Affordable Waste Services
Plumber · Newark, OH
Our verdict
Exceptionally fast and thorough septic specialists with stellar customer service—all five Google reviews are 5-star, and they handle emergency calls with same-day responsiveness.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #1 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Newark, OH · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Rapid response and same-day service capability: Multiple reviewers praise prompt arrival and quick problem resolution, including locating a septic tank location unknown for 60 years and pumping two 500-gallon tanks in 30 minutes.
1 cited review
“Jason was friendly and efficient. Removed the roots.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Exceptional customer communication and transparency: Four reviewers highlight detailed explanations, research into system history, and thorough guidance on next steps.
3 cited reviews
“On time, thorough, answered all questions. Affordable.”
“Went above and beyond, did research, gave detailed notes.”
“Listened to concerns, responsive, resolved septic issue.”
Skilled diagnostics and problem-solving: Reviews mention root removal, line snaking in extreme weather conditions, septic tank location discovery, and system repairs that avoided costly replacement.
2 cited reviews
“Jason was friendly and efficient. Removed the roots.”
“On time, thorough, answered all questions. Affordable.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Friendly and professional demeanor: All five reviews specifically mention pleasant, personable service from named technicians (Jason, Shane, Tom).
4 cited reviews
“Listened to concerns, responsive, resolved septic issue.”
“On time, thorough, answered all questions. Affordable.”
“Went above and beyond, did research, gave detailed notes.”
“Jason was friendly and efficient. Removed the roots.”
Cited in 5 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Fair pricing for the service quality: Multiple reviewers note 'affordable' pricing despite extensive troubleshooting and emergency-level responsiveness.
1 cited review
“On time, thorough, answered all questions. Affordable.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Shane was wonderful! He listened to our concerns, responsive, & resolved our septic issue. Tom was great about the cleaning & shared helpful guidance. Great attitude & super knowledgeable. Highly recommend. 👍🏻”
“Very prompt, Shane was so friendly and efficient. I was worried that I would have to have a whole new septic system, but Shane was able to fix everything and locate my septic tank which in 60 years we never knew where it was. I highly recommend.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 334 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Affordable Waste Services?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Drain and sewer work
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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