#1
F & M Fire Protection Service, Inc.
“an hour before closing, called and she said bring them in, the crew was easy to work with, i got some recharge and i bought some as well” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Fire Protection Services in Seat Pleasant, MD
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
90%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.77★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 2,787 Google reviews of 16 top-rated fire protection services nationwide; 6 of them in Seat Pleasant, MD. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of fire protection services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | F & M Fire Protection Service, Inc.Seat Pleasant, MD | A 96How 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 64%98+62.3Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%81+6.7Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.97 | — |
| 2 |  Petitbon Alarm Co.Seat Pleasant, MD | A 96How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | — |
| 3 |  Pye-Barker Fire & SafetySeat Pleasant, MD | A 84How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%34+4.8Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAADAA | 4.93 | — |
| 4 |  Bayside Fire ProtectionSeat Pleasant, MD | A 81How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.79 | — |
| 5 |  Castle Sprinkler & Alarm, Inc.Seat Pleasant, MD | B 67How 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 64%74+47Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%21+1.7Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 67Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBB–AD | 4.65 | — |
| 6 |  Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLCSeat Pleasant, MD | B 65How 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%77+42Reliability 24%55+13.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty7−9.3Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAFA | 4.83 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Fire Protection Services in Seat Pleasant, MD at a glance
How the 6 fire protection services we rated in Seat Pleasant, MD compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A467%
- Grade B233%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up350%
- 4.80–4.89★117%
- 4.60–4.79★233%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality29919%
- Professionalism43928%
- Responsiveness34622%
- Punctuality26717%
- Value20213%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price215%
- Reasonable754%
- Overpriced18%
- Not sure323%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 6 best-rated fire protection services in Seat Pleasant, MD average 4.8★ on Google across 1,322 reviews. F & M Fire Protection Service, Inc. has the top rating (5.0★), and Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC has the most reviews (684). Updated October 28, 2026.
6 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,322 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
“Christa Ferrante saved me around $500! I changed network providers and could not get my security cameras to connect to the new network. I was told it would be about $500 for the security company to come out and…” — Google review
#3
Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC
“Guardian Fire technician Dave Gordon was outstanding to work with today. He was punctual, mannerly, and very informative while answering my questions. He came in and got right to work and left the place better than…” — Google review
#4
Petitbon Alarm Co.
“Thank you for your great service over the years. I had a service call by one of your Senior Techs Eric Powell. He was very professional and dressed professional too!. Eric walked us thru our problem and we were up…” — Google review
#5
Castle Sprinkler & Alarm, Inc.
“Castle's technicians are very professional and knowledgeable. They provided prompt follow-up to correct deficiencies found in our establishment.” — Google review
#6
Bayside Fire Protection
“Matt was SO helpful, even after hours! He answered all our questions and followed back up in the morning to verify that everything was taken care of. We will definitely call this company again.” — Google review
How we pick fire protection services in Seat Pleasant
We scan Google Maps for fire protection listings in and around Seat Pleasant, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated fire protection in Seat Pleasant?
F & M Fire Protection Service, Inc. has the highest Google rating on our Seat Pleasant list: 5.0 out of 5 from 180 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which fire protection in Seat Pleasant has the most reviews?
Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 684, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these fire protection services chosen?
Only open Seat Pleasant-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.