29 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Charleston: Roto-Rooter, CR Score 92/100; 4.7★ from 461 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical, 318 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked after Roto-Rooter; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Charleston plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter | 92 | 4.7★ (461) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical | 88 | 4.9★ (318) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Hamilton Sewer and Drain | 86 | 5.0★ (73) | Mattoon, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | All Pro Heating AC Plumbing, LLC | 82 | 4.8★ (119) | Douglas, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | All Aspects Plumbing | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | Crete, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Geno's 24/7 Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 81 | 4.5★ (44) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | Sat · Emergency | — |
| 7 | Titus Plumbing | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Charleston | — | — |
| 8 | Charleston Plumbing Heating & Elec | 76 | 2.3★ (3) | Charleston | — | — |
| 9 | LD Mechanical Contractors Inc | 75 | 4.7★ (236) | Charleston | — | — |
| 10 | Shamrock Sewer and Plumbing | 75 | 2.8★ (9) | Manteno, 17 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: 4.7★ from 461 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (461).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 236 Google reviews, 236 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carmi, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.7★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vincennes, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 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 #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | VIK’S HVAC, INC. & HANDYMAN | 67 | 4.6★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Booker Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electrical LLC | 64 | 3.4★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Shepard & Shepard | 62 | 3.3★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Rhode Heating and Air Conditioning | 58 | 4.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Althoff Plumbing, Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bennett Sewers&More | 17 mi | |
| Bill Miller Plumbing | 4 mi | |
| Eaton Plumbing & Heating | 8 mi | |
| Figgins Plumbing | 19 mi | |
| Gardner Excavating & Directional Boring LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| H & w Plumbing Htg & AC | 1.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Montz Plumbing & Services | 1 mi | |
| Redstar Plumbing & Hvac INC. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Sudkamp Plumbing Heating & Electric | 20 mi | |
| Top Chicago Plumber | 17 mi | |
| Walk Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Charleston. 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 29 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 |