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Best Plumbers in Hudson, WI (2026)

183 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hudson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 584 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 183.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: McQuillan Home Services LLC., 5,284 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 183 ranked; ranked #28.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

183 Hudson plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 183 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in River Falls ranking. See Plumbers in River Falls

Top 10 plumbers in Hudson at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Hudson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup915.0★ (584)Woodbury, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing914.9★ (824)Oakdale, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3AJ Alberts Plumbing914.9★ (732)Woodbury, 10 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,269)Oakdale, 10 mi away24/7—
5Ultimate Drain Services Inc904.9★ (530)Maplewood, 9 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (3,074)Inver Grove Heights, 21 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (2,749)New Brighton, 22 mi away24/7—
8Metro Plumbing & Drains894.9★ (643)Maplewood, 15 mi away24/7—
9Ron the Sewer Rat895.0★ (4,531)Eagan, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10MSP Plumbing Heating Air884.8★ (4,568)Woodbury, 11 mi away24/7—

The 183 best plumbers in Hudson, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  9. #9 Ron the Sewer Rat

    Based in Eagan, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    875 Blue Gentian Rd Suite 900, Eagan, MN 55121
    View profile for Ron the Sewer Rat(612) 389-9669

  11. #11 Water Heaters Now!

    Based in Stillwater, 6 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–2 PM
    Address
    126 2nd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082
    View profile for Water Heaters Now!(651) 564-9865

  25. #25 The Drain Machine

    Based in New Brighton, 23 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1445 17th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
    View profile for The Drain Machine(612) 900-9003

Plumbers ranked #28 to #34

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #28 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 34 of 183 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Hudson, ranks 28 to 34
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
28McQuillan Home Services LLC.834.6★ (5,284)13 mi
34Alto Sewer Service - MN Drain Cleaning Company834.4★ (80)15 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Hudson?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hudson. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Hudson?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Hudson plumbers

We scored 183 Hudson 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hudson data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Hudson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Hudson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Hudson, WI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 584 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing (#2) and AJ Alberts Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 183 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which plumbers in Hudson are open 24/7?

53 ranked plumbers in Hudson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing (#2) and AJ Alberts Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Hudson work on weekends?

86 of 183 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing (#2) and AJ Alberts Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/OrgCredentialSearchResults.aspx.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Hudson?

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 Hudson. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Hudson plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 183 rated plumbers in Hudson is 4.8★, with a median of 34 reviews. McQuillan Home Services LLC. has the most, 5,284 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 Hudson count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hudson 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.

Update log for Hudson

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 183 plumbers serving Hudson.

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