90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Madisonville, KY (2026)
13 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Madisonville: Groves Plumbing, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Done-Rite Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Prow Brothers Plumbing Heating & AC, 133 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Madisonville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Madisonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groves Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (39) | Henderson, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Done-Rite Drain Cleaning | 88 | 5.0★ (12) | Madisonville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Skips Plumbing | 88 | 5.0★ (91) | Central City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Phoenix Heating, Air, Plumbing, and Electric | 84 | 4.3★ (23) | Madisonville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Aquamax plumbing LLC | 83 | 3.0★ (8) | Madisonville | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tommy Gs Plumbing | 81 | 4.2★ (10) | Madisonville | — | — |
| 7 | Culler Plumbing Services | 81 | 4.8★ (9) | East Saint Louis, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hendricks Septic Tank Service Inc. | 80 | 5.0★ (26) | Madisonville | — | — |
| 9 | Prow Brothers Plumbing Heating & AC | 79 | 4.6★ (133) | Madisonville | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | T. Baskett & Son Plumbing | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Evansville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 13 best plumbers in Madisonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Madisonville
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Central City, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Madisonville
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 165 N Scott St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville
83/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 126 Midway Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
- Address
- 579 Jamestown Loop, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in East Saint Louis, 24 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Madisonville
80/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5102 Hanson Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Madisonville
79/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (133).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1125 Island Ford Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Evansville, 25 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Madisonville
74/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews, 76 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 39 S Church St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Based in Henderson, 22 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Central City, 21 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
Also serving Madisonville
2 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bealmear Services | 20 mi |
| Davis James MD | In Madisonville |
How much do plumbers cost in Madisonville?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Madisonville. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Madisonville plumbers
We scored 13 Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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 |
Plumbers in Madisonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Madisonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Madisonville, KY is Groves Plumbing with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Done-Rite Drain Cleaning (#2) and Skips Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 13 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Madisonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 plumbers serving Madisonville, KY. 7 of them are based in Madisonville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Madisonville are open 24/7?
7 ranked plumbers in Madisonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Groves Plumbing (#1), Done-Rite Drain Cleaning (#2) and Skips Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Madisonville work on weekends?
7 of 13 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Groves Plumbing (#1), Done-Rite Drain Cleaning (#2) and Skips Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Madisonville?
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 Madisonville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Madisonville plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated plumbers in Madisonville is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Prow Brothers Plumbing Heating & AC has the most, 133 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Madisonville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 plumbers serving Madisonville.
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