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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Universal Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Universal Plumbing for toilet installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.33
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$600–800
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$702–$1.9k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”: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.#6 / 39
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 33 Google reviews tagged “Toilet installation”

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
j6 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★★★★★

Aikeem was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and he told me the reason I had the problem with my hot water heater. Thanks Aikeem good job.

Paid $1,000–1,200Not sureToilet repairOutdoor plumbing system repairToilet installation
Kenneth4 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★★★★★

Peanut and Keonte were great. They called ahead, showed up in the window, were fast, and professional.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet installation
SE1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

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!

Great priceToilet repairWater heater installationDrain cleaning+ Value
KentLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

We had the valve going from the wall to the toilet and the valve in the toilet that we could not shut off. Called Universal 1st and they said next day (afternoon) easiest service available. Called 3 other plumbing company they pushed us out to Tuesday of next week. Called UP back and asked to be put on their…

Toilet repairWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda7 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★★★★★

Keonte diagnosed the problem and suggested options, i.e. temporary fix v. long-term solution. He returned and replaced our toilet without assistance and did a great job. I really appreciate that every time we use their services Universal Plumbing honors the appointment schedule we agreed upon. Their technicians are…

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality
Chick12 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★★★★★

Excellent service. Arrived on time. Timely completion of work. Will use again when needed.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Nathan1 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 years ago★★★★★

Always does an amazing job! My goto!

Shower installationToilet installation+ Professionalism
Yolanda5 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★★★★★

They came on time and we’re professional and extremely knowledgeable! We will request Byron and Ronnie for all future plumbing needs!

Plumbing leak detectionToilet installationPlumbing leak repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Bonnie1 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent service.

Toilet installationPlumbing pipe repair+ Punctuality
Monica2 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★★★★★

The service James provided was quick, clean and he was very knowledgeable. I look forward to using UNIVERSAL PLUMBING service provider James again in the near future.

Toilet installation+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
ChristopherLocal 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Mike was outstanding and professional. Extremely knowledgeable with quality execution of the job. Will use Universal Plumbing the future. Always dependable and on time.

Toilet installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Stan3 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★★★★★

Nick was very professional and never stopped working and does good work.Pricing is good also.Unverisal Plumbing will be my plumbing company.

Toilet installationWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Stephen19 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★★★★★

Great job. Very professional.

Toilet installation+ Quality
Beth3 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 years ago★★★★★

This company has worked for my business in the past and so I chose it for my home to replace 3 faucets and 4 toilets in a 22 year old home. They were accurate, clean and professional and I would hire them again.

Toilet installationFaucet repair+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Jessica5 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 years ago★★★★★

We are still in the process, but everything is looking good and on track for completion.

Toilet installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Robin8 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent service provided!

Toilet installationPlumbing pipe repair+ Professionalism
Loyd2 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 years ago★★★★

Was knowledgeable in the repair and what it would take to complete the job, we had a bumpy start but once it was explained it worked out in the end, cleaned up after themselves and kept it professional

Toilet installationPlumbing leak repair+ Responsiveness
Kellie6 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 years ago★★★★★

Nick was punctual, polite, and very efficient. His co-worker was very friendly as well. Couldn't ask for better service!

Toilet installation
Julie13 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 years ago★★★★★

Ben did a fine job with removing and installing

Toilet installationWater tank installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dwight6 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 years ago★★★★★

Very please with Byron looking for him to be the installer for another toilet installation.

Toilet installation+ Professionalism
Albertha4 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 years ago★★★★★

Keonte and his assistant was very professional, they came in introduced themselves and went to work. They were very knowledgeable about my problem… they cleaned up after themselves during and after service! I commend these guys on a job well done. I recommend this service!

Toilet installation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Stephen4 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 years ago★★★★★

James was prompt, professional, and efficient.

Toilet installationPlumbing pipe repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Kaye5 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SandersEdited 2 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet repairToilet installationFaucet installation+ Quality
rebecca1 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rashad3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
JoyLocal Guide · 4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
akaMichaelk2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
larry7 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Professionalism
Monique4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jan9 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Joseph4 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installationFaucet repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism

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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