14 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Galesburg: Basio Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 65/100; 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Drain Fighters, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc., 83 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
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14 Galesburg plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basio Plumbing, Heating & Air | 65 | 4.4★ (77) | Galesburg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Drain Fighters | 63 | 5.0★ (21) | Galesburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 56 | 4.4★ (83) | Galesburg | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Advanced Plumbing & Mechanical | 55 | 4.7★ (39) | Monmouth, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 55 | 4.1★ (14) | Galesburg | — | — |
| 6 | Lambasio Incorporated | 55 | 4.6★ (81) | Galesburg | — | — |
| 7 | Clinton HVAC & Plumbing | 55 | 4.4★ (19) | Clinton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Johnson Brothers Plumbing | 54 | 4.3★ (7) | Galesburg | — | — |
| 9 | John's Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 53 | 4.4★ (25) | Galesburg | — | — |
| 10 | J.P. Benbow Plumbing & Heating Inc | 53 | 4.1★ (32) | Galesburg | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 83 Google reviews, the most in Galesburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & D Halls Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Galesburg |
| Backhoe Joe's | 5.0★ (2) | In Galesburg |
| Danes Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Perfect Fit Plumbing Inc | In Galesburg | |
| Skinner Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | In Galesburg |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Galesburg. 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 14 Galesburg 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 Galesburg 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 |