Experts Reviews · Company report
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 sewer cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.48
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.85
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$400–600
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$328–$705
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”: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.#14 / 37
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 48 Google reviews tagged “Sewer cleaning” · showing 20

jimLocal Guide · 31 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Fantastic Company!! Professional, prompt, great service. We had a pretty big issue so they sent out a crew. Byron, Keonte and Alex arrived and handled it in about an hour!!! Couldn't be happier. Highly recommended!!

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
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
Tammy1 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★★★★★

Keonte was Amazing !!! He explained everything up front and told me exactly what they were doing and even showed me a video. There were 2 other gentleman that helped blow out my sewer that were great as well. One of them gave me thumbs up at the road that it was fixed. This is the second time they’ve come out. Very…

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
hollandgh357Local Guide · 11 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 8 months ago★★★★★

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

Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installationShower installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mike4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great and friendly service.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
LyndaLocal Guide · 42 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Keonte was very professional, he explained the process and was very clear with the answers to my questions. He was the epitome of excellent customer servic!!

Paid $400–500Not surePlumbing pipe repair
ShogunLocal Guide · 36 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 9 months ago★★★★★

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…

Drain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
SonestaLocal 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. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★

Nick was great! He found the issue and guided me on the next steps! Will definitely use again!

Paid $300–400Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
richard3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

The crew that came out was great!!!

Paid $600–700Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Josh1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

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…

Paid $600–700Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Bill6 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 year ago★★★★★

Mike took care of finding our problem and we are looking forward to Universal Plumbing repairing our pipes.

Paid $1–100Great priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairSewer cleaning+ Professionalism
James11 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★★★★★

As usual, they are excellent. Worry free service thru multiple years.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaningWater heater repair
Willie6 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 year ago★★★★★

I have always been pleased with the work that universal plumbing, just for the church. Especially in a timely manner

Sewer cleaning
Beth7 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★★★★★

They were on time and very professional and knowledgeable. Keonte and his team partners were awesome and had it diagnosed and fixed with an hour. Highly recommend Universal Plumbing.

Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
JohnLocal Guide · 27 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 years ago★★★★★

Highly recommended. For a non emergency repair, they scheduled me promptly and were on time. They took video of my entire sewer line, showed me exactly what was wrong and fixed it. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I couldn’t ask for better service.

Plumbing pipe repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Bartman5 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 years ago★★★★★

Very satisfied with our experience. David Barrett did a great job.

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Paige10 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 years ago★★★★★

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.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning
DwainLocal Guide · 11 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 years ago★★★★★

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.

Sewer repairSewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Bryan4 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent service from a highly professional team member. Will call again as needed and refer Universal to others as I have done previously.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Shante2 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 years ago★★★★★

David helped us on 2 separate problems; unclogging tree roots from our sewer line and fixing a leak in our water line. Both times he was very punctual, professional, kind, and fixed our issues no problem. The company also sends out reminders about your appointments and notifies you when they are on the way which is…

Plumbing leak repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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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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