25 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
8 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 Merrill: Frasier's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frasier's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling | 88 | 4.9★ (1,174) | Wausau, 16 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wausau | 88 | 4.8★ (193) | Wausau, 18 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | PGA Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (1,312) | Weston, 22 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Best-1 Plumbing & Heating | 84 | 4.7★ (48) | Weston, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Doctor rooter 911 | 84 | 4.5★ (59) | Madison, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Southport Home Services | 82 | 4.7★ (314) | Wausau, 17 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Apex Property Maintenance Professionals | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | Antigo, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Brandenburg Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 77 | 4.1★ (9) | Wausau, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Loritz Plumbing Inc | 72 | 4.2★ (5) | Bellevue, 20 mi away | — |
| 10 | The Water Heater Guys | 63 | 5.0★ (360) | Kronenwetter, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings |
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.
#1Frasier's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 1,174 Google reviews
#2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wausau
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 193 Google reviews
#3PGA Inc.
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 1,312 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 48 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 59 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 314 Google reviews
#7Apex Property Maintenance Professionals
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 4 Google reviews
#8Brandenburg Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Open 24/7 · 4.1 from 9 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 1,174 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 193 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,312 Google reviews, 1,312 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antigo, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Fond du Lac, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antigo, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waupaca, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chippewa Falls, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Appleton, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 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) |