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Best overall in Cottage Grove: Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 4,888 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rhino Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 106.
Most-reviewed: All Comfort Services, 3,441 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 106 ranked after Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric; ranked #6.
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106 Cottage Grove plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 106 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 63 | 4.9★ (4,888) | Sun Prairie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rhino Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (87) | Madison, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection | 60 | 4.6★ (352) | Madison, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dave Jones - Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (1,684) | Monona, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | RG Heating Cooling Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (1,820) | Waunakee, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Comfort Services | 59 | 4.8★ (3,441) | Madison, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 59 | 4.7★ (1,128) | Sun Prairie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | KJM Plumbing, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (101) | Fitchburg, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (1,042) | Madison, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Drain Cleaning Brothers | 58 | 5.0★ (232) | Milton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Cottage Grove
Based in Sun Prairie, 7 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,888 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monona, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,684 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,820 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,441 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,042 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 880 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 388 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 646 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 514 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleton, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watertown, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 106 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Uselman Plumbing Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (34) | In Cottage Grove |
| 27 | Sewer Ninjas | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | In Cottage Grove |
| 28 | Robert's Plumbing & Heating INC | 54 | 4.5★ (32) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Metro Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (58) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Capitol Plumbing Co. | 54 | 4.7★ (46) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Gotta Go Plumbing, L.L.C. | 54 | 5.0★ (57) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Aqua Plumbing | 54 | 4.8★ (18) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Oasen Plumbing Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (20) | 6 mi |
| 34 | Lorentz Plumbing | 53 | 4.2★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Plumbing Pros | 53 | 4.7★ (19) | 5 mi |
| 36 | Triggs Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (66) | 10 mi |
| 37 | Clog Busters | 53 | 4.8★ (12) | 11 mi |
| 38 | Russ' Plumbing Inc | 53 | 4.7★ (37) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Dr Rooter Plumbing | 53 | 2.3★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Kegonsa Plumbing | 53 | 4.8★ (31) | 10 mi |
| 41 | Handyman Jay LLC | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 42 | Jim's Plumbing LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | 10 mi |
| 43 | Terry Kahl Plumbing | 52 | 4.8★ (26) | 10 mi |
| 44 | Wright Plumbing & Soil Testing, Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (45) | 17 mi |
| 45 | EZ Plumbing Co., Inc. | 52 | 4.7★ (126) | 18 mi |
| 46 | Oliver's Plumbing | 52 | 4.3★ (32) | 9 mi |
| 47 | Lichtfeld Plumbing | 52 | 4.5★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 48 | 4 Lakes Plumbing Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (20) | 9 mi |
| 49 | Sheldon Plumbing, Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (37) | 18 mi |
| 50 | Honey Wagon Services | 51 | 4.6★ (17) | 10 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A & J Boiler | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Action Plumbing Heating AC & Elec | 11 mi | |
| Advance Plumbing Systems | 4.8★ (5) | 19 mi |
| D & L Drain Services | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Gensler Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Goth Plumbing | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| H & H Plumbing Services | 6 mi | |
| Hoff Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| J O Plumbing | 3.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| Madison Association of Plumbing Contractor | 14 mi | |
| Pete's Plumbing Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Pro Home Maintenance Solutions LLC | 9 mi | |
| Richard's Handyman Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Rooter Experts LLC | 8 mi | |
| Rooter Express | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Spikes Specialized plumbing and drain cleaning service | 11 mi | |
| The Rooter Guy | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| Trusted Plumbing & Fire Protection | 14 mi | |
| U W Plumbing Shop | 10 mi | |
| Uselman Plumbing LLC | In Cottage Grove |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cottage Grove. 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 106 Cottage Grove 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 23, 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 Cottage Grove 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 |