How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCOREBud's Plumbing, Heating & Air
Rancho Cordova, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 46 gas contractors · 4.8★ from 531 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other gas contractors (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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air for 8 kinds of job.
Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air for plumbing pipe repair
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My house was built back in 1961. We recently had a clogged garage sink when running the washer. Then the kitchen sink began backing up into the garage sink too... A good friend recommended Bud's to us and we were very pleasantly surprised by the customer service, professionalism, and genuine care provided to meet…
Greg did a over and aboard job on something that I thought was just a little thing! He had to end up correcting the mistakes we had done...so appreciate his professionalism and support.
Called Buds Plumbing, was able to diagnose my drain issue and fix it in same day! Very happy
Bud’s came out on time, assessed all of the plumbing routes for the structure and isolated the leak. I have a clear path with options on how to fix it. Thank you Buds and thanks Axel!
Axel was amazing! Arrived promptly, super polite and professional, got everything fixed up! Would absolutely call him again if we ever need anything else
Axel did a great job at a great price for us. He was kind, polite and very informative. They will certainly fix my next issue!
Had technician Keith come out for a repair on a distribution line to our house. He went above and beyond and explained everything very clearly beforehand. I will definitely call Buds Plumbing again next time I have plumbing needs, and hopefully get my man Keith again!
Axel was timely & efficient. Fixed the 3 leaky facets quick! Nice guy too!
Woke up to the sound of rain……pin hole leak from attic. On a Saturday. Our usual go to plumber did not call us back (even as I write this, guess they do not work weekends). A contractor we had used recently recommended Bud’s. Bud’s on call technician, Axel, picked up our request and was out within the hour. Axel is…
Quick to respond and curtious
Appreciate that the plumber came out to fix the problem.. very professional and on time. Did a great job.
Keith with Bud's was excellent. Thank you sir! We were running an event in a commercial space with 40+ attendees. All toilets began backing up and the kitchen flooded due to a missing/broken clean out plug. Keith was on-site an hour after I called dispatch and started with the simplest and least expensive option…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet repair | 20 | $124–$554 |
| Drain cleaning | 19 | $57–$393 |
| Water heater installation | 15 | $1.2k–$2.5k |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 13 | $251–$1.4k |
| Plumbing leak detection | 11 | $57–$506 |
| Water heater repair | 7 | $114–$680 |
| Sewer cleaning | 7 | $57–$809 |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | 6 | $261–$2.2k |
