Skip to content
ContractorsRanked

Best Plumbers in Milwaukee, WI (2026)

248 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Milwaukee: West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 2,148 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Milw Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 248.

  3. 35

    Most-reviewed: Mr. Holland's Home Services, 7,086 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 248 ranked; ranked #35.

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

248 Milwaukee plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 110 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 248 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Milwaukee at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Milwaukee at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical944.8★ (2,148)Milwaukee24/7Overall
2Milw Drain Cleaning914.9★ (652)West Allis, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Blau Sudden Service904.7★ (1,633)Brookfield, 8 mi away24/7—
4Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric904.8★ (2,027)Milwaukee24/7—
5Diamond Plumbing Heating and Cooling894.7★ (172)Milwaukee24/7—
6MGA Sewer, Water & Gas Plumbing Contractor 24hr Emergency Services Available 7 Days A Week894.8★ (91)Milwaukee24/7—
7Neighborhood Plumbing884.9★ (117)Brookfield, 8 mi away24/7—
8Premier Water Heaters LLC875.0★ (215)Caledonia, 16 mi away24/7—
9Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southeast WI874.6★ (625)Brookfield, 12 mi away24/7—
10Thielmann Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.9★ (1,665)New Berlin, 12 mi away24/7—

The 248 best plumbers in Milwaukee, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  17. #17 Subterranean

    Based in Milwaukee

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3021 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
    View profile for Subterranean(414) 937-0971

  20. #20 Knight Plumbing, Inc.

    Based in Milwaukee

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4270 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
    View profile for Knight Plumbing, Inc.(414) 420-0625

  22. #22 Optimal Plumbing

    Based in Milwaukee

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7309 W Tripoli Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220
    View profile for Optimal Plumbing(414) 387-2332

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 248 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Milwaukee, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Plugged Pipes, LLC844.5★ (87)13 mi
27Joe's Plumbing Service844.8★ (6)In Milwaukee
28P.J.'s Plumbing Co., Inc.834.5★ (181)16 mi
29Mr. Holland's Home Services834.8★ (1,334)11 mi
30Rooterman834.1★ (43)5 mi
31Roman Home Services - Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling834.9★ (5,231)8 mi
32Schoofs Plumbing Co Inc834.7★ (71)5 mi
33Austin Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric834.9★ (123)In Milwaukee
34Southport Home Services834.8★ (2,067)15 mi
35Mr. Holland's Home Services834.8★ (7,086)23 mi
36Badger Underground INC834.4★ (21)11 mi
37Gene Wagner Plumbing Co., Inc.823.9★ (81)5 mi
38Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC824.9★ (4,102)25 mi
39Works Plumbing LLC824.6★ (14)13 mi
40SISU Plumbing825.0★ (78)15 mi
41Wm. A. Zachow & Sons, Inc.824.8★ (57)9 mi
42Reupert Plumbing Co Inc824.7★ (37)In Milwaukee
43Quick Fix Plumbing824.3★ (97)16 mi
44Professional Drain and Sewer824.8★ (24)8 mi
45Ihn Company814.3★ (174)18 mi
46Al's discount plumbing815.0★ (31)7 mi
47Knight Plumbing, Inc.815.0★ (48)In Milwaukee
48Dave Burns Plumbing Inc814.1★ (33)14 mi
49Dr. Plumber813.9★ (85)9 mi
50Affordable Rate Plumbing LLC814.8★ (9)6 mi

Also serving Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & A Plumbing of MilwaukeeIn Milwaukee
A J Graf PlumbingIn Milwaukee
B. Bohmann Plumbing IncIn Milwaukee
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing5.0★ (13)22 mi
Braden Plumbing Inc1.0★ (1)In Milwaukee
Dairyland Energy Solutions, Inc.4.2★ (15)In Milwaukee
Daves Handy Hub5.0★ (7)12 mi
Eleete PlumbingIn Milwaukee
Fennig Plumbing & Heating Inc4.6★ (9)5 mi
Fixer Plumbing, Sewer and Drain CleaningIn Milwaukee
Lake Country Plumbing Company1.0★ (1)In Milwaukee
Milwaukee HandymanIn Milwaukee
Milwaukee Plumbing5.0★ (2)In Milwaukee
Paramount Development Inc.5.0★ (24)In Milwaukee
priceandsonsIn Milwaukee
Reliable Plumbing and Drains4.2★ (12)19 mi
Rooter-Man Drain Cleaning4.1★ (14)17 mi
Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain ServiceIn Milwaukee
silver speed sewer3.7★ (3)In Milwaukee
Wauwatosa Plumbing StoreIn Milwaukee

How much do plumbers cost in Milwaukee?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Milwaukee?
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 Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Milwaukee plumbers

We scored 248 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Milwaukee?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Milwaukee, WI is West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,148 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Milw Drain Cleaning (#2) and Blau Sudden Service (#3) follow. We ranked 248 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Milwaukee?

ContractorsRanked ranks 248 plumbers serving Milwaukee, WI. 12 of them are based in Milwaukee; 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 Milwaukee are open 24/7?

68 ranked plumbers in Milwaukee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (#1), Milw Drain Cleaning (#2) and Blau Sudden Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Milwaukee work on weekends?

110 of 248 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (#1), Milw Drain Cleaning (#2) and Blau Sudden Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/OrgCredentialSearchResults.aspx.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Milwaukee?

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

What Google rating do Milwaukee plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 248 rated plumbers in Milwaukee is 4.8★, with a median of 33 reviews. Mr. Holland's Home Services has the most, 7,086 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Milwaukee

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 248 plumbers serving Milwaukee.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

More plumbers and Milwaukee pages

Other trades in Milwaukee