Experts Reviews · Company report
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

Report card

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

Reviews for your job

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

Cal's Plumbing Inc. for faucet repair

Clear ✕
Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.147
★ 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.$166–$529
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet 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.#1 / 37
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 147 Google reviews tagged “Faucet repair” · showing 20

Mario6 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★★★★★

Listen Cals is the only place I will ever use for plumbing I was fresh out of icu almost died had a water pressure issue and a hot water issue call came out the tech was an expert the management went out of their way to make sure that day before they left my water issues were solved price was almost nothing compared…

Paid $1–200Great pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Steve6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Francisco did an excellent job. He was fast, knowledgeable, and extremely polite. The next time I need a plumber I'll be calling Cal's

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceFaucet repairShower repair
Slim4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

A couple of problems popped up about 2 months ago. Dane came out and fixed them quickly and with little fuss.

Toilet repairFaucet repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Peiqin4 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Martin did an excellent job. Very professional!

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection+ Professionalism
Linda6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

We had a slow running kitchen faucet and called Cal’s Plumbing. They came out the same day! Shay, our plumber, was very professional and got to the bottom of the problem. He didn’t give up.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Drew10 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 month ago★★★★★

Gabriel was able to address the issue immediately and was very friendly in his dealing with us.

Faucet repair
BLocal 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 a month ago★★★★★

Update: 9/9/26 Jay Sandoval performed our annual inspection of all things in our household plumbing systems. Jay also worked tirelessly on getting a new toilet lid on a 24 year Kohler. We appreciate all recommendations he suggested regarding our plumbing. Jay was knowledgeable, personable and communicative. We…

Garbage disposal installationFaucet repairService not listed+ Value
SherisaLocal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

I had a list of a few minor issues that needed a knowledgeable plumbers attention.Cal's said they could be there the next day, a Saturday, on a holiday weekend no less! Shay showed up on time, called before he came, listened to my problems and finished all of my minor issues in under and hour. I can't believe I got…

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceFaucet repairOutdoor plumbing system repairShower repair
kent2 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 month ago★★★★★

Great service from Dwayne

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceGarbage disposal installationPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Kevin4 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 ( Gabriel) was awesome. He listened to me and did exactly what I asked. He was very knowledgeable and took very good care of me and my plumbing. I will be a customer for life.

Faucet repair
Paula5 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★★★★★

Gabriel showed up on time and was extremely helpful and courteous in every aspect. Did the work we requested without hesitation. Very pleased and will definitely use Cal's Plumbing if other issues arise.

Toilet repairFaucet repairService not listed
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
Karen5 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★★★★★

Polite, knowledgeable, checked everything twice, left everything clean. Answered all my questions.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationFaucet repair
DevinLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Nick did an absolutely great job repairing my bathroom faucet. He was very nice and very professional.

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceFaucet repair
MarilynLocal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We have always been happy with Travis's work as well as Cal's Plumbing. Dane was also 👍 👌

Toilet repairFaucet repair
Christina2 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★★★★★

Anthony is a professional plumber who goes above and beyond what is expected to please the customer. He works steadily and doesn't spend his time goofing off. He has a good attitude and is a great asset to Cal's Plumbing. You are fortunate to have such a dedicated employee. I have not received the invoice as of yet…

Toilet repairFaucet repairService not listed
AnthonyLocal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Cal’s plumbing and their technician Gabriel. I had already had three separate plumbers come out to attempt to fix a leak under my kitchen sink with no success but Gabriel expertly and quickly diagnosed the problem, drove up to Tucson to pick up the parts for a new faucet and…

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Lorinda2 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★★★★★

Fantastic job!

Paid $600–800Not sureFaucet repair
Paul5 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 4 months ago★★★★

Nick was great. Informative and efficient.

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet repair+ Responsiveness
Betty9 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★★★★★

Nick of Cal’s Plumbing in Tucson did a fantastic job with the laborious plumbing job in our home. He was courteous, knowledgeable and hardworking.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceFaucet repair

Show more faucet repair reviews (127 more) →

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

Compare with