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Plumbing Outfitters

Plumber · Austin, TX · reviewed since 2024

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%85+46.4Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 23 sink repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
4.9 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews
94%five-star reviews
4.82★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.3%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$798typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Plumbing Outfitters at a glance

Plumbing Outfitters holds a 4.9-star rating from 124 Google reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and professional service for repairs like water heaters, drains, and leaks. Technicians often arrive on time, explain issues thoroughly, and clean up after completing work. However, several low-star reviews criticize high pricing, noting that estimates for small repairs or installations seemed excessive compared to the scope of work provided.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 124 Google reviews (108 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Sink Repair Service serving Austin, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other sink 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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction85Reliability74Craft & service–Value97Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 85 (median 93)Reliability: 74 (median 88)Value: 97 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 73)
Plumbing OutfittersSink 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.Plumbing Outfitters: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
85
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 Outfitters: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
74
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: 89.–
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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.Plumbing Outfitters: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
97
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.Plumbing Outfitters: 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.Plumbing Outfitters: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

124 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11794%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 108 written reviews

  • Praise24596%
  • Complaints94%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price444%
  • Reasonable444%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure111%
$798+81% vs typical sink repair services

Middle half of what 6 customers paid ($496–$1.3k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6927%
  • Speed & response4919%
  • Quality & results4518%
  • Communication2711%
  • Would recommend2711%
  • Price & value249%
  • Honesty & trust135%

What customers talk about

We read 108 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Courteous, kind, professional, and he knows what he is doing.”
  • “He kept the work area clean and safe, he was fast and did the job right the first time.”
    “A fair price and a job accomplished without delays.”
  • “Joseph with Plumbing Outfitters did a quality job of taking care of the leaky and resistant shower head/faucet in our walk-in shower.”
    “Had the worst feeling when I saw a leak that I knew was coming from the slab.”
  • “Efficient, communicated around the arrival, & figured out what was wrong quickly.”
  • “Highly recommend them and we will be using them again in the future for our plumbing needs”
  • “Best of all, they fixed the leak, were done same day, and the cost was very reasonable.”
    “Paying over $900 for what seemed like a relatively small job left me feeling overcharged and taken advantage of.”
  • “), communicative, transparent with price, and really friendly.”

People customers mention

  • Kyle 6 reviews
  • Noah 4 reviews
  • Ryan 3 reviews
  • Reyes 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

GracielaLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Joseph was punctual, through, resourceful, professional and completed the kitchen & laundry drain cleaning with minimal disruption to the household. Cleaned up before he left and answered all of our questions. Pleasure working with him.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
chiaki6 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★★★★★

Mathew was on time, friendly, very easy to communicate with. Most importantly my new garbage disposal is working perfectly!

Paid $600–800Not sureGarbage disposal installation
Andy5 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★★★★★

Matthew from Plumbing Outfitters did a great job! He was prompt, thorough and cleaned up the workspace afterwards. We highly recommend Plumbing Outfitters!

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceGarbage disposal installationPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 124 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
Tad Perkin10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best in the business! These guys rock. Same day install on a leaking water heater.

  • Services: Water heater installation
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for the kind words, Tad!

Dianna Skelly5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ryan did a great job. Courteous, kind, professional, and he knows what he is doing. He kept the work area clean and safe, he was fast and did the job right the first time. He also checked our 1/2 bath and noted the ground bolts were not installed by LGI Homes (never buy one) and he put them in for us even thought it wasn't on the work order. He checked with his managers and they okay'ed it. That was going above and beyond and my family and I greatly appreciate it. If you want it done RIGHT, call Plumbing Outiftters and ask for Ryan. You will not be disappointed. Very happy customers here!!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Dianna, for the wonderful review and for recognizing Ryan's excellent work. We are glad he was courteous, professional, kept the work area clean and completed the job right the first time. We appreciate that he went above and beyond to address the grounding issue and help ensure your family's safety. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are thrilled you and your family are very happy.

Brandon Jones5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional and well educated

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the kind review, Brandon. We are glad you found our team professional and well educated, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to serving you again.

V R5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews V has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always good to have Ryan show up to do work for us. Always professional and always positive and polite.

  • Services: Garbage disposal installation, Shower installation, Faucet installation, Sewer repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the kind review, V R. We are thrilled to hear Ryan's professionalism and positive attitude made a great impression. We will pass your compliments along to him. We look forward to helping you again soon.

Alejandro Neff11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alejandro has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Scott & Joe were great! Efficient, communicated around the arrival, & figured out what was wrong quickly. Will definitely be calling back for my next plumbing issue.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the kind review, Alejandro. We are glad Scott and Joe were efficient, communicated around their arrival, and diagnosed the problem quickly. We look forward to helping with any future plumbing needs.

Graciela KilloughLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Graciela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Joseph was punctual, through, resourceful, professional and completed the kitchen & laundry drain cleaning with minimal disruption to the household. Cleaned up before he left and answered all of our questions. Pleasure working with him.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,200–1,400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Graciela, for the 5-star review and for sharing your experience. We are so glad Joseph was punctual, thorough, resourceful and professional, and that the kitchen and laundry drain cleaning caused minimal disruption. We appreciate you noting that he cleaned up and answered your questions. It was a pleasure serving you and we look forward to helping again in the future.

Kristin Ashby1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Plumbing outfitters was super easy to work with throughout the whole process. They always answer the phone with a live person so you don’t have to mess around with an automated system. Scott and Micah fixed my water heater and PRV valve today and were timely, professional, clean, and efficient. Highly recommend them and we will be using them again in the future for our plumbing needs

Response from the owner · a month ago

Kristin, thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are glad Scott and Micah were timely, professional, clean, and efficient, and that our live-person phone service made the process easy. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping with your future plumbing needs.

Kevin Kelly2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ryan called 30 mins ahead of his arrival time and was courteous during his visit to fix our water softener. The dispatch team was also very courteous when setting up the service call.

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Kevin, for the kind review. We are glad Ryan and our dispatch team were courteous and that the call ahead and service met your expectations. We appreciate you choosing us to fix your water softener and are here if you need anything in the future.

Arif Pathan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Arif has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Professional, knowledgeable, and fair pricing. What more can you ask for. I won’t hesitate one beat to reach out in the future for any plumbing issues.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much, Arif. We’re thrilled you found our team professional, knowledgeable, and fairly priced. We look forward to helping with any future plumbing needs and appreciate your trust and recommendation.

chiaki krupp6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews chiaki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mathew was on time, friendly, very easy to communicate with. Most importantly my new garbage disposal is working perfectly!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $600–800
  • Services: Garbage disposal installation
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the great review, Chiaki! We're glad Mathew was on time, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Most importantly, we're happy your new garbage disposal is working perfectly. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Mathew and are here if you need anything else.

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