61 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rainbow City: Machen Plumbing, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 250 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter, 358 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Rainbow City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 61 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machen Plumbing | 94 | 4.8★ (250) | Gadsden, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter | 90 | 4.8★ (358) | Anniston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | First Action Plumbing Services LLC | 90 | 4.5★ (320) | Anniston, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Weaver Septic Service & Portable Toilets | 88 | 4.7★ (80) | Rainbow City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Brasher Plumbing Solutions | 88 | 5.0★ (104) | Center Point, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Martin Environmental Septic Service | 87 | 5.0★ (48) | Jacksonville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A 2Z Handyman Services LLC | 87 | 4.7★ (31) | Anniston, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | John Hearn Plumbing | 85 | 4.7★ (83) | Anniston, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All American HVAC Services | 84 | 5.0★ (305) | Gadsden, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AKA Plumbing | 84 | 4.8★ (16) | Rainbow City | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 250 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 358 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (358).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 320 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Center Point, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glencoe, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Gadsden, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Gadsden, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Gadsden, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 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 #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 61 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 House Doctor | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| AAA Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Absolute Environmental | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Afford-Us Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Alabama Project Team LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Alvin Bodine Construction & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Barrett Plumbing | 4.7★ (13) | 21 mi |
| BST | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| C Mac Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Dallas Plumbing services | In Rainbow City | |
| H & M Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| JC Plumbing and Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Johno's Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| K & K Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Rainbow City |
| Kevin's Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Nailor Plumbing and Gas | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Randy's Sewer & Drain Services | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ronnie's Plumbing | 2 mi | |
| Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Sewer & Drain Doctor | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rainbow City. 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 61 Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City 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 |