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Cal's 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Cal's Plumbing Inc.

Tucson, AZ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #18Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 44 leak detection services · 4.9★ from 2,828 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other leak detection 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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 92% of leak detection services.A
92
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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 92% of leak detection services.A
92
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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 94% of leak detection 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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 95% of leak detection services.A
95
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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 100% of leak detection 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.Cal's Plumbing Inc. is better than 100% of leak detection services.A
100

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Customers hired Cal's Plumbing Inc. for 8 kinds of job.

Cal's Plumbing Inc. for faucet installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.69
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$292–$593
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 93/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet installation”: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 / 35
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 69 Google reviews tagged “Faucet installation” · showing 20

Nick8 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Everytime I have called for assistance I have quickly been able to schedule someone to look at the problem and they have been extremely helpful and polite as they resolve the issue.

Reasonable priceFaucet installationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Zack was knowledgeable and efficient. I will use this company and Zack in the future!

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceShower installationFaucet repairFaucet installation
MarkLocal Guide · 137 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★★★★★

Showed up ontime. Finished on time. Did what they said they'd do. Very friendly.

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceFaucet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
RichardLocal Guide · 130 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

This was my first experience with Cal's Plumbing. Booking a service call online was simple and easy. This was not an emergency repair so over the week before the service call, the company checked in with me several times to refine the time for service. Their tech, Christopher was a pleasure to work with. The shower…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceFaucet repairFaucet installation
Rocky10 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 6 months ago★★★★★

James Harris rechecked water heater to make sure elements were working and adjusted temp. James was great 👍👍👍👍

Paid $500–600Great pricePlumbing pipe repairWater heater repairFaucet installation
PeggyLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

Gabrielle did a FANTASTIC job today. He not only fixed a leaky toilet O- ring on two toilets and a cracked sewer ring, but we changed out corroded and 30year old valves under twos sinks plus some flexible piping to the faucets. And a leaky kitchen sink faucet. He was extremely pleasant and was sure that we were…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairFaucet installation
AlanLocal 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 year ago★★★★★

Gabriel was pleasant, knowledgeable and worked diligently to fix my leaky valves. Will definitely use Cal's again!

Paid $800–900Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installationPlumbing leak repair
Ruth9 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 year ago★★★★★

The folks at Cal's Plumbing have been taking excellent care of us and our house for years now. They're good enough that we will wait for them rather than call a different company!

Great priceGarbage disposal installationToilet installationGarbage disposal repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
neve8 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★★★★★

It was a pleasant experience having Donny work at our home. He was very polite,informative and answered all our questions also addressed our concerns. We would highly recommend him to anyone who was in need of an experienced plumber. We were so happy with him we asked for him a second time we were in need.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairFaucet installation
Shawn3 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★★★★★

Great experience with Cal's I would highly recommend them

Paid $1,000+Great pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installationService not listed
Nicholas9 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 year ago★★★★★

Great service, always on time. Your team knows everything there is to know about plumbing! Thanks!

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceFaucet installationDrain cleaning
S13 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 year ago★★★★★

Very professional had all the parts quick clean courteous we love Cal's plumbing they're the best

Faucet installation
SeasonLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Tyler was professional, had good communication, and answered all my questions. He gave a clear understanding of what needed to be done and the cost, and he was able to resolve our issue in an efficient manner. Thank you for a job well done!

Toilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detection
Karen10 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Great job done fixing a faulty faucet. Efficient, professional and friendly. Donnie is AWESOME such a nice guy who knows his stuff. He did a great job for us. Thank you Sooo much Donnie. 👍

Plumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repairFaucet installation
GeniceLocal Guide · 31 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Update January 7, 2024 Travis Johnson came out and helped me today with my hot water heater and his visit was as great as the previous visit. Travis was very helpful answering all my questions, he spoke professionally & his appearance was very professional as well. He was also very polite! He called 20 minutes prior…

Faucet installationFaucet repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Adele5 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Great workmanship! Great customer service!

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationGarbage disposal installation
Lulu11 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 2 years ago★★★★★

This review has several updates. See below. 12/14/23. Ryan Cooper did a great job for us today. He is fast and efficient. I hope Cal's Plumbing sends him to us again. 8/2/23. Donny Bueno did an excellent job installing a sprayer to the master bedroom toilet. He was efficient, knowledgable, and took extra…

Faucet installationShower installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nick8 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Martin was terrific. Explained everything to us before starting the work. Fixed our clogged drain and it works better than ever. Thank you Martin.

Faucet installation
Kris3 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Donny was thorough and made sure everything was working correctly before he left. I am highly satisfied with your company so far. He will be back in a week to do some more work install new faucets in the tub and shower.

Faucet installationShower installationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dennis3 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 years ago★★★★★

The service that Jack Manning and Cal's Plumbing provide is always exceptional.

Faucet installationPlumbing leak repairFaucet repair

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Price

$642+54% vs typical leak detection 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 19%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 5%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair221$322–$1.1k
Toilet repair170$176–$656
Drain cleaning158$161–$493
Plumbing leak detection153$78–$630
Faucet repair145$166–$529
Outdoor plumbing system repair134$441–$1.5k
Plumbing leak repair106$227–$807
Water heater installation100$1.2k–$2.5k

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