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Best Plumbers in Forest Lake, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Forest Lake: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of North Metro, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 641 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 256.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Hero: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains, Ducts & Electrical, 3,844 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 256 ranked; ranked #16.

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

256 Forest Lake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 81 are open 24/7, 133 open Saturdays and 105 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 256 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Forest Lake at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Forest Lake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of North Metro914.9★ (641)North Branch, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (2,749)New Brighton, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.9★ (3,074)Inver Grove Heights, 24 mi away24/7—
4Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Twin Cities884.8★ (2,193)Fridley, 21 mi away24/7—
5Gopher Sewer and Drain884.9★ (717)Fridley, 19 mi away24/7—
6Metro Plumbing & Drains884.9★ (643)Maplewood, 19 mi away24/7—
7Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical884.7★ (1,086)Forest Lake24/7—
8Ultimate Drain Services Inc884.9★ (530)Maplewood, 18 mi away24/7—
9All Ways Drains884.7★ (660)Blaine, 14 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (1,689)Brooklyn Park, 23 mi away24/7—

The 256 best plumbers in Forest Lake, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  9. #9 All Ways Drains

    Based in Blaine, 14 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 660 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 660 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10800 Mankato St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
    View profile for All Ways Drains(612) 922-9422

  18. #18 Harmony Plumbing

    Based in Apple Valley, 5 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Harmony Plumbing(952) 210-5435

  21. #21 Beeline Plumbing

    Based in Ramsey, 23 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 351 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 351 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7101 143rd Ave NW a, Ramsey, MN 55303
    View profile for Beeline Plumbing(763) 310-8738

  25. #25 The Drain Machine

    Based in New Brighton, 18 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1445 17th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
    View profile for The Drain Machine(612) 900-9003

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 256 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Forest Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
261-Tom-Plumber855.0★ (45)15 mi
27Thunder Drains855.0★ (151)24 mi
28Air Mechanical, Inc.854.8★ (3,496)12 mi
29Augie's Drain Cleaning855.0★ (113)23 mi
30Drain Solutions LLC855.0★ (48)17 mi
31Pratt Plumbing Services854.9★ (113)21 mi
32Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing845.0★ (438)18 mi
33Water Heaters Now!844.9★ (468)18 mi
34Aqua Wizards Plumbing844.8★ (407)14 mi
35Ikes Plumbing Drain Cleaning, Inc844.5★ (123)13 mi
36Cutting Edge Sewer & Drain - Coon Rapids844.8★ (52)17 mi
37Friendly Drains LLC845.0★ (45)19 mi
38Pure Mechanical LLC844.9★ (67)20 mi
39Drain Works Plumbing Sewer and Rooter845.0★ (80)25 mi
40Veteran Drain and Sewer LLC835.0★ (22)16 mi
41Dad's Plumbing & Heating Co834.6★ (34)In Forest Lake
42Erickson Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electrical834.8★ (420)16 mi
43Water Heaters Now!834.9★ (482)22 mi
44Metro Heating & Cooling834.9★ (2,028)19 mi
45Unclogdrains.com834.5★ (36)14 mi
46Twin City Heating Air and Electric Blaine834.9★ (604)13 mi
47Drain Busters835.0★ (1,993)23 mi
48Rimbey's Drain Cleaning Inc824.9★ (216)20 mi
49Sabastian and Sons Plumbing Service LLC824.6★ (111)22 mi
50Drain King Inc.824.6★ (37)18 mi

Also serving Forest Lake

20 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 Forest Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All Pipes Specialties5.0★ (4)5 mi
All State Septic Services4.0★ (2)17 mi
American Innovations5.0★ (2)11 mi
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing5.0★ (1)14 mi
Don Dunn Plumbing5.0★ (2)23 mi
Good Plumbing & HeatingIn Forest Lake
Haas Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
Hammer Plumbing llc5.0★ (2)24 mi
J & S Holmquist5.0★ (1)6 mi
Master Plumbing Services4.5★ (62)20 mi
McQuillan Home Services LLC.4.6★ (5,284)19 mi
North Star Plumbing And Heating Co Inc3.0★ (2)25 mi
Randy's Electric & Plumbing4.8★ (647)24 mi
Rite-Way Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)14 mi
Rose Plumbing & Heating4.7★ (39)20 mi
Schulties Plumbing Co3.0★ (2)15 mi
The Pleasant Plumber Inc.5.0★ (2)19 mi
Truewater Plumbing Corporation5.0★ (2)20 mi
TruNorth Drain Services, LLC4.6★ (51)23 mi
Zell Plumbing5.0★ (2)18 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Forest Lake?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Forest Lake?
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 Minnesota

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses Plumbing contractor bond and plumber licenses.

  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 Forest Lake plumbers

We scored 256 Forest Lake 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Forest Lake data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Forest Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Forest Lake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Forest Lake, MN is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of North Metro with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 641 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 256 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Forest Lake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 256 plumbers serving Forest Lake, MN. 2 of them are based in Forest Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Forest Lake are open 24/7?

81 ranked plumbers in Forest Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of North Metro (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Forest Lake work on weekends?

133 of 256 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 105 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of North Metro (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry handles licensing and covers Plumbing contractor bond and plumber licenses.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Forest Lake?

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

What Google rating do Forest Lake plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 256 rated plumbers in Forest Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 36 reviews. Hero: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains, Ducts & Electrical has the most, 3,844 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Forest Lake

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 256 plumbers serving Forest Lake.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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