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Karlsen Plumbing Inc. logoHow 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Karlsen Plumbing Inc.

Milwaukee, WI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #106Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 120 plumbers · 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other plumbers (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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 84% of plumbers.A
84
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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 84% of plumbers.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 87% of plumbers.A
87
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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 78% of plumbers.B
78
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 100% of plumbers.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.Karlsen Plumbing Inc. is better than 70% of plumbers.B
70

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for 8 kinds of job.

Karlsen Plumbing Inc. for outdoor plumbing system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$2,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$353–$1.5k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#80 / 88
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”

MaryLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Karlsen Plumbing never disappoints. Chad Held came out this morning and replaced our water softener and set up our outside sump pump hose. Did a great job fast and professionally. Chad explained how to operate and answered a few questions not related to the work done today. A great experience!

Paid $2,000+Great priceOutdoor plumbing system repairService not listed
TomLocal Guide · 15 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Very very professional organization. Highly recommended.

Paid $200–400Outdoor plumbing system repair
Greg5 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. · 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
Katie5 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I have used Karlsen a number of times and have been very happy. The price is fair - they definitely don't overcharge. If they quote me higher than another plumber I definitely get full value for the money through the quality of their work and timeliness of service. Furthermore, I just had another contractor out…

Water heater installationOutdoor plumbing system repairService not listed

Price

$618+32% vs typical plumbers

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.

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

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair24$353–$1.2k
Water heater installation19$1.2k–$2.4k
Faucet repair16$205–$607
Drain cleaning14$227–$554
Faucet installation13$305–$986
Plumbing leak repair9$278–$986
Toilet repair8$227–$606
Sump pump repair7—

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