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Plumbing Outfitters 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Plumbing Outfitters

Austin, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #14Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 23 sink repair services · 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other sink repair 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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than 85% of sink repair services.A
85
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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than 74% of sink repair services.B
74
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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than —% of sink repair services.–
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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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than 97% of sink repair services.A
97
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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than 100% of sink repair 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.Plumbing Outfitters is better than 100% of sink repair services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Plumbing Outfitters for 8 kinds of job.

Plumbing Outfitters for drain cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.2
★ 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.$1,200–1,400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$328–$517

All 2 Google reviews tagged “Drain cleaning”

GracielaLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Joseph was punctual, through, resourceful, professional and completed the kitchen & laundry drain cleaning with minimal disruption to the household. Cleaned up before he left and answered all of our questions. Pleasure working with him.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Maggie7 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 months ago★★★★★

Scott in Austin (78745) was kind and informative when he came to look at my slow draining tub. He was respectful in my home and even helped advise me a bit as a new homeowner. Thanks for your help, Scott!

Drain cleaning

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$798+81% vs typical sink repair 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 44%Reasonable 44%Overpriced 0%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Water heater installation4$1.2k–$2.8k
Plumbing pipe repair4$327–$942
Garbage disposal installation4—
Faucet installation3$305–$591
Plumbing leak repair3$352–$1.1k
Plumbing leak detection3$205–$520
Shower installation2—
Drain cleaning2$328–$517

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