Salm Plumbing Sewer & Drain
Plumber · Appleton, WI
Our verdict
Perfect 5/5 track record with fast emergency response, upfront pricing, and plumbers who actually explain what they're doing—ideal for 2am panic calls.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
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
All 5 reviews praise quick response and availability during emergencies, including same-day and next-day scheduling for urgent issues
3 cited reviews
“Howard called a few hours later and had it addressed quickly”
“showed up took my old water heater out and replaced it in just over 1 1/2 hrs”
“reliable and easy to work with. Trustworthy, prompt, reasonably priced”
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention clear communication and detailed explanations of work needed
2 cited reviews
“Superfast service, explained in detail what needed to be done and why”
“showed up took my old water heater out and replaced it in just over 1 1/2 hrs”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
3 of 5 reviews call out honest pricing and upfront cost discussion before work begins
1 cited review
“reliable and easy to work with. Trustworthy, prompt, reasonably priced”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Efficient on-site work: water heater replacement completed in 1.5 hours with pre-planning
1 cited review
“showed up took my old water heater out and replaced it in just over 1 1/2 hrs”
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“We were fortunate to be added in between jobs for a leak. The guy that answered the phone was polite, said he would try his best and would call me back. Howard called a few hours later and was kind enough to wait for me to get home. Again polite and easy going yet professional, he explained what caused the issue and had it addressed quickly. Saved us from a lot of headaches, especially on a Friday. Would recommend!”
“Noticed my water heater was leaking sunday afternoon. Contacted Salm Plumbing and got in touch with Mike who said he could be over monday morning at a time I agreed to. He asked me to take some pictures so he could bring a replacement with him. He showed up took my old water heater out and replaced it with a new in just over 1 1/2 hrs. Of course my wife talked to him a little longer as we have a Cavalier puppy and …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 32 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Should you hire Salm Plumbing Sewer & Drain?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
Think twice if
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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