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Brisc Plumbing

Plumber · Watertown, WI · reviewed since 2020

How 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.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 14 water heater repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 77%
4.9 ★★★★★ 650 Google reviews · 3 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
90%reviews answered by the owner
$693typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Brisc Plumbing at a glance

Google reviewers rate Brisc Plumbing 4.9 out of 5 based on 650 reviews, with the owner responding to 90% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctual emergency service, clear communication, and thorough explanations of repairs involving water heaters, sewer lines, and fixtures. However, several low-star reviews criticize high labor costs, unexpected charges for simple fixes, and instances where technicians failed to resolve issues or missed appointments without follow-up.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 650 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 649 Google reviews (519 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 90% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Water Heater Repair serving Watertown, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 31, 2026.

Score profile vs other water heater repair

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability85Craft & service85Value97Momentum100Replies to reviews82Satisfaction: 89 (median 83)Reliability: 85 (median 73)Craft & service: 85 (median 83)Value: 97 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 82 (median 89)
Brisc PlumbingWater Heater Repair median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Brisc Plumbing: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
89
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Brisc Plumbing: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Brisc Plumbing: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
85
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Brisc Plumbing: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Brisc Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Brisc Plumbing: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
82

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Star ratings

649 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61795%
  • 4 stars132%
  • 3 stars51%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star122%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 519 written reviews

  • Praise1,10998%
  • Complaints262%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3222%
  • Reasonable10068%
  • Overpriced43%
  • Not sure128%
$693+37% vs typical water heater repair

Middle half of what 124 customers paid ($351–$1.6k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude29126%
  • Speed & response27925%
  • Quality & results18016%
  • Would recommend15313%
  • Communication1059%
  • Price & value948%
  • Honesty & trust333%

What customers talk about

We read 519 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Benjamin and Fernando were professional and efficient.”
    “Rude receptionist.”
  • “Very quick and kept me informed on what was needed as he went.”
    “Can’t say anything about them because they never showed up.”
  • “After work completed Matt did a great job explaining all they did and the “ why”!”
    “This week has been absolutely awful with my sons dad passing and having them be so quick to respond to my needs was nothing short of amazing and so ve…”
  • “I highly recommend BRISC Plumbing and their services.”
    “Its poor foresight to screw someone for a quick Nickle once, instead of treating them right and having a customer for life.”
  • “Benjamin explained what was necessary to complete the work and went over the completed work .”
  • “Had a plumbing issue with what turned into be a cracked pipe and they were reasonably priced and great to work with.”
    “If you want to be ripped off by this company, the this is the best one you can find !”
  • “Bent over backwards to get us quick reliable service.”

People customers mention

  • Jonah 17 reviews
  • Cesareo 14 reviews
  • Matt 9 reviews
  • Curtis 9 reviews
  • Robert 5 reviews
  • Jared 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Brisc Plumbing for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Kirk1 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. · a day ago★★★★★

Benjamin and Fernando were professional and efficient. Benjamin explained what was necessary to complete the work and went over the completed work . He also showed where some potential failures could be addressed.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Brooke1 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Given the emergency he walked into after hours, Jonah was an absolute professional. Nobody wants to pay weekend rates, and nobody wants to have sewage bubbling up from their basement, drain, but given the circumstances, Jonah at Brisc Plumbing did everything he could to stick to the time he thought it would take to…

Paid $1,000–1,200Not sureSewer cleaningToilet installation
Steve2 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★★★★★

Gave them a call sewer back-up came with in the hour. Repair whole inside and outside sewer line All up to code and inform you of daily tasks be done.

Customer photo from Steve's reviewCustomer photo from Steve's review
Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairSump pump installation
daveLocal Guide · 206 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Ben came to check out my heat tapes. He let me know the process and upfront costs. Took care of the check quickly. Ben was very courteousand professional. Thank you

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceService not listed
Connie11 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Leaky drain pipe from my kitchen sink and dishwasher Cesario came out and gave me multiple options. Matt and Mike then came and did the work! As always, the Brisc plumbers worked hard while they are here… and were conscientious of me in the home. After work completed Matt did a great job explaining all they did and the “ why”! Love that!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairWater heater repair
Lisa1 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Thank you for another job well done. Awesome team of experienced and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend their service to anyone.

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repairSump pump installation

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 650 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Hez16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hez has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Benjamin and his patent partner showed up quickly. They replaced my water heater, removed the old one, and fixed a leaky tub fixture. Excellent job. Thank you.

Kirk Wackett1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kirk has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Benjamin and Fernando were professional and efficient. Benjamin explained what was necessary to complete the work and went over the completed work . He also showed where some potential failures could be addressed.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Water heater installation
Brooke Kennedy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brooke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Given the emergency he walked into after hours, Jonah was an absolute professional. Nobody wants to pay weekend rates, and nobody wants to have sewage bubbling up from their basement, drain, but given the circumstances, Jonah at Brisc Plumbing did everything he could to stick to the time he thought it would take to do his emergency work and was back in just a couple days to finish the work during normal business hours. Was it cheap? Emergency Plumbing just isn’t gonna be. We knew that. But he was reassuring, informative, and efficient. Can’t ask much more out of a plumber in such dire circumstances. Shout out to whoever took our call for getting us in touch with him because the on-call person was over an hour away and they found Jonah locally to help us out. Fantastic response! Couldn’t have asked for a better response under the circumstances!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $1,000–1,200
  • Services: Sewer cleaning, Toilet installation
Steve Raatz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gave them a call sewer back-up came with in the hour. Repair whole inside and outside sewer line All up to code and inform you of daily tasks be done.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing leak repair, Sump pump installation
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you, Steve! We're glad our team could respond quickly to your sewer backup and keep you informed throughout the entire repair process. We believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, and treating every customer with the care and respect they deserve. We truly appreciate your trust in BRISC Plumbing and the opportunity to help!

dave crupiLocal Guide · 206 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ben came to check out my heat tapes. He let me know the process and upfront costs. Took care of the check quickly. Ben was very courteousand professional. Thank you

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you Dave for the 5 star review! It means a lot to us knowing we provided a great experiance for you and apprentice you being a repeat customer!

Connie Zastrow11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Leaky drain pipe from my kitchen sink and dishwasher Cesario came out and gave me multiple options. Matt and Mike then came and did the work! As always, the Brisc plumbers worked hard while they are here… and were conscientious of me in the home. After work completed Matt did a great job explaining all they did and the “ why”! Love that!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair, Water heater repair
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you Connie for the 5 star review! we appreciate all the work you have trusted us with and look forward to provided you with any future plumbing needs

Lisa Kovnesky1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you for another job well done. Awesome team of experienced and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend their service to anyone.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–500
  • Services: Outdoor plumbing system repair, Sump pump installation
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you, Lisa! We truly appreciate the 5-star rating and the opportunity to serve you.

Elise HansonLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Robert was so great! Very quick and kept me informed on what was needed as he went.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $600–800
  • Services: Faucet installation
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Elise! We’re glad Robert was able to take care of everything quickly while keeping you informed throughout the process. Clear communication, urgency, and making sure our customers understand what’s happening are all important parts of how we serve our community. We truly appreciate you choosing BRISC Plumbing!

Roger Vethe9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Roger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The crew of two technicians was able to squeeze me in a day earlier of the original appointment. Both were knowledgeable and explained both their work and future things to look out for. I highly recommend BRISC Plumbing and their services.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the recommendation, Roger! We’re glad our technicians could move your appointment up and take the time to explain the work and what to watch for in the future. Knowledge, clear communication, and dependable service are standards we work hard to maintain on every job.

John Blasky3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The guys were professional and kept me informed about the progress along the way. Very happy with the service!

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, John! We really appreciate your feedback. Professionalism, clear communication, and keeping our customers informed throughout the job are all part of the standards we expect from our team. We’re glad you had a great experience with BRISC Plumbing, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

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