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Best Plumbers in Columbia, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: 1-Tom-Plumber, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, 2,409 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #2.

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

61 Columbia plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 61 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
11-Tom-Plumber925.0★ (106)Columbia24/7Overall
2MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling924.8★ (2,409)Columbia24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri914.7★ (243)Columbia24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.5★ (304)Columbia24/7—
5Brian Wear Plumbing & Restoration894.9★ (1,869)ColumbiaSat—
6A1 Columbia Plumbing Heating & AC Services865.0★ (505)Columbia——
7Providence Plumbing & Water Heater Repair855.0★ (8)Columbia24/7—
8Fast Plumbing & Water Heater Repair Columbia854.6★ (11)Columbia24/7—
9Direct Plumbing & Water Heater Repair Jefferson City855.0★ (16)Columbia24/7—
10Eric's Plumbing & Water Heater Repair854.6★ (10)Columbia24/7—

The 61 best plumbers in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Columbia

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5751 MO-163, Columbia, MO 65201
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(573) 203-5766

  14. #14 J B Plumbing

    Based in Columbia

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Address
    1481 S Mesa Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
    View profile for J B Plumbing(573) 443-0896

  15. #15 All Clear Pumping & Sewer

    Based in Jefferson City, 24 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    502 Shady Acres, Centertown, MO 65023
    View profile for All Clear Pumping & Sewer(573) 634-0165

  16. #16 Lawrence Plumbing Services

    Based in Columbia

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2000 E Broadway #305, Columbia, MO 65201
    View profile for Lawrence Plumbing Services(573) 239-8005

  19. #19 Cochran Plumbing

    Based in Columbia

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3500 E McGee Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Cochran Plumbing(573) 696-1387

  20. #20 Tallmage Plumbing, LLC

    Based in Columbia

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1720 Boyd Ln, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Tallmage Plumbing, LLC(573) 239-3829

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 61 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Coast West plumbing804.8★ (79)20 mi
27Precision Plumbing & Water Heater Repair Columbia805.0★ (3)In Columbia
28Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair804.9★ (372)In Columbia
29Bartlett Plumbing & HVAC804.9★ (67)25 mi
30Dwight's plumbing llc794.0★ (25)19 mi
31All Star Plumbing794.9★ (57)In Columbia
32Johnson Plumbing LLC793.7★ (3)In Columbia
33DrainFlow LLC795.0★ (7)24 mi
34Scotty On The Spot - Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Cleaning795.0★ (65)In Columbia
35Marina D'or Construction LLC775.0★ (56)In Columbia
36Adam's Plumbing LLC775.0★ (25)In Columbia
37Watson Plumbing765.0★ (3)8 mi
38Jakes Plumbing LLC765.0★ (7)In Columbia
39Plumb Magic764.9★ (9)In Columbia
40Highline Plumbing LLC755.0★ (4)In Columbia
41All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning754.1★ (41)In Columbia
42Reliable Plumbing LLC745.0★ (27)In Columbia
43Mid-State Grading LLC734.9★ (11)In Columbia
44Skip Turner Plumbing734.8★ (4)22 mi
45Cal-Air Mechanical LLC734.8★ (88)22 mi
46ICRestoration llc734.3★ (6)18 mi
47Steven Scott Plumbing725.0★ (4)21 mi
48Affordable Plumbing Maintenance LLC724.8★ (20)15 mi
49Huskey's Home Service723.4★ (5)In Columbia
50Nevins Plumbing & HVAC723.0★ (3)23 mi

Also serving Columbia

20 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-1 Solutions, LLC4.5★ (26)In Columbia
Accurate Heating & Cooling4.9★ (432)In Columbia
Affordable Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Columbia3.0★ (2)In Columbia
Air & Water Solutions4.7★ (62)In Columbia
All City Water Heating Repair Columbia5.0★ (3)In Columbia
Alpha and Omega Electric4.3★ (22)In Columbia
APM Construction Services4.8★ (60)In Columbia
Atkins All-Pro4.9★ (54)In Columbia
Average Joe Handyman Service LLC4.8★ (24)In Columbia
Briney Concrete Cutting and Coring, LLC5.0★ (9)In Columbia
Earl Plumbing & Water Heater Repair3.0★ (2)In Columbia
Ken's Drywall4.9★ (18)In Columbia
Kevin's Plumbing & Water Heater Repair5.0★ (2)In Columbia
MaxCare Carpet Cleaning & Repair5.0★ (681)In Columbia
Northwest Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)In Columbia
NW Industries, LLC5.0★ (4)14 mi
On Time Water Heater Repair Columbia5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Rick's Water Heating Repair Columbia5.0★ (5)In Columbia
SERVPRO of Columbia4.9★ (54)In Columbia
Timberlake ENGINEERING5.0★ (3)In Columbia

How much do plumbers cost in Columbia?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Columbia?
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 we ranked Columbia plumbers

We scored 61 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Columbia, MO is 1-Tom-Plumber with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri (#3) follow. We ranked 61 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 61 plumbers serving Columbia, MO. 36 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Columbia are open 24/7?

22 ranked plumbers in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 1-Tom-Plumber (#1), MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Columbia work on weekends?

31 of 61 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 1-Tom-Plumber (#1), MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Columbia?

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 Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 61 rated plumbers in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has the most, 2,409 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do plumbers outside Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 61 plumbers serving Columbia.

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