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Best Plumbers in Manchester, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Manchester: Joe's Sewer & Septic, CR Score 80/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling, 43 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

6 Manchester plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 plumbers in Manchester at a glance

Top 6 plumbers in Manchester at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Joe's Sewer & Septic804.7★ (13)Dixon, 24 mi away24/7Overall
2Oasis Well & Pump765.0★ (10)Manchester——
3Precision Plumbing Heating & Air Llc745.0★ (30)Independence, 22 mi away——
4Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling743.7★ (43)Independence, 22 mi away—Most reviews
5Hinz Plumbing714.6★ (7)Anamosa, 24 mi away——
6Independence Plumbing Heating & Cooling664.1★ (27)Independence, 24 mi away——

The 6 best plumbers in Manchester, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Manchester

    Based in Dixon, 24 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in Manchester

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 Quaker Mill Dr, Manchester, IA 52057
  3. Based in Anamosa, 24 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    21213 158th St, Anamosa, IA 52205

How much do plumbers cost in Manchester?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Manchester. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Manchester?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Manchester plumbers

We scored 6 Manchester 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Manchester data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Manchester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Manchester?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Manchester, IA is Joe's Sewer & Septic with a CR Score of 80/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Oasis Well & Pump (#2) and Precision Plumbing Heating & Air Llc (#3) follow. We ranked 6 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Manchester?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 plumbers serving Manchester, IA. 1 of them is based in Manchester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Manchester are open 24/7?

1 ranked plumber in Manchester posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Joe's Sewer & Septic (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Manchester work on weekends?

1 of 6 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Joe's Sewer & Septic (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Manchester?

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 Manchester. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Manchester plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated plumbers in Manchester is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Johnson Plumbing Heating & Cooling has the most, 43 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Manchester

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 plumbers serving Manchester.