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Best Plumbers in Norwalk, IA (2026)

83 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Norwalk: Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 1-Tom-Plumber, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,136 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

83 Norwalk plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 83 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Des Moines ranking. See Plumbers in Des Moines

Top 10 plumbers in Norwalk at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Norwalk at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair644.9★ (2,641)Des Moines, 10 mi away24/7Overall
21-Tom-Plumber624.9★ (633)Clive, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling614.9★ (8,128)Johnston, 13 mi away24/7—
4Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.614.8★ (3,343)Des Moines, 7 mi away24/7—
5Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing614.9★ (3,734)Des Moines, 10 mi away24/7—
6Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical604.9★ (5,373)Des Moines, 15 mi away24/7—
7True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing595.0★ (983)Des Moines, 10 mi away24/7—
8Smith's Sewer Service Inc.594.6★ (483)Johnston, 14 mi away24/7—
9Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical594.9★ (9,136)Grimes, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Paysen Pipe Cleaning585.0★ (46)Clive, 11 mi away24/7—

The 83 best plumbers in Norwalk, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Clive, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    550 S 2nd St, Carlisle, IA 50047
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(515) 978-8388

  11. #11 Zippy Drain

    Based in Clive, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
    View profile for Zippy Drain(515) 471-3334

  12. #12 Read Plumbing LLC

    Based in Ankeny, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    1450 NE 69th Pl Suite 57, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Read Plumbing LLC(515) 450-4132

  14. #14 Rooter Ranger

    Based in Grimes, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3400 SE Crossroads Dr Suite 400, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Rooter Ranger(515) 325-1768

  23. #23 AM PM Plumbing

    Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    View profile for AM PM Plumbing(515) 297-6584

Plumbers ranked #29 to #46

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #29 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 46 of 83 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Norwalk, ranks 29 to 46
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
29Des Moines Plumbing554.3★ (4)11 mi
31Platinum Plumbing Heating and Cooling545.0★ (24)25 mi
34Prestige Plumbing Services535.0★ (4)11 mi
42Total Comfort Group524.7★ (507)18 mi
43Advanced Problem Solutions525.0★ (79)14 mi
46Scott's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing524.5★ (23)14 mi

Also serving Norwalk

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Norwalk
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Marick Mechanical3.7★ (24)10 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Norwalk?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Norwalk. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Norwalk?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Norwalk plumbers

We scored 83 Norwalk plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Norwalk data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Norwalk: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Norwalk?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Norwalk, IA is Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 1-Tom-Plumber (#2) and Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 83 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Norwalk?

ContractorsRanked ranks 83 plumbers serving Norwalk, IA. 1 of them is based in Norwalk; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Norwalk are open 24/7?

28 ranked plumbers in Norwalk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), 1-Tom-Plumber (#2) and Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Norwalk work on weekends?

41 of 83 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), 1-Tom-Plumber (#2) and Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Norwalk?

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 Norwalk. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Norwalk plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 83 rated plumbers in Norwalk is 4.7★, with a median of 32 reviews. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has the most, 9,136 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Norwalk

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 plumbers serving Norwalk.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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