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Best Plumbers in Kansas City, KS (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kansas City: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 371.

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    Most-reviewed: Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 18,735 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 371 ranked; ranked #2.

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

371 Kansas City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 101 are open 24/7, 191 open Saturdays and 129 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 371 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Overland Park ranking. See Plumbers in Overland Park

Top 10 plumbers in Kansas City at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Kansas City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup664.9★ (2,817)Kansas City24/7Overall
2Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric654.9★ (18,735)Lenexa, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Quick Relief Plumbing644.9★ (713)Kansas City24/7—
4Duty Calls Plumbing and Rooter llc.634.9★ (489)Kansas City24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup634.9★ (4,075)Overland Park, 11 mi away24/7—
6LBA Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing634.7★ (3,260)Mission, 5 mi away24/7—
7Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating and Cooling634.8★ (1,414)Overland Park, 6 mi away24/7—
8Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kansas City624.7★ (446)Kansas City24/7—
9Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter624.7★ (11,970)Overland Park, 10 mi away24/7—
10PlumbWorks624.9★ (153)Kansas City24/7—

The 371 best plumbers in Kansas City, ranked

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

  1. Based in Kansas City

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 713 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 713 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6822 Berry Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106
  2. Based in Kansas City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Kansas City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3100 S 74th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
  4. Based in Shawnee, 15 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 879 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 879 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21961 W 83rd St, Shawnee, KS 66227
  5. Based in Kansas City

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  6. Based in Independence, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 378 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    733 S Northern Blvd, Independence, MO 64054
  7. Based in Leawood, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10308 State Line Rd # A, Leawood, KS 66206

Plumbers ranked #26 to #47

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 47 of 371 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Kansas City, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26MVP Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric594.8★ (4,927)13 mi
27Snake 'n' Rooter Plumbing Company594.8★ (553)17 mi
47Plumb Tek LLC584.9★ (180)12 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Kansas City?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Kansas City?
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 we ranked Kansas City plumbers

We scored 371 Kansas City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Kansas City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Kansas City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Kansas City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Kansas City, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Quick Relief Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 371 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Kansas City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 371 plumbers serving Kansas City, KS. 10 of them are based in Kansas City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Kansas City are open 24/7?

101 ranked plumbers in Kansas City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Quick Relief Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Kansas City work on weekends?

191 of 371 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 129 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Quick Relief Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Kansas City?

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

What Google rating do Kansas City plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 371 rated plumbers in Kansas City is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 18,735 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.

Do plumbers outside Kansas City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kansas City 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 Kansas City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 371 plumbers serving Kansas City.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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