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Best Plumbers in Clarinda, IA (2026)

8 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Clarinda: Wallin Plumbing & Heating, CR Score 55/100; 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Wallin Plumbing & Heating, 32 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

8 Clarinda plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 8 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Red Oak ranking. See Plumbers in Red Oak

Top 8 plumbers in Clarinda at a glance

Top 8 plumbers in Clarinda at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wallin Plumbing & Heating554.5★ (22)Clarinda—Overall
2John Gowing Plumbing & Heating524.7★ (18)Shenandoah, 18 mi away——
3Wallin Plumbing & Heating514.3★ (32)Shenandoah, 18 mi away—Most reviews
4R & R Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning513.5★ (18)Red Oak, 21 mi away——
5Beery Construction-Excavating Contractor505.0★ (9)ClarindaEvenings—
6Rogers Plumbing Heating & AC503.5★ (27)Red Oak, 21 mi away——
7Southwest Iowa Plumbing & Heating505.0★ (4)Clarinda——
8Don's Johns & Septic Pumping455.0★ (8)Shenandoah, 18 mi away——

The 8 best plumbers in Clarinda, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Clarinda

    Based in Clarinda

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 E Chestnut St, Clarinda, IA 51632
  2. Based in Shenandoah, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, the most in Clarinda.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1209 Ferguson Rd., Shenandoah, IA 51601

How much do plumbers cost in Clarinda?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clarinda. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Clarinda?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Iowa

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.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Clarinda plumbers

We scored 8 Clarinda 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Clarinda data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Clarinda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Clarinda?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Clarinda, IA is Wallin Plumbing & Heating with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews. John Gowing Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Wallin Plumbing & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 8 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Clarinda?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 plumbers serving Clarinda, IA. 3 of them are based in Clarinda; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Clarinda?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Clarinda. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Clarinda plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated plumbers in Clarinda is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Wallin Plumbing & Heating has the most, 32 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do plumbers outside Clarinda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clarinda city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can plumbers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Clarinda

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 plumbers serving Clarinda.