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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 repair

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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 40

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
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
Audrey2 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★★★★★

Excellent Expedient space service

Paid $300–400Not sureFaucet repair
Linda5 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★★★★★

Faucet repairs done quickly and competently

Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Jeanne8 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Shay showed up right on time and was very friendly and courteous. He fixed what the call was about with no problems. He is excellent with dogs, too.

Faucet repairService not listed
CJ1 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. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

showed up promptly and did excellent work. I would definitely recommend Elijah Silverman

Paid $400–500Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Rhonda9 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★★★★★

Nick did a great job fixing my issues. He's also a very pleasant, courteous person. 👍

Paid $400–500Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Greg11 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Martin is a skilled plumber and he quickly identified the problem and corrected it.

Paid $100–200Great priceFaucet repair
ian2 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★★★★★

Chris Johnson was professional and thorough in answering my questions. I would work with him again.

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceFaucet repairShower repair
Michael8 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★★★★★

The service Christopher provided was outstanding. He repaired a pipe in my irrigation system on an emergency basis (there were pipes banging inside a wall) and repaired two non-functional faucets. He explained everything he did in a way I could understand. I would highly recommend him.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Kari11 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Very fast and professional service from the lovely woman who called to schedule to the very knowledgeable and detailed technician. The price was VERY reasonable and I was very pleasantly surprised! Will be using Cal's plumbing and requesting the fantastic Lalo again at my personal and rental homes again!!

Paid $800–900Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Barb4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Great knowledge of situation. Very friendly. First person we’d call if needed more plumbing help.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Nancy8 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 11 months ago★★★★

Overall a good experience. Was pleased with the service cost more than I thought it was going to be but Matt showed up and did a good job. Happy with that.

Faucet repair+ Professionalism
Nicole17 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★★★★★

Matt W from Cal’s was resourceful, nice and professional. I’m very impressed with Cal’s Plumbing overall.

Faucet repair
MikeLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

We've used Cal's Plumbing as our primary plumbing contractor for several properties for decades. I've called on them three times this year. They are always prompt, responsive, professional, and efficient. Five stars!

Paid $300–400Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairShower repair
David3 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★★★★★

Excellent service. Thank you, Jay! Your card is on my fridge for the next time I need a plumber. Thanks again!

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Peg10 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★★★★★

Lucas did an amazing job! He was friendly and professional. Gave us total cost up front. Even found us a coupon that helped save us $ We will definitely call Cal's plumbing in the future for all our plumbing needs!! Highly recommend

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceFaucet repairWater heater repair
Bruce11 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★★★★★

Jeremy was friendly and knowledgeable. Got the job done in the required time and did an excellent job explaining what he did.

Plumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
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
Robin1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Matt was personable, knowledgeable, meticulous and very polite in all respects. Kudos to Cal’s for hiring such a quality plumber and gentleman!

Reasonable priceFaucet repairToilet installationService not listed
David1 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 year ago★★★★★

Your tech did a nice clean job.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe 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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