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Pauli Plumbing Inc

Plumber · Watertown, WI · reviewed since 2019

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%60+32.7Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.60SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 14 water heater repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 15%
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · 8 photos
86%five-star reviews
1.00★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.
39%reviews answered by the owner
Jan 2026latest review

Pauli Plumbing Inc at a glance

Google reviewers rate Pauli Plumbing Inc 4.6 out of 5 based on 36 reviews, with the owner responding to 39% of them. Customers frequently praise the team for punctuality, professional communication, and reasonable pricing during services like bathroom remodels, new construction, and emergency repairs. However, several low-star reviews highlight a recurring issue where callers did not receive promised callbacks or quotes, leading to frustration over unreturned messages and lack of follow-up.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews (86% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 36 Google reviews (30 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 39% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: January 30, 2026.
  • Service: Water Heater Repair serving Watertown, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 31, 2026.

Score profile vs other water heater repair

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: value and craft & service; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction60Reliability63Craft & service96Value99Momentum21Replies to reviews91Satisfaction: 60 (median 83)Reliability: 63 (median 73)Craft & service: 96 (median 83)Value: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 21 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 91 (median 89)
Pauli Plumbing IncWater Heater Repair 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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
60
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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.B
63
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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
96
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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 21/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
21
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.Pauli Plumbing Inc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
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Star ratings

36 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3186%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars26%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star38%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 30 written reviews

  • Praise5798%
  • Complaints12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1628%
  • Speed & response1526%
  • Would recommend1017%
  • Quality & results814%
  • Price & value47%
  • Honesty & trust35%
  • Communication23%

What customers talk about

We read 30 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very professional, prompt, and pleasant people to work with.”
  • “Everyone from the team has been wonderful, professional, kind and efficient.”
  • “I would recommend them to anyone needing any plumbing done!”
  • “Dan is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and him and his crew do an amazing job.”
  • “Prices are reasonable too.”
  • “They have always been dependable, extremely responsive to emergency situations and their rates are well within local norms.”
  • “The service people are cheerful and take time to answer my questions and explain things.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Pauli Plumbing Inc for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JoeLocal Guide · 18 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★

I called and spoke with a receptionist who sounded like she could care less about the two small jobs I was inquiring about, and told me they would contact me the next time “they were working in my area”. I live 20 miles away……..It’s been a few months now. Just say you aren’t interested in the work.

CarolLocal Guide · 21 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 year ago★★★★★

Had them out to my house today. They were on time and had the job done in no time. I would recommend them to anyone needing any plumbing done!

Reasonable priceToilet repair
RickLocal Guide · 31 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 year ago★★★★★

Very impressed with Pauli Plumbing, and specifically our plumber Jarod! Very professional, prompt, and pleasant people to work with. Highly recommended.

CharityLocal Guide · 16 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 year ago★★★★★

We have worked with Pauli on home projects, Chandler House Bakery projects, even GIFT projects! Everyone from the team has been wonderful, professional, kind and efficient. Prices are reasonable too. We are so grateful to the Pauli Plumbing team for all that they do to keep things flowing for us everywhere we are!

Jake3 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 year ago★★★★★

Pauli Plumbing is great! Dan is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and him and his crew do an amazing job. Would highly recommend!

Geri10 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 year ago★★★★★

When I call Pauli Plumbing, the office staff is always very pleasant to talk to and most accommodating to get my issue resolved quickly. The service people are cheerful and take time to answer my questions and explain things. I'm so grateful to have a company I can rely on!!! Thanks

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Joe PfalzgrafLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I called and spoke with a receptionist who sounded like she could care less about the two small jobs I was inquiring about, and told me they would contact me the next time “they were working in my area”. I live 20 miles away……..It’s been a few months now. Just say you aren’t interested in the work.

Carol RosienLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had them out to my house today. They were on time and had the job done in no time. I would recommend them to anyone needing any plumbing done!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Carol for trusting us for service at your home. We were happy to help!

Rick and Ellen HoldenLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very impressed with Pauli Plumbing, and specifically our plumber Jarod! Very professional, prompt, and pleasant people to work with. Highly recommended.

Charity ChandlerLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charity has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have worked with Pauli on home projects, Chandler House Bakery projects, even GIFT projects! Everyone from the team has been wonderful, professional, kind and efficient. Prices are reasonable too. We are so grateful to the Pauli Plumbing team for all that they do to keep things flowing for us everywhere we are!

Jake Nicholson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Pauli Plumbing is great! Dan is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and him and his crew do an amazing job. Would highly recommend!

Geri Kuehn10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Geri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

When I call Pauli Plumbing, the office staff is always very pleasant to talk to and most accommodating to get my issue resolved quickly. The service people are cheerful and take time to answer my questions and explain things. I'm so grateful to have a company I can rely on!!! Thanks

Brian Cook9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I built my house 5 years ago, Pauli Plumbing was super to work with, everything worked out as planned! Dan and his wife Mellisa were super to work with, very responsive! I have had zero problems since it was completed. I would highly recommend their services!

JohnLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have used Pauli Plumbing for many, many years! They have always been dependable, extremely responsive to emergency situations and their rates are well within local norms. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pauli Plumbing to anyone in need of a plumbing professional!

Brad HayesLocal Guide · 77 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dan and his staff did an outstanding job on our new construction commercial building. They stayed on budget and did top notch professional work.... Thank you again!

Dale WinkelmanLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dale has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place to do business. Staff was really helpful

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