66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3950 Vandalia Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Best Plumbers in Des Moines, IA (2026)
84 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Des Moines: Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 84.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,136 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Des Moines plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Des Moines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair | 66 | 4.9★ (2,641) | Des Moines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 64 | 4.9★ (5,373) | Des Moines | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (3,734) | Des Moines | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (8,128) | Johnston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (3,343) | Des Moines | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 62 | 4.9★ (633) | Clive, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (983) | Des Moines | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 61 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Read Plumbing LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (278) | Ankeny, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Bob's Sewerooter Services | 60 | 4.8★ (123) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 84 best plumbers in Des Moines, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Des Moines
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6365 NE 14th St BLDG B, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Des Moines
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,734 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 3,734 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2822 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Johnston, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5670 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Based in Des Moines
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1202 Thomas Beck Rd Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50315
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 550 S 2nd St, Carlisle, IA 50047
Based in Des Moines
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 983 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 983 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 505 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Johnston, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4620 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 1450 NE 69th Pl Suite 57, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Des Moines
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 4677 NE 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Based in Des Moines
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6288 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Grimes, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews, the most in Des Moines.
- 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 904 NE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#14 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 811 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
#16 Rooter Ranger
Based in Grimes, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3400 SE Crossroads Dr Suite 400, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Des Moines
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6666 NW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Grimes, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.2★ from 338 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4005 SE Grimes Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Des Moines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3419 1st St UNIT 7, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Des Moines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,208 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 2,208 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5703 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in West Des Moines, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1234 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Based in Pleasant Hill, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5604 NE 12th Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50317
Based in Des Moines
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5727 NE 16th St Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Indianola, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Plumbers ranked #26 to #50
#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 84 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Des Moines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Plumbing | In Des Moines | |
| All Do It | In Des Moines | |
| Bee Line Sewer Cleaning | In Des Moines | |
| Deremiah Plumbing | In Des Moines | |
| Everettes plumbing | In Des Moines | |
| HT Plumbing Inc | 4.7★ (19) | 23 mi |
| Indianola Mechanical | 4.9★ (145) | In Des Moines |
| Kriens Plumbing & Mechanical Corporation | In Des Moines | |
| Marick Mechanical | 3.7★ (24) | In Des Moines |
| Mr sewer rooter | In Des Moines | |
| Pike Mechanical | 4.0★ (9) | In Des Moines |
| Plumbing Technologies | In Des Moines | |
| Pro Plumbing and Heating llc | 3.6★ (5) | 7 mi |
| Rays Plumbing & Heating & AC | In Des Moines | |
| Resource Services Inc | 4.2★ (6) | In Des Moines |
| Richardson Plumbing Company | In Des Moines | |
| Rooter-Man | In Des Moines | |
| RPM-Ramos Property Maintenace | In Des Moines | |
| Sims Plumbing Co | 4.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| United Heating & Air Conditioning | 3.5★ (81) | In Des Moines |
How much do plumbers cost in Des Moines?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Des Moines. 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 |
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.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Des Moines plumbers
We scored 84 Des Moines 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 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 Des Moines 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 |
Plumbers in Des Moines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Des Moines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Des Moines, IA is Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 84 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Des Moines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 plumbers serving Des Moines, IA. 17 of them are based in Des Moines; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Des Moines are open 24/7?
28 ranked plumbers in Des Moines post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Des Moines work on weekends?
41 of 84 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). 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 Des Moines?
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 Des Moines. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Des Moines plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated plumbers in Des Moines is 4.7★, with a median of 28 reviews. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has the most, 9,136 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Des Moines
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 plumbers serving Des Moines.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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