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Thornton & Grooms 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE

Thornton & Grooms

Dearborn, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #12Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 garbage disposal repair · 4.9★ from 16,288 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other garbage disposal repair (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: 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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 86% of garbage disposal repair.A
86
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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 81% of garbage disposal repair.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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 86% of garbage disposal repair.A
86
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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.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.Thornton & Grooms is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.A
100

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Customers hired Thornton & Grooms for 8 kinds of job.

Thornton & Grooms for faucet installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.205
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.79
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.$340–$755
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet 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.#6 / 18
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%

All 205 Google reviews tagged “Faucet installation” · showing 40

Michael3 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 days ago★★★★★

Great very clean and professional

Paid $700–800Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
David8 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 days ago★★★★★

Great worker. Excellent workmanship!

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceToilet repairFaucet installation
Michael12 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 a week ago★★★★★

TJ did a great job diagnosing and explaining why my A/C was rattling. He went to the unit and jimmied it, which seemed to help. He is a pleasure to work with and talk to.

Paid $300–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Carol9 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Charles King! He did a great job replacing my outside faucet. And inside piping and water shut off valve. I couldn’t be happier. It looks great.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceFaucet installation
Peter6 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 2 weeks ago★★★★

Jacob, from Thorton & Grooms, did a good job. He came back with a faucet much more than I was looking for. The old one was pushing 40 yeas old. The new one is nice and I'm starting to get use to it. The cost of the replacement in cluded a replacement faucet.

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceFaucet repairFaucet installation
Paul3 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 a month ago★★★★

Tom's service was great. He is very talented and therefore a real asset to T and G. He fixed our leaking faucet in no time.

Paid $200–400Not sureFaucet repairFaucet installation
Kristine4 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 a month ago★★★★★

Anyone asked will state that this is a higher cost plumbing & maintenance company, but remember that one gets what one pays for. T&G has quality employees performing quality work. If you are looking for courteous, patient, clear explanations from an experienced professional, one can't beat Thornton & Grooms. This…

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceToilet repairGarbage disposal installationHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lisa2 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Thanks Charles ,great job will done. So efficient and knowledgeable.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairFaucet installation
Brian9 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 2 months ago★★★★★

TOM was fantastic. You can tell he REALLY LOVES his job with Thornton & Grooms. Polite, experienced and easy going. Great suggestions made for future upgrades to improve overall Drain / Sink system efficiency, pipe health and water flow. Tom changed out a bathroom faucet for us, and also checked the kitchen…

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceFaucet repairFaucet installation
jan2 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Over the years, since 2018 , we have had Thornton & Grooms install and service a number of items in our home. We appreciate the cordial, professional manner shown by each of the T&G people.

Reasonable priceHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenanceInstall AC
MichaelLocal Guide · 21 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 months ago★★★★★

Brandon Riddle, Plumbing Specialist, with Thornton and Grooms, did a great job on my bathroom toilet/faucet maintenance. He was very Patient and Honest in answering all my questions and advised me in areas needing my attention. Very grateful for his professionalism and care he showed. Went above and beyond my…

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair+ Quality
Cliff3 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★★★★★

Quick response

Paid $1–200Great priceFaucet installation
Renee5 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service , I will definitely be calling them again for other work. Marcus was great! He was very helpful and very trustworthy, gave us some advice as well as options we had that he could help us with. Thorton & Groom has been one of the most reliable and professional companies I have hired. I’m…

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceFaucet repairFaucet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dayan4 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Da’vu was timely, professional and thorough. I appreciated his attention to detail and care. Very pleased!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenancePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
EmilyLocal Guide · 6 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 months ago★★★★★

Tony was awesome! He coordinated with the city and got everything done super quick within 24 hours

Faucet repairFaucet installation
MaryLocal Guide · 13 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 months ago★★★★★

Thank you to both Tom and Kim for a very professional scheduling as well as professional installation of our new Toto toilet. We so appreciate your prompt response and courteous manner. Our bathroom was left spotless and are was taken throughout our home during the installation process. Top notch plumber - thanks…

Faucet installationWater heater repairDrain cleaning
RogerLocal Guide · 21 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 months ago★★★

Tony was great, very professional, the price was too high, ultra expensive

Paid $300–400OverpricedFaucet installation
Ronald9 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 months ago★★★★★

Had a plumbing inspection & did a great job

Paid $1,000+OverpricedWater heater repairService not listed+ Quality
MeganLocal Guide · 69 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 months ago★★★★★

We’ve always loved the level of service that T&G provides, but Zeke went above and beyond! Really happy, job well done.

A/C system maintenancePlumbing leak detectionHeating system maintenance
oscarLocal Guide · 86 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 months ago★★★★★

Well done, professional, and quick. Very happy with the work that was done!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installationShower repair
Millard5 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 months ago★★★★★

Tom did great work on toilet installation. He is family and took good care of us.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceToilet repairToilet installationWater heater repair
Steven5 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Paul was the installer of a new toilet and laundry room faucet, with shut-offs. He was very courteous, neat and allowed me to ask whatever questions I had. Also was great with the dogs we have. Highly recommend him, and Thorton and Grooms, in general.

Reasonable priceToilet installationFaucet installation
Cindy12 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★★★★★

Rodney did a thorough check of my system and took the time to help me understand how it works. Great experience.

Paid $500–600Reasonable priceFaucet installation
Cliff10 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★★★★

Jacob Is a knowledgeable and experienced plumber. He came fully prepared, was efficient and tidy. Explained everything about the work and wanted to be sure we were entirely happy with it before he left

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installationSump pump installation+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
peterLocal Guide · 28 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Excellent and professional service.

Paid $900–1,000Not sureFaucet repairFaucet installation
Thomas3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Nick was a great guy, took time to explain all that was required. Very professional.

Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installation
Jeff1 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. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★

Paul (and his team) did a fabulous job of tearing out the old plumbing and installing 1) new pex piping (including new shutoff values and completely redoing the shower piping), and 2) a new hot water heater. Very pleased with the professionalism and the results.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairFaucet installation+ Professionalism
LaurelLocal Guide · 23 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Daryn replaced my kitchen faucet, disposal and redid some of the other plumbing under my kitchen sink. He did a wonderful job and explained everything. I'm an introvert, mostly work from home and hate having workers in my home. But Daryn was quick and quiet, I barely knew he was there! Highly recommend! Update:…

Paid $900–1,000Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installation
Roberta6 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★★★★★

Did great job very happy with results.

Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
David6 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Update (12/30/2025) Thanks to Devin D for performing scheduled Plumbing Inspection and Maintenance. Devin was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. The cost for this visit was "zero", as it was covered under Thornton & Grooms' Annual Prepaid Service Plan. (5/5 stars)! -- David H ===== Update (06/11/2025) Thanks…

Toilet repairWater heater installationHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
StacyLocal Guide · 191 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★★★★★

thanks to T & G for taking ownership and fixing the problem they caused.

Faucet installation
elizabeth2 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service from Zeke, Will and Walter. Our questions were answered and thoughtful solutions to our concerns were provided. The pros and cons of the different options were explained, and after choosing the option we preferred, the necessary work was carried out efficiently. Excellent service from Tom (on a…

Toilet repairWater heater installationHeating system installation
Glenn9 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 10 months ago★★★★★

First, thank you, Thornton & Grooms, for your quick response to our call for service. We called for service late afternoon (after 5pm), detailed our issues with your message center and you provided us a service technician before noon on the following day. We're floored by the speed of this. The specialist you…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairToilet installationFaucet installation
L4 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★★★★★

Marcus was friendly and knowledgeable, and did a great job.

Paid $700–800Not sureFaucet installation
tinaLocal Guide · 4 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Johnathan is so friendly and knowledgeable and thorough in his work. Very clean, leaves the work area just like it was before came.

Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionWater heater repairFaucet installation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jeffrey3 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Great service. Friendly and informative.

Paid $1,000+Great pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet installation
Matthew5 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★★★★

Tom was very professional and efficient.

Paid $300–400Not sureFaucet installation
Rebecca3 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Josh was wonderful, very professional, friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Thank You!

Plumbing pipe repairFaucet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Annette1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

We called Thornton & Grooms with a long list of plumbing repairs, including replacing a 1960s faucet, a plumbing leak from the upstairs tub that dripped into the kitchen downstairs, draining & flushing the hot water heater, adding antihammer valves to both the hot and cold water lines on the washing machine, and…

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationService not listed
CJ4 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Very well spoken and expanded everything in detail

Paid $800–900Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet repairFaucet installation

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Price

$227-33% vs typical garbage disposal repair

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 31%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 4%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning1484$39–$295
HVAC system maintenance975$19–$176
Plumbing pipe repair815$248–$1.2k
A/C system maintenance801$39–$383
Heating system maintenance763$19–$161
Plumbing leak detection563$54–$520
Toilet repair471$166–$480
Water heater installation449$1.2k–$2.4k

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