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Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC

Plumber · Bay City, MI · 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%71+38.7Reliability 24%29+7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty68−3.2Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.54SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 10 water heater repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · 23 photos
94%five-star reviews
3.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
20%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
98%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC at a glance

Google reviewers rate Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC 4.8 out of 5 based on 250 reviews, with the owner responding to 98% of feedback. Positive comments frequently highlight rapid response times, same-day availability for sewer backups and drain issues, and reasonable pricing. Workers are often described as professional and communicative. However, lower-rated reviews cite missed appointments, incomplete repairs, and billing disputes for services not fully performed.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 250 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 250 Google reviews (217 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 14, 2026.
  • Service: Water Heater Repair serving Bay City, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other water heater repair

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: value and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction71Reliability29Craft & service68Value100Momentum0Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 71 (median 80)Reliability: 29 (median 70)Craft & service: 68 (median 75)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 84)
This companyWater Heater Repair 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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.B
71
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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 70.D
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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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
68
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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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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.Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
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Star ratings

250 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars23694%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star104%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 217 written reviews

  • Praise49097%
  • Complaints153%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response12725%
  • Staff & attitude12224%
  • Quality & results7815%
  • Would recommend7014%
  • Price & value6613%
  • Communication255%
  • Honesty & trust173%

What customers talk about

We read 217 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Returned my call within 15 minutes and was able to replace my sump pump that same day.”
    “…ng water as torture in war, and I believe the dripping of my sink was slowly affecting my mental health over the last few years of it dripping constan…”
  • “He was polite, fast and efficient when fixing my shower drain.”
    “An incompetent ran business I guess and completely unprofessional.”
  • “Thanks again to Evan and the team for the great work and professionalism.”
    “Our pipes were severely damaged.”
  • “Definitely would recommend best plumber I have found, will be getting all my business.”
    “Would recommend anyone else in the Bay County area.”
  • “Fixed my clogged sewer with ease, and all at an extremely affordable price.”
    “I’m disgusted that I was going to be overcharged to “fix” something that wasn’t broken.”
  • “They ended up needing to do a bit more than just snaking out the pipe and they explained it all to us and how much everything would cost.”
  • “They were upfront with the cost, and they figured out and fixed the issue really quickly!”

People customers mention

  • Logan 16 reviews
  • Brian 8 reviews
  • Shane 6 reviews
  • Mike 5 reviews
  • Cody 5 reviews
  • Brandon 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

SamuelLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Arrived within 15 minutes of my call. Fixed my clogged sewer with ease, and all at an extremely affordable price.

Paid $100–200Great priceSewer cleaning

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tyler Finkbeiner13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick response. Thorough but quick service. Reasonable priced. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Tim Klein9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely fantastic, they came in figured out the issue and fixed. Definitely would recommend best plumber I have found, will be getting all my business. Semper Fidelis

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Jeremy Crowl1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They have bad service don't know how to run nothing right they don't know what there really doing bad business all of the way around

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Unfortunately we have never done any kind of service work for you you are a disgruntled ex employee that's slandering my company I'll notify my legal team immediately and see you in court

Courtney Bedtelyon7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had a young gentleman come by for an estimate on labor to replace my sump pump that I believe had died. I have a brand new sump pump to be installed. I was quoted $300 to install with that pump, or $600 with a brand new one. I wasn’t satisfied with the price and some other things, so I called around. Well, my sump pump isn’t dead. Apparently it’s obvious it’s not. My drain line is frozen, so water has been leaking out and freezing (there are frozen puddles of water I didn’t even notice, that he should have). I want to caution anyone in utilizing this company. The man who came by got into my crawl space, he saw exactly what the plumber who is here now, is seeing. I’m disgusted that I was going to be overcharged to “fix” something that wasn’t broken. I’d recommend shopping around and hopefully finding an honest company/plumber to work with, because it’s not this one.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Im sorry u feel that way but we are a flat rate company and u requested a quote to replace a customer supplied sump pump not for a diagnostic on the line had u requested I'm sure my guys would have looked into it further

Samuel SieffertLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Arrived within 15 minutes of my call. Fixed my clogged sewer with ease, and all at an extremely affordable price.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–200
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Linda Matuszewski1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Returned my call within 15 minutes and was able to replace my sump pump that same day. Workers were polite and professional. I would definitely use them again. Service was fast and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Heather Ralston2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend Jeff at Sam’s sewer and drain company. He was polite, fast and efficient when fixing my shower drain. Came out and had the job done the same day I called.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Elizabeth Kornacki14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys are phenomenal! Fast service, fixed sink problem, didn't try to charge for things that didn't need fixing. Reasonably priced too! Wish I had found them 13 years ago when I moved in; moving now but leaving their info for new owners

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Kelly Olson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend this company. They were able to do repairs quickly and at a very reasonable price.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

Steven CodyLocal Guide · 205 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am blessed to have found Sam's Sewer & Drain Service! Their service was immediate, and they quickly identified a major problem I was really worried about. I was hoping for a simple snake, but unfortunately, the issue was much bigger. Luckily, I had another contractor on-site at the time to provide an estimate, and they confirmed Evan’s diagnosis — and even mentioned that his company would have charged me more! Evan and his team went above and beyond. They came out on a Saturday and worked hard to replace the crushed pipe in my basement. As promised, they returned Monday morning to clean up and set everything back up, including my washing machine. The area looks great now! Thanks again to Evan and the team for the great work and professionalism. Highly recommend! 👏💪

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks alot for the call it was a pleasure working for you feel free to call anytime you have a issue

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