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1Brisc Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job20 jobs reviewedusually $600–800iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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

2Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $300–400iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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

3R Plumbing Inc★ 4.91 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.91★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.83

4Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc.★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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

5Maximum Flush Sewer and Drain★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Faucet repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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 “Faucet 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 faucet repair

TTammy2 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★★★★★

Brisc Plumbing

Today Benjamin and his assistant came to make repairs to several plumbing problems at my home. They were both thorough and accurate with their explanations of the problem and the repair. They were friendly and professional. I would definitely refer Brisc to my friends. Great Job!

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair

DDana4 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★★★★★

R Plumbing Inc

So happy with the world class service provided! Very personable and caring staff. I would highly recommend them for your next job. They do outstanding work!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairFaucet repairService not listed

DDanLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, I…

Bob did a fine job for us. besides fixing our faucet he tightened up the water spout and shower head . Very well done.

Faucet repair

KKristi3 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 years ago★★★★★

Maximum Flush Sewer and Drain

If you are in need of a plumber or someone to repair or clean out your sewer you will not find a better worker than Josh. In my 50 years of homeownership I have never encountered a more friendly, hard working man. He will not quit until he solves your problem. If you need a plumber, call Josh. There really is no one better. He is the best.

Faucet installationPlumbing leak repairFaucet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

JJoan9 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 3 months ago★★★★★

R Plumbing Inc

Called with a broken sump pump. They came the next day and not only installed a new sump pump but did multiply repairs and took the time to explain all to me BEFORE they got started....Highly recommended. Fast and quality work.

Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair

Eenio2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Brisc Plumbing

This company the best plumber good people all the guys that this company have they are really friendly and good price I been working with brics plumbing Long time all way do the best to help i m very happy with them all the time I highly recommend Thank you very much

Toilet repairWater heater installationShower installation

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 water heater 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	Your Favorite Plumber - SaginawBay City, MI	A 96iHow 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%94+14.3Experts Score= 96Not 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	$397
2	R Plumbing IncWatertown, WI	A 88iHow 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%92+22.3Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAABAA	4.90	$680
3	Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.Watertown, WI	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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.89	$340
4	Brisc PlumbingWatertown, WI	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%89+48.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	$693
5	Bedford Plumbing & Heating LLCBay City, MI	A 85iHow 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%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.76	—
6	Maximum Flush Sewer and DrainBay City, MI	A 85iHow 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%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABBAAA	4.86	$248
7	Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc.Bay City, 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%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AABAAD	4.79	$283
8	Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Tri-CitiesBay City, 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AB–AAA	4.78	$383
9	The Honest Plumber - Bay CityBay City, MI	B 79iHow 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%79+46.4Reliability 26%68+17.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 79Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BB–AA–	4.79	$248
10	Tri-City Plumber Inc.Bay City, MI	B 78iHow 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 69%81+56.1Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AB––A–	4.83	—
11	Reliable Plumbing & HeatingBay City, MI	B 66iHow 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%68+37.1Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%12+0.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BBAAAF	4.61	—
12	Pauli Plumbing IncWatertown, WI	B 60iHow 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BBAADA	4.56	—

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Water Heater Repair at a glance

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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.