35 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marion: Baker & Sons Plumbing, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 3,071 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, 656 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked after Baker & Sons Plumbing; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Marion plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker & Sons Plumbing | 96 | 4.9★ (3,071) | Marion | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc. | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Herrin, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | Carbondale, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Groves Plumbing | 83 | 4.1★ (9) | Marion | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Harris and Sons Plumbing | 81 | 4.7★ (3) | Carterville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Huppert Plumbing | 81 | 4.3★ (6) | Murphysboro, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair | 80 | 4.9★ (656) | Marion | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Drainmasters Professional Drain Cleaning 24 HR | 79 | 4.3★ (23) | Herrin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SI Plumbing Pros | 79 | 5.0★ (44) | Marion | — | — |
| 10 | A&D Plumbing Services | 79 | 5.0★ (75) | Marion | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 3,071 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,071).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Carbondale, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, 656 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Marion
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Carterville, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.4★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Skelcher-Milani Septic Service | 72 | 4.7★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Furlows Plumbing Heating & AC | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 28 | M and M Heating and Cooling | 71 | 4.5★ (23) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Penrod Plumbing Inc | 71 | 1.3★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Heartland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 70 | 4.7★ (119) | 19 mi |
| 31 | F W Electric & FW Plumbing & Heating | 69 | 4.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Terra Pro Excavating | 68 | 4.4★ (14) | In Marion |
| 33 | Blankenship Plumbing & Excavating | 68 | 4.8★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 34 | A & W Plumbing and Heating, Inc. | 66 | 4.2★ (148) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Parli Property Inspection Services | 66 | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Cordes Plumbing | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Blankenship Plumbing & Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Gamble's Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Hoppers Septic Tank Services | 4.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| HP Plumbing & Mechanical | In Marion | |
| Jones Plumbing & Heating Co | In Marion | |
| Kelly Plumbing Inc | In Marion | |
| Kraft Plumbing and Heating | 22 mi | |
| Larry Litton Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| Skuta Construction, Inc. | In Marion | |
| Williams Plumbing | In Marion | |
| Wood Plumbing | 4.5★ (2) | In Marion |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Marion. 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 35 Marion 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 Marion 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 |