24 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
7 of the 24 plumbers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency plumbing in Centerville: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ames, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ames | 90 | 4.9★ (937) | Ames, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters | 88 | 4.9★ (2,611) | Ames, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service | 87 | 4.6★ (168) | Ames, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Behle Inc | 86 | 4.5★ (65) | Ames, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting | 84 | 4.4★ (145) | Ames, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Platinum Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 83 | 5.0★ (24) | Clive, 22 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter-Webster City | 79 | 3.4★ (16) | Webster City, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | HT Plumbing Inc | 72 | 4.7★ (19) | Ames, 20 mi away | — |
| 9 | Cable Plumbing Inc | 70 | 3.9★ (11) | Ames, 19 mi away | — |
| 10 | Pritchard Bros Plumbing & Heating Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (151) | Boone, 3 mi away | — |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ames
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 937 Google reviews
#2C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 2,611 Google reviews
#3Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 168 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 65 Google reviews
#5Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting
Open 24/7 · 4.4 from 145 Google reviews
#6Platinum Plumbing Heating and Cooling
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 24 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 3.4 from 16 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 937 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,611 Google reviews, 2,611 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster City, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centerville
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perry, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |