The Best Water Heater Repair in Watertown, WI

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1R Plumbing Inc★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.91

2Brisc Plumbing★ 4.95 on this job22 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.91

3Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.★ 4.69 on this job16 jobs reviewedusually $100–200iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak detection”:Stars on this job 55%4.69★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.74

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

SSteve2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Brisc Plumbing

Gave them a call sewer back-up came with in the hour. Repair whole inside and outside sewer line All up to code and inform you of daily tasks be done.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairSump pump installation

VVirginiaLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

R Plumbing Inc

They sent someone out quickly. The repair person was very nice and professional. He explained everything very well and contacted a company to dry everything out. The repair was done the same day and the price was reasonable. Quite pleased with my experience. Edited to add. William came out today (8/28)to reset the… Read full review

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairToilet installation

BBarb10 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, I…

They were very easy to work with. Scheduling was set and three polite men showed on time and replaced furnace and AC. All at a realistic and reasonable cost. I recommend them.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detection

TTammy2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Brisc Plumbing

Today Benjamin and his assistant came to make repairs to several plumbing problems at my home. They were both thorough and accurate with their explanations of the problem and the repair. They were friendly and professional. I would definitely refer Brisc to my friends. Great Job!

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionFaucet repair

DDebbie4 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

R Plumbing Inc

Excellent experience. Arrived on time and did a great job. Friendly and knowledgeable. Got right to work upon arrival. Did a great clean up job. Very happy with the work done. Have had them do several different projects. . Thanks so much. Will definitely call Ryan for future plumbing issues. Highly recommend this business for any plumbing needs.

Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair

PPamela4 reviewsiTotal 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, I…

Very prompt, sorted out the issue quickly, repaired, and completed the work. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionService not listed

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 water heater repair).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	R Plumbing IncWatertown, WI	A 88iHow 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%92+22.3Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAABAA	4.90	$680
2	Jensen Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.Watertown, WI	A 87iHow 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%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.89	$340
3	Brisc PlumbingWatertown, WI	A 87iHow 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%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	$693
4	Pauli Plumbing IncWatertown, WI	B 60iHow 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BBAADA	4.56	—

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Water Heater Repair in Watertown, WI at a glance

How the 4 water heater repair we rated in Watertown, WI compare, and what customers praise most.

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.