5 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Craig: Roto Rooter, CR Score 92/100; 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: A-1 Rooter LLC., 95 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Craig plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto Rooter | 92 | 4.5★ (75) | Craig | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A-1 Rooter LLC. | 91 | 4.8★ (95) | Craig | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Apex Drain LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (61) | Craig | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | IQ Plumbing & Heating LLC | 82 | 4.6★ (9) | Craig | — | — |
| 5 | Masterworks Mechanical | 78 | 3.9★ (63) | Craig | — | — |
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 availability: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Craig
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (95).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Craig
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Craig
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Craig
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Craig. 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 5 Craig 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 Craig 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 |