63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5670 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Best Plumbers in Grimes, IA (2026)
80 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grimes: Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 80.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,136 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Grimes plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 80 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Grimes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (8,128) | Johnston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 63 | 4.9★ (9,136) | Grimes | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair | 63 | 4.9★ (2,641) | Des Moines, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Zippy Drain | 61 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 61 | 4.9★ (5,373) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rooter Ranger | 61 | 4.5★ (203) | Grimes | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 61 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (3,734) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Des Moines | 60 | 4.2★ (338) | Grimes | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Paysen Pipe Cleaning | 60 | 5.0★ (46) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 80 best plumbers in Grimes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Grimes
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews, the most in Grimes.
- 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 904 NE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Des Moines, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3950 Vandalia Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317
#4 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6365 NE 14th St BLDG B, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Grimes
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3400 SE Crossroads Dr Suite 400, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Johnston, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4620 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,734 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 3,734 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2822 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Grimes
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.2★ from 338 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4005 SE Grimes Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1202 Thomas Beck Rd Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50315
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 983 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 983 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 505 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
#13 1-Tom-Plumber
Based in Clive, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 550 S 2nd St, Carlisle, IA 50047
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 1450 NE 69th Pl Suite 57, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 811 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Grimes
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3560 SW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6288 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Des Moines, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 4677 NE 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Based in Waukee, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 120 Northview Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6666 NW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in West Des Moines, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1234 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Based in West Des Moines, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1475 S 100th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
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 80 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Grimes
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Clarks Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Grimes |
| Deremiah Plumbing | 9 mi | |
| Golden Rule Plumbing Heating Cooling | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| H & H Plumbing Inc | 8 mi | |
| J's Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Jorgensen Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Loren The Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| M&P Plumbing | 5 mi | |
| MJG Solutions Corp | 5.0★ (12) | 8 mi |
| MPT Plumbing | 3 mi | |
| Nick's Hvac and Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Pike Mechanical | 4.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| Plumb Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pro Plumbing and Heating llc | 3.6★ (5) | 14 mi |
| Rooter-Man | 7 mi | |
| Schumacher Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Shirley City Plumbing Experts | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Streamline Plumbing LLC | In Grimes | |
| Wilson's HVAC & More | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Grimes?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Grimes. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Iowa
In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Grimes plumbers
We scored 80 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 |
Plumbers in Grimes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Grimes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Grimes, IA is Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#3) follow. We ranked 80 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Grimes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 80 plumbers serving Grimes, IA. 5 of them are based in Grimes; 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 Grimes are open 24/7?
28 ranked plumbers in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#1), Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#3) and Zippy Drain (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Grimes work on weekends?
41 of 80 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#1), Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#2) and Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?
In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Grimes?
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 Grimes. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Grimes plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated plumbers in Grimes is 4.7★, with a median of 45 reviews. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has the most, 9,136 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Grimes
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 plumbers serving Grimes.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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