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Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer

Plumber · Everett, WA · reviewed since 2017

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%90+21.8Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts 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.
#23 of 54 leak detection servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 58%
4.9 ★★★★★ 916 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.2%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
$1.1ktypical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer at a glance

Google reviewers rate Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer 4.9 out of 5 based on 916 reviews, noting that the owner responded to all feedback. Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and fair pricing for services like leak repairs, sewer line relining, and drain clearing. However, lower-rated reviews highlight concerns about high costs, including fuel surcharges and credit card fees, as well as instances of late arrivals or property damage during repairs.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 916 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 916 Google reviews (854 with written comments, 37 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 8, 2026.
  • Service: Leak Detection Service serving Everett, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated November 8, 2026.

Score profile vs other leak detection 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.

Satisfaction93Reliability90Craft & service91Value99Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 93 (median 94)Reliability: 90 (median 92)Craft & service: 91 (median 96)Value: 99 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 94)
This companyLeak Detection 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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
90
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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
91
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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 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.Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100

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Star ratings

916 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars88196%
  • 4 stars182%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars51%
  • 1 star121%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 854 written reviews

  • Praise2,34099%
  • Complaints341%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price6636%
  • Reasonable9854%
  • Overpriced84%
  • Not sure105%
$1.1k+150% vs typical leak detection services

Middle half of what 127 customers paid ($593–$1.9k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude48921%
  • Speed & response47220%
  • Price & value47120%
  • Quality & results35015%
  • Would recommend27111%
  • Communication2239%
  • Honesty & trust984%

What customers talk about

We read 854 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Required a professional hand at fixing a bad sewer pipe under my aging 1945 Rambler.”
  • “He was on time and completed what I asked him to do.”
    “The guy did the work was late over 4 hours, which I waited in my car for over 4 hours - I don't live there and it's a hour drive distance for me.”
  • “Very responsible professionals and reasonable price!”
    “Very overpriced for work performed and they pass on additional fuel surcharge on the customer and were over an hour late past the scheduled window!”
  • “Zach did a fantastic job fixing our leaky shower head!”
    “The problem I have with them is that they left a large scratch from their trailer hitch in my cement driveway and damaged my ADT sign.”
  • “We are extremely satisfied and highly recommend Price Busters plumbing .”
    “Will not use again.”
  • “After coming out on short notice, he did a great job of communicating his recommendations as to how to fix a clogged drain.”
    “They called me about the review, offered to adjust the price to a more reasonable fee, and never followed up.”
  • “He built a lot of trust when he would call out “this is what I would do in my house” and it wasn’t always the most expensive option or required more work/parts.”
    “Very nice on the phone but not reliable.”

People customers mention

  • Nick 55 reviews
  • Kevin 40 reviews
  • Luis 35 reviews
  • Zach 30 reviews
  • Rudy 25 reviews
  • Duncan 22 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

J16 hours ago★★★★★

Two bathroom sinks clogged. They were cleared successfully. Willem was thorough, knowledgable, and friendly. He did a good job. The price seems very high, but I am satisfied it is in line with industry standards.

Paid $600–800OverpricedDrain cleaning
Dave2 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 day ago★★★★

It was ok. The guys were prompt and the work appears well done. I called asking about the shelf removed from my cabinet (built in shelf) and heard nothing back. It clearly had to be cut out in pieces, but it would still provide a template for making a new one. I asked for the pieces of replaced piping to be left…

Paid $2,000+Not sure
Kaia day ago★★★★★

Zach did a fantastic job fixing our leaky shower head! Even when the initial replacement part was faulty, he swapped it out a second time with zero extra cost. The final bill was even lower than his initial (and already reasonable) estimate. Honest, reliable, and excellent service! Thanks, Zach!

Paid $400–600Reasonable pricePlumbing leak repair
Chris5 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 week ago★★★★★

We had our sewer line blocked with roots and needed a complete relining. Mike and Calvin came out, explained the issue, gave us an incredibly competitive price and then got the work done right on schedule. They did a great job communicating project status with us every day, and we always felt in the loop on…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceSewer repair
Natalie1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Phenomenal job by Kevin M doing plumbing work in my house. It was not a straightforward job and when he ran into challenges, he took time to consult with me and present an array of options. He built a lot of trust when he would call out “this is what I would do in my house” and it wasn’t always the most expensive…

Paid $600–800Great priceToilet installation
Steve1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Greg did an outstanding job 10 Stars price was outstanding as well same day service super fast very professional recommend to anybody.

Paid $600–800Great price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 916 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

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Jason H
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very responsible professionals and reasonable price! Willem and Marco came on time to fix urgent issue. They did the job, as promised. Thank you.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
J & C Moyer
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Two bathroom sinks clogged. They were cleared successfully. Willem was thorough, knowledgable, and friendly. He did a good job. The price seems very high, but I am satisfied it is in line with industry standards.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $600–800
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 15 hours ago

Thank you, J & C Moyer, for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that Willem was thorough and friendly while clearing your bathroom sinks at Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer. As a locally owned and operated business, we aim to provide a 5-star experience for all our customers.

Dave Jones2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It was ok. The guys were prompt and the work appears well done. I called asking about the shelf removed from my cabinet (built in shelf) and heard nothing back. It clearly had to be cut out in pieces, but it would still provide a template for making a new one. I asked for the pieces of replaced piping to be left or to have pictures, so I could see the condition, and they were not. I did get a picture showing the clog, but the clog would have been a few hundred. The repair I opted for was 2800+. I really wanted to see what the extra 2500 was supposed to save me from. TLDR: Kevin (and I forget the other guys name) did quick, clean work. Details not related to the actual plumbing are my only complaints.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $2,000+
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Dave. At Price Busters Plumbing, we strive to provide a 5-star experience for all of our customers. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to discuss how we could have provided a better experience for you.

Kai Yeung Lau
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Zach did a fantastic job fixing our leaky shower head! Even when the initial replacement part was faulty, he swapped it out a second time with zero extra cost. The final bill was even lower than his initial (and already reasonable) estimate. Honest, reliable, and excellent service! Thanks, Zach!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you, Kai, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Zach provided you with honest and reliable service while fixing your shower head. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to deliver a 5-star experience for all our customers in the community.

Nicole Tebow6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Willem was great. He was on time and completed what I asked him to do.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Faucet installation
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you, Nicole, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We appreciate your kind words about Willem and are glad he met your expectations during your service with Price Busters Plumbing in your area. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to provide a 5-star experience for all our customers.

michael mcfadden
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve used this company previously for other site work for drainage. I recently discovered I had a leak in main water line to house. They were able to give me. Good better best options and break down what would be done alone w numbers. The work was performed as stated and in a timely manner. Thanks to Johnny for the on site estimate and to Calvin and JL for the thorough job performed.

  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Michael. At Price Busters Plumbing in [City], we strive to provide a 5-star experience for all of our customers. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to go over how we could have provided a 5-star experience for you.

Iain WrightLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Iain has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brian Ramirez from Price Busters was excellent! After coming out on short notice, he did a great job of communicating his recommendations as to how to fix a clogged drain. We didn't listen and continued to try to no avail, but Brian happily listened to and did what we asked. We then followed his recommendation and he quickly fixed the issue! I will definitely turn to Brian for future plumbing needs.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Drain cleaning, Plumbing pipe repair
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you, Iain, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're glad to hear that Brian was able to help you with your clogged drain and provide excellent service. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to deliver a 5-star experience to all our customers.

Jay McGrewLocal Guide · 60 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had a pinhole in a pipe in our crawlspace. Kevin and Jesus came out within a few hours, diagnosed the leak and gave me an estimate and time of repairs. The repairs were done within the timeline they provided and the estimate was the price I was quoted. Overall it was a good experience, which was relieving given the stress of the situation. They've earned my repeat business and I'd feel comfortable recommending them to others.

  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you, Jay, for taking the time to share your experience with Price Busters Plumbing. We're glad Kevin and Jesus were able to assist you promptly and provide a positive outcome for your plumbing issue. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to deliver a 5-star experience for all our customers, and we appreciate your trust in us for future needs.

Vinece Campbell7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vinece has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The team is responsive and great to work with

  • Price: $2,000+
Response from the owner · Edited 5 days ago

Update 11/2/26: Vinece, thank you so much for your continued trust and support of Price Busters Plumbing! We're grateful to have you as a returning customer and thrilled to hear that our team continues to provide the responsive, dependable service you deserve. As a locally owned and operated business, building lasting relationships with our customers through quality workmanship, clear communication, and exceptional customer care is something we take great pride in. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to continue working with you as your trusted plumbing team for years to come! Previous Response: Vinece, we are ecstatic that your experience was worthy of 5 stars! We look forward to continuing earning your business!

Greg LoProto7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Willem saved our apartment from serious damage and worked extremely fast. Many thanks.

  • Services: Water heater installation, Plumbing leak repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Greg, for taking the time to leave your wonderful review! We’re grateful for the opportunity to help with your apartment and are glad to hear Willem's quick work made a difference. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to provide a 5-star experience for all our customers.

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