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1EK Coggin Plumbing★ 4.99 on this job82 jobs reviewedusually $300–400iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%82Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.95

2Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter★ 4.94 on this job126 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%126Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.91

3United Sewer and Septic★ 5.00 on this job43 jobs reviewedusually $400–600iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%43Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.91

4Drain Mechanics Plumbing & Septic★ 5.00 on this job32 jobs reviewedusually $300–400iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.88

5LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING★ 5.00 on this job21 jobs reviewedusually $200–300iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.87

6Pristine Plumbing Inc★ 5.00 on this job27 jobs reviewedusually $600–700iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%27Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

7Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

8Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orange County★ 5.00 on this job13 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system 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 outdoor plumbing system repair

Rick5 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

EK Coggin Plumbing

Showed up within 24 hours of my call. Top notch workmanship. Completed the job as promised at the quoted price. Couldn’t have been more pleased. Andre is an exemplary employee. Took the time to answer my questions. Always helpful and cheerful. And a real craftsman.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repairFaucet installation

Fernando3 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter

Very happy with their services. Guys very professionals, Tanner explained what was wrong he gave us a few options and started the work same day Jesse and Julio were awesome. After job was done they cleaned up the area very well. Very satisfied

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair

Abigail6 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Drain Mechanics Plumbing & Septic

Alan and Dammion were absolutely fantastic. They were able to diagnose my problem, give me options, and fix the issue in under 45 minutes. They were incredibly personable, funny, and kind, and I am SO grateful that they were able to help. They also made sure to test that everything worked appropriately twice before… Read full review

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair

justin1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orange Cou…

John and his team demonstrated outstanding customer service and took pride in their quality of work. We had pipes flushed, chain knocked, recorded, sleeved, epoxied, and replaced. They had to tunnel under the house and cut into concrete and walls. The end product was a new plumbing system and a new toilet. The… Read full review

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detection

OOne4 reviewsiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

United Sewer and Septic

Amazing and super kind! Offered to help with anything he could and also gave me a helping hand on the steps! Your dice are lucky if you roll Tom!

Paid $200–400Great priceOutdoor plumbing system repair

BennettLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

EK Coggin Plumbing

Big thanks to Kyle for handling our water meter pipe leak so professionally! He was super knowledgeable and courteous, kept us in the loop, and fixed the problem promptly.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 septic tank services).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	American Sanitation IncRichmond, CA	A 99iHow 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts 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	—
2	Avalon ServicesRichmond, CA	A 99iHow 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.98	$763
3	El Sobrante Sewer RepairRichmond, CA	A 99iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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–	4.99	$1.1k
4	Target PlumbersGarden Grove, CA	A 98iHow 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not 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––––	5.00	—
5	R&S Septic LLCRockledge, FL	A 98iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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–	5.00	$283
6	Pauleys PlumbingSalem, VA	A 98iHow 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%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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.	AAAAA–	5.00	$449
7	The Septic DetectiveMiddletown, NY	A 98iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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.	AAAAA–	4.99	$693
8	Lifesaver Plumbing And RooterRichmond, CA	A 97iHow 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%85+12.9Experts 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–	5.00	$959
9	General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain CleaningMankato, MN	A 97iHow 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%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.	AAAAA–	4.97	—
10	DrainLab ServicesMankato, MN	A 97iHow 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%96+56.3Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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–	4.96	$529
11	Veteran Pumping and Septic LLCOroville, WA	A 97iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%99+15.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts 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.	AAAAA–	5.00	$602
12	Fanti Sewer & DrainsGarden Grove, CA	A 96iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%88+13.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not 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.	AAAAA–	4.97	—

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Septic Tank Services at a glance

How the 66 septic tank services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

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.