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Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

San Bernardino, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #24Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 30 water softener repair · 4.9★ from 2,665 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other water softener repair (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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 89% of water softener repair.A
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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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 90% of water softener repair.A
90
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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 98% of water softener repair.A
98
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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 100% of water softener repair.A
100
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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 100% of water softener repair.A
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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.Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 69% of water softener repair.B
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Customers hired Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.

Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning for installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.131
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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.$680–$1.6k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Installation”: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.#1 / 7
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.92%

All 131 Google reviews tagged “Installation” · showing 20

JAMES4 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 month ago★★★★★

Kitchen faucet replacement and leak under kitchen sink. Darryl VanDyke was very professional and courteous. Excellent job.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceInstallationPlumbing pipe repair
Cathleen7 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 a month ago★★★★★

Professional and courteous technician. On time arrival and affordable pricing. Darryl is amazing. Not our first experience with him. He always remembers us. The "best" plumber ever. Worked diligently & left the work area clean.

Paid $1,600–1,800Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionInstallationPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Korey4 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 month ago★★★★★

The guys from Ballard were very professional and courteous. They were prompt and have great customer service. I would recommend them for your HVAC needs.

Paid $2,000+Not sureInstallationInstall thermostatInstall AC
Isaiah9 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 months ago★★★★★

Anthony was very respectful and he cleaned up extremely well after the repairs. He also sent before and after pictures of the repairs.

Paid $1,400–1,600Reasonable priceInstallation
Alan2 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Jesse is awesome. He gets in and gets the job done. He’s honest and tells you what needs to be done.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceInstallation
Marla4 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 months ago★★★★★

Both Jesse & Nathan were very polite and respectful. Jesse covered indoor flooring around & near new HVAC system installation. Installation was done smoothly & efficiently. The new system appears to be very quiet. When my old air-conditioner quit, I called Ballard and they sent a technician out same evening even…

Not sureInstallation
rachel2 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Ballard has been our plumber for almost 14 years! This time they replaced our water heater. Darryl was an amazing plumber! He assessed and tried several different things to fix it before recommending a replacement. He did a great job! He was quick and we were grateful he was able to get it all done on a Saturday.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JeffLocal Guide · 10 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 months ago★★★★★

Fantastic all the way around. Professional, on time, and didn’t leave until the system was up and running perfectly. Bravo, guys!!!!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system repairA/C system repairInstallation
Alejandro1 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 months ago★★★★★

Kevin did an amazing job he was very courteous and explained what he was doing throughout the entire process.

CleaningA/C system repairInstallation
LEONARDLocal Guide · 43 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable technician. Plus, Angel the Tech has a pleasant personality. I'm going to request him in the future.

Installation
Larry5 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Installed new water heater. Marcus was very professional , excellent customer services he provided !

Plumbing leak detectionInstallation
John6 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Sergio Garcia did a fantastic job. Mathew assisted. I had a new Ballard White hot water heater installed. Sergio inspected my old unit and gave me options. I decided on the new unit, and I am glad I did. Sergio and Mathew are very professional, and they did a super job installing the new unit. I am very…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceInstallation
CoeLocal Guide · 15 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Jordan, and Noah, were just great. Very professional, respectful, and made you feel extremely confident of their work. Jordan explained the work done and was willing to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend!

Paid $1,000+Not sureDrain cleaningInstallationService not listed
Samantha2 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 months ago★★★★★

Excellent job! Above and beyond. I’m extremely pleased with Manny’s work ☺️

Paid $700–800Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionInstallationPlumbing pipe repair
Olajuwan2 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★★★★★

Very excellent service . Took time to properly diagnose the situation and made sure to fix the issue at my convenience. Recommended 100%

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceInstallation
Nicolina2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I am thankful for the great work that Darryl was able to complete on such short notice! He was able to diagnose and explain the issue easily. I will be going back to Ballard in the future.

Drain cleaningInstallationPlumbing pipe repair
john3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Had an issue with old water heater. We wound up installing a tankless water heater. Anthony did an excellent job of giving us options for repair or replacement. He was back the next day and installed the new system. 5 Stars for Anthony!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceInstallation
SHARON6 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 7 months ago★★★★★

David was friendly and professional. I sent my sister Ballard’’s information. My former air condioning repairman retired. So, Ballsrd’s is now my new one!

Paid $1–100Reasonable priceInstallationService not listed
RachelLocal Guide · 133 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 7 months ago★★★★★

My family has used this company since it was a kid and I am happy to use them and recommend them now as an adult. They can handle everything and you always know you can trust them! Grateful for their professionalism and expertise!!!

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceInstallationHVAC duct & vent repair
Kay5 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Daniel serviced my HVAC unit. He’s marvelous. He found a faulty part that he replaced. He showed me the instrument readings and the new part doubled the efficiency on my unit. I’m really pleased with him and with Ballard. Eric was my tech. He did a wonderful job clearing my toilet and installing a be garbage…

A/C filter replacementInstall ACHeating system installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$216-51% vs typical water softener repair

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 34%Reasonable 52%Overpriced 5%Not sure 8%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance327$19–$176
HVAC system repair232$83–$1.2k
Plumbing pipe repair197$317–$1.2k
A/C system maintenance136$27–$529
Plumbing leak detection132$122–$593
Installation130$680–$1.6k
Drain cleaning113$57–$655
A/C system repair68$202–$998

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