10 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in DeRidder: Southern Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, CR Score 85/100; 4.7★ from 406 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Simply Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Bailey Plumbing, 15 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 10 ranked after Southern Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 DeRidder plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 85 | 4.7★ (406) | Leesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Simply Plumbing | 80 | 5.0★ (13) | Lake Charles, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Southern Utilities and Waste Water Solutions LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (6) | DeRidder | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bailey Plumbing | 79 | 3.4★ (15) | DeRidder | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Bushnell Plumbing | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | DeRidder | — | — |
| 6 | Foreman Plumbing | 76 | 3.4★ (5) | DeRidder | — | — |
| 7 | Best 4 Less Llc | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | Leesville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Petes Plumbing | 72 | 3.2★ (9) | Leesville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Toneys Pumping Services & Sewer | 71 | 2.7★ (3) | Leesville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stevens Remodel 2 Repair LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (8) | Leesville, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 406 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (406).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeRidder
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeRidder
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeRidder
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeRidder
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leesville, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deridder Construction & Handyman Services LLC | 4.9★ (36) | In DeRidder |
| Reed's Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Southern Quality Heating Air | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for DeRidder. 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 10 DeRidder 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 DeRidder 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 |