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Best overall in De Forest: 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): RG Heating Cooling Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 92.
Most-reviewed: All Comfort Services, 3,441 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 92 ranked after Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric; ranked #11.
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92 De Forest plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 92 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 | RG Heating Cooling Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (1,820) | Waunakee, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 59 | 4.7★ (1,128) | Sun Prairie, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection | 59 | 4.6★ (352) | Madison, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | KJM Plumbing, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (101) | Fitchburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rhino Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (87) | Madison, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | D & D Drain Service | 58 | 4.9★ (43) | Madison, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (1,042) | Madison, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dave Jones - Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical | 58 | 4.9★ (1,684) | Monona, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | RHD Plumbing & Remodeling, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (374) | Madison, 3 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in De Forest
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 De Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Sun Prairie, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Madison, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Fitchburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 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, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 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, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Madison, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Monona, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Madison, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 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, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Fitchburg, 17 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, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Middleton, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 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, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Madison, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Waunakee, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 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, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 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, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Portage, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Madison, 1 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 92 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Southport Home Services | 53 | 4.9★ (174) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Fuchs plumbing | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Ziegler Plumbing & Repair | 53 | 4.3★ (24) | 2 mi |
| 29 | Aqua Plumbing | 53 | 4.8★ (18) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Robert's Plumbing & Heating INC | 53 | 4.5★ (32) | 11 mi |
| 31 | JCB Rooter | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Clog Busters | 53 | 4.8★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Wright Plumbing & Soil Testing, Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (45) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Dvorak Pumping, L.L.C. | 52 | 5.0★ (39) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Sewer Ninjas | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 36 | Lorentz Plumbing | 52 | 4.2★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Capitol Plumbing Co. | 52 | 4.7★ (46) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Oliver's Plumbing | 52 | 4.3★ (32) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Triggs Plumbing | 52 | 4.6★ (66) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Oasen Plumbing Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | 11 mi |
| 41 | 4 Lakes Plumbing Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (20) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Dr Rooter Plumbing | 52 | 2.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 43 | EZ Plumbing Co., Inc. | 52 | 4.7★ (126) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Stagecoach Plumbing, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Uselman Plumbing Inc | 52 | 4.7★ (34) | 14 mi |
| 46 | Jim's Plumbing LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (21) | 14 mi |
| 47 | Plumbing Place Inc | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 48 | Greg's Rite-Now Rooter | 51 | 4.0★ (25) | 8 mi |
| 49 | Plumbing Pros | 51 | 4.7★ (19) | 14 mi |
| 50 | Gotta Go Plumbing, L.L.C. | 51 | 5.0★ (57) | 23 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) | 12 mi |
| Advance Plumbing Systems | 4.8★ (5) | 20 mi |
| Blau Plumbing Inc | 13 mi | |
| Carroll's Plumbing LLC | 19 mi | |
| Clemens Excavating Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| D & L Drain Services | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Gensler Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Goth Plumbing | 4.2★ (5) | 18 mi |
| H & H Plumbing Services | 17 mi | |
| Madison Association of Plumbing Contractor | 17 mi | |
| Pete's Plumbing Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Pro Home Maintenance Solutions LLC | 13 mi | |
| Richard's Handyman Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rooter Experts LLC | 8 mi | |
| Rooter Express | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Spikes Specialized plumbing and drain cleaning service | 13 mi | |
| The Country Plumber | 4.3★ (160) | 19 mi |
| Trusted Plumbing & Fire Protection | 17 mi | |
| U W Plumbing Shop | 13 mi | |
| Uselman Plumbing LLC | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for De Forest. 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 92 De Forest 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 De Forest 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 |