61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, the most in Emporia.
- 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 821 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801
Best Plumbers in Emporia, KS (2026)
5 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Emporia: Plumbing By Spellman Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: 1st Choice Plumbing, 59 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 5 ranked after Plumbing By Spellman Inc; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Emporia plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 plumbers in Emporia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumbing By Spellman Inc | 61 | 4.6★ (64) | Emporia | Overall |
| 2 | 1st Choice Plumbing | 61 | 4.6★ (59) | Emporia | Most reviews |
| 3 | Scheer Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Emporia | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter | 54 | 3.9★ (8) | Emporia | — |
| 5 | Burnap Bros Plumbing | 54 | 3.1★ (10) | Emporia | — |
The 5 best plumbers in Emporia, 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 Emporia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 704 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801
Based in Emporia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2314 Sunset Lake Dr, Emporia, KS 66801
#4 Roto-Rooter
Based in Emporia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 622 W 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Based in Emporia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 722 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801
How much do plumbers cost in Emporia?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Emporia. 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 we ranked Emporia plumbers
We scored 5 Emporia 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 Emporia 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 Emporia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Emporia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Emporia, KS is Plumbing By Spellman Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews. 1st Choice Plumbing (#2) and Scheer Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 5 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Emporia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 plumbers serving Emporia, KS. 5 of them are based in Emporia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Emporia?
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 Emporia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Emporia plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated plumbers in Emporia is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. Plumbing By Spellman Inc has the most, 64 reviews, and ranks #1. 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.
Do plumbers outside Emporia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Emporia city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can plumbers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Emporia
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 plumbers serving Emporia.
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