24 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lufkin: McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 1,593 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 936 Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
Most-reviewed: McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing, 1,005 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked after McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing; ranked #8.
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24 Lufkin plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (1,593) | Diboll, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 936 Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (29) | Lufkin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Drain Fighters | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Lufkin | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ellis Plumbing Company | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Lufkin | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Affordable Plumbing | 59 | 4.5★ (12) | Lufkin | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Strickland Plumbing, HVAC & Electric, Inc. | 59 | 4.5★ (172) | Lufkin | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Piney Woods Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Lufkin | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | McWilliams Heating Cooling Plumbing | 58 | 4.8★ (1,005) | Nacogdoches, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Strickland Plumbing, HVAC & Electric, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (402) | Nacogdoches, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Eddie Lopez's Plumbing Service | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Lufkin | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 1,593 Google reviews, the most in Lufkin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,005 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lufkin
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nacogdoches, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 936 Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Lufkin |
| Advance Plumbing Contractors | 2.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Angelina County Service Company | In Lufkin | |
| Best Rate Tank Cleaning | In Lufkin | |
| Charanza Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Lufkin |
| Dan's Plumbing & Sewer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Hill Plumbing | In Lufkin | |
| Hutchison Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Lufkin |
| Jenkins Plumbing Contractors | 4.0★ (1) | In Lufkin |
| Knight's Hand | 16 mi | |
| Leonard's Plumbing | 18 mi | |
| Ryan Thompson Construction | In Lufkin | |
| S & W Wallace Brothers Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Saicam Electric | 4.9★ (11) | In Lufkin |
| Texas State Plumbing Contractors, LLC | In Lufkin | |
| Wallace Plumbing | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lufkin. 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 24 Lufkin 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 Lufkin 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 |