54 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buena Vista: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Tri-Cities, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 54.
Most-reviewed: Staley's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, 655 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #19.
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54 Buena Vista plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 54 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Tri-Cities | 64 | 4.7★ (179) | Buena Vista | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (306) | Bridgeport, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc | 62 | 4.5★ (106) | Saginaw, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mid-State Sewer Service | 61 | 5.0★ (106) | Freeland, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bedford Plumbing & Heating LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (110) | Bridgeport, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Maximum Flush Sewer and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (85) | Saginaw, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Klenow & Sons Plumbing | 59 | 4.8★ (31) | Saginaw, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Halm's Septic Tank Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Saginaw, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Harry's Sewer Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (107) | Midland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Maximum Flush Sewer and Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (24) | Saginaw, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeland, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flushing, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 655 Google reviews, the most in Buena Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buena Vista
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw Township North, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrie, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Burton, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 54 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Acme Sewer Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Alexander Plumbing/Heating Inc | 24 mi | |
| Bath Envy | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bois Plumbing | 3.6★ (5) | 24 mi |
| Burnash Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| Burt unique plumbing & handyman services llc | In Buena Vista | |
| chadshomeimprovements | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| D & E Mobile Home Repair Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Laski & Sons Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Marshall Plumbing Inc. | 23 mi | |
| P J's Plumbing & Heating | 9 mi | |
| Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery | 23 mi | |
| Quality Heating Cooling & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC | 21 mi | |
| Schultz Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Trinity Home Improvements & Handyman Services | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buena Vista. 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 54 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 |