Plumbers · Milwaukee, WI

Is Viking Plumbing any good?

Our verdict: mixed — #89 of 90 plumbers, better than 1%. Customers single out its track record and reliability; craft & service is where it trails.

👍 Strengths

Track record — better than 82% of peers

👎 Watch-outs

Momentum — 11th percentile

Value — 5th percentile

Craft & service — 1th percentile

Price $$$: 5% above typical

Viking Plumbing for toilet repair

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25 customers reviewed a toilet repair job here and rated it 4.96★. Most paid $1,000+ (category typical: $227–$618). For this job it ranks #62 of 81 plumbers we track.

All 25 Google reviews tagged “Toilet repair”

★★★★★ Jessica · 2 months ago

Brian was terrific and got everything done - we will have him back for phase two in our new place.

Toilet repairShower installationToilet installation
★★★★★ Karen · Edited 2 months ago

I contacted Viking on a Monday in need of repairs to two toilets. Logan came to my home on Tuesday and repaired one of the toilets, but suggested that the second toilet should be replaced. A new Kohler toilet was installed on Wednesday. All in all, I couldn't ask for a better outcome. The entire process went…

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceToilet repairToilet installation
★★★★★ B · 2 months ago

Excited to have found a plumber who does great and efficient work.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ John · Edited 7 months ago

Did a great job.

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Dan · 8 months ago

I called in a plugged up toilet; was told a plumber could get out first thing tomorrow morning; got a call later that the job could be done today. That’s taking care of the customer! I’ve been using Viking for about 20 years. The company has always come through with great service and fair pricing. I highly recommend…

Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Emily · 9 months ago

I had an excellent experience with the technician who came to my place today. He fixed a plugged toilet and 2 slow draining sinks. Thank you Viking!

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaning
★★★★★ Barbara · Edited a year ago

Viking and our plumber Angel were flexible, knowledgeable and got the job done. Thank you Viking!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairSewer cleaning
★★★★ Paul · a year ago

Angel was courteous and polite. We had a slow sink cleaned and a toilet flushing issue handled in about 30 minutes. Very satisfied with the work done.

Paid $400–500Not sureToilet repairDrain cleaning
★★★★★ John · a year ago

Toilet reset. Waige did a fantastic job and also recommended additional work needed to be done in the near future.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Marcy · a year ago

I don’t think there is a more precise, perfectionist General Contractor than me. Viking checks all the boxes and exceeds my expectations: excellent team work, communication, reliability, expertise, response time. I don’t want to have to chase or talk to a phone service. The guys are simply phenomenal at what they do…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairGarbage disposal installationPlumbing leak detection
★★★★★ Margaret · Edited a year ago

BJ and Viking Plumbing exceeded my highest expectations when diagnosing and repairing a major plumbing issue in my home. They were efficient and reliable, and their communication was faultless. I recommend them without reservation.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Nancy · a year ago

Very friendly and good to my dog. He answered all my questions and addressed all my needs. Manny went above and beyond. Thank you.

Paid $1–100Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Sarah · a year ago

Very responsive, easy to communicate with, and fixed the issue! Will definitely use Viking Plumbing again.

Toilet repair
★★★★★ Augie · a year ago

The experience with Viking plumbing was very good. They kept us informed by text about their arrival. The technician arrived on time, and he was very pleasant, taking the time to explain things. We had some work done and then had some small follow-up issues, and Viking came right back out and solved everything…

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Suzette · Edited a year ago

Viking has been my go to plumbers for many years. Viking put in a new toilet for mw. It was a job because my house is over a hundred years old. The pipes were old & they had to put in new sub- flooring around the toilet. They did a great job a few hiccups with scheduling that were quickly resolved. The plumbers…

Paid $100–200OverpricedToilet repair
★★★★★ Geralee · a year ago

Jason was very helpful in doing an inspection for a possible leak in our high rise condo, as well as helping with repair of toilet. He went above and beyond in speaking with our building management. We will definitely seek out Viking again if we need plumbing assistance in the future!

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionService not listed
★★★★★ Kay · a year ago

Carmelo was FABULOUS!! Very professional, excellent communication, outstanding attitude, and the finished job looks great. I wish all service people were even 1/2 as good as Carmelo. Clone him!😊. Thanks for superior service.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Emily · Edited a year ago

Great guys that helped us in a pinch. 10/10, will be using them again! Thank you!! Update after 2nd time: still amazing + speedy! Very dependable!

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ alan · a year ago

Bryan was courteous and efficient. He fixed our plumbing problem.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Debbie · Edited a year ago

Bill is the best plumber I’ve ever had. Always concerned and friendly! Explains what he is doing! You are the best! Will always be your customer! Deb

Great priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Emily · a year ago

Carmelo was very helpful. He diagnosed the original problem and fixed that issue as well as another which we found while working on the original problem. Pricing was upfront and reasonable. We’ve used Viking for years and always had great service.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Nathan · 4 years ago

We started using Viking plumbing a few years ago and have always had a good experience with them. They send out their plumbers in a timely manner, are always responsive (even when we leave voice mails at night) and have reasonable pricing for both parts and labor.

Toilet installationWater heater installationToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
★★★★★ Mike · 5 years ago

Always professional and prompt service from these guys. Moderately priced, but for the money you get same or next day service that's done correctly every time.

Plumbing pipe repairToilet repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
★★★★★ Jim · 11 months ago

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceToilet repair
★★★★★ Chris · a year ago

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionService not listed

Price

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$506+5% vs typical plumbers

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

Questions about Viking Plumbing

Is Viking Plumbing good?

Yes by most measures: 4.8★ from 810 Google reviews and an Experts Score of 17/100 (grade F), #89 of 90 plumbers we track. 2.9% of reviews in the last two years were 1–2★ (category average 2.6%).

How much does Viking Plumbing charge?

Customers reported a typical bill of $506 (middle half $278–$1.1k), 5% above the plumbers median of $480.

What do customers hire Viking Plumbing for?

Mostly drain cleaning (29), plumbing pipe repair (25), toilet repair (25), plumbing leak detection (16).

Does the owner respond to complaints?

The owner replied to 58% of 1–3★ reviews (category: 82%).

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