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NewWay Drain Cleaning 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%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

NewWay Drain Cleaning

Bloomington, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #2Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 28 pipe repair services · 5.0★ from 287 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pipe repair 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

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 is better than 97% of pipe repair services.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 is better than 97% of pipe repair services.A
97
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.NewWay Drain Cleaning is better than —% of pipe repair services.–
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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 is better than 100% of pipe repair services.A
100
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.NewWay Drain Cleaning is better than 100% of pipe repair 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.NewWay Drain Cleaning is better than 89% of pipe repair services.A
89

Reviews for your job

Customers hired NewWay Drain Cleaning for 8 kinds of job.

NewWay Drain Cleaning for sewer repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$500–600
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$475–$1.7k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer 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.#7 / 13
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Sewer repair”

Gary4 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 months ago★★★★★

Jonathan and Nick were fantastic. They worked on a complex problem until it was solved. Great job from start to finish. Professional in every way. I give New Way my highest recommendation and would give them above 5 stars if I could.

Paid $500–600Great priceSewer cleaningSewer repair
David3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Every single member of the staff were kind and thorough. They weren't trying to just make money, but wanted to help us. They equipped us to make an informed decision and were patient. We definitely plan on using them anytime anything would come up.

Paid $500–600Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaningSewer repair
Ashley1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Kind, explained everything, worked hard, and were very helpful on what we could do on our own

Reasonable priceSewer repairPlumbing leak repair
Mike2 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★★★★★

A well known company was called to check a sewer clog at my Normal, IL residence. After an inspection, they suggested a COMPLETE replacement of tiles/pipe was warranted that would be in excess of $23,000! They showed root intrusion along the line and implied that there was likely much damage at each tile "bell".…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceSewer repair
Dawn8 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★★★★★

Jonathan and Nick were so nice! Informative about what was going on and didn't mind my dogs following them. Thank you for the quick and outstanding service. Great guys!!

Sewer cleaningSewer repair
Shelby11 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★★★★★

Nick & Cody came out to fix the house I rent since the sewage line was blocked. They were incredibly prompt, explained the situation, remediated the problem quickly and cleaned up any of the debris left in my tubs. I recommend their service!

Drain cleaningSewer cleaningSewer repair
Brad4 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★★★★★

Nick and Jonathon were very friendly and professional. They finished the job quickly and did a good job explaining what the problem was. I would highly recommend NewWay drain cleaning.

Reasonable priceSewer cleaningSewer repair

Price

$466-3% vs typical pipe repair 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 34%Reasonable 54%Overpriced 0%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning60$248–$502
Sewer cleaning39$322–$706
Toilet repair9$228–$554
Plumbing pipe repair7$295–$931
Sewer repair7$475–$1.7k
Plumbing leak detection5$173–$503
Water heater installation5$1.4k–$2.8k
Outdoor plumbing system repair5$348–$635

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