31 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gateway: Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 331 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Plumbing & Heating Doctor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Extreme Heating and Air, 1,066 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #18.
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31 Gateway plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.8★ (331) | Wasilla, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Plumbing & Heating Doctor | 62 | 4.9★ (330) | Wasilla, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A-Two Septic | 60 | 4.7★ (53) | Tanaina, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | LARRY MURRAYS DRAIN CLEANING | 60 | 4.7★ (150) | Tanaina, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Advanced Plumbing & Heating Inc | 58 | 3.9★ (15) | Palmer, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Courtesy Flush -- Sewers and Drains | 58 | 4.7★ (33) | Anchorage, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Prospector Plumbing and Heating | 57 | 4.9★ (100) | Wasilla, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Knik Heating, LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (370) | Wasilla, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Boiler Man Plumbing & Heating | 55 | 4.7★ (26) | Palmer, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Quix Fix | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Knik-Fairview, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tanaina, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tanaina, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knik-Fairview, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagle River, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anchorage, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagle River, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews, the most in Gateway.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 1 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 1 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmer, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mechanical contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasilla, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J&S Plumbing And Heating, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (18) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Encore Mechanical, Inc | 47 | 3.8★ (18) | In Gateway |
| 28 | Steppers Construction Inc | 47 | 4.7★ (14) | 5 mi |
| 29 | VLC Excavation and Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 30 | Pioneer Peak Industries, LLC | 46 | 4.5★ (6) | 5 mi |
| 31 | WM Construction LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 3 mi |
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Alaska Construction Services | 5 mi | |
| Courtesy Flush | 21 mi | |
| Harnar Plumbing & Heating | 13 mi | |
| Northman Construction Service | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Precision Mechanical and Plumbing, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| R & S Plumbing & Heating | 20 mi | |
| Rooter-Man Ak | 5 mi | |
| Sub Zero Plumbing and Heating | 9 mi | |
| Sub Zero Thawing | 2.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Sunstone Electric | 5.0★ (19) | In Gateway |
| Susitna Mechanical | 7 mi | |
| The Tuxedo Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gateway. 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 |
We scored 31 Gateway 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 Gateway 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 |