48 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lockwood: Archie's Plumbing, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): White Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaners, 1,676 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #3.
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48 Lockwood plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 48 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie's Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (93) | Billings, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | White Heating & Air Conditioning | 89 | 4.9★ (1,570) | Billings, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaners | 88 | 4.9★ (1,676) | Billings, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | L.R.T. Line Renewal Technologies | 88 | 4.9★ (49) | Billings, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TLC - Patriot Septic and Excavation | 87 | 4.9★ (77) | Billings, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings | 86 | 4.6★ (639) | Billings, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Houser Plumbing LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (47) | Billings, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Andersen Sewer Service | 84 | 5.0★ (170) | Billings, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | DC Plumbing and Mechanical | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Billings, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Oftedal Plumbing, LLC | 82 | 4.6★ (18) | Billings, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,570 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,676 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,676).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 639 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews, 302 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billings, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 34 of 48 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Rimrock Plumbing | 75 | 5.0★ (23) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Precision Plumbing & Heating Inc | 74 | 4.1★ (62) | 5 mi |
| 34 | D & L Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 2.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lockwood. 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 48 Lockwood 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 Lockwood 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 |