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Kelly Installations LLC

Updated 2026-08-01 · 2,402 reviewed · 151 listed · Scored from 37 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(37) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Leak Detection & RepairRepiping & Pipe RepairEmergency PlumbingWater Heater Installation & Repair

Google-verified37 Google reviewsSince 1983 (40+ years)

Kelly Installations LLC
Services
Leak Detection & Repair, Repiping & Pipe Repair, Emergency Plumbing
Reviews
37

What recent reviews say

David and Jarrett Kelly arrive on time, explain their work clearly, and leave the job site spotless. Over 20 years of service history and dual licensing draw repeat customers who value honesty and fair rates on everything from tankless heater installs to pipe repairs and toilet fixes.

The business handles water heater replacement, drain cleaning, appliance installation, and electrical work alongside plumbing. Customers praise their ability to work with owner-supplied equipment and their habit of never requiring a callback. Long-term relationships and family craftsmanship define the operation.

Praised for
  • punctual arrival
  • professional manner
  • clean work area
  • reasonable pricing
  • knowledgeable technicians
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Best for: Homeowners seeking a dependable, honest plumber with deep local roots and willingness to install owner-provided appliances.

Strengths

  • 40+ year family operation
  • dual-licensed (plumbing and electrical)
  • work with customer-supplied equipment
  • no callback history

Worth knowing

  • David Kelly and Jarrett Kelly named as technicians with strong reputations for punctuality
  • Jarrett Kelly known to have installed built-in cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, water lines, toilets, ceiling fans, and garage door operators in addition to plumbing work
  • No callback issues reported across reviewed jobs
  • Customers report willingness to work with tankless water heaters purchased from Amazon or other retailers

What reviews say by service

Water Heater Installation & Repair
Customers praise quick, professional tankless and standard water heater installation with on-time arrival and cleanup.
Leak Detection & Repair
Water heater leaks identified and replaced professionally with clear options review before estimate.
Emergency Plumbing
Responds within hours; toilet repair and quick turnaround cited as strengths.
Repiping & Pipe Repair
Homeowners report professional repair work with thorough explanations and no issues on recall.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.76 average across the 56 leak detection & repair businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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37
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Common questions

Do you install water heaters I buy myself?
Yes. One customer saved money by purchasing a tankless water heater on Amazon and hiring Kelly Installations to install it.
How quickly can you come out?
David responded within a couple of hours of one call. The business operates 7 days a week.
Will you explain the work?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note that technicians explain what they're doing and answer questions about systems like tankless heaters.
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Last updated 2026-08-01