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RickyJay Plumbing 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

RickyJay Plumbing

Augusta-Richmond County, GA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.9★ from 178 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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.RickyJay Plumbing is better than 93% of drain cleaning services.A
93
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.RickyJay Plumbing is better than 92% of drain cleaning services.A
92
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.RickyJay Plumbing is better than —% of drain cleaning 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.RickyJay Plumbing is better than 66% of drain cleaning services.B
66
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.RickyJay Plumbing 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.RickyJay Plumbing is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100

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Customers hired RickyJay Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

RickyJay Plumbing for water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$1.2k–$2.5k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 76/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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.#38 / 50
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.88%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation”

Kim7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I have used Ricky Jay Plumbing twice-- one small emergency job and one large project. They were great both times from the office personnel to the crew who completed the projects!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repair
James11 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 months ago★★★★★

If all of your technicians are as good as Aaron, you are going to be in business for a long time!! He communicated very well and his work was phenomenal. If I need anything else, I’m calling RickyJay’s again.

Customer photo from James's review
Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Al2 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Quick service and response. Quest was very good in getting our problems fixed. He gave us good advice and answered all our questions. We will always ask for Quest for any other jobs that need to be done. Thank you Ricky Jay and staff.

Water heater installation
MoniqueLocal Guide · 14 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Very professional and knowledgeable team. Reasonable pricing with no hidden charges. I would definitely use the services again!

Paid $600–700Great priceWater heater installation
Janet11 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 months ago★★★★★

Quick response to come replace my water heater! Very polite and good for information I might need

Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Rick6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Just want to say how impressive this team was in every aspect of troubleshooting to repairing and replacing my hot water heater. THe communication and flexibility was outstanding and the pricing was more than fair. Highly recommend. Rick D.

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Jim2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★

The wife and I thank them for their prompt service in our hour of need. We called and they were at our place within a hour.

Paid $1,000+Not sureToilet repairWater heater installation
Kimberly8 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

2020.00 to install water heater plus 190.00 for the after hours service the day before. Very friendly & professional, Jesse and Bryan. Highly recommend! So thankful to have the after hours guy Jesse that came out. And Bryan did excellent job the next day installing new water heater!

Paid $1,000+Water heater installation
StevenLocal Guide · 15 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Big shout out to this crew. Folks doing the scheduling and the incredibly friendly tech that came out were great to deal with and had my water heater replaced and did a quality job. 100% recommend these folks.

Water heater installation
joes2 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Brian was excellent. Very professional. He knows his work.

Paid $500–600OverpricedWater heater installation
Larry5 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 year ago★★★★★

I am one hundred percent satisfied with the quality of the work performed and the fair prices charged. The two men who did the work were professional and amicable. I will gladly recommend your services to anyone who might need them. Thank you very much.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceWater heater installation
David4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repair

Price

$322-36% 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 6%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Toilet repair35$239–$680
Plumbing pipe repair22$353–$1.4k
Faucet repair17$228–$585
Plumbing leak repair16$248–$793
Drain cleaning12$248–$593
Water heater installation12$1.2k–$2.5k
Garbage disposal installation8$366–$656
Water heater repair7$227–$596

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