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 repair
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sewer 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 sewer repair
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,…
Reliant just replaced our main sewer line after it collapsed in several spots (1955 house). Can’t say enough good things about these guys! Manny, Alex, and their team are 10/10.
Did a wonderful job! The process from start to finish was seamless and fast. Communication was 100% and everyone was very helpful answering my needs. I absolutely would recommend them if you want a job done right. They did not try to upselling me and was super honest and trustworthy.
Alex was friendly, professional, knowledgeable. He took digital photos of my water heater, the water copper lines for ice maker for a new refrigerator, checked sewer lines under house and the waterlines and turn off valves to house. He found areas of safety concerns that warrant new systems due to age and safety.…
Have been lucky enough to have found a dependable company that is always available for those plumbing emergencies as well as complete bathroom renovations. Roger Ross has a great team in place and his pricing is good. Five stars from me!
Great service. They arrived quickly, even on Christmas Eve & were friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
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 | A 86 | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $1.3k | |
| 2 | A 82 | AABACDC | 5.00 | $325 | |
| 3 | A 81 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $379 | |
| 4 | B 79 | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 | |
| 5 | B 79 | ABAADCB | 4.99 | $466 | |
| 6 | B 79 | AACABDB | 4.98 | $250 | |
| 7 | B 77 | AA–ADFB | 4.98 | $57 | |
| 8 | B 76 | AA–ABDD | 4.95 | $227 | |
| 9 | B 76 | ABAAFCB | 4.99 | $493 | |
| 10 | B 74 | BBBBCCA | 4.95 | $430 | |
| 11 | B 73 | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 | |
| 12 | 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.