Top 28 of 62 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
12 of the 28 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 Crete: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 89 | 4.8★ (865) | Lincoln, 16 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (5,590) | Lincoln, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Dunrite Plumbing | 85 | 5.0★ (82) | Lincoln, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (2,344) | Lincoln, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Matt's Sewer & Drain | 84 | 4.5★ (96) | Lincoln, 16 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Benton Family Water Heaters | 83 | 4.8★ (79) | Lincoln, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | The Drain Specialist-Bethany Repair Plumbing and Rooter | 81 | 4.8★ (19) | Lincoln, 18 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Patriot Plumbing, Heating & AC | 79 | 4.5★ (132) | Lincoln, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lincoln | 79 | 2.8★ (5) | Lincoln, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Gavin's Plumbers | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Lincoln, 17 mi away | 24/7 |
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.
#1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 865 Google reviews
#2John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 5,590 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 82 Google reviews
#4Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 2,344 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 96 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 79 Google reviews
#7The Drain Specialist-Bethany Repair Plumbing and Rooter
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 19 Google reviews
#8Patriot Plumbing, Heating & AC
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 132 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 62 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews, 5,590 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,344 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seward, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seward, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,193 Google reviews, 1,193 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Schultz & Sons Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Taylor's Drain & Sewer Service | 56 | 4.4★ (71) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Bigfoot Sewer Drain and Plumbing Repair | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
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) |