21 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fair Plain: Ballard Harold Sewer Cleaning, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 1-2-3 Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
Most-reviewed: Roberts Service Co, 300 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Fair Plain plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballard Harold Sewer Cleaning | 88 | 4.9★ (131) | Benton Harbor, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 1-2-3 Septic Services | 87 | 5.0★ (77) | Mishawaka, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Krueger's Septic Services | 86 | 4.8★ (95) | Niles, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Berrien County | 85 | 5.0★ (6) | Saint Joseph, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Best Fit Plumbing | 81 | 4.7★ (14) | Saint Joseph, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | D C PLUMBING | 76 | 4.9★ (48) | Kalamazoo, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Town & Country Plumbing Services | 76 | 4.1★ (114) | Benton Harbor, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mead Plumbing Company | 74 | 4.6★ (26) | Saint Joseph, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | ABC PREFERRED PLUMBING, INC. | 74 | 5.0★ (14) | Saint Joseph, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | R & D Etc., L.L.C. | 72 | 4.7★ (26) | Dowagiac, 19 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Saint Joseph, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dowagiac, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 300 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (300).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Saint Joseph, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Plumbing of Swm | 3 mi | |
| DEGREE MASTERS REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING HEATING | 10 mi | |
| Gators plumbing and construction | 1 mi | |
| H & H Services Company LLC | 2 mi | |
| Michiana Rooter Services | 2 mi | |
| Plumb & Hammer Bathroom Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| RA Mort's Bath Gallery | 1 mi | |
| The Firm Plumbing Professional LLC | 16 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fair Plain. 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 21 Fair Plain 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 Fair Plain 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 |