Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Gas Contractors in San Francisco, CA

We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$353typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
95%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.7%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 45,465 Google reviews of 46 top-rated gas contractors nationwide; 8 of them in San Francisco, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$317
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$124–$554
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,922
1Heise's Plumbing logoHeise's Plumbing★ 4.97 on this job202 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%202Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 94Stars 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.94
2Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter logoFast Response Plumbing & Rooter★ 4.99 on this job78 jobs reviewedusually $200–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%78Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 92Stars 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.92
3Advanced Plumbing & Drain logoAdvanced Plumbing & Drain★ 4.99 on this job68 jobs reviewedusually $200–300How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%68Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 91Stars 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.91
4Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. logoAce Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.★ 4.95 on this job108 jobs reviewedusually $400–500How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%108Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 89Stars 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.89
5George Salet Plumbing, Inc. logoGeorge Salet Plumbing, Inc.★ 5.00 on this job25 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%25Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 86Stars 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.86
6Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling logoMagic Plumbing Heating & Cooling★ 4.88 on this job154 jobs reviewedusually $1,200–1,400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%154Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 84Stars 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.84
7Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air logoCabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air★ 4.94 on this job35 jobs reviewedusually $200–300How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 84Stars 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.84
81 Backflow Plumbing logo1 Backflow Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $1–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 74Stars 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.74

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair” (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 repair

Stella7 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. · 16 hours ago★★★★★
Heise's Plumbing logoHeise's Plumbing

Eddie was great. Skilled and professional. I’m not in a hurry to get it fixed since we have other toilets

Toilet repair
Jacquelyn4 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 days ago★★★★★
Advanced Plumbing & Drain logoAdvanced Plumbing & Drain

Super nice and helpful. They’re very transparent and explain things well. Very friendly and reliable.

Toilet repairPlumbing leak detection
Nancy3 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★★★★★
Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter logoFast Response Plumbing & Rooter

Definitely a fast response. Cleared up our issues with minimal fuss and didn’t try to overcharge. Am keeping their information and will call them again.

Toilet repairPlumbing leak detection
David3 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. logoAce Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

Very professional. I had 2 toilets replaced. Arrived on-time and completed the job quickly and cleanly. I have used this company twice so far, I would use them again in the future.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceToilet repair
CARLOS1 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★
Heise's Plumbing logoHeise's Plumbing

Great job by the Heise plumbing team both Frank and Angel, worked efficiently and quickly to reset my leaky toilet.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
Glenn8 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 5 days ago★★★★★
Heise's Plumbing logoHeise's Plumbing

Prompt, knowledgeable diagnosis and repair. Highly recommended. Also respond to emergencies when required. Have used several times for various problems, all satisfactorily resolved n house built 1911.

Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionService not listed

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 gas contractors).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter logoFast Response Plumbing & RooterSan Francisco, CAA 94How 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%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.94$264
21 Backflow Plumbing logo1 Backflow PlumbingSan Francisco, CAA 94How 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%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Not 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.AAAAA–4.97$161
3George Salet Plumbing, Inc. logoGeorge Salet Plumbing, Inc.San Francisco, CAA 94How 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%95+23Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95$881
4Advanced Plumbing & Drain logoAdvanced Plumbing & DrainSan Francisco, CAA 92How 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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.94$305
5Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air logoCabrillo Plumbing, Heating & AirSan Francisco, CAA 92How 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%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.92$748
6Heise's Plumbing logoHeise's PlumbingSan Francisco, CAA 83How 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%88+48Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%61+4.3Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAABAB4.88$406
7Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. logoAce Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.San Francisco, CAA 83How 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%84+20.4Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.89$529
8Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling logoMagic Plumbing Heating & CoolingSan Francisco, CAB 71How 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%65+15.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty49−5.1Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAACD4.86$767

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.
Drain cleaning$57$239$39397%
HVAC system maintenance$26$78$25198%
Toilet repair$124$317$55494%
Plumbing pipe repair$251$506$1.4k96%
Water heater installation$1.2k$1.9k$2.5k96%
A/C system maintenance$26$83$32296%
Plumbing leak detection$57$248$50693%
Faucet repair$216$366$65594%
Plumbing leak repair$251$454$96892%
HVAC system repair$161$366$88295%
Heating system maintenance$19$57$19599%
Water heater repair$114$353$68093%

Gas Contractors in San Francisco, CA at a glance

How the 8 gas contractors we rated in San Francisco, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A788%
  • Grade B113%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up563%
  • 4.80–4.89★338%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality7,51720%
  • Professionalism8,93624%
  • Responsiveness7,89621%
  • Punctuality7,45420%
  • Value5,18114%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,43230%
  • Reasonable4,48555%
  • Overpriced3755%
  • Not sure86311%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
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.