29 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Horseheads: Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc, CR Score 90/100; 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, 1,532 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.
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29 Horseheads plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc | 90 | 4.6★ (261) | Elmira, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.8★ (1,532) | Big Flats, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Pioneer Plumbing & HVAC | 85 | 5.0★ (42) | Elmira, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Allen's Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. | 85 | 4.7★ (89) | Elmira, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Drain Doc | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Elmira, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | In Hot Water | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Horseheads | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Bill's Plumbing Heating & Air | 80 | 4.4★ (42) | Horseheads | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bussard Plumbing | 80 | 3.8★ (5) | Horseheads | — | — |
| 9 | ABC Enterprises Home & Yard Improvements | 79 | 5.0★ (21) | Elmira, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Struble Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 3.0★ (11) | Horseheads | 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 availability: 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,532 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,532).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #6 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 Horseheads
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southport, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Ithaca, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southport, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 27 of 29 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | McDonald Contracting | 68 | 3.6★ (17) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Tom Lyons Plumbing & Heating | 67 | 4.0★ (9) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Horseheads. 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 29 Horseheads 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 Horseheads 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 |