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Best overall in Appleton: Roto-Rooter Greater Fox Valley, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 1,356 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Besch Plumbing Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.
Most-reviewed: Black-Haak Heating, 7,227 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
103 Appleton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 103 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Greater Fox Valley | 91 | 4.9★ (1,356) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Besch Plumbing Inc | 89 | 4.8★ (120) | Appleton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (403) | Appleton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Speedy Clean Drain & Sewer | 87 | 4.7★ (73) | Menasha, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Reliable Rooter | 87 | 4.9★ (44) | Little Chute, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sadler Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc. | 87 | 4.9★ (231) | Allouez, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Black-Haak Heating | 86 | 4.9★ (7,227) | Appleton | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 8 | Appleton Drain & Sewer Cleaning | 86 | 4.9★ (166) | Little Chute, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | ED's Drain Cleaning LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (228) | Green Bay, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kyle's Plumbing | 85 | 4.4★ (21) | Appleton | 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: 4.9★ from 1,356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menasha, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Chute, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7,227 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (7,227).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Chute, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,877 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kimberly, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Pere, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,765 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Pere, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 209 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 103 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Precision Plumbing Solutions LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Fox Cities Plumbing | 80 | 4.8★ (284) | In Appleton |
| 28 | Asap Sewer & Drain Cleaning LLC | 80 | 4.2★ (402) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Ace Sewer & Water | 79 | 4.8★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Reliable Plumbing & Heating | 79 | 5.0★ (19) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Thiel Plumbing LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | In Appleton |
| 32 | ACE Drain & Sewer | 78 | 4.3★ (21) | 13 mi |
| 33 | VandeHey Ideal Plumbing | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Jeff's Water Conditioning & Greenville Plumbing | 78 | 4.8★ (70) | In Appleton |
| 35 | Merten Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 78 | 4.6★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 36 | BG Remodeling & Construction LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | In Appleton |
| 37 | Wolf & Sons Plumbing LLC | 77 | 4.8★ (42) | In Appleton |
| 38 | Seal Pipe Lining | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | In Appleton |
| 39 | Watters Plumbing | 77 | 4.6★ (159) | 2 mi |
| 40 | Salm Plumbing Sewer & Drain | 77 | 4.6★ (32) | In Appleton |
| 41 | Dennee Plumbing | 77 | 5.0★ (16) | In Appleton |
| 42 | Roto-Rooter Drain Cleaining | 76 | 3.3★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 43 | Edge Plumbing | 76 | 4.8★ (24) | In Appleton |
| 44 | Mike The Plumber 01, LLC | 76 | 4.6★ (30) | In Appleton |
| 45 | Jim's Plumbing | 76 | 4.9★ (38) | In Appleton |
| 46 | Keyes & Sons Plumbing & Heating | 76 | 4.8★ (61) | 5 mi |
| 47 | Hansen Plumbing Inc | 76 | 4.6★ (19) | In Appleton |
| 48 | Keith Petersen Plumbing | 76 | 4.6★ (32) | In Appleton |
| 49 | J. Cox Plumbing | 75 | 5.0★ (107) | 16 mi |
| 50 | Pauls Plumbing Plus Llc | 75 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Refreshments | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Bevers & Fischer Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| Boyd's Sewer & Sink Cleaning | In Appleton | |
| Edw F Radtke & Sons, Inc | In Appleton | |
| Flush Drain & Sewer Cleanin | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| Heise Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 4.5★ (28) | 19 mi |
| Home Services at The Home Depot | 5.0★ (2) | In Appleton |
| Home Services at The Home Depot | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| J. Cox Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| Jacques Plumbing LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| JG Restoration | 4.8★ (154) | In Appleton |
| Jim Cornell Plumbing LLC | 4.1★ (18) | 21 mi |
| Leak Squad | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Powell Roofing Services | 4.4★ (7) | In Appleton |
| Project Master LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Appleton |
| Ramtech Plumbing & Heating | 3.3★ (7) | 18 mi |
| Russ Vann Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tiltin Windows, Doors and More | 5.0★ (53) | In Appleton |
| Warner Commercial Roofing | 4.6★ (53) | In Appleton |
| Wilde Plumbing | In Appleton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Appleton. 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 103 Appleton 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 Appleton 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 |