66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews, the most in Birmingham.
- 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2335 Goodrich St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Best Plumbers in Birmingham, MI (2026)
660 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Birmingham: Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 660.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Levine & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AC, 5,322 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 660 ranked after Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
660 Birmingham plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 229 are open 24/7, 412 open Saturdays and 311 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 660 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Troy ranking. See Plumbers in Troy
Top 10 plumbers in Birmingham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 66 | 4.9★ (6,410) | Ferndale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company | 65 | 4.9★ (946) | Birmingham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (5,035) | Auburn Hills, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Edwards Plumbing & Heating | 64 | 4.7★ (2,426) | Southfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Paradigm Plumbing & Mechanical, INC. | 63 | 5.0★ (500) | Ferndale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Northwest Drain Station, Inc. | 63 | 4.7★ (745) | Royal Oak, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Universal Plumbing and Sewer | 63 | 4.9★ (2,503) | Clinton Township, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Putman & Sons Plumbing Inc | 62 | 4.8★ (673) | Rochester Hills, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Emergency Drain and Plumbing, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (346) | Troy, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings · Emergency | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit | 62 | 4.8★ (2,256) | Clinton Township, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 660 best plumbers in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 946 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 655 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
Based in Auburn Hills, 13 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,035 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 5,035 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3460 Floradale St, Waterford Township, MI 48329
Based in Southfield, 8 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,426 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 2,426 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 20992 Bridge St, Southfield, MI 48033
Based in Ferndale, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 500 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 500 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 910 E Drayton St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Based in Royal Oak, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 311 Charlotte Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Based in Clinton Township, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,503 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 35640 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035
Based in Rochester Hills, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2175 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Based in Troy, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews
- Emergency service
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1729 E 14 Mile Rd STE 200, Troy, MI 48083
Based in Clinton Township, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 51162 Milano Dr, Macomb, MI 48042
Based in Farmington Hills, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 966 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 966 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Clinton Township, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Southfield, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,322 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 5,322 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23820 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
#14 Z Plumberz
Based in Auburn Hills, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2142 Pontiac Rd # 102, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
#15 Bubby's Plumbing
Based in Windsor, 19 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 1,190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1074 Crawford Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 5C9
Based in Farmington Hills, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25882 Orchard Lake Rd #110, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Based in Farmington Hills, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 K.C. Plumbing
Based in Saint Clair Shores, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Madison Heights, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 290 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 748 W 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Based in Auburn Hills, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4266 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48329
#21 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fraser, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17560 Helro Dr, Fraser, MI 48026
Based in Warren, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25530 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Based in Livonia, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 769 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 769 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 37545 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
Based in Beverly Hills, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Plumbers ranked #26 to #26
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 660 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | EA Plumbing and Drain | 60 | 5.0★ (49) | 4 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Birmingham?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Birmingham. 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 Birmingham plumbers
We scored 660 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Birmingham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Birmingham, MI is Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company (#2) and Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 660 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Birmingham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 660 plumbers serving Birmingham, MI. 1 of them is based in Birmingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Birmingham are open 24/7?
229 ranked plumbers in Birmingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#1), Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company (#2) and Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing (#3). Emergency Drain and Plumbing, LLC (#9) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Birmingham work on weekends?
412 of 660 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 311 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#1), Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company (#2) and Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Birmingham plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 660 rated plumbers in Birmingham is 4.7★, with a median of 31 reviews. Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has the most, 6,410 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 Birmingham
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 660 plumbers serving Birmingham.
- October 2026: 13 duplicate listings merged.
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