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McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage

Plumber · Anchorage, AK · reviewed since 2022

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%81+44.2Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 28 pipe repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 22%
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · 4 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.71★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
15%reviews answered by the owner
$274typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage at a glance

Customers frequently praise the business for rapid response times, including same-day and weekend availability for emergency repairs like leaks, furnace failures, and boiler issues. Positive reviews highlight the technician's knowledge, clear communication, and reasonable pricing for services such as water heater replacement and pipe repair. However, a minority of low-star reviews allege billing for uncompleted work or persistent installation errors, though these complaints are outnumbered by the majority of satisfied clients.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 59 Google reviews (56 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 15% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Pipe Repair Service serving Anchorage, Alaska.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pipe repair services

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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction81Reliability75Craft & service98Value87Momentum83Replies to reviews62Satisfaction: 81 (median 90)Reliability: 75 (median 88)Craft & service: 98 (median 92)Value: 87 (median 99)Momentum: 83 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 62 (median 81)
This companyPipe Repair Services 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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
81
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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
75
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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
98
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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
87
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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
83
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.McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.B
62

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Star ratings

59 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5695%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star23%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews

  • Praise12498%
  • Complaints32%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price218%
  • Reasonable873%
  • Overpriced19%
  • Not sure00%
$274-43% vs typical pipe repair services

Middle half of what 8 customers paid ($202–$484) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response3427%
  • Staff & attitude2822%
  • Would recommend2117%
  • Quality & results1512%
  • Price & value129%
  • Communication119%
  • Honesty & trust65%

What customers talk about

We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was quick to assess and really went out of his way to help me get the leak stopped and the faulty piping repaired.”
  • “He is good at what he does, prompt, professional, personable.”
  • “Don was fantastic and already knew what the problem was, Great in pricing as well totally recommend these guys!”
  • “Great service, answered our call quickly and got over and fixed our leak in under an hour.”
    “In good faith, I would say a shower valve when it’s not working properly after installed, especially from a journeyman plumber that claims he’s been r…”
  • “There were no hidden fees and he explained everything in great detail.”
  • “Explained the options to me and did what he said he would do.”
  • “Don genuinely cares about his customers, is conscientious and his work is impeccable.”

People customers mention

  • Don 20 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchorage for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Courtney5 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 month ago★★★★★

Great service, answered our call quickly and got over and fixed our leak in under an hour. He was a lifesaver

Paid $400–600Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Mark1 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 months ago★★★★★

We had emergency bathroom faucet leak . Called and came in 30 minutes and fixed the problem gone in 30 minutes. What a speedy service!

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceFaucet repair
Elise4 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Outstanding service!! I had a leaking copper pipe in my laundry room ceiling. Don was able to come on the same day and repaired it quickly. He is good at what he does, prompt, professional, personable. Thank you Don!

Paid $200–300Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Angela7 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

We had a sump pump issue during a warm up after 3 feet of snow, and Don was the only one who could come out in a timely manner. He was friendly and efficient. He quickly fixed the problem saved the basement from flooding. He reluctantly drove on the terrible roads to get here, and I am so grateful for him.

Paid $100–200Reasonable price
Randall1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Don McCann was very helpful, fast, and efficient. There were no hidden fees and he explained everything in great detail. He installed my shut off valves and capped off my mixing valve and was in and out in no time! I found my plumber!

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceFaucet repair
JohnnyLocal Guide · 30 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

We had an emergency Friday night loss of heat issue when something blew out in our boiler. As I was calling around for after hours service, everyone that I was able to reach were several hours from coming out and I was looking at a minimum of $500 - $600 plus parts. I called McCann Plumbing and Heating and talked to…

Paid $1–100Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Holly Fair11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Holly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolute theif. Charged 266 and fixed nothing at all. Left us without heat and zero pressure in the boiler system.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Jackie S7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jackie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I woke up today to water on my floor. I looked up and saw a bubble in my ceiling. I called a couple places. McCann was able to make it here, on Saturday. He was quick to assess and really went out of his way to help me get the leak stopped and the faulty piping repaired. I would recommend him In a minute. Stand up company and charged a very fair price.

Courtney5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service, answered our call quickly and got over and fixed our leak in under an hour. He was a lifesaver

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair
Xochitl Rodriguez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Xochitl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

He was quick and very knowledgeable! Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Water heater installation, Plumbing leak repair
Mark Kim1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had emergency bathroom faucet leak . Called and came in 30 minutes and fixed the problem gone in 30 minutes. What a speedy service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Faucet repair
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

We try our best to get to our customers as quickly as we can. Thank you for your business.

Gerald TaftLocal Guide · 83 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gerald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Don McCann expertly diagnosed the leak under out water heater as pin hole corrosion in copper hot water line. He neatly and quickly repaired the damaged copper line and solved our mysterious leak. He was on time for the appointment and completed the job in an hour. Excellent work.

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Plumbing leak repair
Elise von Holdt4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Outstanding service!! I had a leaking copper pipe in my laundry room ceiling. Don was able to come on the same day and repaired it quickly. He is good at what he does, prompt, professional, personable. Thank you Don!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–300
  • Services: Plumbing pipe repair
Mathew SpenceLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mathew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Don came out and was great. Explained the options to me and did what he said he would do. Will definitely use them in the future.

  • Services: Toilet repair, Water heater installation
Angela M.7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a sump pump issue during a warm up after 3 feet of snow, and Don was the only one who could come out in a timely manner. He was friendly and efficient. He quickly fixed the problem saved the basement from flooding. He reluctantly drove on the terrible roads to get here, and I am so grateful for him.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–200
Randall Williams1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Randall has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Don McCann was very helpful, fast, and efficient. There were no hidden fees and he explained everything in great detail. He installed my shut off valves and capped off my mixing valve and was in and out in no time! I found my plumber!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–300
  • Services: Faucet repair

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