Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
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.
$480typical 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”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.6%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best plumbers for water damage-related cleanup & repair
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%34Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%34Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.762
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.73
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%44Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.733
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of TampaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.65★Number of such jobs 25%40Overall Experts Score 20%38Job match= 63Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.63
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of TampaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.65★Number of such jobs 25%40Overall Experts Score 20%38Job match= 63Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.634
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.33★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%20Job match= 38Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.38
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.33★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%20Job match= 38Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.38Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water damage-related cleanup & 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 water damage-related cleanup & repair
JenniferLocal Guide · 38 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 6 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of TampaFast response time. Fixed my clogged toilet in a timely manner. Adrian was very professional and informative.
Plumbing leak detectionWater damage-related cleanup & repairPlumbing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nathaniel8 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Clea…These guys are awesome. Mason was sent to my location within the hour of me calling, he cleared a flooding drain no problem and reassured he'd be back if need be. Thanks again bro.
Great priceDrain cleaningWater damage-related cleanup & repairPlumbing
JennLocal Guide · 15 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Clea…All associates that assisted with our problem were the utmost informative, caring and attentive. Would most definitely continue business if another problem arises in our future. Highly recommend this company. Edwin and Jenn G
Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceMold inspectionDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detection
Amanda5 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Clea…Super professional and personable, very helpful, couldn’t have hired a better company for the job.
Great priceMold inspectionPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Shaun8 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Clea…Erik Brian Benjamin Bryce and crew were amazing they were so helpful and they were very kind and caring in our time of crisis they were compassionate and informative and guided us through each step of the process we were displaced for over a week and Erik was in contact with us through the whole process! If you…
Toilet repairMold inspectionDrain cleaning
Patrick1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Clea…Quick response, great job clearing out our main line and getting the water running again.
Paid $600–700Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairWater damage-related cleanup & repair
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of plumbers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (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.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Sewer Studs® Plumbing & DrainTampa, FL | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%92+32.2Reliability 15%93+14Craft & service 20%93+18.6Value 10%89+8.9Momentum 8%68+5.4Track record 7%45+3.2Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $1.3k |
| 2 |  Springs PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%99+34.7Reliability 15%95+14.3Craft & service 20%75+15Value 10%92+9.2Momentum 8%56+4.5Track record 7%32+2.2Accountability 5%51+2.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABACDC | 5.00 | $325 |
| 3 |  Turbo PlumbingTampa, FL | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%98+42.9Reliability 19%94+17.6Value 13%98+12.3Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%5+0.4Accountability 6%51+3.2Experts Score= 81Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $379 |
| 4 |  Plumbing UnitDallas, TX | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%95+41.6Reliability 19%89+16.7Value 13%99+12.4Momentum 10%54+5.4Track record 9%18+1.6Accountability 6%29+1.8Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 |
| 5 |  Simon's PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%89+31.2Reliability 15%74+11.1Craft & service 20%98+19.6Value 10%84+8.4Momentum 8%26+2.1Track record 7%46+3.2Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAADCB | 4.99 | $466 |
| 6 |  Somers Plumbers - Phoenix Plumbing CompanyPhoenix, AZ | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%97+33.9Reliability 15%98+14.7Craft & service 20%53+10.6Value 10%96+9.6Momentum 8%61+4.9Track record 7%24+1.7Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACABDB | 4.98 | $250 |
| 7 |  Reliant Plumbing & RooterPhoenix, AZ | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%91+39.8Reliability 19%85+15.9Value 13%97+12.1Momentum 10%36+3.6Track record 9%13+1.1Accountability 6%71+4.4Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ADFB | 4.98 | $57 |
| 8 |  Westside Plumbing Inc.Phoenix, AZ | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%83+36.3Reliability 19%98+18.4Value 13%86+10.8Momentum 10%67+6.7Track record 9%33+2.9Accountability 6%22+1.4Experts Score= 76Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ABDD | 4.95 | $227 |
| 9 | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%86+30.1Reliability 15%67+10Craft & service 20%94+18.8Value 10%88+8.8Momentum 8%19+1.5Track record 7%44+3.1Accountability 5%64+3.2Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAFCB | 4.99 | $493 | |
| 10 |  Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, IncPhiladelphia, PA | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%79+27.7Reliability 15%77+11.5Craft & service 20%77+15.4Value 10%77+7.7Momentum 8%44+3.5Track record 7%56+3.9Accountability 5%82+4.1Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBBCCA | 4.95 | $430 |
| 11 |  Lifetime PlumbingHouston, TX | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%76+26.6Reliability 15%91+13.7Craft & service 20%78+15.6Value 10%74+7.4Momentum 8%78+6.2Track record 7%11+0.8Accountability 5%64+3.2Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 |
| 12 |  All Hours PlumberTampa, FL | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%96+42Reliability 19%96+18Value 13%30+3.8Momentum 10%58+5.8Track record 9%7+0.6Accountability 6%51+3.2Experts Score= 73Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–DCFC | 4.99 | $443 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Great price · 28%
Reasonable · 58%
Overpriced · 5%
Not sure · 9%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
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.