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NewWay Drain Cleaning

Plumber · Bloomington, IL · 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 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 28 pipe repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 96%
5.0 ★★★★★ 287 Google reviews · 11 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.5%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.
34%reviews answered by the owner
$466typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

NewWay Drain Cleaning at a glance

Google reviewers rate NewWay Drain Cleaning five stars based on 287 reviews, highlighting rapid response times and same-day availability for services like sewer jetting, drain cleaning, and water heater installation. Customers frequently praise the technicians for clear communication, professional conduct, and the use of video inspection to explain issues and verify work completion. While most feedback is positive, one low-star review notes that a scheduled appointment was missed due to the crew arriving early without proper notification, though the company owner responded to a portion of the feedback.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 287 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 287 Google reviews (255 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 34% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction97Reliability97Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews89Satisfaction: 97 (median 90)Reliability: 97 (median 88)Value: 100 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 89 (median 81)
NewWay Drain CleaningPipe 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.NewWay Drain Cleaning: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
97
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.NewWay Drain Cleaning: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
97
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: 92.–
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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.NewWay Drain Cleaning: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.NewWay Drain Cleaning: 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.NewWay Drain Cleaning: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
89

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Star ratings

287 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars28399%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 255 written reviews

  • Praise62499%
  • Complaints41%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3034%
  • Reasonable4754%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure1011%
$466-3% vs typical pipe repair services

Middle half of what 64 customers paid ($292–$656) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response15124%
  • Staff & attitude15024%
  • Would recommend10016%
  • Quality & results9415%
  • Communication6510%
  • Price & value417%
  • Honesty & trust274%

What customers talk about

We read 255 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Cody was very professional and friendly, worked efficiently and was clean.”
    “I had these guys come out to clear a very slow main drain line.”
  • “These guys got to work immediately jetting the main line and where very knowledgeable with any questions I had.”
  • “From initial contact with Tim at NewWay to scheduling the call out with Laura, I would highly recommend NewWay!”
  • “Jonathan and Jorge did a amazing job was gone in ten minutes and explained everything.”
  • “He explained everything he was doing and educated us on how the drain became blocked.”
  • “$395 was very reasonable & the best news was there's no major work needed.”
  • “They did honest and good work and kept me updated the whole time”

People customers mention

  • Nick 89 reviews
  • Jonathan 47 reviews
  • Johnathan 14 reviews
  • Jonathon 12 reviews
  • Cody 10 reviews
  • Jorge 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired NewWay Drain Cleaning for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Liam1 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 month ago★★★★★

I had my sewer back up into my basement and couldn’t get the water to drain, I called and they sent two guys out, Johnathan and Jorge showed up on time scoped my main line and showed me footage of 9 tree root blockages. These guys got to work immediately jetting the main line and where very knowledgeable with any…

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Kelli1 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 month ago★★★★★

Came out on short notice and got the tree roots out of my plumbing. Great service!

Paid $600–800
Bob3 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★★★★★

Jonathan arrived on time and quickly diagnosed and corrected our drain problem. We will call him again.

Paid $1–200Great priceSewer cleaning
Patricia2 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★★★★★

Jonathan and Jorge went right to work and cleared both the toilet and the sink drains. They did an excellent job.

Paid $200–400Not sureDrain cleaning
Bryce3 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★★★★★

Nick and nuway came out quickly got my septic unclogged in seconds. Made sure system was good and clear. Was able to use the camera to see future problems with old cast iron. 5 stars!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
Taylor4 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Called for same day cleaning out the tree roots in my sewer line. Nick and Jonathan came out when they said they would, cleaned up after themselves, and were helpful in walking through their estimation and what work they completed and why after too. They were done in about 45 minutes. They were priced a little on…

Paid $600–800Sewer cleaning

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 287 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Gage Wells3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gage has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jonathan and Jorge did a amazing job was gone in ten minutes and explained everything.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Excellent, Thanks for the 5 star review. Please keep us in mind for all of your drain cleaning, plumbing, pipelines and excavation needs in the future.

IL LocalLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews IL has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cody came out within 2 hours of my phone call to clean out our basement drain that had plugged up and flooded part of our basement. He explained everything he was doing and educated us on how the drain became blocked. After snaking the system he flushed it to make sure it was draining properly. Cody was very professional and friendly, worked efficiently and was clean. From initial contact with Tim at NewWay to scheduling the call out with Laura, I would highly recommend NewWay! Thanks, NewWay!

  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Great! Thanks for the 5 star review. Please keep us in mind for all of your drain cleaning, plumbing, pipe lining and excavation needs.

Liam Sweeney1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Liam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had my sewer back up into my basement and couldn’t get the water to drain, I called and they sent two guys out, Johnathan and Jorge showed up on time scoped my main line and showed me footage of 9 tree root blockages. These guys got to work immediately jetting the main line and where very knowledgeable with any questions I had. After jetting showed me scope footage of all the blockages cleared out and located a clean out in my side yard. These guys did a great job and cleaned up any mess they made and where in and out in a timely manner. They did honest and good work and kept me updated the whole time

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,000–1,200
  • Services: Drain cleaning, Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the 5star! Glad we could help.

Autumn Riddle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Autumn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great job. Very attentive to detail. Made sure the job was done the right way.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair, Drain cleaning, Plumbing leak detection, Service not listed
Kelli McCubbins1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kelli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Came out on short notice and got the tree roots out of my plumbing. Great service!

  • Price: $600–800
Naomi Raushel4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Naomi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jonathan and Jorge were amazing at my house today. It was a same day house call for a tub that wouldn’t drain — that turned into a stinkier, bigger issue. They handled it with ease, explaining things and bringing me along in the process (note: I know nothing about plumbing!!!). Thank you so much — will use again and 10/10 recommend.

Bob Jackson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jonathan arrived on time and quickly diagnosed and corrected our drain problem. We will call him again.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Patricia Lewis2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jonathan and Jorge went right to work and cleared both the toilet and the sink drains. They did an excellent job.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Appreciate the great review! Keep us in mind for all of your drain cleaning, plumbing, excavation and pipe lining needs in the future.

Addison Turner1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Addison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very quick service! Explained and addressed the issue thoroughly. Gave tips on how to prevent the issue from happening again.

  • Services: Drain cleaning, Plumbing pipe repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Awesome! Thanks for the 5star review. Glad we were able to help

Michael Holliday6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My landlord sent these guys to my house on a weekend. They were great, got here in a timely manner, did a great job. I love them.

Response from the owner · a month ago

awesome thanks for the 5star! Glad we could help.

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Business details

  • Address: 228 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704
  • Phone: (855) 697-3937
  • Service area: Bloomington, IL