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Platinum Plumbing Inc

Plumber · Bloomington, IL · reviewed since 2019

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 28 pipe repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 78%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,231 Google reviews · 23 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%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
$863typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Platinum Plumbing Inc at a glance

Customers frequently praise Platinum Plumbing for prompt service, professional demeanor, and clear communication regarding repair options and costs. Recurring themes include technicians explaining issues thoroughly, arriving on time, and resolving problems like clogs, leaks, and water heater replacements efficiently. A common criticism in lower-rated reviews involves high pricing, with several customers noting that labor and equipment costs were significantly higher than expected or compared to other providers.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,231 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,231 Google reviews (1,067 with written comments, 97 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 79% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction93Reliability94Craft & service98Value96Momentum100Replies to reviews82Satisfaction: 93 (median 90)Reliability: 94 (median 88)Craft & service: 98 (median 92)Value: 96 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 82 (median 81)
Platinum Plumbing IncPipe 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.Platinum Plumbing Inc: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.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.Platinum Plumbing Inc: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
94
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.Platinum Plumbing Inc: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
98
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.Platinum Plumbing Inc: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Platinum Plumbing 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.Platinum Plumbing Inc: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
82

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

1,231 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,19697%
  • 4 stars202%
  • 3 stars50%
  • 2 stars30%
  • 1 star71%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,067 written reviews

  • Praise2,39799%
  • Complaints271%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price5518%
  • Reasonable20268%
  • Overpriced103%
  • Not sure3211%
$863+80% vs typical pipe repair services

Middle half of what 252 customers paid ($475–$1.6k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude61425%
  • Speed & response48820%
  • Quality & results48420%
  • Would recommend31813%
  • Communication25310%
  • Price & value1938%
  • Honesty & trust743%

What customers talk about

We read 1,067 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Haden was extremely helpful walking through the process of what he was doing, describing the issues, and presenting options for how to resolve.”
  • “super relieving to have the issue be resolved same day.”
  • “Hunter did an outstanding job and was very courteous.”
    “We had tile around the faucet which might have ended up giving way(which was worst case scenario).”
  • “It’s always stressful when something breaks but I found the contact process to be very easy and quick and would recommend Platinum Plumbing!”
    “I do not recommend, they are very unreliable.”
  • “He was as always professional, helpful, courteous & answered all our questions & concerns.”
  • “The price was fair and appropriate for the service provided.”
    “…complete plumbing/pipes replacement to an older house, they gave me a very expensive verbal estimate, but I was willing to pay as I needed it done.…”
  • “We had honestly the best experience with Platinum Plumbing.”
    “This is a scam of a company and someone needs to made the public aware of their tactics.”

People customers mention

  • Dalton 65 reviews
  • Ethan 45 reviews
  • Chris 45 reviews
  • Andrew 42 reviews
  • Hunter 39 reviews
  • Zach 22 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Platinum Plumbing Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Brian21 hours ago★★★★★

Haden was extremely helpful walking through the process of what he was doing, describing the issues, and presenting options for how to resolve.

Paid $1,400–1,600Not sureDrain cleaning
Greg1 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 day ago★★★★★

Haden did a great job. Had a clog that he quickly found and cleared. Let me know exactly what he was going to do and what he found. Prompt and friendly. Excellent service

Paid $400–600
Jason4 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 days ago★★★★★

Great service! Exactly what I was told was done and in the time frame expected. Thank you for the great service!!

Paid $2,000+Water heater installation
Alyssa3 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 days ago★★★★★

Haden did an excellent job figuring out the cause of my leak with my washer pipe. We walked through multiple repair options at numerous price points. The pipe was very narrow at a certain point so troubleshooting took some time. Each part was explained to me and my questions were answered! super relieving to have…

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Erik3 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 days ago★★★★★

Our experience was great. Very professional, kind, and will explain things thoroughly. Work was done quickly, too.

Paid $200–400Not sureWater heater repairPlumbing services
Emilie11 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 days ago★★★★★

Very responsive company , kind and knowledgeable staff . We are never disappointed when we use Platinum Plumbing.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing services

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Brian Buss
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Haden was extremely helpful walking through the process of what he was doing, describing the issues, and presenting options for how to resolve.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $1,400–1,600
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Mike1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hunter did an outstanding job and was very courteous.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Repair water fixtures
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad Chris was able to help with your vanity and faucet installation in Bloomington. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re happy everything turned out well. Our team focuses on making sure the work is done cleanly, efficiently, and with clear communication throughout the job so homeowners know exactly what’s happening at each step. Thank you again for choosing Platinum Plumbing we appreciate your business and the opportunity to work in your home!

Greg Gilhaus1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Haden did a great job. Had a clog that he quickly found and cleared. Let me know exactly what he was going to do and what he found. Prompt and friendly. Excellent service

  • Price: $400–600
Mary Ann Carignan10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Haden came to our rescue to fix some leaking valves in the bathroom. Very considerate, professional & got the work done in record time. Also supplied information on a future job. Hayden returned to our home twice this month to help with moving of our water heater so foundation work could be done & a full home inspection. He was as always professional, helpful, courteous & answered all our questions & concerns. Glad we can find a company that is all that & more!

  • Services: Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad Madisen was able to get someone scheduled so quickly and that our team had your new water heater and sump pump installed just a couple of days after your initial call. A special shoutout to Chris for being thorough, efficient, and such a great person to work with. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him and Madisen! We truly appreciate you trusting Platinum Plumbing to take care of your home. We’re proud to serve Bloomington and the surrounding communities with fast, reliable service!

Jason pascal4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service! Exactly what I was told was done and in the time frame expected. Thank you for the great service!!

  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Water heater installation
Alyssa Christensen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Haden did an excellent job figuring out the cause of my leak with my washer pipe. We walked through multiple repair options at numerous price points. The pipe was very narrow at a certain point so troubleshooting took some time. Each part was explained to me and my questions were answered! super relieving to have the issue be resolved same day. The price was fair and appropriate for the service provided. It’s always stressful when something breaks but I found the contact process to be very easy and quick and would recommend Platinum Plumbing!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,200–1,400
  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair
Erik Zdansky3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erik has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our experience was great. Very professional, kind, and will explain things thoroughly. Work was done quickly, too.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Water heater repair, Plumbing services
Emilie Halm11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emilie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very responsive company , kind and knowledgeable staff . We are never disappointed when we use Platinum Plumbing.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,000+
  • Services: Plumbing services
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team. We take pride in being responsive and ensuring our staff is both knowledgeable and friendly. We're always happy to help and look forward to assisting you again in the future

Jenna Johnson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Platinum Plumbing is top notch!! Had flooding in our basement and they were able to come day of and get right to clearing our sewer line from blockages and tree roots galore! Shoutout to Haden for his quality service and super kind demeanor!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $800–1,000
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Hi there Jenna, thank you so much for the very kind words about our team and for the honest 5 Star Review! We are so glad you had a great overall experience. We look forward to servicing you again in the future!

Josh Johnson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

You never want to call a plumber for issues but if you ever do or for some reason my family needs it again I really hope it’s Haden they send back out. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Also very polite and didn’t get frustrated or mad while I bother him or he ran into issues. Again, hope to never have to call again but if so. Please send him back out. A++++ work

  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for the amazing review! 😊 We understand plumbing issues are never fun, but we’re glad Haden made the experience a positive one! His knowledge, patience, and professionalism are exactly what we strive for at Platinum Plumbing. 🔧💙 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! While we hope you won’t need us again anytime soon, we’ll be happy to help whenever you do. Thank you for the A++++ rating and for trusting Platinum Plumbing with your home!

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