M.A. Williams Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
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Pricing fairness concern: 1 of 5 reviews expresses strong dissatisfaction with a $405 charge and questions fairness by comparing to lower quotes for similar work, upselling concerns
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 168 reviews
Our Verdict
#12 of 18 in Richmond, VA
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
- Drain and sewer work
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Caution if: You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
How they score across what matters
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What they do well (and don’t)
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What 168 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
Rapid emergency response: 4 of 5 reviews mention same-day or next-day arrival, with one reporting arrival within an hour
Emergency and same-day calls
What To Watch Out For
Significant pricing inconsistency: One reviewer charged $405 for a single part replacement while another paid $100-200 for water tank repair, with no explanation for 2x-4x price variance
1 review mentions membership programs or upselling
Pricing fairness concern: 1 of 5 reviews expresses strong dissatisfaction with a $405 charge and questions fairness by comparing to lower quotes for similar work
Upselling concerns
Quality & Professionalism
Skilled technician team: 4 reviews specifically name Daniel and/or Keith as knowledgeable professionals who solve complex problems
Pricing
Significant pricing inconsistency: One reviewer charged $405 for a single part replacement while another paid $100-200 for water tank repair, with no explanation for 2x-4x price variance
Customer reviews
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Daniel was exceptional. Finished the job in great time. Cleaned up after himself. Showed up the very next day after I called. A very nice young man that does great work. I recommend this company highly. And ask for Daniel when you call.
Our hot water tank went out and MA Williams came within an hour or so and fixed it! Great service at a reasonable price! Thanks Joe a very knowledgeable and super guy!
M.A. Williams was incredibly good to work with! We highly recommend them! We were fortunate to work with Daniel and Keith from their experienced team. We had a clogged sewer line. We had a rooter service come try to clear the line. They weren't able to fix the problem because the problem was beyond a clogged line. We called M.A. Williams on the recommendation of a family member. They responded within just a couple of hours. Daniel was able to determine that there was some kind of broken main sewer line and that in order to repair the problem an excavation would be needed. He was able to give us a fair bid on the spot. They were able to do the excavation within two days. The excavation showed a break between the home line and county line. It was complicated since part of the home line had broken off and jammed in the county line. With that complication, Chesterfield County Utilities had to get involved. (Just as a side note: Chesterfield County was also great to work with. Bill, a supervisor responded on the scene within an hour. Bill had an incredible "Can do" attitude to fix a complicated problem. Bill and his team were great!). It took several hours to get the county line cleared. Daniel and Keith were back the next morning to complete the job. Even with the extra challenge, they stuck with their bid. We will use M.A. Williams the next time we have any plumbing needs. THANKS for your great work!
I was charged $405 to replace this part. Nothing more was done. In a below review by Stephen he was charged $100 to $200 for fixing his water tank. Why is there a considerable discrepancy in pricing? Shameful!!! The lowest reviews are the most truthful.
This company provided exceptional service. I encountered an issue with my ice maker line and decided to contact MA Williams after reviewing their positive reviews. The representative who answered was courteous and helpful. She scheduled a technician to arrive the following day. Daniel arrived promptly and resolved the problem within an hour. He demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail. I will rely on this company for all future plumbing needs, as it is rare to find providers who deliver outstanding customer service in today's market. I am pleased to have discovered this company.
Business details
Service area
Based in Richmond. Serves 2 nearby cities within 20 miles:
M.A. Williams Drain Cleaning & Plumbing