22 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Manitowoc: Smokey Barbier Heating Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,073 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Manitowoc Plumbing Service Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Kimme Plumbing Service, 124 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked after Smokey Barbier Heating Inc; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Manitowoc plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smokey Barbier Heating Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (1,073) | Manitowoc | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Manitowoc Plumbing Service Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (21) | Manitowoc | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kimme Plumbing Service | 59 | 4.8★ (124) | Sheboygan, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dave Steltz's Plumbing Services Llc | 59 | 5.0★ (28) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 5 | Veterans' Plumbing LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (58) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter | 56 | 3.3★ (31) | Allouez, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Luisier Plumbing Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (38) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 8 | Todd Kons Trenching, Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (13) | Germantown, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Maritime Plumbing | 54 | 3.8★ (73) | Manitowoc | — | — |
| 10 | Tim Nate Plumbing | 53 | 4.3★ (12) | Manitowoc | — | — |
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 1,073 Google reviews, the most in Manitowoc.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Slinger, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Sacks Tile & Stone Inc | 25 mi | |
| P1 Plumbing | 11 mi | |
| Plymouth Plumbing & Heating Sheboygan | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Tim Nate Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Manitowoc |
| V | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Manitowoc. 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 22 Manitowoc 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 23, 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 Manitowoc 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 |