How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%15+5.3Reliability 15%47+7.1Craft & service 20%10+2Value 10%8+0.8Momentum 8%86+6.9Track record 7%64+4.5Accountability 5%7+0.4Experts Score= 27Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.27SCOREKarlsen Plumbing Inc.
Milwaukee, WI · Grade DLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #81Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 90 plumbers · 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other plumbers (100 = best)Percentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: momentum and track record; weakest: accountability.
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Customers hired Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for 8 kinds of job.
Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for faucet installation
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Karlsen Plumbing provided prompt pricing, scheduled and completed the work in a timely manner and did a nice job at our house.
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.
Good work, friendly employees and reasonable pricing.
The office personnel and service person were very professional and accommodating and completed the service satisfactory. I extend manny Kudo's to Karlsen Plumbing!
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!
Excellent plumbing company from front door to service. Will depend on karlsen for top notch service.
Mike fixed the problem quickly and was clean and polite! Very helpful and knowledgeable, thanks!
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.
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.
On 11/6/25, Mike came to the house to run the yearly check up on my tankless hot water heater that Karlsen installed in my home in 2017. He was on time, polite, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He answered the questions I had and did an awesome job, which has always been my experience with Karlsen…
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.…
During my selling home process I needed quotes and repairs done. I got a quick response and got what I needed done in a timely manner. Staff friendly and professional. Will definitely continue to use them for my plumbing needs. I highly recommend Karlsen Plumbing.
I was remodeling my house and was looking for a good, fair-priced plumber in the Kenosha area. I was extremely lucky with Karlsen Plumbing. The price was fair, and the job was done quickly with great attention to detail. Joe and his foreman Bob knew their trade extremely well and thought ahead, advising "how to save…
Price
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing pipe repair | 24 | $366–$1.2k |
| Water heater installation | 19 | $1.2k–$2.4k |
| Faucet repair | 16 | $208–$611 |
| Drain cleaning | 14 | $176–$580 |
| Faucet installation | 13 | $321–$1.1k |
| Plumbing leak repair | 9 | $295–$1.1k |
| Toilet repair | 8 | $227–$618 |
| Sump pump repair | 7 | — |
