16 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albert Lea: P & L Excavating, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Master Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Christianson Plumbing & Heating, 268 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #6.
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16 Albert Lea plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P & L Excavating | 86 | 5.0★ (27) | Albert Lea | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Master Plumbing | 85 | 3.8★ (26) | Albert Lea | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jetter Clean Advanced Drain Cleaning Albert Lea | 84 | 5.0★ (4) | Albert Lea | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 83 | 4.7★ (13) | Albert Lea | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Callahan Drain Cleaning | 82 | 4.9★ (27) | Austin, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Christianson Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 4.8★ (268) | Albert Lea | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Platinum Plumbing Solutions LLC | 80 | 4.6★ (84) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 8 | Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 79 | 4.3★ (115) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 9 | Geno's Plumbing & Heating | 76 | 4.4★ (19) | Albert Lea | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | P & L Excavating | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Albert Lea | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #3 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 Albert Lea
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (268).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
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 Albert Lea
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
4 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Drain Cleanout Services | 20 mi | |
| Callahan Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | In Albert Lea |
| Iverson's Sewer Cleaning | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Winsupply of Albert Lea | 5.0★ (2) | In Albert Lea |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albert Lea. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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We scored 16 Albert Lea plumbers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
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 | In Albert Lea data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |