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Universal Plumbing logoHow 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.89SCORE

Universal 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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Percentile vs other drain cleaning services (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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Universal Plumbing is better than 90% of drain cleaning services.A
90
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.Universal Plumbing is better than 90% of drain cleaning services.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Universal Plumbing is better than 96% of drain cleaning services.A
96
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.Universal Plumbing is better than 88% of drain cleaning services.A
88
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Universal Plumbing is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.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.Universal Plumbing is better than 86% of drain cleaning services.A
86

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Customers hired Universal Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Universal Plumbing for faucet repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.181
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$300–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$228–$585
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#3 / 45
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 181 Google reviews tagged “Faucet repair” · showing 20

Alice9 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Nick arrived on time and gave excellent service. I was only charged the price quoted on the phone too! I will continue to call universal. I am given professional and quality service each time I call.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Hollandgh357Local Guide · 32 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Nick is awesome. He’s very professional at what he do. He’s technically proficient.Also second technician keonte was very professional and efficient

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installationGarbage disposal installation
Kevin6 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

This is my second time using Universal Plumbing because I was satisfied with them the first time. John was awesome die to the very fact that NOTHING in this old house is easy to replace or depart without taking further action. I did what was asked of him to do and my wife and I are satisfied! Thanks again

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Camilla4 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★★★★★

I was recently having problems with leaking faucets in my kitchen. Keonte was my service person and he did a wonderful job. Not only did my faucets need fixing but he also found that my cut-off valves needed repair as well. I had forgotten that Keonte had been to my house before and he was as efficient and…

Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair
Lovebug13 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★★★★★

My technician was friendly and knowledgeable. He explained everything to me. He had great customer service skills.

Paid $200–400Faucet repair
Theresa8 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Called Universal about a leaky faucet in my tub. Pierre showed up on time and was great. Worked efficiently and resolved the issue. Love these guys and will call them again when I have any other plumbing issues.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceFaucet repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Becky9 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Pierre took extra time to troubleshoot repair options, and we ended up with a solution that worked and was much less expensive than other options. Thanks for an another great service experience!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Dianna9 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Peanut was amazing! Personable, professional and knowledgeable! Great job!

Faucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tracy1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Universal Plumbing has always been a great company to work with. They are very courteous and knowledgeable. They always wear shoe covers in my house. Nick is the technician that has been to my house several times. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Paid $1–200Great priceFaucet repair
Shawn4 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Both technicians were very professional and easy to talk to. They communicated what they were doing up front and made us feel at ease with the work that was being done.

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceFaucet repairWater heater repairShower repair
Maybelle3 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★

Work was done in a timely manner. Very efficient.

Paid $500–600Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Myra12 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

David was respectful of property. He is kind and knowledgeable.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Pat3 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. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Very helpful, friendly

Reasonable priceFaucet repairPlumbing leak repair
Larry4 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Really nice and polite answered all my questions I would have him back to do my plumbing thanks again!

Paid $200–300Not surePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairWater heater repair
Kl4 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. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Great job as always. Was there a day earlier to my surprise and I appreciate them understanding " the sooner the better" ! That really helped us out so the we could maintain our daily routine. Always courteous, always help, always professional! I will never hesitate to call them again.

Paid $300–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kimberly5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Keonte provided exceptionally professional service for our plumbing needs. He was polite and arrived on time as suggested. Universal Plumbling is known for thier professional and curtious services and I'm very happy to report they stand up to thier exceptional reputation.

Paid $100–200Great pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet repairPlumbing leak repair
Gina2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Nice, professional and efficient in a stressful situation.

Paid $300–400Not sureFaucet repair
Janey4 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Left me with water in light fixture in floor below Broke light fixture

Water tank installationFaucet repair
Jimmie6 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Excellent work. Friendly and nice. People like him are what make Universal Top notch.

Paid $1,000+Great pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Bill2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Tony was our plumber , a very respectful young man. He did a excellent job. If I have any plumbing problem in the future I will call Universal Plumbing. Thanks for great service!

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceFaucet repair

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Price

$353-30% vs typical drain cleaning services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 18%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 7%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing leak detection410$205–$630
Plumbing pipe repair316$353–$1.4k
Plumbing leak repair301$248–$793
Drain cleaning255$248–$593
Faucet repair178$228–$585
Toilet repair147$239–$680
Water heater repair82$227–$596
Outdoor plumbing system repair64$366–$1.6k

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