25 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
4 of the 25 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 Independence: A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service | 61 | 4.9★ (103) | Waterloo, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Cedar Valley Water and Sewer | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Cedar Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter | 51 | 3.8★ (19) | Waterloo, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 51 | 4.5★ (17) | Waterloo, 24 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 47 | 3.7★ (43) | Independence | — |
| 6 | Precision Plumbing Heating & Air Llc | 43 | 5.0★ (30) | Independence | — |
| 7 | Poyner Plumbing | 43 | 4.1★ (9) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — |
| 8 | Nick's Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 43 | 3.7★ (12) | Waterloo, 23 mi away | — |
| 9 | Low Dollar Plumbing | 42 | 2.4★ (32) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — |
| 10 | Johnson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 41 | 3.3★ (19) | Oelwein, 14 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.
#1A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 103 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 3.8 from 19 Google reviews
#4Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 17 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 572 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water treatment plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. 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 | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are |