58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Houghton.
- 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 51401 US-41, Hancock, MI 49930
Best Plumbers in Houghton, MI (2026)
7 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Houghton: Northern Heating & Plumbing, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Superior Land Improvements, 47 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked after Northern Heating & Plumbing; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Houghton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 plumbers in Houghton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Heating & Plumbing | 58 | 4.9★ (51) | Houghton | Overall |
| 2 | Superior Land Improvements | 56 | 5.0★ (47) | Houghton | Most reviews |
| 3 | Patrick's Plumbing & Heating | 56 | 4.3★ (45) | Houghton | — |
| 4 | Site Right Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (30) | Houghton | — |
| 5 | Mtm Electrical & Plumbing | 52 | 4.5★ (8) | Houghton | — |
| 6 | LR Contracting | 50 | 4.5★ (11) | Houghton | — |
| 7 | MANDERFIELD PHE INC. | 49 | 3.3★ (16) | Houghton | — |
The 7 best plumbers in Houghton, 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 Houghton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 20809 Royce Rd, Hancock, MI 49930
Based in Houghton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews.
- 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 47023 Girl Scout Camp Rd, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
Based in Houghton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Houghton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 47153 Snowmobile Rd, M-26, Houghton, MI 49931
Based in Houghton
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 50203 US-41, Hancock, MI 49930
Based in Houghton
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 47314 M-26, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
How much do plumbers cost in Houghton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Houghton. 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 Michigan
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes licenses Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
- 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 Houghton plumbers
We scored 7 Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Houghton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Houghton, MI is Northern Heating & Plumbing with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews. Superior Land Improvements (#2) and Patrick's Plumbing & Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 7 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Houghton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 plumbers serving Houghton, MI. 7 of them are based in Houghton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
How do I check a plumber's license in Michigan?
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes handles licensing and covers Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Houghton?
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 Houghton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Houghton plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated plumbers in Houghton is 4.5★, with a median of 30 reviews. Northern Heating & Plumbing has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #1. 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.
Do plumbers outside Houghton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Houghton city center, 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 Houghton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 plumbers serving Houghton.
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