90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Mount Sterling, KY (2026)
28 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mount Sterling: Drain Works Plumbing, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Prohawk Plumbing solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, 4,041 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Mount Sterling plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Mount Sterling at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain Works Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (70) | Mount Sterling | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Prohawk Plumbing solutions | 88 | 4.9★ (70) | Mount Sterling | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pergram Plumbing | 86 | 4.9★ (99) | Winchester, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bailey's Plumbing | 85 | 4.1★ (14) | Mount Sterling | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 85 | 4.8★ (4,041) | Lexington, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Allegiance Plumbing, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (13) | Mount Sterling | — | — |
| 7 | Mr Rooter | 81 | 3.9★ (7) | Winchester, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Harney Plumbing | 78 | 4.7★ (14) | Winchester, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Lex-Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 77 | 4.4★ (129) | Lexington, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wake Plumbing | 75 | 4.9★ (389) | The Village of Indian Hill, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 28 best plumbers in Mount Sterling, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mount Sterling
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Winchester, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 90 Talbott Ave, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Mount Sterling
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 532 Willin Way, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
Based in Lexington, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,041 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,041).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 4,041 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 253 Blue Sky Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509
Based in Mount Sterling
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
#7 Mr Rooter
Based in Winchester, 13 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 228 Buffalo Trce, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Winchester, 20 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–4 PM
Based in Lexington, 24 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 129 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 320 United Ct # 3, Lexington, KY 40509
#10 Wake Plumbing
Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 23 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Winchester, 13 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 110 Vine St, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Winchester, 12 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 501 Corley Ln, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Mount Sterling
75/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Mount Sterling
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 250 Shelton Way, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
#15 Flack Plumbing
Based in Winchester, 16 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 113 Heather Ln, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Winchester, 9 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6095 Mt Sterling Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
Based in Mount Sterling
73/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Paris, 20 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 130 E Main St, Paris, KY 40361
Based in Concord, 20 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Winchester, 18 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Mount Sterling
71/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 102 Davis Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
Based in Richmond, 24 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
#23 Stang Plumbing
Based in Winchester, 14 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 234 W Broadway St, Winchester, KY 40391
#24 P and K Plumbing
Based in Richmond, 24 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 313 Dunbar Ln, Richmond, KY 40475
Based in Lexington, 24 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5800 Kingpost Ct, Lexington, KY 40509
All 28 plumbers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Crawl Space Ninja of Lexington | 68 | 4.9★ (121) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Plumbing Solutions | 67 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Hubbard Mechanical | 65 | 4.6★ (60) | 20 mi |
Also serving Mount Sterling
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Handy Man's Service | 21 mi | |
| A-1 Plumbing Express | 14 mi | |
| Blake Spencer Plumbing | In Mount Sterling | |
| Classic Winchester Plumbing | 14 mi | |
| Gateway Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (347) | In Mount Sterling |
| Hackworth Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Kevin Hensley Plumbing | 20 mi | |
| Kevin Littrell Plumbing | 16 mi | |
| MAPLE GENERAL SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pipe Surgeon Plumbing | 20 mi | |
| R. Maynard Excavating & Construction, LLC | 2 mi | |
| Shaw's Heating & Cooling | 4.6★ (20) | In Mount Sterling |
| Unlimited Plumbing 859 | 22 mi | |
| Winchester Supreme Plumbing | 14 mi | |
| Winchester Victory Plumbing | 14 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Mount Sterling?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Mount Sterling. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Mount Sterling plumbers
We scored 28 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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 |
Plumbers in Mount Sterling: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Mount Sterling?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Mount Sterling, KY is Drain Works Plumbing with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Prohawk Plumbing solutions (#2) and Pergram Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 28 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Mount Sterling?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 plumbers serving Mount Sterling, KY. 8 of them are based in Mount Sterling; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Mount Sterling are open 24/7?
8 ranked plumbers in Mount Sterling post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain Works Plumbing (#1), Prohawk Plumbing solutions (#2) and Pergram Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Mount Sterling work on weekends?
11 of 28 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain Works Plumbing (#1), Prohawk Plumbing solutions (#2) and Pergram Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Mount Sterling?
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 Mount Sterling. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Mount Sterling plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated plumbers in Mount Sterling is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has the most, 4,041 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Mount Sterling
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 plumbers serving Mount Sterling.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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