17 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Norwich: 5DS Plumbing and Heating, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Leslie's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
Most-reviewed: CN Coterie, 62 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked after 5DS Plumbing and Heating; ranked #6.
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17 Norwich plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5DS Plumbing and Heating | 87 | 4.9★ (95) | Fresh Meadows, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Kirley Septic & Sewer | 82 | 4.3★ (11) | Norwich | — | — |
| 3 | Leslie's Plumbing | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Monroe, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Crane Company Septic & Sewer | 80 | 4.2★ (21) | Mattydale, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | The Plumbing God | 80 | 5.0★ (27) | Amsterdam, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | CN Coterie | 80 | 5.0★ (62) | Cliffside Park, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Norwich Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 4.1★ (14) | Norwich | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | David G Francis Plumbing & Heating | 76 | 4.4★ (29) | Norwich | — | — |
| 9 | Gregory Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 4.7★ (48) | Oneonta, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mormile Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 4.6★ (41) | Amsterdam, 19 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (95).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattydale, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cliffside Park, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, 62 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Norwich
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneonta, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneonta, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmount, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Endicott, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Binghamton, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Plumbing & Heating | 25 mi | |
| Cranesville Block Co Inc - Oneonta | 22 mi | |
| Drain Service Pros Plumbing Drain & Sewer Service | In Norwich | |
| Extra Mile General Contractor and Painting Contractor of Brooklyn, Queens & New York | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Grady Construction | 19 mi | |
| Kinney Air Solutions | 19 mi | |
| Plumbers | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Rooter Rite | In Norwich | |
| STR Residential Construction Inc | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Norwich. 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 17 Norwich 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 Norwich 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 |