59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews, the most in Alpena.
Best Plumbers in Alpena, MI (2026)
5 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Alpena: Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating, 55 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 5 ranked after Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Alpena plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 plumbers in Alpena at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 59 | 4.9★ (527) | Alpena | Overall |
| 2 | Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.1★ (55) | Alpena | Most reviews |
| 3 | Great Lakes Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (6) | Alpena | — |
| 4 | Zolnierek Heating & Cooling Co | 49 | 4.4★ (22) | Alpena | — |
| 5 | R. A. Townsend Company | 48 | 4.7★ (7) | Alpena | — |
The 5 best plumbers in Alpena, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Alpena
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based in Alpena
49/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Alpena
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Alpena
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
How much do plumbers cost in Alpena?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alpena. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Michigan
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes licenses Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Alpena plumbers
We scored 5 Alpena plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 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 Alpena data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Alpena: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Alpena?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Alpena, MI is Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews. Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Great Lakes Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 5 plumbers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Alpena?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 plumbers serving Alpena, MI. 5 of them are based in Alpena; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
How do I check a plumber's license in Michigan?
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes handles licensing and covers Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Alpena?
Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Alpena. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Alpena plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated plumbers in Alpena is 4.4★, with a median of 22 reviews. Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling has the most, 527 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?
Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do plumbers outside Alpena count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alpena city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can plumbers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Alpena
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 plumbers serving Alpena.
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