79/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
Best Plumbers in Goderich, ON (2026)
17 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Goderich: Mike Ward Plumbing, CR Score 79/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: The Plumber, 110 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Goderich plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Goderich at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Ward Plumbing | 79 | 4.0★ (4) | Goderich | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Plumber | 79 | 5.0★ (110) | Huron East, 39 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Ferguson Plumbing Heating & Electrical | 78 | 4.6★ (84) | Goderich | — | — |
| 4 | G. McGrath Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 76 | 4.7★ (24) | Bluewater, 12 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Hodgins Building Centre - Wingham | 74 | 4.7★ (74) | Huron East, 37 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Bluewater Plumbing & Heating | 72 | 5.0★ (12) | Bluewater, 35 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Jayden's Mechanical | 72 | 4.2★ (30) | Goderich | — | — |
| 8 | Great Lakes Mechanical | 71 | 4.8★ (70) | Bluewater, 28 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Plumbing Scott Townsend | 71 | 4.4★ (7) | Huron East, 20 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc. | 70 | 3.5★ (4) | Goderich | — | — |
The 17 best plumbers in Goderich, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 The Plumber
Based in Huron East, 39 km away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (110).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 79 George St, Bluevale, ON N0G 1G0
Based in Goderich
78/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 564 Mooney St, Goderich, ON N7A 3X8
Based in Bluewater, 12 km away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Huron East, 37 km away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, 74 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11 B Line Rd, Wingham, ON N0G
Based in Bluewater, 35 km away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 73068 Bluewater Hwy, Zurich, ON N0M 2T0
Based in Goderich
72/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 55 Kingston St, Goderich, ON N7A 3K3
Based in Bluewater, 28 km away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 74329 Driftwood Dr, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
Based in Huron East, 20 km away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 214 James St, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Based in Goderich
70/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 162 Huckins Rd, Goderich, ON N7A 3X8
Based in Bluewater, 33 km away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15 Goderich St E, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0
Based in Huron East, 18 km away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 38686 Conservation Rd, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Based in Huron East, 29 km away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1136 Huron Bruce Rd #86, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0
Based in Huron East, 36 km away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 33979 Bissonette Ave, Zurich, ON N0M 2T0
Based in Huron East, 37 km away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 249 Arthur St, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Based in Huron East, 36 km away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 191 Josephine St, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Based in Huron East, 34 km away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.6★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 86469 London Rd, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Also serving Goderich
12 more plumbers within 40 km 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 & H Mechanical | 37 km | |
| Berard Wade Plumbing | 21 km | |
| Best Plumber Brooklyn Park | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Blake's Plumbing & Heating | 12 km | |
| C. B. Smith Plumbing and Heating | 23 km | |
| Hertel Plumbing | 37 km | |
| Machan Dale Plumbing Heating & Electrical | 38 km | |
| Miller Plumbing & Electric | 36 km | |
| North Huron Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 km |
| Pro Desk at RONA | 33 km | |
| Snell Plumbing & Heating | 21 km | |
| Thomson Mechanical Services Inc. | 36 km |
How much do plumbers cost in Goderich?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Goderich. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Goderich plumbers
We scored 17 Goderich 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 Goderich 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 |
Plumbers in Goderich: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Goderich?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Goderich, ON is Mike Ward Plumbing with a CR Score of 79/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. The Plumber (#2) and Ferguson Plumbing Heating & Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 17 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Goderich?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 plumbers serving Goderich, ON. 4 of them are based in Goderich; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Goderich work on weekends?
2 of 17 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hodgins Building Centre - Wingham (#5) and JKM Heating and Cooling (#12). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Goderich?
Water heater replacement typically costs CA$1,240 to CA$2,570, with CA$1,890 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Goderich. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Goderich plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated plumbers in Goderich is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. The Plumber has the most, 110 reviews, and ranks #2. 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.
Do plumbers outside Goderich count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Goderich city centre, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can plumbers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Goderich
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 plumbers serving Goderich.
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