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Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE

Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

Des Peres, MO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #42Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.9★ from 282 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: value and momentum; 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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning is better than 91% of drain cleaning services.A
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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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning is better than 86% of drain cleaning services.A
86
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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning is better than 93% of drain cleaning services.A
93
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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning is better than 100% of drain cleaning 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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning 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.Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning is better than 49% of drain cleaning services.C
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Customers hired Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning for 8 kinds of job.

Sparrow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning for water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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.$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: 79/100.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.#30 / 50

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation”

C10 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★★★★★

Excellent experience! I needed a professional to run new pipes and install a new water heater. They completed the job and had it permitted in great time! Will call again for any future plumbing needs.

Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairService not listed
Dave2 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★★★★★

We had our hot water heater go out as well as a backed up sink . Willie Ford the master plumber came and replaced the hot water heater and fixed the sink . He was very professional and did a great job

Water heater installationPlumbing pipe repair
AishaLocal 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Will was very upfront with his pricing (which is very reasonable). He is a very friendly person (my dogs even loved him!) I plan to use him for my plumbing needs in the future. I'd give him 10 stars if I could!

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationGarbage disposal installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Veronica12 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★★★★★

Excellent

Faucet installationWater heater installation
FunkniceLocal Guide · 43 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★★★★★

Replumbed whole house. Waterheater installation. Permit work.Main stack.Passed inspection with Saint Louis county.Very pleased and will hire again.Thank you.

Water heater installationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Quentin5 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★★★★★

Willie is a good guy and is extremely good at what he does. He gets the job done fast and right. If you have any plumbing needs reach out and get it done by a professional who knows what he’s doing. You won t regret it.

Faucet installationShower installationToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeffrey5 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★★★★★

Willie was very professional and knowledgeable. I’d refer him to any friends or family

Faucet installationShower installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mary1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Faucet installationToilet installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jonathan1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lee2 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 installationShower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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

Great price 43%Reasonable 43%Overpriced 0%Not sure 14%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning45$248–$593
Plumbing pipe repair42$353–$1.4k
Plumbing leak detection36$205–$630
Faucet repair27$228–$585
Toilet repair24$239–$680
Faucet installation21$340–$867
Shower repair18$209–$613
Toilet installation13$702–$1.9k

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