The Best Tank Installation in North Carolina
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 8,123 Google reviews of 24 top-rated tank installation nationwide; 9 of them in North Carolina. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Best tank installation in North Carolina for plumbing leak detection
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection” (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 plumbing leak detection
Explained everything in great detail. Was patient and kind even when I was not being the most easy to work with customer. Would work with again, appreciated everything that they did!
First, I want to thank you for resolving my issues. I had been experiencing a water leak for several months; I was looking for a trustworthy company to resolve my leak. When I called the office and spoke with Lisa, she was very friendly and professional as were Bubba, Nate and Anthony. My water leak was resolved in…
Recently I had to enlist professional help from an experienced plumber for an emergency leak and I'm so glad I called Mr. Rooter. I communicated that the situation required a fix the same evening and I got exactly what I needed. Important to keep in mind, I called for help around 17:45, by 18:05 I received a call…
The plumbers that detected and repaired my leak were very courteous and professional. They did an excellent job in a short period of time. I would recommend them to anyone.
Highly recommended for any plumbing services. Nathan flushed and cleaned our tankless hot water heater, installed a new drain, fixed a shower head leak. Professional service, very knowledgeable, and will use for any future needs.
We had a leak from bathtub that was causing damage to ceilings and wall. Anthony was kind, professional and thorough. He was able to identify the issue and resolve promptly. He answered all of my questions with patience. I was also impressed with how quickly Plumbs Up was able to respond… he was out to diagnose the…
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).
| # | 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 | A 94How 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, 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–––– | 4.91 | — | |
| 2 | 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.93 | $472 | |
| 3 | 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | $429 | |
| 4 | A 80How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAC | 4.83 | $556 | |
| 5 | B 74How 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%74+40.4Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%73+10.3Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBABAA | 4.52 | $414 | |
| 6 | 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%47+6.6Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Momentum penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–CAF | 4.81 | $542 | |
| 7 | 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.70 | $274 | |
| 8 | B 71How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAD | 4.70 | $529 | |
| 9 | C 55How 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%56+13.6Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%10+0.7Craft & service penalty17−8.3Experts Score= 55Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCFAAF | 4.53 | — |
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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| Plumbing pipe repair | $295 | $453 | $755 | 96% |
| Drain cleaning | $276 | $366 | $493 | 94% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $172 | $394 | $888 | 98% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $322 | $585 | 95% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.9k | $2.5k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $209 | $393 | $680 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $479 | $1.1k | $1.9k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $352 | $548 | $1.8k | 98% |
| Faucet repair | $228 | $325 | $858 | 96% |
| Sewer repair | $503 | $932 | $1.9k | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $78 | $228 | $420 | 95% |
| Water heater repair | $402 | $478 | $591 | 94% |
Tank Installation in North Carolina at a glance
How the 9 tank installation we rated in North Carolina compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A444%
- Grade B444%
- Grade C111%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up222%
- 4.80–4.89★333%
- 4.60–4.79★222%
- Below 4.60★222%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,73520%
- Professionalism2,11624%
- Responsiveness1,89422%
- Punctuality1,77120%
- Value1,26814%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price34527%
- Reasonable76359%
- Overpriced615%
- Not sure1189%
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.