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Babe Plumbing Heating and Air logoHow 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%48+26.2Reliability 24%20+4.8Value 14%61+8.6Replies to reviews 7%99+7Craft & service penalty69−3.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 34Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.34SCORE

Babe Plumbing Heating and Air

Mankato, MN · Grade DLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #66Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 66 septic tank services · 4.6★ from 320 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other septic tank 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: replies to reviews and craft & service; weakest: momentum.

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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 48% of septic tank services.C
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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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 20% of septic tank services.D
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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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 69% of septic tank services.B
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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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 61% of septic tank services.B
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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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 0% of septic tank services.F
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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.Babe Plumbing Heating and Air is better than 99% of septic tank services.A
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Babe Plumbing Heating and Air for 8 kinds of job.

Babe Plumbing Heating and Air for shower repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.50
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$148–$469
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 49/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Shower repair”: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.#19 / 19

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Shower repair”

Kelsey5 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★★★★★

After our experience with Bo and Babe Plumbing, there is no one else we’d use! From the beginning they were attentive and extremely communicative. With multiple sick people at home, Bo worked around us all and even let my 5 year old bring his flashlight in to look at what he was fixing. Every step of the process was…

Shower installationPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair
ChuckLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Prompt and courteous. Their pricing was was better than expected. I'm definitely going to call them in the future. Bo was the tech that came to our rescue. The work he did was the best

Paid $1,000+Shower repair
Ron8 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★★★★★

Babes plumbing came out to install ADA handicap drop down grab bars next to a toilet also installed a ADA high toilet and 3 grab bars in the shower for my 90 yr old mom. The workmanship was absolutely perfect, not one mistake. Western and Bo from the minute they arrived treated mom and her house with the utmost…

Great priceToilet repairInstallationFaucet repair
Rebecca5 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★

While the tech that stopped out seemed knowledgeable, friendly, and on time (within their 4 hour window 😆) they quoted me more than $1,122 for less than 2 hours of work and a $100 part. (Yes I bought the genuine Moen brass part for just under $100 even after tax.) That's over $500/hour! The other quote for the same…

Shower repair− Value
Karrina2 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★★★★★

They are upfront about pricing and give reasonable options. Curtis is friendly and respectful and very good at communicating through the process. We will recommend this company to anyone. Thanks for making our lives easier and giving us some peace of mind.

Faucet installationPlumbing leak repairOutdoor plumbing system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mandy4 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★★★★★

Isaac from Babe Plumbing is an absolute plumbing wizard! I can't recommend him highly enough. His exceptional expertise, professionalism, and dedication truly impressed me throughout the entire process. Here's why: Punctuality Prodigy: Isaac's punctuality was impeccable, respecting my busy schedule and…

Plumbing leak repairShower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Austin8 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★★★★★

Jason was able to come over on short notice to install our new shower valve, trim and tub spout. He arrived at the agreed upon time and did a great job! Everything looks and works perfect!

Shower installationShower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BridgetLocal Guide · 14 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.

Shower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$1.0k+141% vs typical septic tank 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 17%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 10%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Water heater installation40$1.2k–$2.4k
Plumbing pipe repair24$305–$1.1k
Plumbing leak detection23$54–$495
Toilet repair21$209–$607
Faucet installation18$292–$786
Drain cleaning15$205–$478
Plumbing leak repair15$248–$1.2k
Faucet repair14$271–$659

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