18 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pulaski: River Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 82/100; 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sludge Busters plumbing and septic tank service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Arctic Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, 1,308 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Pulaski plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plumbing & Drain Service | 82 | 4.7★ (12) | Lawrenceburg, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sludge Busters plumbing and septic tank service | 80 | 4.5★ (50) | Athens, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tru Flo plumbing & septic llc. | 79 | 3.9★ (7) | Fairview, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Muletown Plumbing Service | 78 | 4.9★ (95) | Columbia, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Drain Doctor | 77 | 4.5★ (28) | Lawrenceburg, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Arctic Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 77 | 4.9★ (1,308) | Lawrenceburg, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Francis Plumbing Electric & Home Repairs | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Lewisburg, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Malone Electric & Plumbing | 75 | 3.7★ (19) | Pulaski | — | — |
| 9 | Alcorn Drainage and Land Works | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | Lynchburg, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Cozart Plumbing Electric Services | 73 | 3.0★ (4) | Lewisburg, 17 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 availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,308 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,308).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Pulaski
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pulaski
Ranked #11 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 Athens, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Machine shop”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All In One Plumbing | 2.0★ (1) | In Pulaski |
| B&M Construction Services | 22 mi | |
| Drain Cleaning - Jetco Services | 24 mi | |
| J.R. Outdoor Solutions | In Pulaski | |
| Lewisburg Plumbing Heating Company, Inc. | 22 mi | |
| Pylant Maintenance | 3.7★ (19) | In Pulaski |
| Rigsby Plumbing and Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Sprinkles all in 1 plumbing & all in 1 residential needs | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Wamble Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (84) | In Pulaski |
| Wendell Tate Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Pulaski |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Pulaski. 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 18 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 |