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Michael & Son Services

HVAC contractor · Holly Springs, NC · reviewed since 2012

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%83+45.3Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#28 of 30 water softener repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.8 ★★★★★ 14,480 Google reviews · 24 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.84★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
98%reviews answered by the owner
$517typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Michael & Son Services at a glance

Customers frequently praise Michael & Son Services for punctual arrivals, clear communication, and thorough explanations of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Many reviewers note that technicians are professional, friendly, and capable of handling complex repairs efficiently. However, several low-star reviews criticize the company for high pricing relative to the work performed, lack of post-service follow-up, and occasional issues with scheduling accuracy or on-site conduct.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 14,480 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 14,479 Google reviews (10,885 with written comments, 132 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Water Softener serving Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other water softener repair

Score per factor (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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction83Reliability76Craft & service85Value83Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 83 (median 95)Reliability: 76 (median 92)Craft & service: 85 (median 99)Value: 83 (median 98)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 99)
Michael & Son ServicesWater Softener Repair median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Michael & Son Services: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
83
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.Michael & Son Services: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
76
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Michael & Son Services: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
85
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.Michael & Son Services: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
83
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Michael & Son Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Michael & Son Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

14,479 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13,36792%
  • 4 stars4023%
  • 3 stars1131%
  • 2 stars1111%
  • 1 star4863%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 2,500 written reviews

  • Praise4,69297%
  • Complaints1273%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price39019%
  • Reasonable1,27863%
  • Overpriced1517%
  • Not sure20210%
$517+17% vs typical water softener repair

Middle half of what 1640 customers paid ($166–$1.2k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1,49831%
  • Quality & results99521%
  • Speed & response93019%
  • Communication61413%
  • Would recommend4008%
  • Price & value2425%
  • Honesty & trust1403%

What customers talk about

We read 2,500 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Santiago Contrera is very knowledgeable in his area of HVAC.”
    “This is inexcusable, unprofessional, and leaves the door wide open for exploitation on your two page terms and warranty information.”
  • “They worked around my work schedule and helped us understand exactly what happened and how they fixed it.”
    “Dealing with this company and their call center has to be my worst experience in the world just to get an estimate.”
  • “the same day James Devoe arrived on time fixed the leak.”
    “You never showed up”
  • “He was not in a rush explained all the things he was doing and telling me what I can do to get the longest life of my units”
    “…ael & Sons, but we had a technician out tonight, Miguel, who had very poor communication when we were clearly stressed out.…”
  • “From communicating arrival time to walking me through all the troubleshooting and resolution steps—10/10 recommend.”
    “I would stay away from these guys as they just charge insanely high prices for simple work.”
  • “My water heater stopped functioning and it was easy to get them here within a reasonable and quick time frame.”
    “He over charged me on the fee and said everything needed to be replaced.”
  • “He actually saved me a lot of money by his knowledge and honesty.”
    “Called to have a water heater which was under warranty repaired, they tried to scam me out of thousands of dollars for a simple fix.”

People customers mention

  • Sons 133 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Michael & Son Services for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Patrcia5 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. · 8 hours ago★★★★★

Santiago Contrera is very knowledgeable in his area of HVAC. He actually saved me a lot of money by his knowledge and honesty. I will request him in the future.

Paid $1–200
Lori12 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 hours ago★★★★★

We have been using Michael & Sons for a few years now and. Have always been happy with their work. Today Tarone came to fix our leak and even stayed to fix an additional leak. Our home is often a complicated job but Tarone was easy going, friendly, and very service oriented. His shirt said he was a trainee, but he…

Paid $800–1,000Great pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Donna7 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 hours ago★★★★★

Matthew, John, and Alex were al wonderful! They were fast efficient and considerate. They worked around my work schedule and helped us understand exactly what happened and how they fixed it. Definitely will be using Michael and Sons from now on

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair
DianeLocal Guide · 108 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 day ago★★★★

Jason and Travis are true professionals. They moved the water line for my refrigerator, reworked the kitchen sink pipes and reinstalled new lines for my bathroom tub/shower. Seeing as this house was built in 1954, this was no easy feat. They were in and out in approximately 5 hours with all complete. The only mishap…

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceGarbage disposal installationRemodelingPlumbing fixture installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
nathan9 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 days ago★★★★★

Juan was amazing. He was respectful to my whole family while he did his work. My kids loved him. I know I should be talking about his repair but that to me was his job. What he did went way beyond. 100% would recommend him to anyone.

Paid $2,000+Great priceWater heater installation
John1 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 days ago★★★★★

John from Michael and sons came at the beginning of the appointment window which was awesome. Showed up professional, testy to work, looked over my situation and then told me my options. Once I decided which option worked best for me, he acquired the parts and went to work. The finished product was better than…

Paid $400–600Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 14,480 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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kenneth nicholson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews kenneth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ok…

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Water heater installation, Plumbing leak detection, Faucet repair
Response from the owner · a year ago

We're delighted you had a great experience with us. Thanks for the 5-star review!

Patrcia Coley5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrcia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Santiago Contrera is very knowledgeable in his area of HVAC. He actually saved me a lot of money by his knowledge and honesty. I will request him in the future.

  • Price: $1–200
Response from the owner · 5 hours ago

We appreciate your feedback and the 5-star rating! It means a lot to us.

Lori Bradley12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been using Michael & Sons for a few years now and. Have always been happy with their work. Today Tarone came to fix our leak and even stayed to fix an additional leak. Our home is often a complicated job but Tarone was easy going, friendly, and very service oriented. His shirt said he was a trainee, but he definitely worked and fixed our problem as if he’d been doing this work well beyond his years! Thank you so much for your kindness and diligence in fixing our problem!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $800–1,000
  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you so much for choosing Michael & Sons, Lori! We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that Jay was able to provide you with excellent service. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

Donna Potter7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Donna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matthew, John, and Alex were al wonderful! They were fast efficient and considerate. They worked around my work schedule and helped us understand exactly what happened and how they fixed it. Definitely will be using Michael and Sons from now on

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Outdoor plumbing system repair
Response from the owner · 8 hours ago

We're delighted you had a great experience with us. Thanks for the 5-star review!

Sheila Allen5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sheila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Justin was delightful, professional and gave us background of his knowledge with HVAC systems and other areas of maintenance. He provided information on the type of unit required for my modular home and a quote on what it would cost to repair or replace my HVAC unit. Thank you Justin. Oh and ladies, he’s a tall drink of water too, but he may be off the market.

  • Services: HVAC system repair
Response from the owner · 7 hours ago

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations.

Ryan HessLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very patient and thorough technician. He did a great job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Faucet repair, Faucet installation
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations.

Sidney BaileyLocal Guide · 177 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sidney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a leaking commode my wife called Michael and son.the same day James Devoe arrived on time fixed the leak. Plus we enrolled in Michael and son maintenance program. So now we know no matter what the problem is help is a phone call away.thank you James devoe.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations.

andrew hodges4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chase was great and did an awesome job

Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations.

Jim DiChaira9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Michael and Sons did great work and Darrin was awesome

  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · a year ago

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations.

JEFFREY SAUERSTROM7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JEFFREY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The tech (Khori) was extremely thorough and meticulous He was not in a rush explained all the things he was doing and telling me what I can do to get the longest life of my units I wish all tech were a good and honest as he is

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

Thank you for sharing the kind words.

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