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Best Plumbers in Bedford, IN (2026)

31 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bedford: Hudson Plumbing, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing, 1,861 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

31 Bedford plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Bedford at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Bedford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hudson Plumbing944.9★ (527)Bedford24/7Overall
2Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing894.9★ (257)Bedford24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (465)Bloomington, 24 mi away24/7—
4Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling864.8★ (1,465)Bloomington, 21 mi away24/7—
5Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing854.8★ (1,861)Bloomington, 24 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Bryant & Sons Plumbing and Water Heaters854.9★ (174)Clarksville, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing845.0★ (200)Bloomington, 18 mi away24/7—
8Riverway Plumbing & Mechanical844.8★ (264)Bloomington, 17 mi away24/7—
9Complete Comfort Heating, A/C & Plumbing Repair834.9★ (413)Bloomington, 24 mi away24/7—
10Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing Services814.3★ (28)Bloomington, 22 mi away24/7—

The 31 best plumbers in Bedford, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bedford

    #1 Hudson Plumbing

    Based in Bedford

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3148 Mitchell Rd, Bedford, IN 47421
    View profile for Hudson Plumbing(812) 747-0900

  11. #11 Weddle Plumbing

    Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2051 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404
    View profile for Weddle Plumbing(812) 339-4669

  14. #14 Core Restoration

    Based in Bloomington, 17 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1245 W Old Capitol Pike, Bloomington, IN 47403
    View profile for Core Restoration(812) 824-2673

  21. #21 Mann Plumbing, Inc.

    Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1750 W 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
    View profile for Mann Plumbing, Inc.(812) 334-4003

  24. #24 Commercial Service

    Based in Bloomington, 23 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,049 Google reviews, 1,049 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 1,049 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4710 W Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
    View profile for Commercial Service(812) 339-9114

All 31 plumbers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in Bedford, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Crawlspace Doctor - Bloomington Indiana684.9★ (102)20 mi
27David Sewer Cleaners685.0★ (7)21 mi
28Alexander's Plumbing673.7★ (9)21 mi
29Watson Mechanical and General Contracting Inc.674.9★ (20)15 mi
30Crossroads Foundation Repair665.0★ (24)21 mi
31B-Town Reno LLC644.7★ (17)24 mi

Also serving Bedford

5 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Bedford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American standard construction company3.0★ (2)20 mi
Hopper's Contracting, L.L.C.5.0★ (2)In Bedford
Pipe Dreams Inc4.0★ (3)In Bedford
Plumbing Contractor Bloomington Indiana22 mi
Staggs Excavating LLC.19 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Bedford?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bedford. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Bedford?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Indiana

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Bedford plumbers

We scored 31 Bedford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bedford data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Bedford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Bedford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Bedford, IN is Hudson Plumbing with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 527 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 31 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Bedford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 31 plumbers serving Bedford, IN. 7 of them are based in Bedford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Bedford are open 24/7?

14 ranked plumbers in Bedford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hudson Plumbing (#1), Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Bedford work on weekends?

17 of 31 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hudson Plumbing (#1), Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Indiana?

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Bedford?

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 Bedford. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Bedford plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated plumbers in Bedford is 4.9★, with a median of 53 reviews. Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing has the most, 1,861 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Bedford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 plumbers serving Bedford.

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