Experts Reviews · Company report
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

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Customers hired Drain Masters for 8 kinds of job.

Drain Masters for water heater repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$200–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$158–$432
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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.#8 / 16
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Water heater repair”

Douglass1 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. · 10 hours ago★★★★★

Excellent in every way (Estimate given/work completed) work was begun and completed immediately after the estimate was provided. Gerald was aware of what needed to be done, did it efficiently and expertly. My brother does Plumbing work in Montana, I sent him a photo of the completed job and he responded stating that…

Water heater repair
MelLocal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Great communication. Explained everything. Technician was on time and all the work performed beyond my satisfaction. This was a great service experience. Highly recommend ! Any plumbing issues I have on the future they will be my first call.

Paid $200–400Great priceWater heater repair
Lauren3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Joey and Mark were fantastic! They fixed the issue with our water heater and gave us great recommendations. Based on their service we decided to purchase the year membership. Would absolutely recommend! 🎉

Paid $300–400Great priceWater heater repair
Michael3 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★★★★★

Drain master is just awesome no complaints at all

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
jayme7 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 years ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable staff and customer service! Honest and helpful.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
ElizabethLocal Guide · 70 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 years ago★★★★★

Mr Drain Master Was very manner and polite. Did a great job.

Plumbing leak repairWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Michael3 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 years ago★★★★★

Jeffery and James were very professional and courteous and efficient.

Toilet repairWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Odell6 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dr.3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing pipe repairWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism

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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