25 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Litchfield: Toutges Brothers Septic and Excavating, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Adrian's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Plumbing and Heating by Craig, Inc., 1,330 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Litchfield plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toutges Brothers Septic and Excavating | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Litchfield | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Plumbing and Heating by Craig, Inc. | 81 | 4.9★ (1,330) | Hutchinson, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Berger Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 79 | 4.9★ (105) | Hutchinson, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | NXT LVL Excavating | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | Willmar, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Adrian's Plumbing | 77 | 4.1★ (9) | Willmar, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Nielsen Plumbing Inc | 77 | 3.5★ (13) | Willmar, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Plumb Krazy | 75 | 4.3★ (6) | Hutchinson, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rick Plumbing & Heating | 74 | 4.3★ (18) | Litchfield | Sat | — |
| 9 | Litzau Farm Drainage | 74 | 4.7★ (14) | Willmar, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dressel Plumbing Services & Repair | 74 | 4.0★ (4) | Hutchinson, 18 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,330 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,330).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Litchfield
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Litchfield
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews, 410 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Litchfield
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Litchfield
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willmar, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hutchinson, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 B's Sewer & Drain Services | 17 mi | |
| Affordable Pumping | 5.0★ (1) | In Litchfield |
| Air-Pro Heating & Cooling, LLC | 4.7★ (60) | In Litchfield |
| B G Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Litchfield |
| Brian Rick Plumbing-Heating | 18 mi | |
| Dave's Heating & AC | 3.0★ (2) | In Litchfield |
| Genie Drain Cleaning | 18 mi | |
| Genie Drain Cleaning Hutchinson | 19 mi | |
| Gerald Whitcomb Excavating | In Litchfield | |
| Lyle's Plumbing & Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| MCB Plumbing &Mechanical Inc. | 23 mi | |
| Pure Waterworks | 17 mi | |
| Smith Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Turdologist Specialist Inc | 18 mi | |
| Ziemer Plumbing L.L.C | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Litchfield. 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 |