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C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE

C. Carlin Plumbing Inc.

Erie, PA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #7Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 10 sink installation services · 4.8★ from 655 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other sink installation 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 craft & service; 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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 80% of sink installation services.A
80
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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 71% of sink installation services.B
71
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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 94% of sink installation services.A
94
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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 90% of sink installation services.A
90
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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 100% of sink installation 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.C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. is better than 27% of sink installation services.D
27

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Customers hired C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. for 8 kinds of job.

C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. for sewer cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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.$200–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$209–$352
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”: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 10 Google reviews tagged “Sewer cleaning”

Brad2 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 day ago★★★★★

Very satisfied with the work Chris performed. Very knowledgeable when asked questions. Please note for Chris to be assigned to service my account in the future.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceWater heater installationDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Deanna1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

C.Carlin Drain Services is the very best in Erie! Chris & John were amazing, efficient, and funny! We had a clogged drain that required the pros - they got the job done. Thank you Chris & John!!

Paid $200–400Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Robert4 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★★★★★

The tech was very friendly and helpful. He had the clogged drain open quickly and gave a couple of god suggestions.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Sharon3 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★★★★★

Fast, friendly, fair price for work done.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
John4 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★★★★★

Very professional and did a great job!!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
Tom11 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★★★★★

Fast and courteous!

Heating system repairSewer cleaning
BrettLocal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Same day service, let me know what was going on, found the problem and fixed it quickly!

Sewer cleaning
Darcie3 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★★★★★

TJ and Joey were the technicians that came today. I didn't see TJ on the list. They did an excellent job; they were professional and efficient and really worked well as a team. Solved my problem in just a few minutes. They were amazing!

Not sureSewer cleaning
Claire8 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★★★★★

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, affordable, and time efficient! I had Patrick out to snake my sewer drain and he was able to fix the problem in about a half hour and explain all the issues and ways to prevent a back up in the future. My drain backed up in February and I had a different company out with not…

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ken5 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★★★★★

I have used C Carlin Plumbing many times at both my home and office. They show up on time and get to work in a prompt and courteous fashion and leave the area clean when they are done. I have never been disatisfied with their work and pricing has been very reasonable. It sure beats making multiple trips to the…

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$271-23% vs typical sink installation 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 21%Reasonable 53%Overpriced 2%Not sure 24%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Water heater installation47$1.3k–$2.1k
Plumbing pipe repair43$227–$880
Toilet repair38$209–$383
Drain cleaning37$148–$353
Faucet repair27$145–$322
Plumbing leak detection25$114–$308
Faucet installation23$276–$611
Heating system maintenance20$26–$148

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