Experts Reviews · Company report
How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCOREKB Plumbing and HVAC LLC
Chicopee, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #67Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 120 plumbers · 4.9★ from 79 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 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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC is better than 91% of plumbers.A
91
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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC is better than 91% of plumbers.A
91
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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC 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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC is better than 97% of plumbers.A
97
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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC 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.KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC is better than 44% of plumbers.C
44
Reviews for your job
Customers hired KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC for 8 kinds of job.
KB Plumbing and HVAC LLC for HVAC system maintenance
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.2
★ 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.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$27–$251
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 2 Google reviews tagged “HVAC system maintenance”
DavidLocal Guide · 27 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★★★★★
Highly capable and trusted. They stand behind their quality work. Highly recommended!
Great priceToilet repairHVAC system maintenancePlumbing pipe repair
Jacob8 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★★★★★
Great quality work! Fast, efficient and very neat work! Friendly too! Highly recommend!!
Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceHeating system repairPlumbing pipe repair
Price
$674+44% 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 25%Reasonable 73%Overpriced 0%Not sure 2%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing pipe repair | 10 | $353–$1.2k |
| Heating system installation | 6 | — |
| Install AC | 6 | — |
| Heating system repair | 6 | $161–$834 |
| Toilet repair | 5 | $227–$606 |
| Shower repair | 5 | $251–$718 |
| Water heater installation | 5 | $1.2k–$2.4k |
| HVAC duct & vent installation | 4 | — |
