PLUMBERS · MILWAUKEE, WI
27SCORE

Karlsen Plumbing Inc.

Better than 10% of plumbers · #81 of 90

4.8★165 Google reviews
4.86★last 12 months
1.9%1–2★ in 2 yrs (avg 2.6%)
25%complaints answered

Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for plumbing pipe repair

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Jobs reviewed24
★ on this job5.00
Usually paid$1,000+
Category typical$366–$1.2k
Rank for this job#56 / 83
Said fair100%
★★★★★ Richard · 2 days ago

From the initial phone call, to the technician leaving. The entire process went smoothly and all involved did an outstanding job. I was well informed and excellent repairs competed in a timely manner. Thanks to all!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
★★★★★ Paul · 3 weeks ago

I needed work done on my kitchen sink drain pipes. The Karlsen Plumbing employee assigned to the task was punctual, polite and professional. He did an excellent job with the repairs. I would highly recommend Karlsen Plumbing to all.

Paid $400–600Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
★★★★★ Brenda · 4 months ago

I had some recent emergency plumbing work done by Karlsen. Simon did a fantastic job as well as great cleanup afterwards!

Paid $600–800Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairService not listed
★★★★★ maddy · 4 months ago

Scott replaced broken part inside tub faucet which stopped the leaking for one week. When leak started again, you responded same day I called & replaced defective new part successfully. No charge for the second call. All workers were professional & efficient. Did a great job !

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
★★★★★ Marty · 4 months ago

Mike?, was very professional and knowledgeable about what he was talking about,my wife said he was very nice and wasn't creepy at all 😂. Thanks again Mike

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
★★★★★ Mike · 4 months ago

I was referred to Karlsen by Lee Mechanical. I had a new water heater installed, 2 outside spickets added, and they fixed a lot of supply water line hangers that were broken. Roughly 3 hours later everything was installed an updated. That was the best $2400 dollars I've spent on my house in a long time. The…

Paid $1,000+Great priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
★★★★★ Maureen · Edited 5 months ago

Top notch service and flawless workmanship by Mike in correcting a decades-long flaw. This company and its staff are efficient. Great customer service by the appointment coordinator.

Plumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
★★★★★ Zachary · 7 months ago

Awesome professional and extremely fast service. Had a valve blow out at 3am Saturday and Joe was here by 4:30 and had it fixed back and going by 5. Would Highly recommend! Very nice people!

Great pricePlumbing pipe repair
★★★★★ Rose · 10 months ago

My experience with Karlsen Plumbing was very positive. The job was done professionally and quickly. The plumbers were knowledgeable and shared possible repair options to fit our budget. Rose

Paid $500–600Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair

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Rating over time

4.04.55.02024-Q1: 5.00★ (5 reviews)2024-Q2: 5.00★ (4 reviews)2024-Q3: 5.00★ (1 reviews)2024-Q4: 5.00★ (1 reviews)2025-Q1: 5.00★ (1 reviews)2025-Q2: 5.00★ (1 reviews)2025-Q3: 5.00★ (3 reviews)2025-Q4: 4.78★ (23 reviews)2026-Q1: 4.67★ (15 reviews)2026-Q2: 4.80★ (30 reviews)2026-Q3: 4.96★ (25 reviews)2026-Q4: 5.00★ (4 reviews)2024-Q12024-Q42025-Q32026-Q22026-Q4
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Price

$618+29% vs typical plumbers

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Great price 21%Reasonable 71%Overpriced 4%Not sure 4%

Score factors

Satisfaction
15
Reliability
47
Craft & service
10
Value
8
Momentum
86
Track record
64
Accountability
7

Praised for

Google highlights · percentile vs peers

Quality
+14 / −1
Professionalism
+15 / −1
Responsiveness
+14 / −1
Punctuality
+12 / −0
Value
+13 / −1

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