The Best Sewer Services
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,624 Google reviews of 9 top-rated sewer services nationwide. Updated October 29, 2026.
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Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & DirtworksHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%44Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 82Stars 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.82Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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 HVAC system repair
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…Furnace was new and had error code(s). Technician determined a part was stripped and needed to be replaced. Waiting for parts, most likely a warranty issue.
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…The tech the helped me was named Joe and he was very polite and respectful of our home and found the issue right away
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…The service was great. He came a little early, which was nice. He solved her problem immediately And made sure the furnace was running smoothly.
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…Jeremy was very friendly and knowledgeable. My ac quit working and he got right to the issue and stuck around to make sure things were working correctly. Very impressed by his professionalism. I am very impressed that they were able to come out next day (I called at 5pm the day before in the middle of a heatwave). I…
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…Prompt servi e during the recent Heat wave. Found the parts I needed for a 20 yr. old damper that was broke. They kept me up to speed on how things were going (finding the parts). Very friendly and didn't try to upscale me on anything.
Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cool…In this heat wave our air conditioner stopped cooling. Devin came at 7 PM on a Friday night. He saved the weekend! Thanks Devin for your prompt and excellent service. It is very much appreciated 👏
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts 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 sewer services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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. | FactorsFactor 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. | ★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 |  LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATINGFargo, ND | A 93How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.96 | $580 |
| 2 |  A-1 Sewer & Drain, Inc.Fargo, ND | A 84How 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%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.81 | — |
| 3 |  NorthStar Plumbing & Drain CleaningFargo, ND | A 82How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.87 | $499 |
| 4 |  Skooters Plumbing & Drain CleaningFargo, ND | A 81How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.85 | $593 |
| 5 | Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & DirtworksFargo, ND | B 76How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Craft & service penalty60−4Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBAAC | 4.74 | $228 |
| 6 |  Maynard Brothers Plumbing LLCFargo, ND | B 76How 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 64%76+48.3Reliability 28%95+26.8Replies to reviews 8%12+1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 76Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BAA––F | 4.76 | — |
| 7 |  Jeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc.Fargo, ND | C 57How 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%74+40.4Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%19+1.3Craft & service penalty6−9.4Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBFBAF | 4.55 | $381 |
| 8 |  Fargo PlumbingFargo, ND | C 51How 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%29+7Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty11−8.9Momentum penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDFABA | 4.77 | — |
| 9 |  G & T Plumbing & Heating IncFargo, ND | D 37How 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%44+24Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%57+8.1Replies to reviews 7%59+4.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 37Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCACFC | 4.50 | — |
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”. |
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| Drain cleaning | $227 | $294 | $506 | 100% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $173 | $274 | $444 | 100% |
| Toilet repair | $166 | $294 | $496 | 95% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $198 | $268 | 100% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.6k | $2.1k | 95% |
| Faucet installation | $205 | $251 | $359 | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $148 | $250 | $417 | 98% |
| Sewer cleaning | $321 | $447 | $656 | 100% |
| HVAC system repair | $114 | $209 | $293 | 97% |
Sewer Services at a glance
How the 9 sewer services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A444%
- Grade B222%
- Grade C222%
- Grade D111%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up111%
- 4.80–4.89★333%
- 4.60–4.79★333%
- Below 4.60★222%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality93721%
- Professionalism1,03623%
- Responsiveness96622%
- Punctuality82119%
- Value66415%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price17529%
- Reasonable36360%
- Overpriced142%
- Not sure518%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.