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Drain Masters 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Drain Masters

Anchorage, AK · 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 28 pipe repair services · 4.9★ from 1,571 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pipe repair 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 value; 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.Drain Masters is better than 89% of pipe repair services.A
89
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.Drain Masters is better than 87% of pipe repair services.A
87
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.Drain Masters is better than 88% of pipe repair services.A
88
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.Drain Masters is better than 94% of pipe repair services.A
94
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.Drain Masters is better than 100% of pipe repair 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.Drain Masters is better than 41% of pipe repair services.C
41

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Drain Masters for 8 kinds of job.

Drain Masters for water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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.$2,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$1.4k–$2.8k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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.#15 / 21
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.50%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation”

Erin1 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Gerald was polite, professional, and highly skilled with our water heater replacement. Our stairs didn’t make the job easy, but he handled it like a pro. I would recommend him to anyone!

Paid $2,000+OverpricedWater heater installation
Robyn9 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★★★★★

We came home from Hawaii to Alaska in October, and apparently our hot water decided to stay on vacation! Thankfully, Drain Masters responded fast and came to the rescue. Gerald replaced our water heater, explained everything clearly, and was knowledgeable and super nice. The whole experience with Drain Masters was…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
LoudawgalaskaLocal Guide · 53 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

This company has demonstrated consistent top notch service and communication. Highly recommend!!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
SusanLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Literally everyone I talked to at Drain Masters was so friendly and professional! Everyone, from customer service, to dispatch, to the technicians, kept me informed. They were also great about working with me on an appointment time that met my needs. Mark and Shaun were VERY professional! They were fast, friendly,…

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Jack2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $400–600OverpricedWater heater installationOutdoor plumbing system repair

Price

$393-18% vs typical pipe repair 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 13%Reasonable 72%Overpriced 6%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning389$248–$502
Plumbing pipe repair114$295–$931
Toilet repair80$228–$554
Plumbing leak detection71$173–$503
Sewer repair64$475–$1.7k
Sewer cleaning47$322–$706
Faucet repair41$228–$721
Plumbing leak repair41$246–$554

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