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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORENorth Brothers Plumbing
Duarte, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #6Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 10 repiping services · 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other repiping 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 value; 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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 92% of repiping services.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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 91% of repiping services.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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 100% of repiping 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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 100% of repiping services.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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 100% of repiping 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.North Brothers Plumbing is better than 100% of repiping services.A
100
Reviews for your job
Customers hired North Brothers Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.
North Brothers Plumbing for outdoor plumbing system repair
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ 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.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$450–$1.7k
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 “Outdoor plumbing system 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.#5 / 8
All 6 Google reviews tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”
Allan7 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 2 years ago★★★★★
After numerous plumber experiences in the past I am absolutely sure Jay North is the best you can get in the area. Really very fast response to service requests, qualified and reliable.
Toilet repairWater heater installationGarbage disposal installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Fontaine1 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 2 years ago★★★★★
I always have a good experience with Free Plumbers. The service is prompt, efficient and professional. I am happy to recommend this company to anyone who is looking for an excellent plumber.
Outdoor plumbing system repair
Alan7 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 3 years ago★★★★★
Great service
Faucet installationGarbage disposal installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Elizabeth2 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 have used North Brothers, aka the Free Plumbers, for 15 years and have been happy with all aspects. Clear explanations of the problem and of costs. Always punctual.
Plumbing leak repairOutdoor plumbing system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Gary6 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 5 years ago★★★★★
Jay has come out to my location on many occasions and he is always on time and prepared. He works well, fast and is always kind. I highly recommend him.
Outdoor plumbing system repair
stephanie2 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Water heater installationGarbage disposal installationShower installation
Price
$311-21% vs typical repiping 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 50%Reasonable 44%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | 15 | $104–$353 |
| Water heater installation | 14 | $977–$2.4k |
| Toilet repair | 14 | $56–$380 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 14 | $228–$1.7k |
| Faucet installation | 12 | — |
| Faucet repair | 12 | $39–$457 |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 11 | $214–$1.4k |
| Garbage disposal installation | 7 | $214–$570 |
