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Borges Plumbing & Heating 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

Borges Plumbing & Heating

New Bedford, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #11Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other drain cleaning 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than 96% of drain cleaning services.A
96
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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than 96% of drain cleaning services.A
96
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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than —% of drain cleaning services.–
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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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than 100% of drain cleaning 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.Borges Plumbing & Heating is better than —% of drain cleaning services.–
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Customers hired Borges Plumbing & Heating for 7 kinds of job.

Borges Plumbing & Heating for plumbing leak detection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$400–500
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$205–$630
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.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.#33 / 46
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing leak detection”

AdamLocal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Ashlin and Brad came quickly and solved my problem with skill and professionalism. They were like Sherlock and Watson finding my hidden leak. Highly recommend their services.

Paid $400–600Great pricePlumbing leak detection
ZachLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

I recently had the pleasure of working with Borges Plumbing & Heating. They were quick to respond, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done right the first time. If you’re looking for a great company in the fairhaven area these are your guys.

Toilet repairWater heater installationShower installation
Barbara3 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★★★★★

Great service!!! First time contracting him and was very impressed. Fast service and great communication.

Paid $400–500Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionService not listed
BryanLocal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

They were very responsive and able to come out quickly for my shower issue. Owen and Mike were great! Very professional and were able to narrow down and remediate the issue quickly. It's clear they take great pride in the work they do. I would highly recommend Borges Plumbing and heating!

Paid $400–500Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairShower repair
The2 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★★★★★

Awesome customer service. Fast to find the issue and fix it.. highly recommend

Toilet repairPlumbing leak detection
Michelle7 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★★★★★

Arrived timely, was very professional and able to fix our plumbing issues . Price was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend Ross.

Plumbing leak detection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$846+68% vs typical drain cleaning 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 41%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 0%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Water heater installation13$1.2k–$2.5k
Toilet repair7$239–$680
Plumbing pipe repair6$353–$1.4k
Plumbing leak detection6$205–$630
Water tank installation2—
Shower installation2—
Water heater repair2$227–$596

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