19 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cape Girardeau: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 446 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bill Bonney Septic Tank & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Prestige Plumbing And Air, 275 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service; ranked #12.
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19 Cape Girardeau plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service | 95 | 4.8★ (446) | Cape Girardeau | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bill Bonney Septic Tank & Plumbing | 88 | 4.7★ (69) | Jackson, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Southeast Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 85 | 4.2★ (28) | Cape Girardeau | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sensible Solutions Services | 84 | 4.6★ (110) | Cape Girardeau | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Westgate Plumbing Services | 84 | 4.9★ (15) | Cape Girardeau | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Jackson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hacker Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 82 | 4.2★ (30) | Cape Girardeau | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Hermitage Plumbing | 82 | 4.5★ (17) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 9 | Heartland Plumbing & Repair | 80 | 4.5★ (8) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 10 | FGR Mechanical Inc | 80 | 4.3★ (3) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Cape Girardeau
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 446 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (446).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 275 Google reviews, 275 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Rapid Rooter Sewer & Drain | 1.0★ (2) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Always Excavating & Landscaping | In Cape Girardeau | |
| Basic Home Improvements | In Cape Girardeau | |
| Dakota Plumbing & Heating Inc | 11 mi | |
| Dave's Plumbing Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| DLR Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Flori Heating & Cooling | 3.3★ (29) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Just Plumbing of Cape | In Cape Girardeau | |
| Kirn Plumbing & Heating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Cape Girardeau |
| PGC - Handyman Services | 9 mi | |
| Ram Power Drain & Sewer | 3.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sttz Plumbing Inc | In Cape Girardeau | |
| Tom the Plumber | 5.0★ (1) | In Cape Girardeau |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cape Girardeau. 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 |
We scored 19 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 |