The Best Plumbers
We graded 90 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best plumbers for drain cleaning
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Sewer Studs® Plumbing & Drain852
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing833
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric834
Reliant Plumbing & Rooter835
Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, Inc836
The Aussie Plumber827
Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air818Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning” (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 drain cleaning
Jason was very thorough and everything was explained to me. From setting the appointment to the completion of my service everything was a great experience. He left everything spotless and I am extremely happy. I recommend them 100%.
Christian was awesome! Came in figured out what the issue was and helped explain everything throughly so there was no confusion!
Baker Brothers technicians were able to identify problems with my AC system & correct the problems.
5 Star service from Jean Paul! He was on time for the appointment, polite, professional and helped with our plumbing problem. I highly recommend!!
Arrived before appointment. Assessed problem quickly & correctly. Completed repairs professionally.
Chris was exceptional. He was on time, professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with his service and kept me informed all along the way. I highly recommend Milestone and Chris. Thanks Milestone.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of plumbers).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sewer Studs® Plumbing & DrainTampa, FL | A 86 | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $1.3k |
| 2 |  Springs PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | A 82 | AABACDC | 5.00 | $325 |
| 3 |  Turbo PlumbingTampa, FL | A 81 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $379 |
| 4 |  Plumbing UnitDallas, TX | B 79 | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 |
| 5 |  Simon's PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | B 79 | ABAADCB | 4.99 | $466 |
| 6 |  Somers Plumbers - Phoenix Plumbing CompanyPhoenix, AZ | B 79 | AACABDB | 4.98 | $250 |
| 7 | Reliant Plumbing & RooterPhoenix, AZ | B 77 | AA–ADFB | 4.98 | $57 |
| 8 |  Westside Plumbing Inc.Phoenix, AZ | B 76 | AA–ABDD | 4.95 | $227 |
| 9 | B 76 | ABAAFCB | 4.99 | $493 | |
| 10 | Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, IncPhiladelphia, PA | B 74 | BBBBCCA | 4.95 | $430 |
| 11 |  Lifetime PlumbingHouston, TX | B 73 | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 |
| 12 |  All Hours PlumberTampa, FL | B 73 | AA–DCFC | 4.99 | $443 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $176 | $351 | $580 | 94% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $366 | $656 | $1.2k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $322 | $656 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $366 | $618 | 94% |
| A/C system maintenance | $27 | $124 | $454 | 96% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.8k | $2.4k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $295 | $542 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $208 | $366 | $611 | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $83 | $248 | 97% |
| Water heater repair | $135 | $305 | $580 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $382 | $786 | $1.5k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $321 | $517 | $1.1k | 95% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.