12 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Norfolk: Dodson Brothers Plumbers, CR Score 92/100; 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Masters Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Volkman Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc, 56 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 12 ranked after Dodson Brothers Plumbers; ranked #5.
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12 Norfolk plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodson Brothers Plumbers | 92 | 4.7★ (61) | Norfolk | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Masters Drain Cleaning | 90 | 5.0★ (24) | Norfolk | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mc Cormick Drain Services | 87 | 4.7★ (21) | Norfolk | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mel's Repair | 76 | 4.3★ (3) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 5 | Volkman Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc | 76 | 4.3★ (56) | Norfolk | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Metro Plumbing Heating & AC | 75 | 2.6★ (23) | Norfolk | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pettitt Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | 74 | 4.5★ (39) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 8 | Hofmann Plumbing Inc | 73 | 4.2★ (9) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 9 | Johnson's Plumbing & Heating | 71 | 3.6★ (27) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 10 | Midwest Plumbing Heating & Air | 66 | 2.8★ (4) | Norfolk | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (61).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews, 56 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
1 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Rays Plumbing Heating | In Norfolk |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Norfolk. 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 |
We scored 12 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 |