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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 toilet repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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.$600–800
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$239–$680
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet 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.#33 / 50
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Toilet repair”

SteveLocal Guide · 45 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Quick response and good and efficient crew they did a great job and kept me informed of what was going on at all times

Paid $600–800Great priceToilet repair
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
Theresa11 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★★★★★

Just bought a 1970’s house that needs a bit of work. First project was a new waste pipe & gas appliances. James & Jordan from Borges Plumbing did a fantastic job making the new waste pipe look so good. Like a piece of art. They did quick work hooking up the new washer, dryer & gas oven. Neatly cleaned up the works…

Great priceToilet repairPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair
ScottLocal Guide · 25 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★★★★★

I recently had plumbing work completed and I couldn’t be more impressed with the service. From start to finish, everything was handled with true professionalism. Communication was clear, the work was explained thoroughly, and the job was completed efficiently and to a very high standard. What really stood out was…

Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installation
Kam3 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★★★★★

Borges plumbing is responsive, timely and does Grade A work. In our world, you get what you pay for, and Borges always holds up his end of the bargain. He shows up when he says he will and you can be sure that the job will be done.

Toilet repairWater heater installationWater tank installation
Joe5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Ross and his team has helped me out a few times now. He just recently fixed my toilet that was leaking. Super reliable, friendly, and easy to work with. Great local plumber I’d definitely recommend!

Great priceToilet 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

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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