Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Leak Detection Services in Washington

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$429typical 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”.
4.90★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.5%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 56,414 Google reviews of 54 top-rated leak detection services nationwide; 10 of them in Washington. Updated November 9, 2026.

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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).$880
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$453–$1.6k
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.95%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.918
1Taylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLC logoTaylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLC★ 5.00 on this job31 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 97Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.97
2Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer logoPrice Busters Plumbing & Sewer★ 4.87 on this job30 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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
3Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians logoHarts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians★ 4.81 on this job32 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.84
4ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet logoALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.78

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair” (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 outdoor plumbing system repair

The4 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer logoPrice Busters Plumbing & Sewer

Price Busters Plumbing has always been so helpful! We especially appreciate Greg’s help today with several issues. He was friendly, informative, and efficient. We highly recommend their services!

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningFaucet repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
RaymondLocal Guide · 275 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★★★★★
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians logoHarts Plumbers, Electricians, & H…

Luis was very thorough and gave very insightful step by step descriptions of his diagnosis of my plumbing problem. He was also very patient in explaining things to me in an organized way. I felt the project was done correctly and efficiently. As the result, I rate him highly.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Brande6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet logoALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain…

Sam at All Ways Rooter is the best of the best. He is fast to respond and very thorough. He takes time to talk through different fixes and pricing. I met Sam as a third opinion on septic slowing problems on a 1960's house. He was the only plumber who took the time to fully explain the problem and potential…

Paid $1,000+Great priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
ElizabethLocal Guide · 43 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. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★
Taylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLC logoTaylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLC

Taylor Plumbing responded quickly to my call. Tanner was at my door within 30 minutes, fixed the leak, and answered all my questions clearly and thoroughly. Excellent service!

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairOutdoor plumbing system repair+ Professionalism+ Value
Leslie10 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★★★★★
Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer logoPrice Busters Plumbing & Sewer

My bathroom was flooding with sewage and the problem was fixed in less than three hours from the onset of the back flow in my toilet and bathroom.

Outdoor plumbing system repair
Emir6 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★★★★★
Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer logoPrice Busters Plumbing & Sewer

Price Busters Plumbing and Sewer has now helped me and two of my clients. Professional, on time, reliable, and easy to work with. I recommend them without hesitation.

Toilet repairPlumbing leak detectionOutdoor plumbing system repair

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).
1Action Leak Detection logoAction Leak DetectionEverett, WAA 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%100+26.1Value 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.AAAAA–5.00$633
2Dirt Cheap Sewer Inc logoDirt Cheap Sewer IncEverett, WAA 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%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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–4.96$2.0k
3Magic Flow Plumbing logoMagic Flow PlumbingEverett, WAA 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%83+12.6Experts Score= 96Not 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–4.98$680
4ProMax Water Heaters & Plumbing logoProMax Water Heaters & PlumbingEverett, WAA 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%85+6Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96$1.4k
5ALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro Jet logoALL WAYS ROOTER LLC Sewer & Drain, Hydro JetEverett, WAA 93How 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%64+4.5Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.95$447
6Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer logoPrice Busters Plumbing & SewerEverett, WAA 93How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.91$1.1k
7Taylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLC logoTaylor's Plumbing Solutions, LLCEverett, WAA 92How 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%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.94$705
8CM Heating logoCM HeatingEverett, WAA 92How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.92$292
9Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air logoEco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and AirEverett, WAA 90How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.90$1.2k
10Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians logoHarts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC TechniciansEverett, WAA 85How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.88$731

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$328$556$1.2k96%
HVAC system maintenance$39$135$26499%
Toilet repair$192$351$68092%
Plumbing leak detection$78$258$64296%
Drain cleaning$161$317$50295%
Water heater installation$1.2k$1.9k$2.5k96%
Faucet repair$166$351$54295%
Heating system maintenance$78$161$25199%
Plumbing leak repair$228$441$82194%
A/C system maintenance$37$135$29598%
Faucet installation$295$454$61194%
HVAC system repair$114$264$58097%

Leak Detection Services in Washington at a glance

How the 10 leak detection services we rated in Washington compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A10100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up990%
  • 4.80–4.89★110%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality11,51120%
  • Professionalism14,00524%
  • Responsiveness12,16121%
  • Punctuality11,73320%
  • Value8,18514%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,31026%
  • Reasonable5,40761%
  • Overpriced3814%
  • Not sure7248%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
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.