18 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Petoskey: Hotshots Drain Cleaning, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MacGregor Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: MacGregor Plumbing & Heating, 439 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.
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18 Petoskey plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotshots Drain Cleaning | 96 | 4.9★ (346) | Petoskey | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MacGregor Plumbing & Heating | 91 | 4.8★ (439) | Petoskey | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | 24/7 Sewer and Drain | 91 | 4.8★ (54) | Petoskey | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beyer Plumbing and Heating | 85 | 5.0★ (3) | Petoskey | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sheren Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 82 | 3.9★ (24) | Petoskey | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Level Ground Inc | 80 | 4.0★ (4) | Petoskey | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Furgeson Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 8 | Emmet Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 9 | Plumb Wright Shop - Ken Beyer Plumbing | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 10 | Ballard's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning | 79 | 4.7★ (351) | Petoskey | — | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 439 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (439).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 351 Google reviews, 351 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #12 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.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, 134 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #14 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.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawkesbury, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Petoskey. 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 18 Petoskey 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 Petoskey 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 |