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NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoHow 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE

NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Fargo, ND · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #3Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 9 sewer services · 4.9★ from 353 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other sewer 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: 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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 87% of sewer services.A
87
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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 81% of sewer services.A
81
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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 94% of sewer services.A
94
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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 100% of sewer 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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 100% of sewer 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.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is better than 25% of sewer services.D
25

Reviews for your job

Customers hired NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning for 8 kinds of job.

NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning for toilet installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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+
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 “Toilet installation”: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.#3 / 6

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Toilet installation”

Kevin1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I have used Northstar Plumbing for my own personal home as well as for my rental properties. They are prompt, efficient, and worth the price they charge. I highly recommend Northstar Plumbing!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installationGarbage disposal installation
DouglasLocal Guide · 52 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★★★★★

I strongly recommend Billy at NorthStar plumbing. Any plumber can do a job, but Billy communicates much better than others I've dealt with in the past and he's always on time. With our busy family schedule, Billy has made it easy for us to get the things we need done. We will continue calling him.

Plumbing leak detectionToilet installationFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mark3 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★★★★★

Great job, Great plumbers, Great personalities! Did a excellent job at my house.

Toilet installationPlumbing leak repairFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kurt2 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★★★★★

Did it right away. Other places would not come till Monday. Worked well too.

Toilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Molly3 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★★★★★

We've used Northstar for a shower and toilet installation, and various plumbing issues. They are always responsive, professional and do a quality job!

Shower installationToilet installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Mike8 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★★★★★

The team at Northstar is top notch! They have done several projects for me and they have always been on time, professional, and deliver a high quality service.

Faucet installationShower installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brett7 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★★★★★

Great, professional service. I have used Northstar several times and the work is always done to perfection. Highly recommended!

Toilet installationPlumbing leak repair+ Professionalism
EricLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

NorthStar was on time, very professional with their quoting process, quick to complete the job and cleaned up after themselves! Highly recommend their services when need need help with plumbing! Thank you NorthStar!!

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationShower installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Bernie3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installationOutdoor plumbing system repairSewer repair
Julie3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Faucet installationGarbage disposal installationShower installation+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$499+30% vs typical sewer 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 39%Reasonable 61%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning22$227–$506
Plumbing pipe repair21$173–$444
Toilet repair18$166–$496
Water heater installation18$1.2k–$2.1k
Faucet installation18$205–$359
Sump pump installation15—
Plumbing leak detection14$124–$268
Plumbing leak repair13$148–$417

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