Analyzing 7,203,8127.2M ReviewsFor 20,40220.4K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,521 Google reviews of 10 top-rated sink installation services nationwide; 10 of them in Erie, PA. Updated November 2, 2026.
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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 sink installation 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 |  Welka Plumbing CoErie, PA | A 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%97+25.3Value 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– | 5.00 | $490 |
| 2 |  Jackson Plumbing Inc.Erie, PA | A 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | $295 |
| 3 |  Bath FitterErie, PA | 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty61−3.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAA | 4.72 | — |
| 4 |  TJ's Plumbing & Heating of ErieErie, PA | A 83How 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%88+48Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAC | 4.79 | $506 |
| 5 |  H. Jack Langer Plumbing and HeatingErie, PA | 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.69 | $529 |
| 6 |  Mr. Rooter Plumbing of ErieErie, PA | B 78How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%61+8.6Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABABAB | 4.83 | $417 |
| 7 |  C. Carlin Plumbing Inc.Erie, PA | B 75How 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%71+17.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.78 | $271 |
| 8 |  Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water CleanupErie, PA | B 72How 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%69+16.7Value 14%62+8.8Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABABAC | 4.74 | $383 |
| 9 |  Home OutletErie, PA | B 61How 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 64%63+40Reliability 28%59+16.7Replies to reviews 8%93+7.7Momentum penalty65−3.5Experts Score= 61Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––BA | 4.66 | — |
| 10 |  Gallagher Plumbing & HVAC, Inc.Erie, PA | B 61How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%50+12.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty76−2.4Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBAAF | 4.72 | $549 |
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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| Plumbing pipe repair | $227 | $346 | $880 | 99% |
| Drain cleaning | $148 | $228 | $353 | 95% |
| Toilet repair | $209 | $271 | $383 | 96% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $114 | $176 | $308 | 100% |
| Water heater installation | $1.3k | $1.6k | $2.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $145 | $244 | $322 | 100% |
| Faucet installation | $276 | $340 | $611 | 93% |
| Sewer cleaning | $209 | $295 | $352 | 93% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $73 | $228 | $324 | 100% |
| Sewer repair | $337 | $523 | $2.1k | 94% |
| Toilet installation | $337 | $656 | $845 | 100% |
| Sump pump repair | $248 | $542 | $921 | 100% |
How the 10 sink installation services we rated in Erie, PA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.
The 10 best-rated sink installation services in Erie, PA average 4.8★ on Google across 3,521 reviews. Welka Plumbing Co has the top rating (5.0★), and Jackson Plumbing Inc. has the most reviews (865). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,521 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Everything went great. Ryan listened to what I wanted to do and in no time he was finished. Gave me information on what I needed to do in the future for a possible job. I will continue to give you my business for any…” — Google review
“Very satisfied with the work Chris performed. Very knowledgeable when asked questions. Please note for Chris to be assigned to service my account in the future.” — Google review
“HAD BRANDON AND ANDREW FIX MY SUMP PUMP AND BATHTUB. THEY REALLY ARE THE "DYNAMIC DUO". THEY FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEMS ,FIXED THEM, AND EXPLAINED TO ME HOW IT ALL WORKED. A COUPLE OF NICE GUYS THAT DID A GREAT JOB.…” — Google review
“Scott F did an amazing job fixing our shower and relocating, and replacing our water heater in the basement. He worked in a timely manner and did everything perfect. He’s extremely knowledgeable and respectful. A…” — Google review
“Great fast service Plus was able to save me a significant amount of money from other estimates by fixing the problem a different way” — Google review
“Scott was very helpful today and gave my husband and I a lot of information about our pipes and how we can fix it. Also very knowledgeable and kind for coming out on a Sunday morning.” — Google review
“Luigi and zac . OK very polite young man did a great job. Didn’t take that much time. They were really good and very neat.” — Google review
“Very polite and clean. Got it done in only 6 hours, and cleaned up after themselves, even when the glass doors we removed fell over and shattered. Brought their own vacuum and everything.” — Google review
“Very pleased with my purchase. The staff is very friendly and professional. I will be going back for my next project (tomorrow). 😊” — Google review
“They cleaned out the vents of a house that had multiple indoor cats. Two guys spent 6 hours on sucking out the ducts, handwashing the registers with soap and water, checking the HVAC, and clearing out my dryer duct.…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for sink installation service listings in and around Erie, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Welka Plumbing Co has the highest Google rating on our Erie list: 5.0 out of 5 from 63 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Jackson Plumbing Inc. has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 865, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Erie-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 7,203,8127.2M ReviewsFor 20,40220.4K Experts