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Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc

Plumber · Eagan, MN · 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts 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.
#43 of 75 septic tank servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · 12 photos
92%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
70%reviews answered by the owner
$490typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc at a glance

Customers frequently cite rapid response times, including same-day and after-hours availability, along with professional communication and reasonable pricing for services like drain clearing, sump pump replacement, and water heater repair. However, some lower-rated reviews indicate dissatisfaction with high costs for specific tasks, such as Saturday visits or simple installations, and note issues with incomplete cleanup or unresolved minor leaks after valve replacements.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 64 Google reviews (63 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 70% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 2, 2026.
  • Service: Septic Tank Service serving Eagan, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other septic tank 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 value; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction87Reliability85Craft & service66Value96Momentum100Replies to reviews89Satisfaction: 87 (median 90)Reliability: 85 (median 86)Craft & service: 66 (median 94)Value: 96 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 89 (median 73)
Hopke Sewer & Drain IncSeptic Tank 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.Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
87
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.Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.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.Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
66
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.Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
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.Hopke Sewer & Drain 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.Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
89

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

64 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5992%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars23%
  • 2 stars23%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 63 written reviews

  • Praise11898%
  • Complaints32%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable267%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure133%
$490+19% vs typical septic tank services

Middle half of what 3 customers paid ($344–$2.5k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response2924%
  • Staff & attitude2420%
  • Would recommend2017%
  • Price & value1916%
  • Quality & results1815%
  • Honesty & trust65%
  • Communication54%

What customers talk about

We read 63 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was very timely, professional and a very pleasant gentleman.”
  • “Not only was the issue resolved quickly, but they also took the time to educate me about my condo’s plumbing system, which I found extremely helpful.”
  • “He was very professional and I will recommend these guys to anyone who asks!”
  • “They fixed the leak and cleaned the drain at a very reasonable price.”
    “It just seemed they are overpriced compared to what other companies charge.”
  • “I appreciate the excellent work done by Greg from Hopke Plumbing.”
  • “Andrew was up front and honest on the price when I called on a Sunday at 530ish.”
  • “We had Greg out last week to clear a basement floor drain - he explained what was needed and was great at communication.”

People customers mention

  • Greg 4 reviews
  • Chuck 4 reviews
  • Derek 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Hopke Sewer & Drain Inc for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Ken9 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★★★★★

I appreciate the excellent work done by Greg from Hopke Plumbing. He was very timely, professional and a very pleasant gentleman. It's good to know that I have a great plumbing company to call when the need arises. Thank you.

Paid $400–600Reasonable price
BaileyLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

We had Greg out last week to clear a basement floor drain - he explained what was needed and was great at communication. Thanks Greg!!

Paid $200–400Reasonable price
Johhna3 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★★★★★

Andrew did a phenomenal job in just a couple of days, it was a complete floor drain and broken cast iron pipes below the cement floor. They were very pleasant and cleaned up all the dust!

Paid $2,000+Not sure

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Ken Williams9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciate the excellent work done by Greg from Hopke Plumbing. He was very timely, professional and a very pleasant gentleman. It's good to know that I have a great plumbing company to call when the need arises. Thank you.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
Bailey SalmonLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bailey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had Greg out last week to clear a basement floor drain - he explained what was needed and was great at communication. Thanks Greg!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
Kim Kopas2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Andrew came out the same day I called and he was great!

Johhna Braaten3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johhna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Andrew did a phenomenal job in just a couple of days, it was a complete floor drain and broken cast iron pipes below the cement floor. They were very pleasant and cleaned up all the dust!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $2,000+
Kari Farniok4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot say enough positive things about this company. I was referred to them by a family friend when I discovered a leak in my bathroom just two days before leaving for vacation. I reached out, and they were able to send someone the very same day. Not only was the issue resolved quickly, but they also took the time to educate me about my condo’s plumbing system, which I found extremely helpful. They fixed the leak and cleaned the drain at a very reasonable price. Zack was especially great to work with—professional, respectful, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services.

Shari Husted5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had sewer main blockage. We originally called Bonfe and after 4 days they hadn’t fixed it yet and were charging us more and more and getting no where. I called Hopke and they sent Andrew out within a few hours and was able to get our water flowing in one trip. Highly recommend Chuck and Andrew!!

JP Regan11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JP has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Top rated service and speed. Worth the REASONABLE pricing. The attention to detail and care-----unmatched.

john wilson12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews john has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always call them, competitive price, along with some other work they put a new outside spigot on, it had some problems, not from their work just manufacturing defect, called and came out same day and fixed, with a smile, only plumbers I will use

Shobana Raj3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shobana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Hopke gets the job done right! Thank you Andrew on an awesome job!!! Chuck Hopke thank you for listening, and keeping the customer at the forefront. Hats off. Rest assured I will use this business again!!!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks for taking the time to to give us a bad review . If you would have spent the amount of time it took you to leave a review on listening to the technician onsite that recommended replacing the fixture instead of spending a bunch of time and money trying to repair a old faucet . Let’s not forget you signed off on multiple disclaimers that you agreed to work preformed and charges . Also we never received any phone calls to discuss how this problem could be solved .

Solomon PoretskyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Solomon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys are awesome. Our basement was covered in grody water. Brandon came out, snaked the floor drain and got everything flowing again. He was professional, courteous, and efficient. And the price was EXTREMELY fair -- even for coming out at 7pm. I'd use Hopke again in a heartbeat!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Glad we could save the day ! Thanks for the review

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