Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Tank Installation

We graded 15 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$705typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%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%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 3,891 Google reviews of 15 top-rated tank installation nationwide. Updated October 28, 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).$351
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$248–$478
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.295
1West Side Drain and Septic logoWest Side Drain and Septic★ 4.99 on this job169 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%169Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 98Stars 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.98
2Madden Plumbing Services, Inc logoMadden Plumbing Services, Inc★ 4.96 on this job45 jobs reviewedusually $200–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%45Overall Experts Score 20%95Job 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
3Valley Plumbing NW logoValley Plumbing NW★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 85Stars 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.85
4Pro Plumbing Plus logoPro Plumbing Plus★ 4.96 on this job24 jobs reviewedusually $300–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 83Stars 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.83
5Alabama Plumbing Services, LLC logoAlabama Plumbing Services, LLC★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 76Stars 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.76
6Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newberg logoMr. Rooter Plumbing of Newberg★ 4.71 on this job31 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.71★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 69Stars 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.69

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning” (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 drain cleaning

Joy2 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 2 months ago★★★★★
Madden Plumbing Services, Inc logoMadden Plumbing Services, Inc

6/24/2026 the bathroom sink wouldn’t drain. Washer drain overflowing when washer drained. Water was backing up in the kitchen sink, during drain cycle when doing laundry. Faucet in bathroom needed to be replaced. Our home was built in the 1950’s. Ivan was very skilled and knowledgeable, regarding older homes and…

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceDrain cleaningFaucet installation
Greg4 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 months ago★★★★★
Pro Plumbing Plus logoPro Plumbing Plus

Brett and Daniel were very helpful. They fixed the problem quickly and even added some strapping under the house to keep the drain open. I recommend them highly.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Wayne3 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Valley Plumbing NW logoValley Plumbing NW

They are very professional, fair and quick to respond. We use them for all our plumbing needs.

Drain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
AnitaLocal Guide · 24 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Alabama Plumbing Services, LLC logoAlabama Plumbing Services, LLC

Trent did an amazing job. He explained everything enough that I understood what was going on. It was an emergency I was panicking but Trent was so calm.

Customer photo from Anita's reviewCustomer photo from Anita's review
Paid $1,000+Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Michael12 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 7 months ago★★★★★
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newberg logoMr. Rooter Plumbing of Newberg

Was at work when my wife called in panic that all of the toilets and sinks were full. Called at 8 am on a Sunday morning and was told that they would be there around noon. Plumber was exactly on time and he was a hoot. Professional, friendly, and funny as heck. You could tell he likes his job. He fixed the issue quickly. Happy wife, happy life.

Sewer repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Gwynne3 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 months ago★★★★★
Madden Plumbing Services, Inc logoMadden Plumbing Services, Inc

Ivan was amazing! He was super thorough and explained everything. He also taught me what I should do going forward. Super happy I found them!

Paid $200–400Great priceDrain cleaning

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 tank installation).

#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).
1Lane's Portable Restrooms & Septic logoLane's Portable Restrooms & SepticManchester, TNA 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%98+25.6Value 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$454
2RMR Septic Services logoRMR Septic ServicesManchester, TNA 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%98+25.6Value 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$443
3Mays Septic Solutions LLC logoMays Septic Solutions LLCBessemer, ALA 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%98+25.6Value 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$542
4Valley Plumbing NW logoValley Plumbing NWNewberg, ORA 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%96+25Value 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$556
5West Side Drain and Septic logoWest Side Drain and SepticNewberg, ORA 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%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95—
6Madden Plumbing Services, Inc logoMadden Plumbing Services, IncBessemer, ALA 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.91$680
7Brass Monkey Plumbing logoBrass Monkey PlumbingNewberg, ORA 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%97+23.5Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.96$705
8Oregon Plumbing logoOregon PlumbingNewberg, ORA 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 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%88+23Value 15%94+14.3Experts Score= 92Not 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–4.92$902
9Alabama Plumbing Services, LLC logoAlabama Plumbing Services, LLCBessemer, ALA 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%28+2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.94$1.4k
10Precision Services logoPrecision ServicesBessemer, ALA 87How 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%85+12Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAB4.89$999
11Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newberg logoMr. Rooter Plumbing of NewbergNewberg, ORA 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%90+21.8Value 14%76+10.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAABAA4.77$582
12Pro Plumbing Plus logoPro Plumbing PlusManchester, TNA 84How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.85$447

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”.
Drain cleaning$248$351$478100%
Plumbing pipe repair$340$453$56798%
Plumbing leak detection$99$322$1.1k97%
Toilet repair$236$352$77194%
Outdoor plumbing system repair$490$1.1k$1.9k100%
Water heater installation$1.1k$1.7k$2.4k98%
Faucet installation$450$752$2.0k98%
Plumbing leak repair$337$499$74597%

Tank Installation at a glance

How the 15 tank installation we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A1280%
  • Grade B213%
  • Grade C17%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up960%
  • 4.80–4.89★213%
  • 4.60–4.79★427%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality89920%
  • Professionalism1,06424%
  • Responsiveness97822%
  • Punctuality89820%
  • Value68015%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price18732%
  • Reasonable33658%
  • Overpriced203%
  • Not sure366%

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.