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Maxwells Plumbing & Drain logoHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Maxwells Plumbing & Drain

Augusta-Richmond County, GA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #31Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other drain cleaning services (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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 92% of drain cleaning services.A
92
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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 90% of drain cleaning services.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100
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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 93% of drain cleaning services.A
93
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.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.Maxwells Plumbing & Drain is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Maxwells Plumbing & Drain for 8 kinds of job.

Maxwells Plumbing & Drain for water heater repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.87
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$227–$596
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#24 / 39
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.90%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Water heater repair”

Marissa8 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★★★★★

Excellent service! I will be using them again for future needs!!

Paid $200–400Great priceWater heater repair
MatthewLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

They always do a thorough job and they have come on time every time. I really appreciate this company always helpful.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceWater heater repairService not listed
JamesLocal Guide · 96 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 2 months ago★★★★★

I am a returning customer and had an issue with my tankless water heater. Christian and Charles came out on 2 occasions and addressed the issue and repaired the problem . Both were very professional and prompt.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repairWater heater repair
Jacob5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I’ve used Maxwell for many projects over the years, we build swimming pools, outdoor kitchens and fire features, I have always received prompt service and reasonable pricing. These guys are my go to plumbers!

Reasonable priceWater heater repairSewer repairService not listed
NeeuqLocal Guide · 23 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. · 5 months ago★★★

I appreciate the technician sense of humor and he did assure me that a 12 yr old water heater is still in tact and a new one at this time is not necessary as long as the one I have is still functioning.

Paid $200–300OverpricedFaucet repairWater heater repairShower repair
Jim3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Had Maxwell's plumbing out to the house three separate times for different items. Everyone was on time, professional and did a fantastic job.

Reasonable priceFaucet repairWater heater repairService not listed
Joel6 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 year ago★★★★★

Very friendly and professional employees.

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceWater heater repair
Judy8 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 year ago★★★★★

They came on short notice and were very professional. They answered all of my questions and they cleaned up after themselves!

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Chris13 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 years ago★★★★★

These guys are great, experienced and thorough. I would definitely you them for any future project

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Maria3 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 years ago★★★★★

They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They made sure we were happy with their work! We would recommend them to anyone in need of a plumber.

Toilet installationOutdoor plumbing system repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Clay7 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceWater heater repair
Erin3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceWater heater repair
DaynaLocal Guide · 18 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Brady3 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet repairWater heater installationPlumbing leak detection+ Value
Mary3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$429-15% vs typical drain cleaning services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 21%Reasonable 71%Overpriced 5%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair53$353–$1.4k
Toilet repair48$239–$680
Plumbing leak repair48$248–$793
Outdoor plumbing system repair41$366–$1.6k
Plumbing leak detection41$205–$630
Faucet repair37$228–$585
Water heater installation35$1.2k–$2.5k
Drain cleaning28$248–$593

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