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Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 120 plumbers · 4.9★ from 459 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: value and momentum; 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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL is better than 94% of plumbers.A
94
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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL is better than 92% of plumbers.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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL is better than 95% of plumbers.A
95
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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL is better than 100% of plumbers.A
100
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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL 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.Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL is better than 97% of plumbers.A
97

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL for 8 kinds of job.

Formula Plumbing South Tampa, FL for shower installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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.—
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 “Shower 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.#21 / 66

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Shower installation”

James4 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★★★★★

Had some " complications" but they fixed it all up.If I need a plumber in the future, I will call them..

Plumbing leak detectionShower installationFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Charlie5 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★★★★★

Ahmed could not have been more helpful. It was an absolute pleasure having him hear to replace the toilet and fix our shower

Shower installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Michael2 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★★★★★

Elliot and John were extremely professional. They did exactly what I needed in a neat and timely manner. I would strongly recommend these two gentleman along with Formula Plumbing as a whole.

Customer photo from Michael's reviewCustomer photo from Michael's review
Faucet installationShower installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
NathanLocal Guide · 60 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★★★★★

These guys knocked it out of the park. I had some crazy requirements - fitting a garbage disposal, electric water filtration system with RO and UV, and drain system for a dishwasher - not to mention the undermount sink itself, into a cabinet space 30" wide, and they made it happen. They also did a great job plumbing…

Faucet installationGarbage disposal installationShower installation+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Jodi15 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★★★★★

I highly recommend Formula Plumbing for any plumbing needs you may have. Very Professional and excellent customer service. The owner Joe is great at his profession and running his business. He also has a lot of patience...my job had a few crazy hiccups and took way longer than it should have due to unexpected…

Faucet installationShower installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Daniel8 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 years ago★★★★★

Joe Johnson (owner) was exceptional to deal with. Very responsive, professional and very trustworthy. Any obstacles that i ran into through my renovating process he was right there for me. All the plumbing in my house was redone. He also has a great crew that works for him. Highly recommend! Thanks Formula! Till next time...

Faucet installationShower installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Thomas3 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.

Shower installation

Price

$1.1k+130% 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 24%Reasonable 69%Overpriced 0%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Toilet repair36$227–$606
Plumbing pipe repair35$353–$1.2k
Water heater installation31$1.2k–$2.4k
Drain cleaning27$227–$554
Plumbing leak detection27$124–$633
Outdoor plumbing system repair21$353–$1.5k
Toilet installation19$554–$1.4k
Faucet installation16$305–$986

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