58 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Malvern: Arkansas Leak Detection, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 363 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anchor Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 58.
Most-reviewed: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, 1,387 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #2.
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58 Malvern plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 58 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas Leak Detection | 88 | 4.9★ (363) | Benton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (1,387) | Hot Springs, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 85 | 4.7★ (27) | Malvern | — | — |
| 4 | Anchor Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (23) | Hot Springs National Park, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Bert Black - AC Heating Plumbing Electric | 84 | 4.8★ (348) | Hot Springs, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Elite Plumbing & Drain Solutions | 83 | 4.7★ (18) | Hot Springs National Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter | 83 | 4.4★ (33) | Hot Springs, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mission Plumbing of Central Arkansas | 83 | 5.0★ (58) | Hot Springs Village, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Pureflow Plumbing | 80 | 4.1★ (8) | Malvern | — | — |
| 10 | Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric | 80 | 4.9★ (956) | Hot Springs, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 363 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,387 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,387).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs National Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 348 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs National Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 956 Google reviews, 956 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
Based in Benton, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 333 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arkadelphia, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 37 of 58 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stout Plumbing Co | 74 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Grandon Plumbing & Rooter | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 31 | A & A Company's of Ar Inc | 73 | 4.3★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Chris Green Plumbing | 73 | 3.9★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Bob Clark Plumbing | 73 | 3.7★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Worley Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 73 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Parker Plumbing Inc. | 73 | 2.3★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Jason S Davis Construction LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (8) | 16 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Malvern. 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 58 Malvern 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 Malvern 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 |