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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCOREUniversal Plumbing and Sewer
Dearborn, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #14Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 garbage disposal repair · 4.8★ from 2,810 Google reviews
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Customers hired Universal Plumbing and Sewer for 8 kinds of job.
Universal Plumbing and Sewer for water heater installation
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They were able to install a new hot water heater the next day. Friendly, and informative.
Fantastic service. Colin was on time. He did a thorough job and showed me rhe results of his findings.
Great service and excellent work. Service technician could have used a helper to speed things up and make his job a little easier.
I recently had some repairs to my hot water heater and was delighted by my experience. The technician, J D, was very capable and respectful. I enjoyed being in his company.
Our water heater started leaking and Colin came out and sorted it out. A couple days later he installed a new one and I warmly recommend his services to anyone who have plumbing needs.
Plumber/ installer took the time to answer questions, very informative, installation performed in a timely manner and left work area clean
He was very knowledgeable at what he was doing. He and his helper were very clean and did a great job.
Used to replace our hot water heater, great to work with from estimate to installation. Would recommend to anyone.
Very professional, highly recommend A+
Water heater replacement and vent replacement. Bryce did the whole damn job by himself in roughly 3 hours. Very happy.
They not only installed my hot water tank , I had an issue with some other plumbing and they showed me how to easily fix it t
Great service. Colin, the technician that helped us out with replacing the H2O heater, was exceptional. He was great; very professional, attentive, respectful and easy to communicate with. He paid attention to detail and he answered all our questions....sometimes twice. Great job, Colin and thank you! I highly…
Jeff was an excellent plumber. Completely respectful and exceptional at being clean and explaining everything to me. He took the time to educate me on our new toilet that is fit for a king. Thank you Jeff and thank you for being understanding to my dog Tully and letting him give you the mandatory sniff test for his…
Quick, professional and great service. Jeff was informative every step of the way and did an awesome job! Major plus, kept a clean work area and tidied up afterward as well!
I can always rely on Universal to do a great job!!! Chris is the best!
I can’t say enough great things about Colin & Associate from Universal Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.! This was not an easy plumbing job by any stretch, was handled professionally from start to finish. They tackled every challenge with skill, determination, and great teamwork, and the quality of the work was outstanding.…
Great job, second time dealing with Universal and the 1st experience is why I reached out to them the 2nd time👍👍👍
Universal is, without a doubt, the best plumbing service in Metro Detroit. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff at a reasonable price. This team installed my water heater and was an absolute joy to work with. Thank you to Universal for everything that you do.
Andrew and his partner (I didn’t catch his name) were on time and got right to work replacing my water heater when they were done they explained everything they did and gave me some tips dealing with water temperature the whole time they were polite and professional would highly recommend
Great company! They have replaced our water heater, toilet, and sump pump. The same technician has come out every time. Very fair pricing. They make sure to clean up after themselves, put down tarps when needed. We had a city inspector come out for home insurance purposes to check the new water heater and commented…
Damien is trustworthy and did a great job.
Here’s a cleaner, polished rewrite that keeps the warmth and a touch of humor while sounding professional and appreciative: We had a new water heater installed today after our tank failed. When we called on a Sunday night, they answered right away and scheduled Mark to come out the very next day to provide an…
Chris came to give us an estimate for a tankless heater. He did thorough job of explaining what all he was looking for. We also learned our dog knew how to open doors that day and made his way to the basement unexpectedly. Thankfully Chris was super comfortable with meeting our dog.
Very personable and knowledgeable. Excellent service, excellent work!! Strongly recommend!
Service was available on a Saturday and the tech arrived on time and replaced our water heater. We were very happy with the service.
Everyone I had contact with at Universal Plumbing and sewer was courteous and professional. The plumber that came out to work in my home, JD, was patient with my questions and seemed to really care that I understood everything and was comfortable moving forward. He did a great job on installation and the area…
Always a wonderful experience. Chris is friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. A joy to work with.
Colin came by one time and did absolutely amazing work to replace my water heater and took the old one. I so recommend the company if you're in need of a plumbing company.
We had Universal come out earlier this year to install a new water heater and replace our shower fixtures and put new shutoff valves at the front of the house. Since that time, we've had them come back out to snake the drain in the basement due to a backup and will be having an outdoor faucet replaced mid October.…
Just completed work so I'll need to wait a few days to see if all is right. However, let me say the two plumbers were excellent in answering any questions. Were pleasant to deal with and very professional. So far I'm rating a 5. Give my personal 😊 hank you to these fine two young men.
Bryce is a very talented plumber! He was very knowledgeable, professional and efficient with our in demand water tank installation. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Bryce and Universal Plumbing. We have been blessed to be ling time customers!
Was pleased to get a call saying an earlier opening was available and there was a knock on the door in less than 30 minutes. Colin was very courteous and professional. He explained everything and did a great job cleaning up after. Another great job by Universal!
Chris, from Universal Plumbing, did a great job removing an old basement sink and installing a new toilet. He was thorough, and explained what he was doing. I also appreciated that he wore shoe covers and minimized his trips through the house. Update - June 2024. Called Universal to replace the ancient water…
We've had several jobs done by Universal: simple drain cleanouts, hot water tank replacement, a remodel of one bathroom, and even a full new bathroom from scratch in the basement. They've always been professional, the work is top notch, and the price is reasonable for the work. Our last job was done by Arthur, and…
Arthur arrived right on time. He was very professional. He evaluated our situation and showed us where the problem was. Walked us through each process. He was able to get the flooding cleared and recommended we get the hydro done on our pipes. He was able to schedule within 4 days. Thank you for coming to our rescue.
My old Water heater started leaking and caused some water damage to my flooring. Chip came out quickly to access the problem and the next morning Collin came out to take my old one out and install a brand new Water heater. He was professional and thorough and explained the whole process to me as he went. Both men…
Very happy with the prompt response. They sent technicians out within the hour. Explained job and cost upfront. Colin did a great job. Installed and cleaned up to our satisfaction.
We had a great experience with Universal Plumbing. Not only were they extremely responsive, but professional and efficient as well. We were able to get our new tankless water heater installed relatively quickly, to keep our family of 6 with hot water after our water heater had failed. I highly recommend Universal…
Happy with Colin’s work installing my new hot water heater. Thanks so much!
The 2 Colin boys were awesome. They were on time, installed my new water heater with upgrades, and thoroughly cleaned up the mess. I would highly recommend both Colin's, Universal Plumbing & Sewer, or any of their technicians. Great work all around.
We had our water heater (and connected chimney liner) replaced by Universal. Bryce, Drew and Rick did a great job with the install and removal of the old tank & liner. The reason I didn't give five stars is due to the previous visits where the estimate I was given for a different model tank was not reviewed…
Both Bryce and Colin were extremely professional. Bryce went out of his way to explain the process and what was needed. Truly a great experience with this company from the first call to the call after the install. I will definitely be using them for all my future needs!
We used Universal for a wide variety of plumbing needs over the past two months and the team at Universal was great to work with. The guys that came out each time were professional, up front about costs and did a great job every time. Highly recommend them!
They did a great job, were on time, and easy to work with.
Mark M was really great to do business with. Did an outstanding job replacing the water heater & bathroom sink faucet quickly & efficiently. Answered all the questions I had. I will definitely remember Universal for any and all future plumbing jobs that need to be done in my home. Highly recommend!
The gentleman they sent out was very quick got the job done cleaned up behind himself and the job was done perfectly
Our installer was meticulous. The job was done right, and he cleaned up after himself.
Very good response time. Called this morning due to leaking water heater and they came out same day and installed a new one. Bryce was professional and did an excellent job. He was informative and taught me a lot about the install. Great service all around. Thank you very much
Thank you Universal Plumbing and Sewer for the quick response and replacement of my water heater! Colin was extremely professional and courteous and was more than willing to replace a couple of additional valves that were leaking as well as cleaned up the water that leaked from my old tank. He also took great care…
Professional, fast, and extremely knowledge and helpful
Excellent service
Universal Plumbing is reliable, honest, and has a great team of plumbers. You can expect great communication, up front pricing, and that they will get the job right. I've have them out to my home several times and they always do a great job. Although everyone I've worked with at Universal has been great, Damian is…
This company was great to work with. The person that help me (Robin) was pleasant and honest. I was given a fair price from the technician and I received quality workmanship. I would highly recommend Universal Plumbing and sewer for any of your plumbing needs.
Amazing crew. Timely, efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant. Went above and beyond expectations.
Bryce was pleasant and kept me informed step by step.
Installed new water tank. Bryce provided great service, was efficient, and professional. Explained the service in device before and after. Columbus was great at helping us decide what would be best for us, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help us. Thank you both. Definitely recommend
This is the 2nd time we’ve used Universal this year - both times Adam was the lead tech and was awesome. Very professional, patient with my questions and thorough and clear in his explanations. The same can be said for his colleagues Antwan and Joe. Most importantly, the work was done on time, on budget and the…
Our water heater went out over the weekend and universal had someone out the next morning to assess the situation. Within 24 hours I had all of my issues fixed and a new water heater installed. Their crew was extremely polite and very friendly from the start of the call all the way down to the installation! Would highly recommend.
I had a major problem with the shock of a hot water tank leak and your company had it taken care of the very next day. Damien is the absolute best. Not only is he excellent at his work, he is professional, polite, kind and very patient (especially since this job entailed extra time and he worked alone). I was…
Extraordinary service, over and beyond!!
Bryce was really great, clean and made sure we knew what was going on. He was very professional. We’ve only been in Michigan for four and a half years and in Clinton TWP for three of those years. We’ve had roofers, duct cleaners, lawn service and DTE out here and Bryce was the calmest and nicest we’ve seen. You are…
Work was done in a professional manner. Damian answered our questions effectively and was courtess..
My water heater had a massive leak. Universal was the only company I tried that actually answered the phone and got me on the schedule ASAP. They asked me questions about my water heater ahead of time in case it needed to be replaced and the receptionist provided me with some info on how to mitigate the leak while I…
Water heater burst at six in the morning. Universal arrived within hours, replaced the tank, updated the surrounding pieces, walked me through the pilot lighting process, and did it without any worries. Thanks again!
JP came out yesterday to take a look at our water heater. We were looking for a possible repair but after he took a look he recommended a new water heater as it would be more cost effective. They had us scheduled for today. JP showed up, got the job done in a few hours, was very professional and followed all covid…
This company is outstanding. They were none-intrusive, professional and extremely courteous. Highly recommend to anyone that needs home service.
We woke up to a leaking water heater. Only 3 hrs after calling, JD was there, and on a Saturday. He explained the repair cost compared to a new unit cost, and the risk of future repair for a 13 year old tank. Installation took about 2 hours and works great.
These people are awesome. The plumbers are knowledgeable, on time and they do a great job. They clean up the area when done and treat the home/homeowner like you’d want to be treated. Highly recommended.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | 269 | $39–$295 |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 216 | $248–$1.2k |
| Toilet repair | 172 | $166–$480 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 121 | $216–$988 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 109 | $54–$520 |
| Faucet repair | 104 | $148–$517 |
| Sewer cleaning | 88 | $161–$493 |
| Sewer repair | 84 | $239–$2.1k |
