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Best Plumbers in Creston, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Creston: Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Most-reviewed: J & J Plumbing & Heating, 19 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 5 ranked after Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.; ranked #3.

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

5 Creston plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 plumbers in Creston at a glance

Top 5 plumbers in Creston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.874.8★ (35)Creston24/7Overall
2Willets & Woosley Sewer Services854.6★ (16)Creston——
3J & J Plumbing & Heating784.4★ (19)CrestonSun · EveningsMost reviews
4Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc763.0★ (8)CrestonSat · Sun—
5Certified Plumbing & Drains714.5★ (8)Elkhorn, 20 mi away——

The 5 best plumbers in Creston, ranked

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

  3. #3 J & J Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Creston

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    211 S Elm St, Creston, IA 50801
    View profile for J & J Plumbing & Heating(641) 782-7852

  4. #4 Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc

    Based in Creston

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    906 N Sumner Ave, Creston, IA 50801
    View profile for Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc(641) 782-8000

How much do plumbers cost in Creston?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Creston?
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 Creston plumbers

We scored 5 Creston 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 Creston 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 Creston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Creston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Creston, IA is Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Willets & Woosley Sewer Services (#2) and J & J Plumbing & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 5 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Creston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 plumbers serving Creston, IA. 4 of them are based in Creston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Creston are open 24/7?

1 ranked plumber in Creston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Creston work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. (#1) and Holt Plumbing & Heating Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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 Creston?

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

What Google rating do Creston plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated plumbers in Creston is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Orr Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. has the most, 35 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 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.

Update log for Creston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 plumbers serving Creston.

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