47 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Altoona: Rabenstein Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Inc., CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 1-Tom-Plumber Altoona, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
Most-reviewed: Pittsburgh Backflow Testing, 700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #11.
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47 Altoona plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 47 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabenstein Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (249) | Altoona | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 1-Tom-Plumber Altoona | 61 | 4.8★ (63) | Hollidaysburg, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Altoona Premier Plumbers | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Altoona Quality Plumbers | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Altoona Elite Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Schultz Company | 60 | 4.7★ (15) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dependable Sewer & Drain Services | 60 | 4.7★ (34) | Altoona | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Haller Enterprises | 59 | 4.8★ (269) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bronson Plumbing and drain pro llc | 59 | 4.6★ (11) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Redstar Plumbing & Heating | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Altoona | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollidaysburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 700 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 232 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Aire | In Altoona | |
| B & B Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 1.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Barry Wible Plumbing and Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Clear Creek Company | In Altoona | |
| Gene Pletcher Heating & Cooling | 4.4★ (12) | In Altoona |
| Graham's Pumps & Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Keystone Construction Services LLC | In Altoona | |
| MBC Plumbing and HVAC | In Altoona | |
| Mcaleer's Plumbing Heating | 5.0★ (2) | In Altoona |
| Mike Estep Heating & Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Montgomery Brothers Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| SNEATHS PLUMBING & HVAC SERVICE LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| Solarshield Metal Roofing | 4.5★ (220) | In Altoona |
| The Drain Man | 5.0★ (1) | In Altoona |
| The Mountain City Plumbing Experts | In Altoona |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Altoona. 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 |
We scored 47 Altoona 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 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 Altoona 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 |