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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 toilet repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.474
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.90
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$166–$480
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet 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.#1 / 19
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 474 Google reviews tagged “Toilet repair” · showing 20

Gwendolyn1 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★

We loved working with Zach at Thornton & Grooms\! He was knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and genuinely friendly\. He addressed our immediate concern, helped schedule a larger repair, and patiently guided us through a plan for future maintenance\. We truly appreciated his expertise, thoughtful recommendations,…

Reasonable priceToilet repair
John8 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★★★★★

David was extremely thorough, professional and efficient

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceToilet repairHVAC system maintenance
CarolynLocal 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★

I rarely post review but my recent stellar service warrants a shout out. I pay an annual fee and have had exceptional service several years, I believe 5 years. I own a 1956 house that I love. My most electrical service is the most recent stand out. From a rusted out electrical box that revealed itself a couple of…

Paid $2,000+Not sureToilet repairService not listed
JamesLocal Guide · 5 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★★★★★

Excellent Service, Again!!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repairHVAC system maintenance+ Value
Marilyn3 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★★★★★

Very courteous and efficient. Informative.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceToilet repairHVAC system maintenanceDrain cleaning
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
Stanley9 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★★★★★

Devin explained the problem our toilet was experiencing. After which he went right to work and did an excellent job restoring toilet to working order.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
MichaelLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Jesse Cline did a fabulous job installing a new toilet. He was efficient and knowledgable and did the work in very little time. It was a pleasure to interact with him. He answered all our questions. Great Job which is consistent with all work we have had T&G do for us.

Paid $1–200Great priceToilet repairHeating system maintenance
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
CurtisLocal 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 a week ago★★★★★

Ben did a great job , as we have come to expect from Thornton & Grooms. Ben flushed and descaled our tankless water heater and while that process ran, Ben installed a replacement toilet in our master bathroom. Ben explained everything that he was going to do and then went over the completed jobs when he was…

Toilet repairWater heater installationA/C system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Pam3 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable did a great job had all the parts with him.

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair
PK8 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Zack’s visit turned out to be a great experience for me to deal with house plumbing system. He is courteous and knowledgeable while showing patience with customers. We have good communication and thus made me more appreciative of him and the company’s home care service.

Toilet repairDrain cleaning
darveta10 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Came out quickly. Very professional. Would like to have received time frame for visit. But did call in advance.

Toilet repair
CharlesLocal Guide · 108 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

On time, great responses to questions, and professional.

Toilet repair
Patricia8 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 was having a problem with a “leak” from my primary bathroom down onto the kitchen counter and cabinets below! Brandon Riddle was very reassuring and helpful. Although he was unable to resolve the problem at that visit, he recommended further options for me to get the help I needed.…I have always received excellent service from Thornton and Grooms.

Great priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detection
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
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
Andrew2 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★★★★★

Aloha, I am very picky and concerned about Service. Everything needs nurturing. I must say Jonathan has been the best. Best service man I’ve ever ever had

Toilet repair
Portia7 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★★★★★

Darrin was the bomb very professional send him everytime

Great priceToilet repair
Carrie1 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 a month ago★★★★★

My service today was very good. The plumbers were very nice, explained everything in detail and were very patient and understanding. I would recommend using them to others

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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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