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1Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning★ 4.93 on this job132 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%132Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

2Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and Air★ 4.97 on this job36 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%36Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.88

3Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air★ 5.00 on this job24 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.88

4Elite Plumbing & Drains LLC★ 4.96 on this job24 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

5First Class Plumbing & AC★ 4.88 on this job66 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%66Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

6Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $200–300iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

7Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning★ 5.00 on this job13 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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

8Red Rocket Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedusually $600–700iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.81

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection” (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 plumbing leak detection

JJohn8 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 a day ago★★★★★

Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Co…

Andrew did a great job installing a Morn leak detector and a shutoff valve at our house. This is the third time we used Steve’s Plumbing and Andrew and we’ve very happy.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair

AAbby1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★

First Class Plumbing & AC

I had a leaky faucet drain and called First Class Plumbing the same Sunday morning, they were so fast and was able to get Ryan out in an hour and half on a Sunday morning. Ryan was friendly and professional and was able to troubleshoot the problem right away. Fixed the leaky faucet and did 3 water tests. Thanks Ryan!

Paid $1–200Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

JJayne2 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 week ago★★★★★

Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating a…

Junior is a very professional and detailed project manager in the Plumbing Dept at Lasting Legacy. I’m always appreciative of having him assigned to do work at our home! Kudos to Christine in the office for arranging it all for us! My husband and I appreciate the attention to detail shown by Lasting Legacy… Read full review

Great pricePlumbing leak detectionService not listed

Kupp4 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 week ago★★★★★

Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and Air

The technicians were very professional and knew exactly where the leaks were through the use of detection devices and was able to isolate the problem quickly. However, the work required breaking open the floor and dry wall spanning 3 - 4 days to complete the work. Overall very satisfied with the work.

Paid $2,000+Not surePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairWater heater repair

JJacqui4 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★★★★★

Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air Co…

He did a beautiful job. He was very respectful and very polite. He answered all our questions and concerns. He cleaned his mess and showed me when he was done how the faucets worked. I would recommend him to anyone who was in need to of plumbing.

Paid $1,400–1,600Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

Llorraine2 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 a month ago★★★★★

Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning …

Hired them again!! This time 2 jobs. Just a Very Honest, Trustworthy, Very professional team and company and with fair prices. I have utilized them already twice. I will definitely refer them to all my clients and friends in the area.

Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installationPlumbing leak detection

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 softener 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	Elite Plumbing & Drains LLCSan Bernardino, CA	A 99iHow 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%99+54Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.99	$555
2	Cisneros Brothers PlumbingSan Bernardino, CA	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 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.97	$542
3	Red Rocket PlumbingSan Bernardino, CA	A 97iHow 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%96+23.3Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.97	$556
4	Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and HeatingSan Bernardino, CA	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 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	$430
5	Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and AirSan Bernardino, CA	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 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	$176
6	WateraleSan Bernardino, CA	A 92iHow 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%95+60.4Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%48+4Experts Score= 92Not 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––AC	4.95	—
7	Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningSan Bernardino, CA	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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.90	$880
8	Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and AirDuarte, CA	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%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	$555
9	Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningSan Bernardino, CA	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%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.89	$216
10	First Class Plumbing & ACSan Bernardino, CA	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%84+45.8Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.86	$1.1k

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Water Softener Repair in California at a glance

How the 10 water softener repair we rated in California 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.