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Pete the Plumber

Plumber · Middletown, NY · reviewed since 2026

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 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%88+23Value 15%64+9.7Experts Score= 87Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#36 of 66 septic tank servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 46%
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · 12 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.6%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.
79%reviews answered by the owner
$432typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Pete the Plumber at a glance

Customers rate the business 4.9 out of 5 based on 62 reviews, with the owner responding to 79 percent of them. Reviewers frequently praise punctuality, professional communication, and fair pricing for services including water heater replacement, furnace maintenance, and drain clearing. Technicians are noted for arriving on time, explaining options clearly, and cleaning up thoroughly after completing work. One recurring criticism involves a technician arriving unprepared for a servicing appointment, lacking necessary tools and failing to repair a broken part during the visit.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 62 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 62 Google reviews (56 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 79% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
  • Service: Septic Tank Service serving Middletown, New York.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 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 satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction93Reliability88Craft & service–Value64Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 93 (median 91)Reliability: 88 (median 87)Value: 64 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Pete the PlumberSeptic 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.Pete the Plumber: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
93
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.Pete the Plumber: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
88
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: 95.–
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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.Pete the Plumber: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
64
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.Pete the Plumber: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 72.–
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

62 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars6198%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews

  • Praise121100%
  • Complaints00%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price323%
  • Reasonable969%
  • Overpriced18%
  • Not sure00%
$432+1% vs typical septic tank services

Middle half of what 9 customers paid ($295–$585) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3428%
  • Quality & results2319%
  • Speed & response2319%
  • Price & value1412%
  • Would recommend1210%
  • Communication97%
  • Honesty & trust65%

What customers talk about

We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The entire team at Pete the Plumber are highly professional.”
  • “Pete has done quite a lot of work for us and is always friendly, knowledgeable and does great work.”
  • “We had a leak in our hot water heater and Pete came the same day we called.”
  • “They were there within 30 minutes, and probably saved us from a great deal of damage.”
  • “I highly recommend Pete for your HVAC needs from installation to repairs.”
  • “During the planning stage, Pete offered options between boilers, explained the differences between units, and did not try to hard sell us on anything…”
  • “They go above and beyond, very honest and extremely helpful.”

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

Recent priced reviews

Desmond3 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★★★★★

Daren was courteous and professional. He fixed the problem and after cleaned up. I will be using the service in the future and have in the past.

Paid $400–600Reasonable price
Craig3 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★★★★★

Pete offered an early bird September special for furnace servicing that I immediately took advantage of. Pete scheduled an appointment for me right away. As it turned out, my furnace needed a new part that was installed on the spot assuring the furnace would be in good working for heating season. Thank you Pete for…

Paid $200–400Reasonable price
george3 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★

Had my gas hot air furnace and tankless water heater serviced. The person sent was not prepared. Needed a clean 5 gallon pail to flush tankless water heater, which I provided. Did not have anything to measure out the two gallons of water to mix with cleaner. Just dumped cleaner in water and did not stir as directed.…

Paid $400–600Overpriced
Richard5 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★★★★★

Pete the Plumber & his staff are just the best, great experience meeting Cameron today.

Paid $600–800Reasonable price
loren3 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★★★★★

I have used Pete The Plumber services in the past never been disappointed. They go above and beyond, very honest and extremely helpful.

Paid $200–400Great price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Timothy Holmes15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very Good!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your outstanding rating. Our team sincerely appreciates your support and thoughtful feedback.

Nicholas Beristain2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great plumber and even better person. No one better

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience.

Michèle Matilla10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michèle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent and friendly service.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled you had a great experience!

Robert Gallo5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Showed up as promised and did clean quality work.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $600–800
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Desmond Smyth3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Desmond has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Daren was courteous and professional. He fixed the problem and after cleaned up. I will be using the service in the future and have in the past.

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

Thanks so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Darin.

MARIE REINERT2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MARIE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service !!! We had a leak in our hot water heater and Pete came the same day we called. He was able to give us all the options available to us along with estimates. Came a day later to instill the new unit. very professional & courteous. Highly recommend his company.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! Our team is absolutely delighted that Pete could assist you quickly and professionally. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

Craig Thompson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete offered an early bird September special for furnace servicing that I immediately took advantage of. Pete scheduled an appointment for me right away. As it turned out, my furnace needed a new part that was installed on the spot assuring the furnace would be in good working for heating season. Thank you Pete for sending out the early bird furnace service special. Saved me from having to make an emergency call at the start of heating season. Very smart! Excellent service. Friendly and professional. Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks so much for the awesome review! Our team is thrilled Pete could help you quickly and get your furnace ready for the season.

Michael Zambetti5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The entire team at Pete the Plumber are highly professional. They were able to quickly install a new water heater and get us back to normal. The install team was respectful of our home taking the time to place runners to avoid tracking dirt throughout the basement and when they left the area they worked in was clean and took all garbage with them. Great job!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience with the water heater installation.

Bill Celnick8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent company to work with - we've been working with Pete for about 3 years now, we found him through recommendations by several people. Pete recently replaced our oil burner and boiler, added acid and iron reduction systems, replaced the water heater too - he and his crew arrived on schedule, worked very diligently and professionally, and worked as a team with O'Neill Electric, as new wiring was needed. During the planning stage, Pete offered options between boilers, explained the differences between units, and did not try to hard sell us on anything - he talks to you, not down to you like so many contractors do. His crew, Darren and Cam were also friendly and hard working. About 6 months ago I came home from work one evening and my kitchen was wet - water was coming through the ceiling thanks to a rotted valve in an upstairs bathroom. They were there within 30 minutes, and probably saved us from a great deal of damage. So, Pete is great for emergencies, great for routine work, and for the major renovations. He's a hardworking professional - you won't be disappointed working with Pete the Plumber.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear about your positive experience and ongoing trust.

Tom Hedderich2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Pete has done quite a lot of work for us and is always friendly, knowledgeable and does great work. Highly recommend him and his crew.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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