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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 plumbing pipe repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.822
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
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.$248–$1.2k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing pipe 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.#2 / 18
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%

All 822 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing pipe repair” · showing 20

Sandra2 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★★★★★

Donovan was very knowledgeable about the problems we were having. he made us aware of what we could do to solve these situations and will be giving us a quote. I’m have to give Donovan , *****

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
BruceLocal Guide · 25 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 days ago★★★★★

Very polite, professional and informative!

Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Andrea6 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★★★★★

I called the company and someone was at my home in less than an hour. He was professional and kind. I was able to get the work done the same day. The gentlemen who performed the work were efficient and pleasant to work with.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Kristin5 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 week ago★★★★★

Very thorough! And knowledgeable! His expertise definitely put me at ease!

Great priceToilet repairPlumbing pipe repair
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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Service person was very knowledgeable and courteous. Work was excellent.

Paid $800–900Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Barbara12 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★★★★★

Excellent communication through the whole process, from booking through arrival and departing. Professional, courteous, thorough. Greg arrived on time, was very thorough with his inspection of the plumbing system. He replaced a couple seals, drained the hot water heater & installed a couple screws into the HW…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JackieLocal 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Brandon and Ethan came out for our annual plumbing inspection. Found & recommended some services before things got out of hand and broke/needed major repairs. Very professional, friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend!

Paid $2,000+Not sureDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairGarbage disposal repair
Lynne2 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★★★★★

Very satisfied with the service provided by Charles King.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairToilet installation
Liz4 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★★★★★

Excellent service technician for your company!! Personable and explained everything. He is an asset to Thornton and Grooms

Paid $1–100Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair+ Professionalism
Marlene1 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Tech arrived on time, was very curtious, listened to what I thought the problem was, then gave me info of what the actual problem was. He also suggested actions to help prevent this same problem in the future, changed my humidifier filter. Showed me how to do it. I am very satisfied with service he provided.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairShower installationPlumbing leak detection
Kafi3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Professional and detailed

Plumbing pipe repair
Darryl2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Service, Jerry Deserves Recognition! Jerry Hobbs from Thornton & Grooms provided exceptional service! He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. He explained everything step by step, answered every question, and went above and beyond to make sure I understood the entire…

Paid $1,400–1,600Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
CLocal 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. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★

We had a partially collapsed sewer drain, discovered after the drain specialist cleaned it out and filmed the collapsed portion. They advised restoration with a "cure in place" pipe. Billy and crew who did that day-long job were professional, respectful of our time and property.

InstallationPlumbing pipe repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Joseph6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Noah Riddle was outstanding. He was both courteous and very professional. He explained all the important points to consider in terms of maintenance.

Paid $1–200Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ShahramLocal 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. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Jonathan Wellman from Thompson and Groom is an excellent and extremely competent plumbing Technician. He spent time to fully conduct plumbing inspection related to my water heater issue and recommended action. Thanks Jonathan for your efforts🙏

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
mary6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Darrin was excellent. Timely, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Great service/great price

Paid $1–200Great pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairService not listed
Jim11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Zak and Ethan were knowledgeable and personable. Answered all questions and explained all services.

Paid $600–800Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Louis2 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 month ago★★★

Which one of these photos shows inappropriate level attention to detail gives me concern regarding what is not directly in my face otherwise very charming and professional, but that’s unacceptable icing on the cake

Customer photo from Louis's reviewCustomer photo from Louis's review
Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairToilet installation
Dawn4 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★★★★★

I have had just one of those years with a ton of small issues requiring a plumber. My latest problem was an outside leak to the pipe that feeds my sprinkler system. Shout out to Matt V. for his great work fixing that geyser. T&G have located and fixed my problems, every time. I have saved at least $300 this year…

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair+ Professionalism
RickLocal Guide · 199 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★★★★★

It's hard to describe how unhappy and anxious you are when you're sewage backs up into your downstairs shower and it's Labor Day weekend. I called Thornton and Grooms and left a message that we had an emergency and we'd like some help. I didn't know if we were going to have to spend the weekend in a hotel or what…

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairSewer repair

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$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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