13 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Minot Air Force Base: The Drain Fighters, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kevin's Plumbing and Heating, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: C & C Plumbing & Heating, 168 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #6.
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13 Minot Air Force Base plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Drain Fighters | 85 | 5.0★ (20) | Minot, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kevin's Plumbing and Heating, Inc. | 83 | 4.4★ (142) | Minot, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Northern Drain & Sewer Service | 82 | 4.1★ (27) | Minot, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Absolute Comfort Inc. | 79 | 4.5★ (87) | Minot, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Drain Doctor | 79 | 4.1★ (14) | Minot, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | C & C Plumbing & Heating | 77 | 4.9★ (168) | Minot, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | 1 Call Septic Service Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | Minot, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ralph's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 72 | 4.0★ (92) | Minot, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | M4 Plumbing, LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | Minot, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Connole & Somerville Plumbing Heating | 71 | 4.3★ (32) | Minot, 10 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 142 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (168).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 50 Google reviews, 50 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minot, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Minot Air Force Base. 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 13 Minot Air Force Base 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 Minot Air Force Base 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 |