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1Burton's Plumbing & Heating★ 4.94 on this job47 jobs reviewedusually $800–1,000iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%47Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.87

2Universal Plumbing and Sewer★ 4.96 on this job47 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%47Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.87

3Thornton & Grooms★ 4.85 on this job132 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%132Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.85

4Best Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewedusually $400–600iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.82

5LSLevine & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AC★ 4.83 on this job40 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%40Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.76

6Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit★ 4.89 on this job19 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.89★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%77Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.76

7Gill Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $1,400–1,600iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.75

8Best Plumbing Best1 Rooter★ 4.75 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.75★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 65Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.65

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Toilet installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about toilet installation

CConnie15 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Thornton & Grooms

TJ from Thornton & Grooms did our annual furnace inspection on October 27. He performed a thorough check of the heating system in a very professional manner. Explained every procedure. Great job! David Rudd did a great heating inspection today, 10/22/2025,. Explained the process thoroughly, and answered every… Read full review

A/C system maintenanceToilet installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

EElizabethLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Burton's Plumbing & Heating

I call Burtons for all my plumbing repairs, never have I been disappointed, will continue to use. Justin just replaced garbage disposal, flushed hot water tank, repaired the leaky pipe and snaked the main drain. He did an awesome job and a pleasure to speak with. Great price and I will always be a Burtons customer.… Read full review

Paid $800–1,000Great priceToilet installationDrain cleaningWater tank installation

CChelsey3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

LSLevine & Sons Plumbing, Heating &…

They were able to come out in just a few hours to fix our toilet. The plumber we had Todd was very thorough, honest, and informative. We will use them again.

Toilet installation

GGordon2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Universal Plumbing and Sewer

Paul was a very good technician and provided polite conversation without push. We love the new toilet installation he completed fast with exceptional quality. Thank you for making our day easy with positivity. I am a Veteran of the USAF, a Michigan State University Alumni with over 43 years in Quality Assurance… Read full review

Toilet installation

MmarieLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Best Plumbing

Needed a new toilet installed. Nothing but high praise! Came out quickly! Did a great job! Was done in no time! Very professional! Thanks to Best Plumbing and to Erion!

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceToilet installation

OOwen9 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Gill Plumbing

Tech. came out to repair single handle shower fixture. Required some upgrades to the pipes in the access panel. Added new cutoff valves and all shower hardware. Also replaced a toilet in same bathroom. He was very friendly and professional and I was very happy with his work. I highly recommend this company and will… Read full review

Paid $1,400–1,600Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairToilet installationShower repair

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 garbage disposal repair).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	DW Drain CleaningDearborn, MI	A 98iHow 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%92+14Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; 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–	5.00	$351
2	Burton's Plumbing & HeatingDearborn, MI	A 90iHow 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.91	$292
3	Best PlumbingDearborn, MI	A 89iHow 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%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.92	$453
4	LPLane Plumbing IncDearborn, MI	A 87iHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.87	$417
5	Thornton & GroomsDearborn, MI	A 86iHow 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.	AAAAAA	4.85	$227
6	Universal Plumbing and SewerDearborn, MI	A 84iHow 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.85	$567
7	Best Plumbing Best1 RooterDearborn, MI	A 81iHow 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAAB	4.87	—
8	Gill PlumbingDearborn, MI	A 80iHow 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%80+19.4Value 14%71+10Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAABAB	4.83	$383
9	Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DetroitDearborn, MI	B 77iHow 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty93−0.7Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABABAB	4.77	$406
10	LSLevine & Sons Plumbing, Heating & ACDearborn, MI	B 75iHow 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%67+16.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BBAAAB	4.77	$251

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Garbage Disposal Repair in Michigan at a glance

How the 10 garbage disposal repair we rated in Michigan compare, and what customers praise most.

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.