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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%92+50.2Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
Lane Plumbing Inc
Dearborn, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 garbage disposal repair · 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other garbage disposal repair (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: 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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 92% of garbage disposal repair.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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 87% of garbage disposal repair.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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 99% of garbage disposal repair.A
99
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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.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.Lane Plumbing Inc is better than 24% of garbage disposal repair.D
24
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Lane Plumbing Inc for 8 kinds of job.
Lane Plumbing Inc for faucet repair
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$600–700
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$148–$517
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 76/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet 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.#13 / 16
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 8 Google reviews tagged “Faucet repair”
Lisa1 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★★★★★
The guys did a great job
Paid $400–600Reasonable priceFaucet repair
AminLocal 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. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★
Howard and his guys always do a great job. Clean and efficient. Will always recommend Lane Plumbing! Lane plumbing always on top of their work. Jeff came out got my home work fixed and plumbed. Always call Lane plumbing for work and home plumbing needs.
Water heater installationGarbage disposal installationPlumbing pipe repair
cathy12 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
These guys are so professional and knowledgeable ! Thank you, Howard and staff.
Toilet repairWater heater installationPlumbing leak detection
Michelle5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Arrived at the top of the scheduled 'window'. Received a text prior. Great communication and customer service! The guys were quick and cleaned everything up. First time customer, definitely not the last time! Will absolutely recommend Lane Plumbing.
Paid $600–700Faucet repairFaucet installation
Alan6 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 year ago★★★★★
Great team, even when we ran into an issue that was unexpected they responded and took care of the issue promptly.
Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairFaucet installation
bek6 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★★★★★
on time professionals. quality work all around trusted & reliable
Faucet installationFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Thomas11 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $200–300Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Diane1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Faucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Price
$417+23% vs typical garbage disposal repair
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 40%Reasonable 56%Overpriced 2%Not sure 2%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing pipe repair | 25 | $248–$1.2k |
| Faucet installation | 17 | $340–$755 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 12 | $54–$520 |
| Drain cleaning | 9 | $39–$295 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 8 | $216–$988 |
| Faucet repair | 8 | $148–$517 |
| Toilet repair | 7 | $166–$480 |
| Water heater installation | 6 | $1.2k–$2.4k |
