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Tiger Plumbing 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

Tiger Plumbing

Merrillville, IN · 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 23 sink repair services · 4.9★ from 577 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other sink repair 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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 93% of sink repair services.A
93
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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 88% of sink repair services.A
88
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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 86% of sink repair services.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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 100% of sink repair 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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 100% of sink repair 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.Tiger Plumbing is better than 56% of sink repair services.C
56

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Tiger Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Tiger Plumbing for water heater repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$1–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$173–$655
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 “Water heater 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.#4 / 11

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Water heater repair”

Len9 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 months ago★★★★★

I had water heater restarted.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceWater heater repair
Jules1956Local Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Tiger Plumbing did a great job for me today! The owner Jeff is really nice, and gets an A+ for his prompt communications with me throughout the process. Technician John and his trainee were on time, and were very courteous and professional. They replaced the pressure relief valve on my hot water heater. I had a…

Water heater repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
David4 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★★★★★

My hot water heater had finally given up. Jake from Tiger Plumbing came out and gave me a free estimate as to what labor would need to be preformed, parts needed and overall cost. There were certain challenges that needed to be overcome as the size of the replacement because of the narrowness of the utility closet…

Water heater repair+ Value
Nancy6 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★★★★★

When using washing machine my water heater was leaking

Plumbing leak detectionGarbage disposal repairWater heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jessica3 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★★★★★

Jake was honest and thoughtful in his explanation of the issue with our water heater. I highly recommend Tiger Plumbing and am glad to have a reliable source when needed.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
daveLocal Guide · 14 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

They were very knowledgeable and courteous

Water heater installationWater heater repair+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
AdrienneLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing leak detectionInstallationFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cricket6 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Danielle6 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 repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$402-9% vs typical sink repair services

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 16%Reasonable 77%Overpriced 0%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning51$328–$517
Plumbing pipe repair45$327–$942
Faucet repair33$133–$480
Toilet repair30$228–$585
Water heater installation30$1.2k–$2.8k
Plumbing leak detection28$205–$520
Installation26—
Faucet installation24$305–$591

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