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Val Betti 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Val Betti Plumbing

Richmond, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #41Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 66 septic tank services · 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other septic tank 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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 89% of septic tank services.A
89
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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 79% of septic tank services.B
79
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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 99% of septic tank services.A
99
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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank 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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 100% of septic tank 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.Val Betti Plumbing is better than 31% of septic tank services.D
31

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Val Betti Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Val Betti Plumbing for drain cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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.$205–$478
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”: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.#31 / 44
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Drain cleaning”

Rick11 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. Thank you!

Paid $200–400Great priceDrain cleaning
Emy1 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Val Betti Plumbing is just the best! They respond instantly and once again have come to our rescue. Our water heater gave out, and within a few hours of calling them, a new water heater was installed. Every technician we have had come to our house has been great. Every technician has been polite, friendly and…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceSewer cleaningShower repairService not listed
Anthony1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Fast, reliable, and professional

Plumbing leak detectionDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Donald1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We had a blocked drain line in the utility room. Water was backing up into the kitchen sink. Everything I did to clear it was unsuccessful. We called around to get someone out ASAP and Val Betti had a guy who could come that morning. Jeff cleared the line, no problem. Prompt, courteous, friendly and competent.…

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Susan7 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★★★★★

For more than a decade, we've called upon ValBetti to fix a variety of problems and they've always come through. Their employees are well-trained, pleasant, and go the extra mile to be sure the work they've done is both safe and complete. ValBetti is our number-one first choice.

Faucet repairWater heater repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Karen1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Efficient and friendly service. Straight forward. Would definitely recommend. Have used them twice and had a good outcome.

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Maura2 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★★★★★

Andrew from Val Betti arrived right at 8am. He was professional and efficient, and unclogged our kitchen sink within an hour. He also recommended a drain cleaning product we can use on our somewhat delicate pipes, which was super helpful.

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JohnLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Polite, professional, capable, on-time. Would definitely do business with Val Betti again!

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Emmanuel3 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AlLocal Guide · 83 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.

Drain cleaning+ Quality
PaulLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Drain cleaning+ Responsiveness
kyleLocal Guide · 42 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Drain cleaning+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$648+51% vs typical septic tank 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 22%Reasonable 78%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Faucet repair14$271–$659
Faucet installation12$292–$786
Drain cleaning11$205–$478
Plumbing pipe repair10$305–$1.1k
Plumbing leak detection7$54–$495
Shower repair6$148–$469
Toilet repair5$209–$607
Water heater installation5$1.2k–$2.4k

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