Top 50 of 73 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
12 of the 50 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 Lincoln: 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 | 93 | 4.8★ (865) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 2 | John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical | 92 | 4.8★ (5,590) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 3 | Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing | 91 | 4.9★ (2,344) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 4 | Dunrite Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (82) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 5 | Matt's Sewer & Drain | 89 | 4.5★ (96) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 6 | Benton Family Water Heaters | 88 | 4.8★ (79) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 7 | The Drain Specialist-Bethany Repair Plumbing and Rooter | 86 | 4.8★ (19) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 8 | Patriot Plumbing, Heating & AC | 85 | 4.5★ (132) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lincoln | 84 | 2.8★ (5) | Lincoln | 24/7 |
| 10 | Davis Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (38) | Lincoln | 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
#3Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 2,344 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 82 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 73 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
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
Ranked #3 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
Ranked #4 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
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
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
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
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
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
Ranked #10 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
Ranked #11 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
Ranked #12 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
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 Lincoln
Ranked #14 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 Seward, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 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
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
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
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 Lincoln
Ranked #19 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
Ranked #20 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
Ranked #21 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
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
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
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Brian's Holmes Sewer and Drain | 62 | 4.8★ (49) | In Lincoln |
| 27 | JC Plus Plumbing L.L.C. | 62 | 4.7★ (61) | In Lincoln |
| 28 | Simmons Plumbing | 61 | 4.5★ (53) | In Lincoln |
| 29 | Taylor's Drain & Sewer Service | 61 | 4.4★ (71) | In Lincoln |
| 30 | Wellmann Plumbing | 61 | 4.5★ (39) | In Lincoln |
| 31 | Bob Nohavec Plumbing Inc | 61 | 4.4★ (45) | In Lincoln |
| 32 | Dworak Plumbing | 61 | 4.6★ (22) | In Lincoln |
| 33 | Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing | 60 | 4.7★ (332) | In Lincoln |
| 34 | Spring Plumbing | 60 | 4.3★ (48) | In Lincoln |
| 35 | Icon Plumbing | 60 | 4.7★ (13) | In Lincoln |
| 36 | Bigfoot Sewer Drain and Plumbing Repair | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | In Lincoln |
| 37 | Codr Plumbing & Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (260) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Bouwens Plumbing Inc | 59 | 4.6★ (23) | In Lincoln |
| 39 | John's Plumbing | 59 | 4.7★ (20) | In Lincoln |
| 40 | Todd Valley Plumbing & Heating | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | In Lincoln |
| 41 | JT & K Services Inc | 59 | 3.9★ (26) | In Lincoln |
| 42 | Giebelhaus-Hoffman & Dorsey Plumbing | 59 | 4.7★ (16) | In Lincoln |
| 43 | Carlson Plumbing Solutions | 59 | 4.3★ (6) | In Lincoln |
| 44 | Matt's Plumbing Inc. | 59 | 4.4★ (20) | In Lincoln |
| 45 | Mike Standley Plumbing | 59 | 3.9★ (7) | In Lincoln |
| 46 | DP Plumbing Company | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | In Lincoln |
| 47 | Dave's Plumbing Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | In Lincoln |
| 48 | Biggerstaff Plumbing Heating & Air | 58 | 4.6★ (92) | In Lincoln |
| 49 | Bob & Don's Plumbing | 58 | 4.5★ (11) | In Lincoln |
| 50 | Waverly Plumbing & Well Co | 58 | 4.7★ (7) | In Lincoln |
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) |