absolute plumbing & drain cleaning services inc
Plumber · Charlottesville, VA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
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Our verdict
Answers emergency calls within minutes even on Saturday nights and excels at thorough diagnostics, but pricing can run significantly higher than competitors for complex jobs.
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Ranked #14 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Charlottesville, VA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptionally fast emergency response—inspected septic system within minutes of Saturday evening call
1 cited review
“inspected septic system within minutes of calling on Saturday evening”
Thorough diagnostic approach prevents unnecessary $20k replacements; 2 reviewers specifically praised detailed inspection work that identified root causes competitors missed
1 cited review
“took time to inspect system, communicated throughout, finished yard in good order”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Strong communication throughout job and willingness to waive fees or negotiate with insurance; 3 reviewers highlighted honest dealings and transparency
3 cited reviews
“inspected septic system within minutes of calling on Saturday evening”
“diagnosed problem on phone, came ready to install, very honest”
“took time to inspect system, communicated throughout, finished yard in good order”
Meticulous site restoration—one reviewer noted yard was packed down, driveway swept, and seed/straw laid after major excavation work
1 cited review
“took time to inspect system, communicated throughout, finished yard in good order”
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Initial pricing estimates can shock homeowners unfamiliar with complex installations; one reviewer initially objected to $2,500–$2,800 quote for gas water heater before understanding power-vent requirements
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Minor follow-up work sometimes required after job completion—one review noted forgotten drip pan that had to be corrected later
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I have a rental where the hot water tank went out. My property manager contacted absolute plumbing and hired them for the job with a bid of 2500 to 2800. There was no stairs easy access. How can a 50 gal hot water tank cost almost 3k?oh it was gas. I priced the same tank at 675 to 825. I stand corrected on this. I did not understand that I had a power vent gas water heater. It cost more and takes a lot more …”
Positive
“Absolute Plumbing inspected our septic system within minutes of calling them on a Saturday evening due to our septic alarm going off. They cleaned our aerator which was clogged up and even waived the service fee. We will definitely be using Absolute Plumbing for all of our septic servicing!”
“Bill was a very nice man. Diagnosed the problem on the phone, came ready to install the part. Was very honest!! Very reasonable pricing. He dealt with our home warranty company!! Highly recommend this company and Bill!!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 11 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jul 2025.
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