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Simms Electrical Services 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

Simms Electrical Services

Round Rock, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #48Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 135 electricians · 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other electricians (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: craft & service.

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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 97% of electricians.A
97
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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 96% of electricians.A
96
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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 82% of electricians.A
82
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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 100% of electricians.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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 100% of electricians.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.Simms Electrical Services is better than 100% of electricians.A
100

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Customers hired Simms Electrical Services for 8 kinds of job.

Simms Electrical Services for general repairs

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ 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.$93–$415
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs”: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.#27 / 88

All 18 Google reviews tagged “General repairs”

GingerLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Simms Electric is an excellent and professional company. The lead electrician is skilled and knowledgeable. I recommend them. - Ginger Mitchell

Electrical wiring installationGeneral repairsElectrical outlet & switch relocation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
StephanieLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Kurt is professional, prompt, an excellent communicator, and works fast to get the job done. We’re very happy with the work he’s done for us and the suggestions he’s made to either save us money or give us a better product than what we were envisioning before. We’re grateful for his work!

Electrical fixture installationRemodelingGeneral repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
stacieLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Kurt Simms is the best electrician in the Austin area by far. We had multiple tricky installation and wiring issues during a remodel. Builder’s electrician said none of the things we wanted to do were possible. One meeting with Kurt revealed these were all things Kurt was willing and able to handle. Kurt has a…

Electrical wiring installationRemodelingGeneral repairs+ Quality
Blake4 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★★★★★

Just go with Simms! Don't bother with any other electrician. Simms is the only company I've used (and I've used quite a few) that actually has real people on the phones. And when it comes to service, Kurt (the owner) is amazing. Straightforward about problems and pricing, timely but thorough work, and just generally…

General repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ThomasLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Kurt was the electrician that came out. He was very polite and professional. I would highly recommend Kurt and Simms Electric. He replaced a Breaker that goes to my Air Conditioner.

General repairs+ Quality+ Professionalism
MikeLocal Guide · 101 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★★★★★

This is an easy review to write. Kurt and Mary are the real deal. Mary was easy to talk to on the phone and was helpful in explaining their process. Kurt showed up on time and gave advance notice of his arrival. He helped me troubleshoot a problem I created with an existing GFI outlet, he installed a new outlet and…

General repairsLight fixture installationElectrical outlet & switch installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jackie1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

They were very responsive and so helpful to my family they will be my go to in any of my electrical needs. Profesional and has integrity those are the qualities you look for in a professional!

General repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nas1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Kurt is the first electrician I ever hired and he made a great first impression. He was on time, worked efficiently and communicated very well. He has a quiet confidence about him and I felt my property was in safe hands!

General repairsElectrical outlet & switch installationElectrical outlet & switch repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda7 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★★★★★

We were having problems with our smoke detectors. They had been changed out and all have new batteries but we continued to have intermittent beeping. Curt came out immediately and diagnosed the problem which turned out to be with a carbon monoxide detector located very near one of the smoke alarms. He was…

General repairs
TyraLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Awesome service and super fast too! Very knowledgeable and responsive. Everything works again!

General repairsElectrical outlet & switch installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SamLocal Guide · 31 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★★★★★

Simms Electric, while not an HVAC company, got my AC unit up and running during 100 degree weather. Couldn’t be more pleased with the results, their expertise, and professionalism.

General repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Stacy3 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★★★★★

We've used Simms on multiple projects over the last 17 years due to their excellent customer service and quick response!

General repairsOutdoor lighting installationElectrical outlet & switch installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Amelia2 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★★★★★

Kurt was really helpful and fixed all my electrical problems. I really appreciated his great attitude and expertise.

General repairsFan repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality
David1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

....Mr Kurt Simms is very experienced electrical contractor (+35 years) who furnished the services mentioned above in record time with hands-on know-how. He is an affable individual who is equally a trained and experienced professional and who I call as a friend. DEH

General repairsLight fixture installationLight fixture repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
DavidLocal Guide · 18 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.

General repairs+ Professionalism+ Value
CHUCK3 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.

General repairsElectrical outlet & switch installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Shane4 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.

General repairsElectrical outlet & switch repair+ Quality+ Professionalism
Carl3 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.

General repairsGround wire installationLight fixture installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$590+20% vs typical electricians

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 45%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 0%Not sure 5%

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