Fox Cities Plumbing
Plumber · Appleton, WI
Our verdict
Excellent emergency response (same-day service within an hour) and stellar communication, but one catastrophic workmanship failure that cost a customer $2,000 in repairs suggests quality control issues.
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Ranked #10 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Appleton, WI · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional responsiveness: Same-day arrival within 1 hour and prompt text communication from Carlton
1 cited review
“Carlton answers texts promptly and is a problem solver.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Strong communication: Multiple reviewers praise staff for answering questions thoroughly and explaining work before and after
2 cited reviews
“He was great with answering all of our questions and gave us information.”
“Carlton answers texts promptly and is a problem solver.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Professional cleanup and attention to detail on completed jobs: One reviewer noted Carlton cleaned up his mess and didn't leave it for the customer
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Critical workmanship failure: Shower installation had unsealed pipes, missing plumber's putty, misaligned pipes, and total failure within 3 years, costing customer $2,000 in replacement work by another contractor
“They did a shitty job like they just didn't care. Nothing was sealed.”
Pricing fairness concern: One reviewer felt they received subminimal workmanship potentially due to choosing a cheaper fixture option, suggesting quality may vary by customer budget
“They did a shitty job like they just didn't care. Nothing was sealed.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“The wife and I hired Adam Griesbach Plumbing 3 years ago to redo our shower. We had used them in the past and were impressed with them. We had just bought our house and a week later, everything was leaking from our bathroom upstairs to our downstairs ceiling. Fast forward to last week. We had a contractor replace everything that Adam Griesbach Plumbing did because, according to the contractor, “they did a shitty job …”
Positive
“Prompt work. Honest and reliable. I would hire them every single time. They did a huge basement remodel for me and I never had a single issue. From communication to delivery 10/10. Carlton is a pleasure to work with.”
“Seth was great and easy to work with. He was great with answering all of our questions and gave us information on what to look for in the future. He was very efficient and professional! Highly recommend Seth, he did a great job!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 348 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Fox Cities Plumbing?
Best for
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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