Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC
Plumber · Appleton, WI
Our verdict
Family-owned operation that tackles complex jobs with creative solutions and genuinely cares about customers—shows up fast, explains everything clearly, and won't nickel-and-dime you like competitors do.
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Ranked #4 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
All 5 reviews praise transparency and clear communication about work needed and pricing before proceeding
2 cited reviews
“Tim and Philip removed and replaced old cast iron piping doing excellent work.”
“Ben was very informative and prompt. He resolved my issue.”
Cited in 5 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention quick/prompt response and same-day or next-day availability
2 cited reviews
“Tim and Philip removed and replaced old cast iron piping doing excellent work.”
“Ben was very informative and prompt. He resolved my issue.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviewers specifically highlight fair/competitive pricing and willingness to work with customers on cost
2 cited reviews
“Tim and Philip removed and replaced old cast iron piping doing excellent work.”
“Ben was very informative and prompt. He resolved my issue.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Multiple reviews describe going above-and-beyond on complex or tricky situations—creative problem-solving rather than upselling
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
“The Rausch team was great. Tim came out to give me a free quote to do a job and provided detailed information on what it would take to do the job that i was looking to get done. He told me it would be a 1 to 2 day job. Day 1 Tim and Jaden came out and moved our water softener system to a new location in our crawl space and did an excellent job doing exactly what i was wanting. Day 2 Tim and Philip came out. They …”
“Tim Sr. spent significant time checking out my unique situation and offering suggestions and reassurances. Danny and Ben went above and beyond when installing my new sump pump and repairing my water heater. They were all easygoing, kind and very good at their trade. Plus, they were available quickly. Highly recommend!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 465 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
Should you hire Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
- Whole-house repiping
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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