26 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Northwood: Down Under Plumbing Ltd, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Any drain unplugged, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals, 101 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Down Under Plumbing Ltd; ranked #4.
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26 Northwood plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down Under Plumbing Ltd | 90 | 5.0★ (226) | Northwood | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | A-Plus Plumber Toledo | 89 | 5.0★ (44) | Northwood | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Any drain unplugged | 87 | 5.0★ (14) | Northwood | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals | 87 | 4.8★ (101) | Saint Marys, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Drain Solutions Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 81 | 2.4★ (27) | Northwood | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J & J Brautigam LLC | 80 | 4.9★ (45) | Sidney, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Red Bird Renovations | 77 | 3.5★ (19) | Northwood | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ada Services | 77 | 4.5★ (33) | Ada, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Huelskamp Drainage and Excavation Inc. | 77 | 3.9★ (11) | Sidney, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Arnold's P & D (Plumbing and Drain) | 76 | 4.9★ (56) | Marysville, 23 mi away | Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (226).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northwood
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northwood
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Marys, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northwood
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.4★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sidney, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northwood
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ada, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sidney, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenton, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dotson Plumbing, Heating & A/C | 64 | 3.9★ (21) | 25 mi |
19 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&G Home Improvement Services, Inc | 22 mi | |
| Absolute Heating & Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | In Northwood |
| Affordable Anytime Repair & Cleaning Services | 12 mi | |
| Brad Bailey Plumbing | 14 mi | |
| Campbell Mechanical Services | 4.4★ (11) | In Northwood |
| Definitely Handy | In Northwood | |
| Dmh Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Eisert Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Innovative Plumbing Solutions L.L.C. | In Northwood | |
| Insta-Fix Homes | 2.0★ (1) | In Northwood |
| J J Mechanical LLC | 20 mi | |
| Mauder Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (153) | In Northwood |
| Northwest Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Northwood |
| Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Right Path Plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| TJRS LLC Demolition Contractor & Company | Expert Demolition Service | Sewer Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Northwood |
| Toledo Drain Pro & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | In Northwood |
| Water Heater Repair Experts of Toledo | In Northwood | |
| Wojo's Heating &Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (759) | In Northwood |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Northwood. 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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We scored 26 Northwood 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 Northwood 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 |