Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Drain Cleaning Services in Augusta-Richmond County, GA

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$502typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
94%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.89★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 60,452 Google reviews of 61 top-rated drain cleaning services nationwide; 10 of them in Augusta-Richmond County, GA. Updated November 9, 2026.

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Best drain cleaning services in Augusta-Richmond County for faucet repair

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$366
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$228–$585
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,727
1Universal Plumbing logoUniversal Plumbing★ 4.93 on this job181 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%181Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.92
2Maxwells Plumbing & Drain logoMaxwells Plumbing & Drain★ 4.95 on this job37 jobs reviewedusually $200–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.86
3RickyJay Plumbing logoRickyJay Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $200–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.84
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service logoRoto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service★ 5.00 on this job19 jobs reviewedusually $400–500How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.83
5Cassell Brothers Home Services logoCassell Brothers Home Services★ 4.87 on this job55 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%55Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.81
6Flow Pro Plumbing logoFlow Pro Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $1–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%74Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.79
7Superior Plumbing logoSuperior Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $400–600How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.78
8Williams Sewer & Drain, INC. logoWilliams Sewer & Drain, INC.★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.76

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about faucet repair

Nate9 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 days ago★★★★★
Williams Sewer & Drain, INC. logoWilliams Sewer & Drain, INC.

I had the best experience with William Sewer and Drain! Cory and his team did a great job. They were incredibly helpful and took the time to explain every step of the process, making sure I understood everything along the way. The team was professional, courteous, fast, and efficient. Their pricing was also very reasonable and fair.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceShower installationPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
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★★★★★
Universal Plumbing logoUniversal Plumbing

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
Lynn1 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 week ago★★★★★
RickyJay Plumbing logoRickyJay Plumbing

The repair men came and were very polite and efficient in completing the repair. I always use Rieck Jay Plumbing when I have a repair to my plumbing.

Faucet repair
Fat14 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Maxwells Plumbing & Drain logoMaxwells Plumbing & Drain

The guys were outstanding and pleasant. The weather was challenging and they never bitched! I’ll use them again for sure.

Paid $200–400Great priceFaucet repairFaucet installation
Stephanie7 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★★★★★
Flow Pro Plumbing logoFlow Pro Plumbing

Flow Pro sent Brian out to give me an estimate for some plumbing issues I was having with my kitchen sink. He was super kind and took the time to look everything over, take some pictures, and explain my options along with the different quotes for what could be done. I chose the plan that worked best for me, and he…

Repair water fixturesFaucet repair
Yvonne3 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★★★★★
Superior Plumbing logoSuperior Plumbing

Bobby Gay was quick to respond and easy to work with. His concern was what worked best for me. He explained my options and worked with me to complete the job at the best price.

Paid $1–200Great priceFaucet repair

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of drain cleaning services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1French Drain Specialists of Augusta logoFrench Drain Specialists of AugustaAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 99How 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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
2Williams Sewer & Drain, INC. logoWilliams Sewer & Drain, INC.Augusta-Richmond County, GAA 97How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%89+13.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.98$454
3Superior Plumbing logoSuperior PlumbingAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 94How 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.95$443
4Maxwells Plumbing & Drain logoMaxwells Plumbing & DrainAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 92How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.94$429
5Universal Plumbing logoUniversal PlumbingAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 89How 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.AAAAAA4.90$353
6RickyJay Plumbing logoRickyJay PlumbingAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 89How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–BAA4.93$322
7Herrington's Drain Cleaning & Backflow Masters logoHerrington's Drain Cleaning & Backflow MastersAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 84How 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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%67+18.9Replies to reviews 8%85+7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABA––A4.94—
8Cassell Brothers Home Services logoCassell Brothers Home ServicesAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 83How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%47+6.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–CBA4.92$529
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service logoRoto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain ServiceAugusta-Richmond County, GAA 82How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABBAAA4.76$506
10Flow Pro Plumbing logoFlow Pro PlumbingAugusta-Richmond County, GAB 74How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBBAAC4.76$379

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Plumbing pipe repair$353$606$1.4k97%
Drain cleaning$248$366$59392%
Plumbing leak detection$205$351$63097%
Toilet repair$239$379$68093%
Plumbing leak repair$248$432$79396%
Water heater installation$1.2k$1.9k$2.5k98%
Faucet repair$228$366$58593%
HVAC system maintenance$37$166$40696%
Faucet installation$340$498$86793%
Outdoor plumbing system repair$366$731$1.6k99%
Water heater repair$227$351$59696%
Heating system maintenance$54$227$454100%

Drain Cleaning Services in Augusta-Richmond County, GA at a glance

How the 10 drain cleaning services we rated in Augusta-Richmond County, GA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up880%
  • 4.80–4.89★00%
  • 4.60–4.79★220%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality12,88420%
  • Professionalism15,32124%
  • Responsiveness13,32321%
  • Punctuality12,64920%
  • Value8,69214%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,20524%
  • Reasonable5,71461%
  • Overpriced4765%
  • Not sure89710%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.