61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2295 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Best Plumbers in Fairbanks, AK (2026)
16 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairbanks: Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Septic Pro, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Prospector Plumbing and Heating, 1,400 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Fairbanks plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Fairbanks at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 61 | 4.5★ (662) | Fairbanks | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Septic Pro | 61 | 4.7★ (40) | Fairbanks | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Prospector Plumbing and Heating | 59 | 4.8★ (1,400) | Fairbanks | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Arctic Plumbing and Heating | 58 | 4.6★ (74) | Fairbanks | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Paragon Plumbing & Heating | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Fairbanks | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Alaska Best Plumbing & Heating | 56 | 4.1★ (53) | Fairbanks | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | SCOTTIE'S PLUMBING | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Fairbanks | — | — |
| 8 | Fairbanks Pumping & Thawing | 54 | 4.2★ (32) | Fairbanks | — | — |
| 9 | Central Mechanical, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Fairbanks | — | — |
| 10 | MPC Plumbing & Heating | 51 | 3.3★ (4) | Fairbanks | — | — |
The 16 best plumbers in Fairbanks, 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.
#2 Septic Pro
Based in Fairbanks
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 300 Barnette St STE 202b, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,400 Google reviews, the most in Fairbanks.
- 4.8★ from 1,400 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1896 Marika Rd #8, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2135 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3400 MacArthur St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2577 Old Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1529 Turner St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1948 Badger Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1301 Well St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in College, 1 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Fairbanks
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1820 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2759 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2443 Arvilla St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in College, 6 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1675 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
- 3.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5261 Beechcraft Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Also serving Fairbanks
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & W Plumbing & Heating | 1 mi | |
| B & B Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairbanks |
| Dobbs Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Howell Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Fairbanks |
| Interior Mechanical Plumbing & Heating | In Fairbanks | |
| International Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairbanks |
| King Fire Protection, Inc. | In Fairbanks | |
| McLean Mechanical | 1 mi | |
| Mountain High Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairbanks |
| Platinum Mechanical | 4.9★ (164) | In Fairbanks |
| Rocky's Heating Service | 4.9★ (189) | In Fairbanks |
| SOS Plumbing & Heating | In Fairbanks | |
| Superior Mechanical Inc | In Fairbanks | |
| Tierce Plumbing & Heating Services | In Fairbanks | |
| Totem Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairbanks |
How much do plumbers cost in Fairbanks?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks plumbers
We scored 16 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Fairbanks?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Fairbanks, AK is Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Septic Pro (#2) and Prospector Plumbing and Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 16 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Fairbanks?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 plumbers serving Fairbanks, AK. 14 of them are based in Fairbanks; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Fairbanks are open 24/7?
4 ranked plumbers in Fairbanks post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing (#1), Septic Pro (#2) and Arctic Plumbing and Heating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Fairbanks work on weekends?
6 of 16 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing (#1), Septic Pro (#2) and Arctic Plumbing and Heating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Fairbanks?
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 Fairbanks. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Fairbanks plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated plumbers in Fairbanks is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Prospector Plumbing and Heating has the most, 1,400 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Fairbanks count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairbanks 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.
Update log for Fairbanks
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 plumbers serving Fairbanks.
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