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Best Plumbers in Fairfield, IA (2026)

24 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fairfield: 4H Plumbing, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 24.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter, 65 Google reviews at 3.2★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Fairfield plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 24 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Fairfield at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Fairfield at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
14H Plumbing574.7★ (32)Fort Madison, 22 mi away24/7Overall
2Dave's Plumbing & Heating Inc543.1★ (17)Fairfield——
3Mike Richards Sewer & Drain544.4★ (48)Ottumwa, 24 mi away——
4Koda's Plumbing LLC545.0★ (7)FairfieldSat—
5Roto-Rooter543.2★ (65)Ottumwa, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
6The Other Guys Sewer & Drain533.8★ (24)Ottumwa, 24 mi away24/7—
7A+ Services Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning534.2★ (52)Ottumwa, 24 mi away24/7—
8Pierson & Pierson Plumbing534.6★ (5)Fairfield——
9Craig Richards Sewer & Drain514.2★ (21)Ottumwa, 24 mi away——
10Benjamin Franklin Plumbing512.3★ (3)Fairfield——

The 24 best plumbers in Fairfield, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fairfield

    Based in Fort Madison, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in Fairfield

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    807 W Stone Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
  3. Based in Ottumwa, 24 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Fairfield.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    735 Gateway Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  4. Based in Fairfield

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    410 N 2nd St, Fairfield, IA 52556
  5. Based in Ottumwa, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2921 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  6. Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    128 Deppe Ln, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  7. Based in Ottumwa, 24 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    522 S Davis St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  8. Based in Mount Pleasant, 21 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    300 N Rose St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
  9. Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away

    40/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    122 5th St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Also serving Fairfield

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Fairfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
C & K Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)25 mi
C & K Plumbing & Heating23 mi
Fogle Basement Repair24 mi
John Robinson Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)In Fairfield
South East Iowa Plumbing25 mi
Tim's Heating Air Conditioning4.9★ (15)In Fairfield
V & F Plumbing & Heating CoIn Fairfield
Will Guest Plumbing Co1.0★ (1)22 mi
Zager Plumbing-Heating & Bath5.0★ (1)25 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Fairfield?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fairfield. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Fairfield?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Fairfield plumbers

We scored 24 Fairfield 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fairfield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Fairfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Fairfield?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Fairfield, IA is 4H Plumbing with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dave's Plumbing & Heating Inc (#2) and Mike Richards Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 24 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Fairfield?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 plumbers serving Fairfield, IA. 6 of them are based in Fairfield; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Fairfield are open 24/7?

4 ranked plumbers in Fairfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 4H Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter (#5) and The Other Guys Sewer & Drain (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Fairfield work on weekends?

6 of 24 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 4H Plumbing (#1), Koda's Plumbing LLC (#4) and Roto-Rooter (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Fairfield?

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 Fairfield. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Fairfield plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated plumbers in Fairfield is 4.2★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter has the most, 65 reviews, and ranks #5. 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.

Update log for Fairfield

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 plumbers serving Fairfield.