28 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cedar Falls: Young Plumbing & Heating, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., 2,581 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Cedar Falls plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Plumbing & Heating | 93 | 4.9★ (484) | Waterloo, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. | 91 | 4.7★ (2,581) | Cedar Falls | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cedar Valley Water and Sewer | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Cedar Falls | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 80 | 4.5★ (17) | Waterloo, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | RainSoft of NE Iowa | 77 | 4.6★ (221) | Waterloo, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter | 77 | 3.8★ (19) | Waterloo, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Drain Doctor | 76 | 3.3★ (57) | Waterloo, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Poyner Plumbing | 76 | 4.1★ (9) | Waterloo, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nick's Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 76 | 3.7★ (12) | Waterloo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Herold's Sewer & Drain Services | 75 | 3.2★ (5) | Waterloo, 4 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,581 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,581).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 2 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mechanical contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Waterloo, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 2 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cedar Falls. 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 |
In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 28 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls 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 |