15 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Alma: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Mid-Michigan, CR Score 89/100; 4.6★ from 1,047 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paradise Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Michigan Water Systems, 177 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Mid-Michigan; ranked #4.
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15 Alma plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Mid-Michigan | 89 | 4.6★ (1,047) | Mount Pleasant, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Paradise Plumbing | 85 | 4.4★ (53) | Auburn Hills, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Weatherby's Plumbing & Heating | 82 | 4.7★ (130) | Alma | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Michigan Water Systems | 78 | 5.0★ (177) | Mount Pleasant, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Collins Heating & Cooling LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (118) | Midland, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pat Klein Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 4.9★ (7) | Mount Pleasant, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Walton Heating & Cooling | 72 | 3.8★ (14) | Mount Pleasant, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Superior Heating A/C Plumbing | 72 | 3.0★ (6) | Alma | — | — |
| 9 | Adams Plumbing & Heating Inc | 71 | 4.4★ (28) | Alma | — | — |
| 10 | Central Plumbing, Inc. | 71 | 4.4★ (27) | Mount Pleasant, 17 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.6★ from 1,047 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,047).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alma
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alma
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alma
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dj's Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| KStro Home Remodeling and Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alma. 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 15 Alma 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 Alma 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 |