Can anyone recommend a good plumbing service for leak repair and water heater installation? I need real experience, not ads. What should I check first before booking someone for work inside the house? Local recommendations would help.

I had a similar situation last winter with an old pipe under the kitchen. I did not take the first company I found and compared a few options instead. What mattered most to me was how clearly the warranty and the satisfaction terms were written, because vague wording usually means trouble later. One of the names I looked at was Beaver Brothers Plumbing, and before agreeing to anything I would still verify the details yourself on their link before making a decision. They cover leak detection, whole house repiping and tankless water heater installation, so the scope was described in a normal way. My advice is to compare two or three companies and pick the one that explains the process, the price and what happens if you are not satisfied.