59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
- 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Columbia, MS (2026)
6 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbia: Prestige Plumbing, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): H&P Wells Water Well Drilling & Repair Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: A to Z Painting and Remodeling, 32 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 6 ranked after Prestige Plumbing; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Columbia plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 plumbers in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Plumbing | 59 | 4.4★ (145) | Picayune, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A to Z Painting and Remodeling | 55 | 4.5★ (32) | Hattiesburg, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | H&P Wells Water Well Drilling & Repair Service | 54 | 4.8★ (11) | Columbia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Vision Plumbing llc | 52 | 5.0★ (29) | Hattiesburg, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Dixie Heating and Air | 52 | 5.0★ (31) | Hattiesburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Clark All Service LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | Hattiesburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 6 best plumbers in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Hattiesburg, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 26 J M Burge Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Based in Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 117 S High School Ave, Columbia, MS 39429
Based in Hattiesburg, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 521 Purvis Oloh Rd, Purvis, MS 39475
Based in Hattiesburg, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hattiesburg, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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.
| 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 |
How we ranked Columbia plumbers
We scored 6 Columbia 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbia data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Columbia, MS is Prestige Plumbing with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A to Z Painting and Remodeling (#2) and H&P Wells Water Well Drilling & Repair Service (#3) follow. We ranked 6 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 plumbers serving Columbia, MS. 1 of them is based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Columbia are open 24/7?
4 ranked plumbers in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Prestige Plumbing (#1), H&P Wells Water Well Drilling & Repair Service (#3) and Dixie Heating and Air (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Columbia work on weekends?
5 of 6 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prestige Plumbing (#1), A to Z Painting and Remodeling (#2) and H&P Wells Water Well Drilling & Repair Service (#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 6 rated plumbers in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Prestige Plumbing has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 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
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 plumbers serving Columbia.
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