What they reward
Why an assistant picks a plumber
Share of picks whose stated reason mentions each thing. A reason can mention several.
- Speed and availability52%
- Price and financing51%
- Licenses and credentials39%
- Reviews and ratings34%
- Experience and history23%
- Specific service match16%
- Local or family owned3%
Assistant by assistant
Each one weighs something different
The same questions about plumbers, answered by each assistant. What decides a pick is not the same everywhere, so a business has to show all of it.
Grok Bot
6 answers
- Top reason
- Speed and availability, 83%
- Picks whose own site it read
- 100%
- Site it checks most
- reddit.com, 50%
Meta Muse
31 answers
- Top reason
- Speed and availability, 61%
- Picks whose own site it read
- 74%
- Site it checks most
- homeadvisor.com, 23%
Instinct
50 answers
- Top reason
- Price and financing, 52%
- Picks whose own site it read
- 90%
- Site it checks most
- bbb.org, 16%
What they read
The sites they check you against
Share of answers that cite each site, leaving out the businesses' own websites. Your profile on these is part of your answer.
- bbb.org13%
- angi.com9%
- homeadvisor.com8%
- plumber-cost.com8%
- homeblue.com6%
- reviews.birdeye.com5%
- yelp.com3%
- reddit.com3%
In their own words
Plumbers the assistants picked, and why
Albuquerque, NM
My water heater is leaking. Find a plumber in Albuquerque, NM who can replace it this week, with a price.
TLC Plumbing
“Stocks standard water heaters at their office and offers same-day replacement including weekends with free estimates, plus financing plans as low as $27/month (exact quote is free by phone at (505) 761-9644).”
Picked by Meta Muse
See the full answerAlbuquerque, NM
My main drain is backed up and water is coming up in the shower. I need an emergency plumber in Albuquerque, NM tonight.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (Albuquerque)
“Drain-and-sewer specialist offering 24/7/365 emergency service that explicitly covers sewer backups, with tools purpose-built for this exact problem (drain snakes, rooters, hydro-jetting, sewer camera inspection) and 29+ years serving Albuquerque.”
Picked by Meta Muse
See the full answerAlbuquerque, NM
I want a tankless water heater installed in Albuquerque, NM. Who should I call, and what will it cost?
First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling (First Rate PHC)
“Serving Albuquerque since 1999 with licensed Journeyman, EPA, and NATE-certified technicians, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and maintenance plans tailored to Albuquerque's hard water.”
Picked by Meta Muse
See the full answerAtlanta, GA
Who is the best plumber in Atlanta, GA?
TE Certified
“Named best overall Atlanta plumber by Yahoo Local after vetting 80+ pros: BBB A+, 4.9-star Google rating on 11,718 reviews, flat-rate upfront pricing, and no service or diagnostic fee just to come out and estimate.”
Picked by Meta Muse
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