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Sky 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%65+4.6Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Sky Plumbing

Rockville, MD · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #60Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 82 septic tank services · 4.9★ from 177 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: value and craft & service; 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.Sky Plumbing is better than 85% of septic tank 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.Sky Plumbing is better than 77% of septic tank services.B
77
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.Sky Plumbing is better than 88% of septic tank services.A
88
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.Sky 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.Sky Plumbing is better than 88% of septic tank services.A
88
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.Sky Plumbing is better than 65% of septic tank services.B
65

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Sky Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Sky Plumbing for drain cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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.$228–$493
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 72/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”: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.#46 / 54

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Drain cleaning”

Melissa2 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★★★★★

Benny was professional and personable! He found a leak behind walls and took care of it as well as other plumbing issues that needed to be fixed. I found the prices to be reasonable and will contact Sky Plumbing when needed.

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Deborah14 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★★★★★

Let's just say Yitzi Katz is a plumbing genius! He figured out our flooding problem that has eluded many other 'master' plumbers. And the staff that came out to do the work were professional, on time, efficient and responsive. I am a very demanding customer and they exceeded my expectations!

Sewer repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Richie4 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★★★★★

While I live in Portland, OR, I arranged for Sky Plumbing to come to my 97 year old mother's place to fix her kitchen problem. My mom said that the plumbers arrived on time, were polite and professional, wore masks and that if she needed plumbing help would call on them again.

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Keith9 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 had a chronically slow-draining tub/shower that 2 part-time plumbers had been unable to correct. The 100 year-old plumbing had an unusually sharp U trap that wouldn't allow a snake to get past it. I got a referral for Sky Plumbing from a life-long acquaintance whose opinion I trust. I had scheduled with Sky…

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Evan1 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★★★★★

We have used Sky Plumbing since they opened and strongly recommend them for their quick, accurate work. Having called/emailed at all hours over the last few years, they always arrive and get the job done RIGHT. That is the most important thing for me, and they deliver every single time.

Faucet installationGarbage disposal installationShower installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 33%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair8$322–$1.1k
Faucet installation7$314–$845
Plumbing leak detection6$104–$618
Drain cleaning5$228–$493
Faucet repair4$295–$680
Shower repair4$161–$466
Toilet repair3$216–$593
Plumbing leak repair3$271–$1.1k

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