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Best overall in Elmendorf Air Force Base: Drain Masters, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,413 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arctic Sewer and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
Most-reviewed: Discount Mechanical Heating and Plumbing, 1,171 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 65 ranked after Drain Masters; ranked #4.
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65 Elmendorf Air Force Base plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 65 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain Masters | 62 | 4.9★ (1,413) | Anchorage, 10 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Arctic Sewer and Drain | 62 | 5.0★ (125) | Anchorage, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | One Stop Services | 61 | 4.9★ (69) | Anchorage, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Discount Mechanical Heating and Plumbing | 60 | 4.7★ (1,171) | Anchorage, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Alaska Sewer and Drain | 60 | 4.9★ (432) | Anchorage, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | LARRY MURRAYS DRAIN CLEANING | 60 | 4.7★ (150) | Tanaina, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pivot Maintenance Management | 58 | 4.7★ (43) | Anchorage, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Chugach Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.7★ (22) | Anchorage, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Courtesy Flush -- Sewers and Drains | 58 | 4.7★ (33) | Anchorage, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Victory Drain Cleaning | 58 | 4.4★ (28) | Anchorage, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,413 Google reviews, the most in Elmendorf Air Force Base.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,171 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tanaina, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagle River, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tanaina, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagle River, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 248 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 47 of 65 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Living Waters Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC | 54 | 4.1★ (97) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Klebs Mechanical | 54 | 4.6★ (146) | 10 mi |
| 30 | ABC Plumbing | 54 | 1.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Quix Fix | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Alaska Plumbing Service LLC | 52 | 3.3★ (29) | 5 mi |
| 39 | Knik Heating, LLC | 52 | 4.5★ (370) | 23 mi |
| 44 | Residential Plumbing & Heating | 50 | 4.4★ (28) | 23 mi |
| 47 | Mountain Mechanical | 49 | 3.8★ (86) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elmendorf Air Force Base. 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 |
We scored 65 Elmendorf Air Force Base 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base 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 |