24 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Red Wing: Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Boldt's Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Culligan of Red Wing, 939 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #5.
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24 Red Wing plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing | 86 | 5.0★ (428) | River Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Friemel Plumbing & Drain Service LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (267) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 3 | Red Wing Plumbing and Heating | 80 | 4.7★ (88) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 4 | RiverWorks Plumbing LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (34) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 5 | Culligan of Red Wing | 79 | 4.9★ (939) | Red Wing | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Boldt's Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 4.6★ (24) | New Richmond, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Mission Plumbing & Drain Service | 77 | 4.5★ (13) | River Falls, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Gilbertson Plumbing & Heating Inc | 76 | 4.5★ (22) | Red Wing | — | — |
| 9 | Midstate Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drain Cleaning | 76 | 4.9★ (596) | Hastings, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Plaas Incorporated | 75 | 3.9★ (8) | Red Wing | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 939 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (939).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Richmond, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews, 596 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brikk Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hopke Sewer & Drain Co | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Ron's Sewer Service | 18 mi | |
| Smith Heating & Air | 4.8★ (54) | In Red Wing |
| Superior Mechanical | In Red Wing | |
| Sylvander Heating | 4.7★ (50) | In Red Wing |
| Ziemer Heating & Cooling Inc. | 4.4★ (76) | In Red Wing |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Red Wing. 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 24 Red Wing 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 Red Wing 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 |