Plumbers · Milwaukee, WI

Is Karlsen Plumbing Inc. any good?

Our verdict: mixed — #81 of 90 plumbers, better than 10%. Customers single out its momentum and track record; accountability is where it trails.

👍 Strengths

Momentum — better than 86% of peers

👎 Watch-outs

Craft & service — 10th percentile

Value — 8th percentile

Accountability — 7th percentile

Price $$$: 29% above typical

Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for faucet installation

Clear ✕

13 customers reviewed a faucet installation job here and rated it 5.00★. Most paid $1,000+ (category typical: $321–$1.1k). For this job it ranks #49 of 70 plumbers we track.

★★★★★ Rob · a month ago

Karlsen Plumbing provided prompt pricing, scheduled and completed the work in a timely manner and did a nice job at our house.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceFaucet installation
★★★★★ Laura · 2 months ago

We had an issue with our bathroom toilet and faucet. We were able to get a convenient appointment. Scott did a great job diagnosing the problem(s) and what was needed for the repairs/replacements.

Reasonable priceToilet repairFaucet repairFaucet installation
★★★★★ Robert · 4 months ago

The office personnel and service person were very professional and accommodating and completed the service satisfactory. I extend manny Kudo's to Karlsen Plumbing!

Faucet repairFaucet installation
★★★★★ Kerry · Edited 5 months ago

Scott S did impeccable work ! He is true asset to Karlsen Plumbing Inc! He Is knowledgeable courteous and thorough. You don’t get this often nowadays ! I can’t speak highly enough of both him and his craftsmanship!

Paid $600–700Great priceFaucet installationShower repairSump pump installation
★★★★★ Rob · 8 months ago

Excellent plumbing company from front door to service. Will depend on karlsen for top notch service.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceGarbage disposal installationFaucet installation
★★★★★ Samantha · 10 months ago

Mike fixed the problem quickly and was clean and polite! Very helpful and knowledgeable, thanks!

Plumbing pipe repairFaucet repairFaucet installation
★★★★★ DANIEL · 10 months ago

Karlsen is our plumbing company of choice. From water heater replacement to some very challenging bathroom faucet installations, they have responded promptly, with reasonable pricing. Scott did a great job on the most recent plumbing work. Professional, diligent worker, personable.

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceFaucet installation
★★★★★ Julie · 11 months ago

Scott was absolutely wonderful and professional. He took his time to explain things. He never tried to sell something that wasn’t needed, which was greatly appreciated! I will be calling Scott at Karlsen Plumbing for any future plumbing services.

Paid $500–600Not sureFaucet repairFaucet installation
★★★★★ Greg · 11 months ago

Karlsen took care of the human factors part of several complicated issues in addition to get the plumbing work done. They are patient & understanding with customers who are not subject matter experts. They are easy to reach, responsive when it really counts, pick up the phone, and keep notes on customer details.…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairShower installationDrain cleaning

Price

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$618+29% vs typical plumbers

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

Questions about Karlsen Plumbing Inc.

Is Karlsen Plumbing Inc. good?

Yes by most measures: 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews and an Experts Score of 27/100 (grade D), #81 of 90 plumbers we track. 1.9% of reviews in the last two years were 1–2★ (category average 2.6%).

How much does Karlsen Plumbing Inc. charge?

Customers reported a typical bill of $618 (middle half $417–$1.6k), 29% above the plumbers median of $480.

What do customers hire Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for?

Mostly plumbing pipe repair (24), water heater installation (19), faucet repair (16), drain cleaning (14).

Does the owner respond to complaints?

The owner replied to 25% of 1–3★ reviews (category: 82%).

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