Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Leak Detection Services

We graded 44 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$417typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
95%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.89★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.6%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 44,057 Google reviews of 44 top-rated leak detection services nationwide. Updated November 5, 2026.

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Best leak detection services for water heater installation

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$1.9k
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$1.2k–$2.5k
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,629
1Al Coronado Plumbing logoAl Coronado Plumbing★ 4.97 on this job125 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%125Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.92
2Proven Plumbing & Air logoProven Plumbing & Air★ 4.94 on this job174 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%174Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.91
3Carter's My Plumber logoCarter's My Plumber★ 4.91 on this job241 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.91★Number of such jobs 25%241Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.90
4Cal's Plumbing Inc. logoCal's Plumbing Inc.★ 4.93 on this job100 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%100Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.89
5Rooter-Man Plumbing Austin TX logoRooter-Man Plumbing Austin TX★ 5.00 on this job35 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.88
6Roger’s Plumbing logoRoger’s Plumbing★ 5.00 on this job45 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%45Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.88
7Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville logoDoctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville★ 4.97 on this job35 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.87
8Eason Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoEason Plumbing & Drain Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job28 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.87

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about water heater installation

alan5 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★
Carter's My Plumber logoCarter's My Plumber

Jarred did a great job. Very professional. Treated our home like it was his own. Great job Jarred!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Mikea8 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★
Eason Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logoEason Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

The support I received from Eason was great. The administrator who setup the appointment was very helpful. She ensured that I got assistance with my hot water issue and the technician Joseph even showed up early. I’m very pleased with the customer service.

Paid $200–400Water heater installation
Cathy8 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Proven Plumbing & Air logoProven Plumbing & Air

We made contact on the website at 11pm on Friday and had a new water heater installed by noon on Saturday. The installation was very professional and we couldn’t be happier!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Nicholas13 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★★★★★
Cal's Plumbing Inc. logoCal's Plumbing Inc.

Zachary did an amazing job! Fast response time, asking questions to find out the issue, and making sure I got the best deal possible. Even IF I could have found a better price somewhere else(which I doubt cause it was too good a deal), Zachary sealed the deal with his professionalism, humor, and knowledge. 10/10!!

Paid $2,000+Great priceWater heater installationWater tank installationWater tank repair
David7 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville logoDoctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville

I’m very pleased with Dr. Drips and would recommend them to anyone. Branden and his team were wonderful to work with. They were professional and very timely getting the project done. They were also very Reasonably priced considering my situation. David Bibee

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairToilet installation
Jo1 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 days ago★★★★★
Carter's My Plumber logoCarter's My Plumber

Prompt and courteous service from everyone. Explained new water heater functions thoroughly. Would recommend this service

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of leak detection services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Infinity Plumbing Solutions logoInfinity Plumbing SolutionsCedar Park, TXA 100How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00$895
2Penn Plumbing LLC logoPenn Plumbing LLCSpeedway, INA 100How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00$999
3Good Clean Plumbing - Cedar Park logoGood Clean Plumbing - Cedar ParkCedar Park, TXA 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.99$600
4All Pipes, LLC logoAll Pipes, LLCNashville, TNA 98How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.98$529
5Imperial Plumbing logoImperial PlumbingTucson, AZA 97How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95$529
6Zing Plumbing logoZing PlumbingTucson, AZA 97How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.96$529
7Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater Tucson logoBenjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater TucsonTucson, AZA 97How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.96$478
8Prime Plumbing & Drains, LLC logoPrime Plumbing & Drains, LLCSpeedway, INA 97How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.97$154
9Temperature Control, Inc. A/C-Heating & Plumbing - Oro Valley, AZ logoTemperature Control, Inc. A/C-Heating & Plumbing - Oro Valley, AZTucson, AZA 96How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$648
10Jobe & Sons Plumbing- Northwest logoJobe & Sons Plumbing- NorthwestTucson, AZA 96How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.97$379
11Hydro Rooter & Plumbing logoHydro Rooter & PlumbingTucson, AZA 96How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96$1.4k
12100 Percent Plumbing logo100 Percent PlumbingNashville, TNA 95How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.97$498

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Plumbing pipe repair$322$548$1.1k97%
Toilet repair$176$340$65692%
Plumbing leak detection$78$248$63096%
Drain cleaning$161$295$49395%
Water heater installation$1.2k$1.9k$2.5k96%
HVAC system maintenance$27$104$21699%
Faucet repair$166$351$52995%
Plumbing leak repair$227$441$80794%
A/C system maintenance$37$124$27898%
Faucet installation$292$454$59395%
Water heater repair$78$251$46697%
Outdoor plumbing system repair$441$855$1.5k95%

Leak Detection Services at a glance

How the 44 leak detection services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A3886%
  • Grade B511%
  • Grade C12%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2761%
  • 4.80–4.89★1330%
  • 4.60–4.79★25%
  • Below 4.60★25%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality8,68620%
  • Professionalism10,49124%
  • Responsiveness9,17921%
  • Punctuality8,85520%
  • Value6,05714%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price1,85626%
  • Reasonable4,43261%
  • Overpriced3295%
  • Not sure5998%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.