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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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair

Charlotte, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 5.0★ from 677 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other drain cleaning 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.

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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 95% of drain cleaning services.A
95
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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 93% of drain cleaning services.A
93
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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100
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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 88% of drain cleaning services.A
88
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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 100% of drain cleaning 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.M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair for 8 kinds of job.

M.D. Plumbing, Water Heater & Sewer Repair for garbage disposal repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ 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.$1–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$135–$493
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Garbage disposal 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.#19 / 29
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.50%

All 3 Google reviews tagged “Garbage disposal repair”

Odette7 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Matthew provided prompt, professional, expert plumbing services. He was knowledgeable, thorough and pleasant.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceGarbage disposal repair
Glenda3 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 months ago★★★★★

I recently had my garbage disposal replaced by this plumbing company, and I was very pleased with the service. The technician was professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work efficiently, and made sure everything was working properly before leaving. I…

Paid $600–700OverpricedGarbage disposal repair
Stacey1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We now have M.D. Plumbing on speed dial. The technicians and the office staff are responsive and professional. They're excellent trouble-shooters and the plumbers patiently answer all my questions in a language I can understand. Excellent work M.D. Plumbing!

Garbage disposal repairOutdoor plumbing system repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$774+54% vs typical drain cleaning 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 16%Reasonable 70%Overpriced 4%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing leak detection62$205–$630
Plumbing pipe repair57$353–$1.4k
Toilet repair56$239–$680
Drain cleaning43$248–$593
Water heater installation37$1.2k–$2.5k
Faucet repair29$228–$585
Plumbing services27—
Plumbing leak repair25$248–$793

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