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Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists

Portland, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #60Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 154 plumbers · 5.0★ from 638 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other plumbers (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 replies to reviews; 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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 94% of plumbers.A
94
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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 93% of plumbers.A
93
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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 97% of plumbers.A
97
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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 98% of plumbers.A
98
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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 100% of plumbers.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.Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists is better than 100% of plumbers.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists for 8 kinds of job.

Plumbing and Sewer Renewal Specialists for sewer cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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.$300–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$295–$593
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”: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.#23 / 83
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Sewer cleaning”

Kathy9 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 8 months ago★★★★★

Taylor and Taylor were great!! Dealt a lot of work arounds but did it with a smile and went right to work to get my job done!! I am super happy with Sewer Renewal. The whole team is great!! This company gets the job done with a great attitude!!

Reasonable priceSewer repairSewer cleaningService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
k6 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★★★★★

Plumbing & Sewer Renewal Specialists were great to work with from initial reach out through problem resolution! They were clear communicators, didn’t charge to come out for an estimate (in contrast to all competitors I spoke with were charging $50 or more), able to come quickly, and Adam clearly assessed the…

Paid $300–400Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Campy1 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 year ago★★★★★

Both Tony and Taylor we super friendly and professional. Went above and beyond to make sure all our questions were answered.

Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaningSewer repair
Jo3 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★★★★★

I called Sewer Renewal Specialists when my sewer line suddenly stopped draining after a heavy rain. David came out on short notice. He spent a long time in a very shallow crawlspace with some very big spiders to diagnose the problem and recommend a solution. The figure he quoted for the work I needed was less than I…

Outdoor plumbing system repairPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair
Patricia8 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★★★★★

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!!! The owner, David, responded to a Friday night emergency to open our clogged sewer line, and his camera inspection revealed a collapsing sewer lateral. The initial repair quotation contemplated having to excavate; however, they managed to find a way to do the repair by inserting a liner, which…

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Peggy2 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★★★★★

Great company, from fast guaranteed bid, to clean up. Starting with Joseph and finishing with the Lining crew, Taylor and Jose, we couldn't have been more pleased with the professionalism and result. Thank you!

Outdoor plumbing system repairSewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tina11 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★★★★★

We had a plumber out because we were sure there was a backup. Drain Hound came out and It took him 5 hours of trying to find that out that our pipes had broken. He gave us this company as a recommendation, and we are so glad we did! This company is professional and polite, but best of all they are very knowledgeable…

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
PeggyLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★

Very open and honest. Knowledgeable and explains systems on customer level. Would recommend this company for a simple clog to an overhaul of sewer lines. Love this company and so glad we found/used them so we know who to call with any future needs.

Sewer repairSewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robert7 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★★★★★

I contacted David and the crew because other contractors failed to show up for their appointments. Now I wished I had contacted Sewer Renewal Specialists first. Not only were they expedient and timely in coming to inspect my sewer line but they promptly arranged for the repairs, applied for the permits with the…

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Athena2 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Taylor, Jose and other members of their team did an excellent job on our sewer repair and clean out. I would recommend them.

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$842+81% vs typical plumbers

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 30%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 3%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Sewer repair54$353–$2.1k
Plumbing pipe repair20$322–$1.2k
Outdoor plumbing system repair12$328–$1.5k
Drain cleaning12$148–$502
Water heater installation11$1.2k–$2.5k
Sewer cleaning10$295–$593
Plumbing leak detection4$114–$633
Toilet installation4$529–$1.4k

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