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 sewer cleaning
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Plumbing Pals852
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric813
The Aussie Plumber784
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric775
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing776
Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers777
Sewer Studs® Plumbing & Drain778
Milw Drain Cleaning77Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sewer 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 sewer cleaning
Fast and friendly. Was able to clear the drain fast. Would highly recommend. Plus it was on a Sunday.
Tech was friendly and quick. Was able to show plumbing issue and explained everything so it was understandable. Definitely use Milestone again
Update 10/10/26: We are always pleased with the reliability, quality and friendliness of the employees at Metro Flow Plumbing! We will continue to be a proud customer! Update for 11/4/2025: Michael Murphy did a wonderful job. Although he couldn’t solve our issue, he was able to determine that it is a city issue,…
The customer service is horrible, they arrived late on the calls, they lied about everything I paid for, and argued with me about what I paid for. Definitely do not recommend. Update Donald came out and fixed my leak and he was an absolute professional.
Nick did a wonderful job taking care of unclogging our backed up sewer line. He was professional, courteous, and personable. He used the camera on the sewer line but also used it on the kitchen clean out to assure there was no obstruction. He also conducted a water pressure check and tested our water. He is an…
Our sewer line backed up into our basement, and since it was Saturday morning, we worried we wouldn't find anyone at a reasonable price. The price was lower than everywhere else we were quoted, and Jeff showed up the same day, within two hours of our call! He was professional, friendly, and fast. He also explained…
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% |
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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.