33 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
11 of the 33 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 Perry: Zippy Drain, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zippy Drain | 87 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 16 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 86 | 4.9★ (8,128) | Johnston, 25 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Platinum Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 85 | 5.0★ (24) | Clive, 10 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 84 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 25 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Rooter Ranger | 83 | 4.5★ (203) | Grimes, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service | 83 | 4.6★ (168) | Ames, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Des Moines | 82 | 4.2★ (338) | Grimes, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Behle Inc | 82 | 4.5★ (65) | Ames, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Paysen Pipe Cleaning | 82 | 5.0★ (46) | Clive, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Iowa Drain Cleaning | 81 | 4.7★ (25) | Ankeny, 25 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.
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 260 Google reviews
#2Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 8,128 Google reviews
#3Platinum Plumbing Heating and Cooling
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 24 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 483 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 203 Google reviews
#6Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 168 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.2 from 338 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 65 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: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Johnston, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Grimes, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 338 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Clive, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews, 9,136 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perry
Ranked #15 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 Waukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Waukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Clive, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 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 #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Iowa Plumbing | 53 | 4.4★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Lifestyle Plumbing | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Kruck Plumbing & Heating Co | 51 | 4.4★ (35) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Hull Plumbing & Heating | 51 | 4.9★ (24) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Duncan Heating & Plumbing | 50 | 4.3★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 31 | T & T Irrigation | 49 | 4.6★ (53) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Vision Electric & Plumbing LLC | 48 | 3.2★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Molitor Construction, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 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) |