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%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCOREUniversal Plumbing
Augusta-Richmond County, GA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #36Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.9★ from 3,602 Google reviews
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Nick is awesome. He’s very professional at what he do. He’s technically proficient.Also second technician keonte was very professional and efficient
Had a tough clog in the kitchen sink pipes. Called Universal. The tech John was great. He was polite, professional and went the extra mile to get everything resolved. He explained all the options and I appreciate his diligence in getting the clog gone. It was a tough one! Other techs Alex and James and everyone else…
Universal Plumbing was wonderful, as usual. Scheduling was quick and easy. Mike and Alex and their crew were on time, efficient, and kept me informed at each step.
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Aikeem was very knowledgeable and had us up and running in minutes!!! We will definitely use universal plumbing again!!!
He took his time and was very diligent in his work. Professional and courteous i appreciate the work he did. I will call if I have any other issues. Thank you
Tony is a competent and efficient technician. He knew exactly what needed to be done and did expediently.
superjob, very professional, and friendly
we had some unexpected complications arise and the entire team handled it timely and efficiently. The employees are kind and took time to explain everything. We have been for decades and will continue to be loyal customers.
Tony was awesome!! He was very personable and professional!! He was very knowledgeable and spoke with me with easy to understand language. He allowed me to tell of our history with previous clogs and about my installation of the drain lines. He is a remarkably smart and knowledgeable technician. You are lucky to…
My sewer was stopped up and Keonte was dispatched to help. He used a water jet to clear the drain as much as possible and used a video camera to determine the problem. Keonte was very courteous and professional.
James Tony and Jay all did a super fantastic job at my house today. I enjoyed their professional attitude and prompt attendant service. I will call if I need anything more done in the future sincerely, Mark D McCall PhD.
Tony was wonderful, very professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you for sending him to me. I will definitely recommend him.
David is a respectful and knowledgeable professional. He did a great job. Now we will see if it's going to leak. Am sure it will work out. Thank you, Gary Bennett
I contacted Universal Plumbing for assistance with a clogged sink in my home. The company sent service technician Keonte, who effectively addressed the issue, he demonstrated outstanding professionalism upon completing the job, taking the time to explain the cause of the clog and how to prevent future issues. I was…
The technician was very professional and promptly ran a drain snake machine approximately 50 into the drain as I had removed the toilet earlier. It cleared but within 2 days, it backed up via water again. I question why didn't he first run a camera don the drain to verify. A service call cost should include a…
Great business. Will be using them for all our plumbing needs.
Very knowledgeable and professional. My family appreciate the problem being fixed. The only reason a 4-star is because I need an a few days to confirm all is well. As of today, everything is good. Thank you.
Hiring a plumber has never been an easy thing to do. UP quickly responds, they show up prepared, and they know their chit. The price is right too. They will win you over. Thanks UP!
Quick, courteous service - much appreciated
Timely, friendly, upfront and professional!
Everything was great.will use again
Really amazing professional plumbing work. You can trust this company.
Great experience. Professionalism abounded. Would highly recommend to others. I am a customer for life as long as they have this type of service and responsiveness!
Unstop toilet line and trouble shoot to see why it is stopping up. Determined toilet not supplying enough water per flush.
Mike and Judge were very professional and polite. I will request them for my next repair
The service to correct the problem was excellent. It was a total team effort from the company owner to the employee team that came to work and fix the backflow, all was extremely professional and I'll recommend them to anyone who needs their work.
Very professional and courteous technician. I appreciate the knowledgeable and quality of work. Thanks
He did great job analyzing the problem and fixing the issue, Thank so much!!!
Pierre and his team were highly skilled professionals. Would be happy to recommend their services. They are perfectionists.
Mr Aikeen , came to our home, very professional, if you need any plumbing , universal is very professional and I give them 5 stars
James and the crew did a great job. He was friendly, efficient and thorough.
Universal has always been very professional on each of their technicians I am waiting on the work to begin before I give a final judgment but generally, I always use Universal. All of the technicians are well-versed and professional especially Nick. James did an outstanding job. He works on the sewer portion. He was very professional
Tony and 2 others got to work as soon as they got here to resolve water backup in the house. They went deeper into the pipe to make sure it was cleared and checked it out with a camera to make sure. They were very polite and knowledgeable about what was going on and didn't leave until it was cleared. Definitely…
David did a phenomenal job of fixing my sink and shower. Thank you very much. Such a great price and efficient and effective job.
Ms. Juliette Rouse (my mother-in-law) was pleased with his time explaining what to expect for Universal Plumbing, what price will be, and what option she had to work with.
John was very thorough with our washing machine drain issue. Highly recommend
Friendly, professional, and on time! Worthy of 5 stars 🌟
The young man arrived within the scheduled time. He explained what he was going to do to solve my drainage problem and preceded to do the job of clearing out my drainage line. He kept me informed with the process and let me know that I had a build up of sludge that was causing my back up and overflow from the…
I recommend Universal Plumbing to anybody. They were very professional. James is the technician that was taken care of my issue. He had great communication and kept me informed every step of the way.
Great job...very nice, professional and hard work.....HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Universal was able to get us on the schedule quickly. Seycan did a great job! He was very friendly, respectful, and engaging. He fixed the problem quickly and efficiently!
Pierre was great! He explained everything, he has great work ethics…I will request him for future projects!
I have used Universal Plumbing serval times and always got a quality job for a reasonable price. I have had Nick on serval of these jobs and find him very knowledgeable and a hard working tech.
Keonte was our service person. He changed the kitchen drain and fixed the issues with slowly draining water. He was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable. He is a pro at his work.
Mike is a superstar! I have been selling and investing in homes for for decades and I learned more today from Mike than any other single plumber I have met. He and his co-worker were respectful, professional and helped solve my problem fast!
David is awesome. After we reviewed the problems he fixed very quickly.
He was quick and efficient! Thank you
Personabal. Great work.
James from Universal Plumbing was excellent. He quickly diagnosed and unclogged our exterior drain and took the time to explain what caused the issue. What really stood out was his professionalism and honesty—he didn’t just fix the immediate problem, he also made clear, practical recommendations to prevent future…
Tony showed up and took care of business! Very professional young man.
I had a great experience with Universal Plumbing. They were professional, responsive, and showed up on time. The technician named keonte clearly explained the issue, walked me and my tenant through the solution, and completed the work efficiently. Pricing was fair and transparent with no surprises, which I really…
Nick was great! He found the issue and guided me on the next steps! Will definitely use again!
First time customer here and I am very satisfied with the service! Tony & Alex did a great job fixing the issues and explaining what needed to be fixed.
We are always happy with our service from Universal. Tony was very knowledgeable and had a solution to our problem quickly. Highly recommended!!
Aikeem did an excellent job fixing my clogged bathtub drain during an emergency. He responded quickly, arrived on time, and was extremely professional and courteous. He diagnosed the problem right away, explained what needed to be done, and cleared the drain efficiently. My bathtub is draining perfectly now, and he…
Thank you Nick and Peanut for an amazing job with quick service. Really appreciate your courteousness and professionalism.
NICK did a great job. He was pleasant and professional. Thanks
465 dollars to unclog both my shower and bathroom sink drains with a machine🤨
Great doing business with them Nick was excellent to work with. Would definitely recommend this company.
Excellent service very professional
Fast service. Reasonable priced. David took care of our issue. Definitely would recommend.
Keonte and Jay solved our problem in a flash! We learned how to keep the kitchen drain clean, and we now have peace of mind. Great experience!
Great timely service
The crew that came out was great!!!
Keonte, Alex, and Judd performed commendably. They efficiently cleared my primary sewage line, accurately identified and extricated the roots encroaching upon it, and expeditiously replaced the damaged pipe. An exceptionally professional and effective team.
David rescued me from a DIY fail and took care of a washing machine drain problem that had lasted for months. A professional at work - greatly appreciated.
Arrived quickly and did an excellent job in about 1 hour.
Great work!! Conscientious!! Kept at it until a leak was found!
Always fast and great service. David was very professional and thorough.
Aikeem was excellent ! Very friendly and professional. Fixed our problem very quickly. 👍
I really liked how he worked; the response was quick, he addressed my needs, he warned me about potential problems, and he was very communicative with me, which I appreciated. Thank you very much, excellent job.
Did a great job, no problems,very knowledgeable Would recommend .
Nick was very professional and courteous and also knowledgeable on his work. He came in and got the job done and was on his way and couldn’t have asked for better service!
I found my favorite plumbers. They were quick to respond and professional on the phone. They sent a text of a mini profile, with picture, of the plumber that came out so I knew who to expect. Tony was friendly and happy to help. He gave me all my options. I chose the more expensive one and he stayed to help when the…
Excellent service! Went the extra mile!
Universal Plumbing did another great job for my Father on his Service call! David as very Thorough in his work.
Aiken did a fabulous job. He was knowledgeable, prompt and professional.
Tech was efficient and knowledgeable. Very professional. He showed me what the problem was, proceeded right alway to fix the drain problem.
My employer uses universal plumbing and we as employees all use them as well because they’re so great. They never fail to solve the problem and always treat everybody very professionally. Keonte is our favorite tech Because he gets the job done and he does not treat us ladies with disrespect or as if we do not know…
Nick, as always, did an amazing job. He was thorough and quick.
Pierre was timely, diagnosed the problem and resolved it quickly. I was very pleased with Universal’s service.
Byron was a great technician. Very knowledgeable. Overall great experience.
This is the third time we had Keonte of Universal Plumbing. He is the best.
When we discovered a major plumbing emergency at our home late in the evening, we were stressed and worried—but Universal Plumbing came through. From the moment I called, their team was professional, calm, and quick to respond. Our plumber, Aikeem, arrived faster than expected, diagnosed the problem right away, and…
I would like to thank Pierre for his professionalism and his thorough knowledge of his job and explanation of every detail of the repair.
I had no idea that my kitchen sink was so clogged to the extent it was, until it stopped draining! Two days later and hours of work, the problem was resolved! That you Scot and his Universal Team!
As always, Wonderful guys to work with. Love having the same technician because he knows what has been done in the past & we can build our rapport. As always Nick was great.
Mike took care of finding our problem and we are looking forward to Universal Plumbing repairing our pipes.
As usual, they are excellent. Worry free service thru multiple years.
Keonte helped me a great deal in letting me know the source of my plumbing issue.
Both technicians were very professional and explained everything to me in detail.
The both of them were very professional and explained everything to me in detail. Very pleased with both of them.
Keonte was professional and courteous as always. This is the second time he's come out to help me with an issues and I couldn't be happier. I hope he's the serviceman that comes out next time as well. This time my issues wasn't even necessarily plumbing related but I wasn't sure if it might be so I called Universal…
Did a wonderful job
I have been using Universal for years and Mr Keonte has came out a couple of times and each time his knowledge and professionalism is great.
The technician was very professional. He was very informative and fast. I highly recommended Universal Plumbing to anyone. Great job!
The gentlemens were very professional and knowledgeable on how to resolve my issue. Thank you!
The entire team was WONDERFUL! Work was done quickly. Clean up was great. They took the time to explain everything. Fantastic experience.
Very friendly answered all my questions and gave me advice to keep my pipes clean.
Excellent experience! Highly professional and friendly.
Technicians did a great job on our issues, and explained in details, what is needed for future repairs, very friendly, courteous in a professional manner... Mr. Sean Eubanks, Technicians James great guy!
Universal Plumbing was awesome and provided great service! This was not my first time using their services and every time they deliver with stellar service. They are truly an asset and a blessing to the CSRA I highly recommend them to anyone!
Could not have asked for better service. Brad Roberson very personable informative.
the plummer was on time and did a great job of commicating with me . he was straight forward with his estament of what the cost would be!
Mike showed up during the appointed time and gave ma an honest assessment of the issue which helped me determine what option to take.
Excellent service. Fully recommend.
Keontae called to alert me prior to his prompt arrival. In my best interest, especially after a recurring plumbing/sewer issue & reviewing my history, Keontae enlightened me and recommended a more economical approach. He rallied his crew, detailed all expectations, and had me eye the findings in an effort to help me…
Excellent I will be grad to use them again. No hesitation.
Keonte showed up on time and asked me a couple questions about my issues and he found the problem quickly and solved it I would highly recommend this company.
Honest good This joker is better than pockets on a coat!!!! Prompt, diagnosed the problem, and got right on it. It's not that I couldn't do it, but it's good that when you choose a company to do the job, they send a person out who actually knows what he is doing. Byron and his side kick did an excellent job!!!…
Tech did a very good job and offered advice also
Everything went well
Byron has been coming out to Thomson villas apts servicing many different issues for years. and always does a very professional job.
Great experience!
K was very professional and knowledgeable of his job. He located the problem right away. Then he notified the office what needed to be done to fix my problem, so I got to wait for the county comes out to do their job, then he will return to complete his work. I am satisfied with him. James, W. Was a young man that…
When I left a message regarding needing receiving plumbing services, I received a phone call at the start of the work day...Very timely
The guys were awesome!!! Thank you so much in our time of crisis!
Very focused and completed jobs in reasonable amount of time. I would definitely use them again!
David with Universal Plumbing did a great job! Very friendly and professional and on time. He also gave me a price on some other plumbng repairs i need done in the near future at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Universal Plumbing!! David returned first thing this morning to do the repairs mentioned…
Wonderful company to do business with. Nick, the plumber, quickly figured out the problem and fixed it. The office staff was both thoughtful and courteous. Highly recommend!
Will definitely use again and I trust David does good work and the people he also brings in are nice and very knowledgeable.
This was the first time ever using a plumbing business I am very pleased. The problem was a busted 45 year old pipe at my mom’s house. Thank goodness outside. Everyone was very polite to my mother who is 91. Thanks James, James and Tony.
Aikeem exhibited exceptional customer service skills, providing a thorough explanation of each step in a friendly and humorous manner. Thank you, Aikeem!
Nick did an awesome job!
James was awesome, he deserves 10 🌟 from me
Washer drain was backing up. Fast service call back and great repair on washer drain. I am a 4 time repeat customer
Very pleased with doing business with James. He seemed very knowledgeable about the work . I thought the estimate was very high, but that was more the company policies than his . Looking forward to having the work done tomorrow and getting our pipes back to normal. Thank you. T Shiver
Keonte from Universal Plumbing arrived as scheduled. He replaced my garbage disposal which was OLD. He also helped me with a stopped up bathtub. He found a bandaid and a Lego were stuck in the drain
When the tech was on the way, I received a text with his picture and bio. I love this personal touch, and definitely alleviated any potential safety concerns. In addition, Akeem was knowledgeable and professional. He did an excellent job!! For these reasons, I will never use another plumbing service other than Universal.
When straight to the problem , and fixed it in a timely manner. James was very humble and nice answered my questions about other concerns. 🤗 Thanks to all who played a part in getting the job done so quickly for me .
Answered all my questions. And prompt. Highly recommended.
I am very happy with the services I received from everyone. I really felt comfortable. I will definitely keep them on speed dial.
Wonderful experience!
James did a great job!! This is my first interaction with Universal and I love how informative they are as well! That makes a big difference! I’ll definitely use them again as well as recommend them!
David and his men did a great job on a hot day and are coming back to hopefully fix our problem for good. We are really impressed with Universal Plumbing and they will remain our go to company for all our needs in the future. Thank you all so much.
Repair was friendly and explained everything they replaced and appropriate care instructions for longer life if replacement sewage extractor pump. Definitely will only use Universal Plumbing for repairs.
He did an awesome job, was very professional.
My technician keonte was very informative and helpful. His professionalism and knowledge surpassed all of my expectations. Another company gave me a lot of false information but keonte not only did find the actual problem but he sent lots of videos and pics. Will use again.
The Technician Nick is a fantastic individual and very knowledgeable. He needs a raise in pay.
After several visits by different companies,UP guys came in and pinpointed the exact issue and solved the problem.
Clogged up drain pipe in sink in bathroom. Tech came , fixed the problem in one hour flat. I noticed he was not scratching his head wondering what to do next , that tells me that he knew exactly what the problem was and how to fix it. If I need other plumbing work done , I will most certainly call UNIVERSAL…
He was excellent! He continued to work on the plumbing clog until he got it. I’m very thankful to have such a great experience with universal
My Tech did a great job good customer service. I would recommend this company to my family and friends.
Good job done quickly.
Universal Plumbing was great! I had already planned on calling them to install a new kitchen faucet and hookup my refrigerator ice maker, but we had a mysterious clogged drain that was wreaking havoc. They were able to get someone out the next day and Keonte quickly diagnosed the issue. He also discovered that the…
They were fast polite and efficient at every step they informed me of what they were doing and the cost and gained my permission before hand and they did NOT try to upsell me on something that was not needed. Will definitely be using this service again and I really hope they send Joe he was awesome
Fast service and Amazing customer service.....Thanks Universal plumbing unclog my drainage in a very FAST and timely manner:-)
Yes my technician name was Nick and he was very friendly he knew what he was talking about when I asked this question I sure appreciate it thank you
I highly recommend this company for their great service and professionalism. Our technician was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained the problem to us in plain language that required no plumber-ese!
They were on time and cleaned up after finishing
Keonte was very nice. He explained what he was doing in a manner I understood. I would definitely use the service again, as well as recommend to family and friends!
David was great! We discussed other things that may need repair and I have decided to wait until David gets back into town to have that work done. Also the young lady I spoke with prior to my meeting David was very helpful and friendly. Sorry but I do not recall her name.
James W and his helper were awesome! I like the fact that Universal Plumbing sends a text with the techs picture and some background on them. James called and told me they were on the way and when they got here, they were non stop until the problem was corrected. Told me everything they were going to do and were…
He came here did the work and completed the job that's all I ask.
Did a professional job .on time
Good communication with tenants and owner
Johnny was very professional and he helped put my mind at ease about the toilet ring stopped up and about our pipes.
Keonte was very courteous and friendly, explained what he was doing, got the job done quickly, and even recommended what I can do to keep the problem from recurring. We were very pleased with the service!
David and Ray came and solve the draining issue they were courteous and professional and they explained what was going on in detail. I would recommend these gentlemen to others.
Keonte was professional and very personable. He was awesome. Ray was as well.
My very dear friend recommended this company. I have always done my own plumbing, but this was a very confined place in the crawl space. I was scheduled the next day in the afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to get a call for around 11am asking if he could come early. David is a great representative for this…
Sink was backed up. Fortunately we got it cleared before he arrived but wanted to make sure there were no more problems. He checked everything out throughly and gave us some advise. Very polite and professional. Was here on time. We have an older home and use Universal for all our plumbing needs.
We had a plugged header under a large concrete pad. They cleared the drain and provided a video of the cleaned out header. They were on time and did a great job. The price was fair. Very good company
Nick was efficient, fast, & price was great.
James W was superb, I recommend him. Cleaned our drain and followed up the next day to make sure everything was still running smoothly. Great personality and very professional.
DAVID WAS FAST EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL. Definitely knew his stuff! Literally took less than 30 minutes to unclog my main line. We’ve been using this company for years! Thank you again!
Very nice and professional went straight to the problem and finish the job. I am really really satisfied with the job ☺
Friendly and fast
Nick took care of our problem in an efficient manner. We appreciate his professionalism.
Universal Plumbing was super easy to deal with and had quick and professional service. Shoutout to Keonte who handled a nasty problem with professionalism and good humor. 10/10 will call again!
Very neat and cleaned with each step. Information given along the process.
I highly recommend Universal Plumbing! They were professional, courteous, and thorough. I was texted a photo of the technician so I knew who to be expecting at my door. Should I require more plumbing services in the future, I will not hesitate to call Universal Plumbing again.
They cleaned the sewer. around 2016 Came out today as scheduled dug hole and said they needed a machine to fix out 4 hours later called and rescheduled for Tuesday 4 days from original contact leaving me.unable to use shower with hole in front yard with who knows what kind of water coming from it Tub and toilet…
James W was very professional and kept me up to date every step of the way and collaborated with his colleagues to make sure it was being handled correctly.
They were great and professional.
Keonte and the other gentleman with him were great. They fixed our issue quickly and with no issues. I like that we were informed of who was coming to the home and provided with a picture/ bio. This is our second time using Universal Plumbing and had good service both times.
David and his assistant where very friendly and professional .And I will definitely call universal plumbing again.
Keonte from the Universal Plumbing Team is a highly skilled professional. He is very honest and hardworking individual who has an excellent work ethic and great personality. He is very knowledgeable, personable, true professional and a pleasure to work with, no matter what the problem is. Keonte, David, Mike and…
On time professional. And explained things in detail.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing leak detection | 410 | $205–$630 |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 316 | $353–$1.4k |
| Plumbing leak repair | 301 | $248–$793 |
| Drain cleaning | 255 | $248–$593 |
| Faucet repair | 178 | $228–$585 |
| Toilet repair | 147 | $239–$680 |
| Water heater repair | 82 | $227–$596 |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | 64 | $366–$1.6k |