68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, the most in Americus.
Best Plumbers in Americus, GA (2026)
6 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Americus: Plumbing Medic of Georgia, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing, 30 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 6 ranked after Plumbing Medic of Georgia; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Americus plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 plumbers in Americus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumbing Medic of Georgia | 68 | 5.0★ (59) | Americus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing | 63 | 4.4★ (30) | Albany, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Livengood repair & painting | 55 | 4.8★ (24) | Americus | Sat | — |
| 4 | J Handyman Services | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Albany, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | D&H Septic Services | 51 | 4.4★ (27) | Columbus, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | SEPTIC SOLUTIONS PLUMBING | 49 | 2.3★ (3) | Americus | — | — |
The 6 best plumbers in Americus, 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 Albany, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Americus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Columbus, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based in Americus
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Americus.
How much do plumbers cost in Americus?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Americus. 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 Georgia
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Master and journeyman plumber licenses (Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers).
- Search the business name or license number on the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
- 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 Americus plumbers
We scored 6 Americus 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 Americus 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 Americus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Americus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Americus, GA is Plumbing Medic of Georgia with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing (#2) and Livengood repair & painting (#3) follow. We ranked 6 plumbers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Americus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 plumbers serving Americus, GA. 3 of them are based in Americus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which plumbers in Americus are open 24/7?
3 ranked plumbers in Americus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Plumbing Medic of Georgia (#1), Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing (#2) and D&H Septic Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Americus work on weekends?
5 of 6 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Plumbing Medic of Georgia (#1), Affordable Drain Services & Plumbing (#2) and Livengood repair & painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Georgia?
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Master and journeyman plumber licenses (Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers). Search the business or license number at https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Americus?
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 Americus. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Americus plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated plumbers in Americus is 4.4★, with a median of 26 reviews. Plumbing Medic of Georgia has the most, 59 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.
Update log for Americus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 plumbers serving Americus.
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