation, Water heater repair, Faucet installation, Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you!!!

Katie ParkLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We used this plumbing company over the summer to fix our water line, and they did a great job. Today we had another leak, so we contacted them again. They responded right away and were able to come out immediately. They quickly found where the leak was and fixed it on the spot. Communication was fast, service was efficient, and the work was done cleanly. We really appreciate how reliable and responsive they are. Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Outdoor plumbing system repair
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you Katie!

Clara Echols4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cody was Excellent and extremely honest! Thanks for your honesty.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Sump pump repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you!

Noah Allen4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Noah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service super knowledgeable and extremely efficient Fixed our water heater in a timely manner Fixed and replaced our septic tank pump as well

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Sump pump installation
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you!

Frank Allen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Frank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our water line was broken. Tim got there within an hour of my call and got the line fixed quickly.

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

Thank you for calling us

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