25 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Valley Water and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Edwards Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, 572 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #4.
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25 Independence plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service | 61 | 4.9★ (103) | Waterloo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Plumbing Heating & Air Llc | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Independence | — | — |
| 3 | Uncloggers to the Rescue | 54 | 4.8★ (34) | Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Edwards Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning | 54 | 5.0★ (572) | Vinton, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cedar Valley Water and Sewer | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | Cedar Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 52 | 3.7★ (43) | Independence | — | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter | 50 | 3.8★ (19) | Waterloo, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Drain Doctor | 50 | 3.3★ (57) | Waterloo, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Independence Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 50 | 4.1★ (27) | Independence | — | — |
| 10 | Bergen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 49 | 4.5★ (17) | Waterloo, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 572 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water treatment plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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-1 Septic Services LLC | In Independence | |
| Affordable Plumbing & Heating | In Independence | |
| Andy's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Black Hawk Plumbing | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Bovy Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Honest and Affordable Plumbing and Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Lee's Heating Cooling & Plumbing | 23 mi | |
| Miller Mechanical Contractors | 17 mi | |
| Ron's Plumbing & Heating & AC | 1.0★ (1) | In Independence |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 25 Independence 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 Independence 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 |