11 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Effingham: Roto-Rooter, CR Score 94/100; 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto Master, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Harrelson Plumbing & Heating Inc, 68 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 11 ranked after Roto-Rooter; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Effingham plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter | 94 | 4.7★ (210) | Effingham | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto Master | 83 | 3.0★ (5) | Effingham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Thoele Plumbing | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Effingham | — | — |
| 4 | DREES PLUMBING INC | 74 | 4.4★ (12) | Effingham | — | — |
| 5 | Wente Plumbing and Fire Protection | 73 | 3.4★ (23) | Effingham | — | — |
| 6 | Steffen HTG & A/C INC | 73 | 4.8★ (49) | Effingham | — | — |
| 7 | Wasson Septic Services | 71 | 4.7★ (3) | Effingham | — | — |
| 8 | Integrity Electric & Plumbing | 71 | 4.7★ (19) | Effingham | — | — |
| 9 | Hardy Plumbing And Heating | 70 | 3.7★ (6) | Douglas, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Alday Plumbing & Heating | 70 | 4.3★ (3) | Douglas, 25 mi away | — | — |
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 210 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (210).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #3 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 Effingham
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, 49 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 68 Google reviews, 68 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Althoff Plumbing, Inc | 4.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Figgins Plumbing | 14 mi | |
| Frohning Bros Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Hillside Earthworks and Drainage | In Effingham | |
| James Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Jansen Plumbing | In Effingham | |
| Sudkamp Plumbing Heating & Electric | 14 mi | |
| Superior Home Improvement LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Walk Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Effingham |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Effingham. 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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We scored 11 Effingham 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 Effingham 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 |