18 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fort Payne: Donnie's Septic Tank & Grease Trap Service, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jones Plumbing Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Jones Plumbing Services, 61 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 18 ranked after Donnie's Septic Tank & Grease Trap Service; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Fort Payne plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnie's Septic Tank & Grease Trap Service | 93 | 4.8★ (80) | Rainsville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DPV Plumbing | 86 | 5.0★ (7) | Fort Payne | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Jones Plumbing Services | 85 | 4.7★ (61) | Scottsboro, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | DeKalb septic and Sewer | 84 | 4.8★ (12) | Rainsville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Rainsville Plumbing & Ditch | 84 | 4.4★ (25) | Rainsville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | CM Plumbing | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Scottsboro, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mountain Top Plumbing & Drain | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | Fort Payne | — | — |
| 8 | Norton Plumbing | 82 | 4.0★ (4) | Fort Payne | — | — |
| 9 | Plumber Dan Services LLC | 80 | 4.5★ (30) | Fort Payne | — | — |
| 10 | Tob's Plumbing And Excavating | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Scottsboro, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (80).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bama Services | 24 mi | |
| Blevins A/C & Electric | 4.9★ (657) | In Fort Payne |
| Bryant's Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 4.9★ (973) | In Fort Payne |
| BST | In Fort Payne | |
| Drain Enterprises Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Lakeith's Plumbing & Elec LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mr Rooter | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Norton Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Fort Payne |
| Pro Source Service & Maintenance | 3.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| T.Jay Smith Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fort Payne. 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 18 Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne 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 |