Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

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.

$383typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 3,624 Google reviews of 9 top-rated sewer services nationwide. Updated October 29, 2026.

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1LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING logoLEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING★ 5.00 on this job21 jobs reviewedusually $200–300How 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= 96Stars 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.96
2Skooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoSkooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How 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%12Overall Experts Score 20%81Job 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
3NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoNorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How 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%6Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 81Stars 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.81
4Jeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc. logoJeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc.★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $1–200How 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%5Overall Experts Score 20%57Job match= 75Stars 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.75

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

Tracy8 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Jeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc. logoJeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning …

They came out and worked in this 95 degree heat to get my pipe replaced and never made one complaint or comment about it being an inconvenience. Great quality work and reasonable pricing

Outdoor plumbing system repair
Melissa2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING logoLEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING

Amazing experience!! Isaac replaced our outdoor water spigot yesterday. The pipe under the kitchen sink had split and we needed help. He was kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely respectful of our home. I was amazed by his efficiency! He arrived and completed the job within a couple of hours. Genuinely a…

Paid $200–300Great pricePlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repairPlumbing leak repair
Devon3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Skooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoSkooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Skooters had amazing customer service! Super friendly and went above and beyond to help restore the pipes in my mobile home. I would always recommend their services for any plumbing needed from here on out!

Paid $400–500Great pricePlumbing pipe repairSewer cleaningOutdoor plumbing system repair
Dave2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoNorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleani…

The people at Northstar are rock stars! Very professional on time and know what they are doing! Highly recommend!

Outdoor plumbing system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Corey2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING logoLEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING

Tyler did a great job and worked into the morning hours on a saturday night to get us functioning again.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair
Trish4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Skooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoSkooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Absolutely the best service we could ask for! Frozen water lines and sewer line backup. Within an hour of calling them, the crew was there to assess the situation. They completed the job in a timely manner. All of the guys were very professional and explained how to prevent future problems. Thanks Skooters!

Paid $1,000+Great priceOutdoor plumbing system repairSewer repair

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATING logoLEGACY PLUMBING & HEATINGFargo, NDA 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.AAAAAB4.96$580
2A-1 Sewer & Drain, Inc. logoA-1 Sewer & Drain, Inc.Fargo, NDA 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–AAC4.81—
3NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoNorthStar Plumbing & Drain CleaningFargo, NDA 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.AAAAAD4.87$499
4Skooters Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoSkooters Plumbing & Drain CleaningFargo, NDA 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.ABAAAD4.85$593
5Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Dirtworks logoPrecision Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & DirtworksFargo, NDB 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.ABBAAC4.74$228
6Maynard Brothers Plumbing LLC logoMaynard Brothers Plumbing LLCFargo, NDB 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––F4.76—
7Jeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc. logoJeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc.Fargo, NDC 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.BBFBAF4.55$381
8Fargo Plumbing logoFargo PlumbingFargo, NDC 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.BDFABA4.77—
9G & T Plumbing & Heating Inc logoG & T Plumbing & Heating IncFargo, NDD 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.CCACFC4.50—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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$227$294$506100%
Plumbing pipe repair$173$274$444100%
Toilet repair$166$294$49695%
Plumbing leak detection$124$198$268100%
Water heater installation$1.2k$1.6k$2.1k95%
Faucet installation$205$251$35997%
Plumbing leak repair$148$250$41798%
Sewer cleaning$321$447$656100%
HVAC system repair$114$209$29397%

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.

2025
2026

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.