34 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carbondale: Baker & Sons Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 3,071 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, 656 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked after Baker & Sons Plumbing; ranked #13.
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34 Carbondale plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker & Sons Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (3,071) | Marion, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 86 | 5.0★ (8) | Carbondale | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Huppert Plumbing | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | Murphysboro, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mighty Plumbing | 82 | 4.8★ (13) | Carbondale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc. | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Herrin, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Grammer Septic Tank Cleaning | 82 | 5.0★ (21) | Murphysboro, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Harris and Sons Plumbing | 81 | 4.7★ (3) | Carterville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Drainmasters Professional Drain Cleaning 24 HR | 80 | 4.3★ (23) | Herrin, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Baker & Sons Plumbing Inc | 79 | 3.7★ (31) | Carbondale | — | — |
| 10 | Groves Plumbing | 76 | 4.1★ (9) | Marion, 24 mi away | 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 3,071 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,071).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Murphysboro, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Marion, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, 656 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.4★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Furlows Plumbing Heating & AC | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Good Guys Plumbing | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Gambles Plumbing | 71 | 4.9★ (21) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Skelcher-Milani Septic Service | 71 | 3.8★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Southern Illinois Plumbing Solutions | 70 | 4.7★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Arnold Plumbing | 70 | 2.6★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 32 | A & W Plumbing and Heating, Inc. | 70 | 4.2★ (148) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Parli Property Inspection Services | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | In Carbondale |
| 34 | Terra Pro Excavating | 62 | 4.4★ (14) | 25 mi |
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Cordes Plumbing | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Blankenship Plumbing & Excavating | 7 mi | |
| DL Shelton LLC Backflow Prevention Services | In Carbondale | |
| Gamble's Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Carbondale |
| Hoppers Septic Tank Services | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| HP Plumbing & Mechanical | 11 mi | |
| Jones Plumbing & Heating Co | 17 mi | |
| Kelly Plumbing Inc | 16 mi | |
| Kraft Plumbing and Heating | 7 mi | |
| Stegle Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Williams Plumbing | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carbondale. 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 34 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 |