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Service Force 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Service Force Plumbing

Rockville, MD · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 82 septic tank services · 4.9★ from 740 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other septic tank 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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 90% of septic tank services.A
90
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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 81% of septic tank 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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank 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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank 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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank 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.Service Force Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank services.A
100

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Customers hired Service Force Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Service Force Plumbing for water heater repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ 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.$700–800
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$148–$593
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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 / 20

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Water heater repair”

Brad4 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 8 months ago★★★★★

Punctual, on time, courteous, and effective

Paid $700–800Not sureWater heater repair
Lesley7 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★★★★★

Responded quickly, professionally & without. Please send an invoice so we can claim the monies back from manufacturer.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Bob7 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 just sold our house and had a leaky pipe attached to our water heater. Gavin came over this afternoon and fixed quickly professionally and it was a fair price. Thank you!!

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JeanneLocal Guide · 16 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've used them twice now, they just came out (the morning after I called them) to switch out my old leaking hot water heater. They were professional and great to deal with. They also really knew what they were doing so iwas glad I hadn't gone with a box box store.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brad7 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★★★★★

I It was a pleasure to work with them. I would highly recommend them and will use them again. They are now my plumber of choice. Great Job!

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Maryann2 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★★★★★

Very prompt response both times I have used them Roy the owner is a pleasure to deal with and really cares about his customers. Harold the technician is very professional and goes above and beyond I would highly recommend this company

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
rachelle4 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 years ago★★★★★

I was having issues with my tankless water heater. After having a few other people come out and access the problem, I contacted Service Force. Hendrik was very prompt and professional on his follow up. He fixed the issue right away. I would recommend Service Force pluming to my friends and family. Thank you Hendrik!

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
John6 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★★★★★

Call the number on the web site at 6:00 pm and a human answered the phone, the gentlemen that answered the was Roy. I explained to him what was going on and he asked to call me back to verify with his crew when they would be there, within 5 minutes I got a callback with a eta, they were right on time. The two techs…

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KellyLocal Guide · 26 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 years ago★★★★★

Roy was excellent! I’d highly recommend his company to anyone needing plumbing services! He was very knowledgeable and professional!

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
gregrj7 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
NidhiLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationPlumbing pipe repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Annaka2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater repair+ Quality
Iona10 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$447+7% vs typical septic tank 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 18%Reasonable 66%Overpriced 8%Not sure 8%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair66$322–$1.1k
Toilet repair58$216–$593
Plumbing leak detection55$104–$618
Drain cleaning54$228–$493
Plumbing leak repair49$271–$1.1k
Water heater installation46$1.2k–$2.4k
Sewer repair28$393–$2.1k
Outdoor plumbing system repair26$328–$1.2k

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