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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 plumbing leak detection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.415
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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.$205–$630
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 “Plumbing leak detection”: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.#4 / 46
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 415 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing leak detection” · showing 20

ShannaLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Tony did a great job checking out everything, explaining everything, and fixing the problem.

Paid $400–600Not surePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Ginny14 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★★★★★

Universal did an excellent job! First off, I was text a photo of the technician and his estimated arrival. My plumbing problem was resolved quickly and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend. Ginny

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
DeeLocal Guide · 51 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★★★★★

John was great. He repaired the leak underneath my kitchen sink. I asked questions and he explained. John is a great technician.

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
TapelraLocal Guide · 26 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Called Univesal with issues concerning a water leak in my shower and sink, John came out immediately, did a wonderful job, very courteous, professional, and very knowledgeable about the work that was , needed, definitely appreciate him and the effort he displayed, Will use Universal for all my future needs.

Paid $600–800Great pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet installation
KimberlyLocal Guide · 21 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 3 months ago★★★★★

This is my third or fourth time having to use the services of Universal Plumbing. Just like my first time, this experience was exceptional. I called to make an appointment a week ahead. The appointment scheduling system they have is AI generated, but I was able to get my appointment squared away without issues. I…

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
LenoreLocal Guide · 12 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Universal Plumbing! Our technician, John, was absolutely awesome. He was professional, friendly, and provided outstanding customer service from start to finish. he took the time to explain everything and made sure the job was done right. It's hard to find great service these days, and…

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Mark5 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I called needing help about a real bad water leak under the house. They said that they send someone. They came within 45min. John did a great job. Did the repairs that was needed and called someone to come and look at the water damaged. I glad he was concerned for our health as well.

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
GeraldLocal Guide · 37 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

My technician Peanut was on time as scheduled.He was very knowledgeable and took pride in his work. He explained everything he was doing to me. Thank you for solving my problem No more worry i can relax now. You will get a text before they arrive showing your tech picture and his information. Thank you for…

Plumbing leak detection
Rosemary9 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★★★★★

We discovered our kitchen sink plumbing was leaking about 5:00 pm on July 3rd. We called Universal Plumbing and we had a tech at our house about 6:45 pm. He immediately saw the problem and repaired the joint that was leaking. He was courteous and professional and we would not hesitate to call Universal Plumbing again!

Paid $200–400Plumbing leak detection
Tamera1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Byron was great to work with. He was very kind and explained everything they were doing

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
Bryan3 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★★★★★

Great Service! My technician Keonte provided excellent service and was very knowledgeable, fixed the issue in under an hour. Highly recommended company !

Paid $200–400Great pricePlumbing leak detection
RobertLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

We have used Universal Plumbing multiple times over the last 26 years and their service has always been top drawer and it's always been a delight in dealing with them. We heartily recommend then there's a company for all of your plumbing type needs and we will continue to use them anytime that we need have a need for their service.

Paid $1–200Great pricePlumbing leak detection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nathan4 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★★★★★

Mr. Pierre was very professional as well as knowledgeable in his skill set of finding and correcting any plumbing issues that I had and also recommended a restoration company to fix the rotten wood in my crawl space. His expertise in his field of work, reflects great credit upon himself, his company, and the…

Paid $1–200Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repair
Gary4 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★★★★★

David was friendly cleaned everything up and identified the issue and installed my new faucet. He was here within 3 hours and even took off his shoes!

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionService not listed
LillianLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

I am so happy to leave this review regarding my experience with Universal plumbing. Yesterday, Nick and his assistant took care of our plumbing issue. They arrived early. With in a few minutes they were able to assess the problem, and give me a very reasonable estimate. Immediately, they were at work and within 1…

Paid $300–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
Lonnie6 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★★★★★

David came out and did a fantastic job of taking care of the problem we had. He explained everything and was very knowledgeable. Universal plumbing is the best!!!

Paid $1–200Great pricePlumbing leak detection
Patricia1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Quick and friendly service and was done within an hour.

Paid $200–300Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
Emma4 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★★★★★

Nick was amazing!!!

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repair
Ravens#Allday6 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★★★★★

Technician was very knowledgeable & explained everything to me. I would definitely recommend universal plumbing to anyone in need of service.

Paid $1–100Great pricePlumbing leak detection

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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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