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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 water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.456
★ 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.$1.2k–$2.4k
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 “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.#1 / 17
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 456 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation” · showing 20

Erik2 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 days ago★★★★★

Technician Jonathan was fantastic. Knowledgeable and personable, and I could tell did his work with integrity. Would recommend Thorton & Groom based solely on my experience with him.

Paid $2,000+Not sureWater heater installation
Kevin4 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 days ago★★★★★

They did a Wonderful job. Very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Very professional from start to finish. Showed up promptly. Highly recommend.

HVAC system maintenanceHeating system installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
B.2 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★★★★★

Jonathan and Tom provided us with 5-Star service today inspecting the gas lines and replacing the aged water heater. They also advised us about a lot of other issues and services to keep our new home in tip top shape going forward. We are glad to have become acquainted with Thornton & Grooms.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationService not listed
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
Marc5 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★★★★★

Great service !

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Travis2 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★★★★★

Two enthusiastic thumbs up. Brandon was quick, and efficient. Didn’t want to get a new water heater, but can’t complain about the process of getting one!

Water heater installation
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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great guy Great personality,and humor Could not ask for a better guy Glad to meet you Before and after Could not ask for a better company To service my home Thanks

Customer photo from Steven's review
Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
KathyLocal Guide · 37 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★★★★★

Water leakage in laundry room, partial ceiling collapse in bathroom beneath! Prompt and professional service!

Paid $2,000+Not sureWater heater installation
James11 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★★★★★

Dylan was on time and was very knowledgeable and professional. I appreciated his explanations of the water heater installation and work that would be performed.

Reasonable priceWater heater installation
William4 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★★★★★

Very professional and efficient. Would highly recommend him.

Paid $1,000+Not sureWater heater installation
CateLocal Guide · 27 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★★★★★

Very pleased with my experience with Thornton & Grooms thus far. I had a tech out to my house less than 24 hours from when I called with an issue. We need our water heater replaced. Nathan came out to the house this morning and was on time and very professional. He talked me through the different scenarios of what…

Paid $2,000+Water heater installation
Rob7 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★★★★★

They are my only caller for all my plumbing and A/C needs. Their work is immaculate. Everyone is super friendly. I highly recommend them for anything you need.

Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing leak detectionInstall AC
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. · a month ago★★★★★

Very thorough and professional. Everything explained and demonstrated. No issues.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
MOHAMED4 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★★★★★

As I understand most home owners do not bother to have the gas water heater anode rod replaced around 3-5 years after new tank installed. Most believe it is not worth the cost. I had the anode rod replaced after 5 years, hope to see 5 more years of life, but only time will tell. The cost in 2026 is around $500. My…

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Michael10 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★★★★★

They got my system running again! Thanks Thorton & grooms!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationHVAC system repair
Robert4 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★★★★★

We had a great visit from Paul who went above and beyond! Fixed our plumbing issue with no problem!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationA/C system maintenanceHeating system repair
Jen1 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★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been using Thornton & Grooms for years, and I’ve always had a great experience. Mason was especially helpful—he was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. You can tell he really knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about doing a great job. I highly…

Paid $2,000+Not sureWater heater installationHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Jami2 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★★★★★

Nate, Cameron, Alexander and all others that supported the project were great! Professional and knowledgeable!

Water heater installationPlumbing pipe repair
Diane8 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★★★★★

Today Zach was out and did some electrical repair. He’ll be back to help me out with some other electrical work I’d like done. Very polite and efficient. This is why I call Thornton and Grooms.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceWater heater installationWater heater repairService not listed

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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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