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Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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%93+22.5Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE

Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Portland, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #69Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 154 plumbers · 4.9★ from 1,114 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other plumbers (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: value.

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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 92% of plumbers.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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 93% of plumbers.A
93
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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than —% of plumbers.–
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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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 90% of plumbers.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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 100% of plumbers.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.Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 100% of plumbers.A
100

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Customers hired Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.

Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for plumbing leak detection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.60
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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.$114–$633
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”: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.#66 / 133
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 60 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing leak detection” · showing 20

Lisa2 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 days ago★★★★★

Kyle was professional and kind. I think he knew I was panicking about prices and he explained the work and how they would try their best to get a good price. First plumber to ever show me pictures in my crawl space.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
DenisLocal Guide · 6 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 days ago★★★★★

Good service but price was expensive

Paid $1,400–1,600Not surePlumbing leak detectionSewer cleaningSewer repair
Sandra8 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 week ago★★★★★

Chad was very polite snd informative. He helped with then entire process of telling me what needed to be replaced and why to helping with the application process. He made a very stressful situation stress free.

Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
PaulLocal Guide · 17 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 week ago★★★★★

Chad came round to assess our plumbing system after we had a leak on our toilet. He was thorough, communicative, informative and a pleasure to work with. Will be our go to guy for all things HVAC/Plumbing moving forward. Thanks Chad!

Toilet repairPlumbing leak detection
Rachael7 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 week ago★★★★★

After getting a few quotes I felt the most comfortable with Jake and Cornell’s plumbing to replace our leaking bathtub. He spent an hour talking with me about all of our options, and even told us what areas we would absolutely need a plumber for vs doing ourselves or hiring a handyman. I really appreciated the…

Paid $2,000+Great priceShower installationPlumbing leak detectionFaucet installation
Oregon12 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 week ago★★★★★

They are very professional and did a great job. I will use them again

Paid $600–800Great priceToilet repairWater heater installationPlumbing leak detection
Robert1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Fast response. Clearly communicated the problem and solution.

Paid $2,000+Plumbing leak detectionOutdoor plumbing system repair
Clouse-Ell6 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★★★★★

The crew was very professional, clean, and focused on the task. They did all the work needed in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the outcome!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Ash1 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★★★★★

Chad came out to diagnose a leak at our home and was super helpful and thorough!

Plumbing leak detection
Richie3 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★★★★★

Chad was very genuine and a pleasant to talk with, straight forward, honest with the options we had as far as upgrading to a better system. Ultimately we chose the path that was more affordable for us and he was perfectly fine with that and jumped right into it and completed the entire job on a timely bases. Extremely happy with the service. Thanks Chad

Paid $2,000+Not surePlumbing leak detectionInstallationPlumbing pipe repair
Lili5 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★★★★★

They’re fast and efficient! Thanks to Dustin for a great job!

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
Barbara5 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★★★★★

Chad was beyond professional, prompt, kind, helpful, and did an excellent job! Service is his motto for certain! I’d totally ask for him by name next time I use a plumber.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Mike3 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★★★★★

Chad Rood did such a great job. His communication, education, and work were all amazing. He did a great job of discussing the issue with us, installing the new system, and teaching us how it worked. So grateful he was assigned to our job.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Brett5 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★★★★★

Rodolfo stopped by and dealt with my AC issue and he gave me plenty of options to choose from to fix my problems. I will definitely call them again in the future if I have any other problems that involve HVAC or plumbing.

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system repair
Todd2 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★★★★★

Very pleased with Cornel's Plumbing. I appreciate you sending Jake out to our home. He was knowledgeable, efficient and provided a great service. Would recommend.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
glad2banthony12 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★★

Major upselling, different workers nearly every day and no one seemed to know what to do. I had a leak behind bathroom sink. When the company they subcontracted with used shower to drain the water from dehumidifiers. I then got a leak around the shower drain, which I’d never had before- not a drop. After…

Paid $2,000+OverpricedPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
nweddleLocal Guide · 66 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★★★★★

Very professional and knowledgeable. Worked quickly and explained everything. Found the issue I was having

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
timLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

Jake helped troubleshoot a hole in a drain pipe, gave me some options and a part to fix myself. Communication was great! Will definitely use Jake and Cornel's plumbing again.

Paid $1–200Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detection
Joe1 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★★★★★

Jake came by for the inspection and was able to discern the problem shower piping with no trouble, then came by the next day with all the necessary parts and replaced what was required in a fair amount of time. He even gave us a quick tutorial on how to replace bathtub faucets and shower heads if any damage happened…

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairShower repair
Tracy5 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★★★★★

Fast , friendly and great service! Juan was awesome and very knowledgeable! Thanks for everything

Paid $1–200Great pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

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Price

$730+57% vs typical plumbers

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 28%Reasonable 60%Overpriced 3%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Water heater installation125$1.2k–$2.5k
Plumbing pipe repair92$322–$1.2k
HVAC system maintenance76$26–$239
Toilet repair67$209–$593
Plumbing leak detection60$114–$633
A/C system maintenance46$27–$480
Drain cleaning36$148–$502
Plumbing leak repair35$264–$968

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