13 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kenton: Walts Plumber & Drain Cleaning Marion, CR Score 84/100; 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ada Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Ellsworth Well & Pump, 89 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #4.
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13 Kenton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walts Plumber & Drain Cleaning Marion | 84 | 4.6★ (42) | Marion, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | F & L Septic Cleaning | 82 | 4.5★ (8) | Kenton | — | — |
| 3 | Ada Services | 80 | 4.5★ (33) | Ada, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ellsworth Well & Pump | 79 | 5.0★ (89) | Marion, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | R & R Drain-Pro - Plumber | 78 | 3.6★ (7) | Marion, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dan King Plumbing, LLC | 76 | 4.6★ (29) | Kenton | — | — |
| 7 | Manns Septic & Drain Cleaning | 73 | 4.8★ (4) | Kenton | Sat | — |
| 8 | T & M Svc LLC | 73 | 3.7★ (6) | Kenton | — | — |
| 9 | Wren's Plumbing | 72 | 4.0★ (27) | Bellefontaine, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Thompson plumbing and hvac services llc | 70 | 4.5★ (18) | Marysville, 14 mi away | — | — |
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 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ada, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (89).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Anytime Repair & Cleaning Services | In Kenton | |
| B & K Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Beach Outdoor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| iRemodel | 23 mi | |
| J J Mechanical LLC | 23 mi | |
| Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Right Path Plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Roger Rankin's Septic Tank - Plumber | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kenton. 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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We scored 13 Kenton 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 Kenton 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 |