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Best Plumbers in Michigan City, IN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Michigan City: Young Plumbing, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Plumbing Paramedics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 68.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Home Comfort Experts, 4,299 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #13.

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

68 Michigan City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 68 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Michigan City at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Michigan City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Young Plumbing614.8★ (970)Valparaiso, 18 mi away24/7Overall
2Plumbing Paramedics614.9★ (513)Valparaiso, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling604.9★ (1,834)La Porte, 11 mi away24/7—
4Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling594.9★ (3,188)Valparaiso, 19 mi away24/7—
5Young Plumbing594.8★ (777)Gary, 23 mi away24/7—
6Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Northwest Indiana594.7★ (372)Valparaiso, 19 mi away24/7—
7T & M Plumbing Services595.0★ (305)Sauk Village, 24 mi away24/7—
8JC Well & Pump Service584.8★ (106)Valparaiso, 15 mi away24/7—
9Regional Plumbing Heating & Air - Michigan City584.9★ (73)Michigan City24/7—
10Beach Well Service584.9★ (215)Chesterton, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 68 best plumbers in Michigan City, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Michigan City

    #1 Young Plumbing

    Based in Valparaiso, 18 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3400 Kickbush Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
    View profile for Young Plumbing(219) 764-5500

  2. #2 Plumbing Paramedics

    Based in Valparaiso, 17 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    552 Vale Park Rd suite a, Valparaiso, IN 46385
    View profile for Plumbing Paramedics(219) 224-5401

  5. #5 Young Plumbing

    Based in Gary, 23 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2600 Colorado St, Gary, IN 46405
    View profile for Young Plumbing(219) 764-5500

  17. #17 Goodman Plumbing

    Based in La Porte, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    95 W 18th St, La Porte, IN 46350
    View profile for Goodman Plumbing(219) 300-6544

  20. #20 Rooter Man

    Based in La Porte, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    713 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
    View profile for Rooter Man(219) 548-8254

  23. #23 FreeFlow Environmental

    Based in Valparaiso, 17 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 911 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.7★ from 911 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4411 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for FreeFlow Environmental(219) 462-0400

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 68 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Michigan City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Downing Plumbing554.4★ (189)25 mi
27Poston & Son Plumbing554.7★ (31)In Michigan City
28Access Plumbing544.3★ (24)18 mi
29Fadden Plumbing544.8★ (38)19 mi
30Green Air Technologies HVAC534.4★ (47)In Michigan City
31Velocity Plumbing , LLC534.5★ (18)16 mi
32Wayne Heating, Plumbing & A.C.534.8★ (120)In Michigan City
33Superior Sewer and Septic535.0★ (17)15 mi
34Trapmasters Plumbing LLC524.5★ (73)11 mi
35Plumbing Pilots525.0★ (145)24 mi
36Maintenance Express LLC523.7★ (3)7 mi
37Foreman Plumbing523.7★ (11)In Michigan City
38Risinger Repairs524.9★ (42)18 mi
39Kahn's Sewer Service512.0★ (4)In Michigan City
40Hines Plumbing Inc514.7★ (80)20 mi
41Wiesemann's Plumbing Heating & A/C514.8★ (26)In Michigan City
42Vuko Plumbing Inc514.5★ (8)16 mi
43Regional Plumbing Heating & Air514.6★ (22)19 mi
44John Young Plumbing LLC513.0★ (6)11 mi
45Better Rooter514.7★ (14)20 mi
46GreenLine Environmental Solutions, LLC514.4★ (8)24 mi
47Marke Plumbing511.5★ (4)In Michigan City
48Willard Plumbing503.6★ (16)17 mi
49Mercer Sewer & Drain, LLC504.0★ (21)19 mi
50John's Plumbing Services & Repairs503.9★ (7)17 mi

Also serving Michigan City

20 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Michigan City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Plumbing & Sewer1.0★ (2)22 mi
A. Metz, Sewer Inc.5.0★ (2)24 mi
All Clear plumbing and drainsIn Michigan City
Area Plumbing & Sewer Co Inc18 mi
CHIVICO CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING&LANDSCAPING5.0★ (1)12 mi
D S Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)13 mi
dFlo Plumbing5.0★ (1)24 mi
Flush Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)11 mi
General Plumbing & Heating CoIn Michigan City
Ground Control Inc. Excavating & Septic installation5.0★ (1)12 mi
Hoosier Handyman LLC18 mi
Hoosier mower5.0★ (2)14 mi
Hucek Plumbing and Home Repair5.0★ (1)15 mi
Liverman & Son's SewerIn Michigan City
Plumb & Hammer Bathroom Remodeling5.0★ (1)23 mi
Plumbing Freedom1.0★ (4)16 mi
Quick Rod Electric Sewer Rodding2.6★ (35)22 mi
Quick-Trench Pre-sloped Drainage SystemIn Michigan City
South Haven Sewer Works2.7★ (3)17 mi
Steve Siuda Sewer & Septic5.0★ (1)In Michigan City

How much do plumbers cost in Michigan City?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Michigan City?
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 Indiana

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) 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 Michigan City plumbers

We scored 68 Michigan City 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 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 Michigan City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Michigan City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Michigan City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Michigan City, IN is Young Plumbing with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 68 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Michigan City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 68 plumbers serving Michigan City, IN. 11 of them are based in Michigan City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Michigan City are open 24/7?

24 ranked plumbers in Michigan City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Young Plumbing (#1), Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Michigan City work on weekends?

36 of 68 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Young Plumbing (#1), Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Michigan City?

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

What Google rating do Michigan City plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 68 rated plumbers in Michigan City is 4.7★, with a median of 31 reviews. Home Comfort Experts has the most, 4,299 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Michigan City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 plumbers serving Michigan City.

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