The Best Pipe Repair Services in Alaska
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 14,802 Google reviews of 28 top-rated pipe repair services nationwide; 10 of them in Alaska. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Flow Star Plumbing and Heating LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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
Drain MastersHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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
Plumbing & Heating DoctorHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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
Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.83
McCann Plumbing & Heating AnchorageHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%77Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.79Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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 water heater repair
Drain MastersExcellent in every way (Estimate given/work completed) work was begun and completed immediately after the estimate was provided. Gerald was aware of what needed to be done, did it efficiently and expertly. My brother does Plumbing work in Montana, I sent him a photo of the completed job and he responded stating that…
Plumbing & Heating DoctorSo very greatful and satisfied with the service provided by Mark. He found a CO leak we didn't know we had, probably saved my family. He was very knowledgeable and provided great customer service.
Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating LLCMichael was totally awesome. He’s a total pro - Kind, knowledgeable, helpful, honest and thorough.
Flow Star Plumbing and Heating LLCVery fast response I called them at morning, by afternoon they called and send someone to fix the problem. Jake is very professional, knowledgeable and polite, also the price is reasonable i will call them back again next time
McCann Plumbing & Heating Anchora…After replacing a kitchen sink faucet my hot water stopped working. I called Don & described the symptoms & immediately he figured out my pipes were frozen & gave me step by step instructions to save them from bursting & get my hot water back! He saved me hundreds of dollars!!!
Drain MastersGreat communication. Explained everything. Technician was on time and all the work performed beyond my satisfaction. This was a great service experience. Highly recommend ! Any plumbing issues I have on the future they will be my first call.
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 pipe repair services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Arctic Sewer and DrainAnchorage, AK | A 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%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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 | $161 |
| 2 |  First Class Plumbing and Heating LLCAnchorage, AK | A 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%94+24.5Value 15%99+15.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts 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 | — |
| 3 | Plumbing & Heating DoctorAnchorage, AK | A 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%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | $529 |
| 4 |  907 Heating & PlumbingAnchorage, AK | A 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%82+12.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 93Not 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– | 4.94 | $490 |
| 5 |  One Stop ServicesAnchorage, AK | A 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.89 | $154 |
| 6 |  Alaska Sewer and DrainAnchorage, AK | A 89How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.90 | $317 |
| 7 | Drain MastersAnchorage, AK | A 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.89 | $393 |
| 8 | Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating LLCAnchorage, AK | B 79How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–BAC | 4.87 | $429 |
| 9 | McCann Plumbing & Heating AnchorageAnchorage, AK | B 77How 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. | ABAAAB | 4.85 | $274 |
| 10 | Flow Star Plumbing and Heating LLCAnchorage, AK | B 73How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAC | 4.82 | $1.5k |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
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| Drain cleaning | $248 | $351 | $502 | 97% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $295 | $493 | $931 | 97% |
| Toilet repair | $228 | $351 | $554 | 94% |
| Water heater installation | $1.4k | $1.9k | $2.8k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $173 | $305 | $503 | 96% |
| Faucet repair | $228 | $417 | $721 | 95% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $246 | $383 | $554 | 95% |
| Sewer cleaning | $322 | $466 | $706 | 97% |
| Faucet installation | $276 | $399 | $888 | 96% |
| Water heater repair | $158 | $317 | $432 | 100% |
| Shower repair | $295 | $408 | $493 | 98% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $348 | $506 | $635 | 91% |
Pipe Repair Services in Alaska at a glance
How the 10 pipe repair services we rated in Alaska compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A770%
- Grade B330%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up550%
- 4.80–4.89★550%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality3,05220%
- Professionalism3,63124%
- Responsiveness3,19521%
- Punctuality2,97420%
- Value2,17414%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price58025%
- Reasonable1,46664%
- Overpriced803%
- Not sure1697%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.