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How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%45+6.4Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.63SCOREApprove Home Services
Hibbing, MN · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 44 leak detection services · 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other leak detection services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Approve Home Services is better than 73% of leak detection services.B
73
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Approve Home Services is better than 68% of leak detection services.B
68
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Approve Home Services is better than 66% of leak detection services.B
66
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Approve Home Services is better than 45% of leak detection services.C
45
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Approve Home Services is better than 100% of leak detection services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Approve Home Services is better than 48% of leak detection services.C
48
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Approve Home Services for 8 kinds of job.
Approve Home Services for plumbing leak detection
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$78–$630
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#36 / 36
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.80%
All 12 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing leak detection”
Dennis4 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. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★
The service was efficient and professional.
Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repair
NancyLocal Guide · 59 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. · 7 months ago★★★
Nice technician, impossibly high prices . I can't see putting in a $13 faucet spring costing $362 as pre-determined in the Approve price guide. $562 for toilet guts? $562 for tub drain seal?
OverpricedToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair
russelLocal Guide · 6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Excelent service from the Plumber & The Electrian,very personable and profesional
Paid $300–400Great priceElectrical inspectionsPlumbing leak detectionElectrical fuse changing
Ike3 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Mike and Terry were prompt and professional. We were very satisfied with the service we received. As a first time customer, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to them again in the future. Thanks guys!
Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Jennifer10 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★
They were swift and polite, even when having to follow up!
Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationPlumbing leak repair
Charlette4 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★★★★★
These guys redid almost my whole entire plumbing. They came back to fix the couple things that were undetected right away. And my water pressure is amazing now. Plus I even have an outside hookup.
Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Polly3 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★★★★★
Our new go to. Quick professional efficient
Plumbing leak detectionFaucet repairToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rebecca1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★
They did amazing work replacing my radiators and repairing my water lines when they froze and burst! Professional and courteous, and went above and beyond
Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairService not listed
JohnEdited a month ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $1,000+Great priceSewer repairToilet repairDrain cleaning
Pete8 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Plumbing leak detection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ashlee3 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lori3 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Plumbing leak detection+ Professionalism
Price
$873+109% vs typical leak detection services
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Great price 22%Reasonable 53%Overpriced 14%Not sure 11%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing pipe repair | 28 | $322–$1.1k |
| Toilet repair | 12 | $176–$656 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 12 | $78–$630 |
| Faucet installation | 12 | $292–$593 |
| Water heater installation | 12 | $1.2k–$2.5k |
| Toilet installation | 11 | $466–$1.2k |
| Faucet repair | 10 | $166–$529 |
| Drain cleaning | 8 | $161–$493 |
