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Brodeur & Sons 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Brodeur & Sons

New Bedford, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #20Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.9★ from 132 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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.Brodeur & Sons is better than 94% of drain cleaning services.A
94
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.Brodeur & Sons is better than 94% of drain cleaning services.A
94
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.Brodeur & Sons 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.Brodeur & Sons is better than 97% of drain cleaning services.A
97
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.Brodeur & Sons 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.Brodeur & Sons is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Brodeur & Sons for 6 kinds of job.

Brodeur & Sons for heating system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$100–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$429–$1.4k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Heating system 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.#3 / 5
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Heating system repair”

Alex5 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★★★★★

Expert service at a reasonable price. Very nice people who take care of their customers. From the people who answer phones to the guys who do the work nothing but positive attitude and expertise. Highly recommend to anyone.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenance
Joseph9 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★★★★★

I've been using Brodeur for heating and cooling maintenance and service for 10 years, and couldn't be happy. When I call someone answers, they show up when they say they will, and all the techs are professional and extremely knowledgeable. Most recently Shane helped me get my AC going again, and helpfully explained…

HVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
EllenLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Brodeur and sons has been a great company to work with. They are accessible by phone! No “your call will is very important to us” long wait. They respond to my calls about servicing my furnace and offer a monthly year round budget that helps!

Paid $100–200Not sureHeating system repairHeating system maintenance
Michele4 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 have been customers since the 60s. Excellent service!

Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system installationHeating system maintenance
DavidLocal Guide · 18 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 8 months ago★★★★★

The Brodeur staff is terrific! They are friendly, skilled, and consistently able to solve any challenges we have experienced.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenance
JustinLocal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Deliveries are always quick and service has been outstanding.

Great priceHVAC system maintenanceHeating system repair
Karen1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I have used Brodeur and sons for years and have always had a great experience. They are quick, knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this company for services.

Paid $100–200Great priceHeating system repair
Dotti1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been a customer of Brodeur Oil for over 20 years. Office is always very courteous and friendly. Oil delivered on time by professional and friendly driver. Yearly maintenance is done professionally also

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenanceService not listed
sean2 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★★★★★

They have been my oil service and service my boiler.

Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenance

Price

$317-37% 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 34%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 2%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance30$37–$406
Heating system maintenance25$54–$454
HVAC system repair11$161–$654
Heating system repair9$429–$1.4k
A/C system maintenance6$54–$457
Thermostat repair2—

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