19 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Monmouth: Basio Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 88/100; 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Drain Fighters, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc., 83 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Monmouth plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basio Plumbing, Heating & Air | 88 | 4.4★ (77) | Galesburg, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Drain Fighters | 86 | 5.0★ (21) | Galesburg, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Drain Doctor | 85 | 4.5★ (63) | Burlington, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Advanced Plumbing & Mechanical | 80 | 4.7★ (39) | Monmouth | — | — |
| 5 | Tim Heatherly Plumbing | 80 | 3.6★ (11) | Monmouth | — | — |
| 6 | Clinton HVAC & Plumbing | 78 | 4.4★ (19) | Clinton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | St George Plumbing | 77 | 3.7★ (3) | Monmouth | — | — |
| 8 | Regal Plumbers | 75 | 4.0★ (8) | Burlington, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 73 | 4.1★ (14) | Galesburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Drain Tainer | 73 | 4.6★ (34) | Burlington, 25 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: 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Burlington, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 83 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (83).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monmouth
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galesburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & D Halls Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Backhoe Joe's | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Danes Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Monmouth |
| Perfect Fit Plumbing Inc | 15 mi | |
| Skinner Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Monmouth. 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 19 Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 |