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Best Plumbers in Rensselaer, IN (2026)

13 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rensselaer: Water Heater Express - West Lafayette, CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Able 24/7 DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Rayburn Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc, 68 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

13 Rensselaer plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Rensselaer at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Rensselaer at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Water Heater Express - West Lafayette864.7★ (38)Lafayette, 19 mi away24/7Overall
2Able 24/7 DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING834.7★ (26)Hobart, 23 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Drain Kings Professional Service Corporation825.0★ (28)Crete, 23 mi away24/7—
4Carl & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc.804.0★ (49)Gary, 23 mi away24/7—
5Paul The Plumber, Inc.805.0★ (26)Naperville, 15 mi awaySat—
6American Piping, LLC774.2★ (5)Lowell, 22 mi away24/7—
7Illiana Plumbing and Sewer LLC774.0★ (4)Cedar Lake, 22 mi away24/7—
8Rayburn Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc764.5★ (68)Rensselaer—Most reviews
9Godlove Enterprises, Inc.754.5★ (51)Monticello, 23 mi away——
10Mikes plumbing734.9★ (9)Cedar Lake, 23 mi awaySat—

The 13 best plumbers in Rensselaer, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  10. #10 Mikes plumbing

    Based in Cedar Lake, 23 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Mikes plumbing(219) 808-1073

Also serving Rensselaer

6 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Rensselaer
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Fairate23 mi
Frank Shelley and Sons Heating & Cooling Inc.4.5★ (17)In Rensselaer
JEG’S Construction LLC3.5★ (2)20 mi
Joe and Jays Plumbing22 mi
Steve's Specialized Services LLC5.0★ (6)In Rensselaer
VanDeusen & Son plumbing and mechanical5.0★ (1)23 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Rensselaer?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rensselaer. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Rensselaer?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Indiana

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Rensselaer plumbers

We scored 13 Rensselaer 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rensselaer data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Rensselaer: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Rensselaer?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Rensselaer, IN is Water Heater Express - West Lafayette with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Able 24/7 DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING (#2) and Drain Kings Professional Service Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 13 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Rensselaer?

ContractorsRanked ranks 13 plumbers serving Rensselaer, IN. 2 of them are based in Rensselaer; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Rensselaer are open 24/7?

7 ranked plumbers in Rensselaer post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Water Heater Express - West Lafayette (#1), Able 24/7 DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING (#2) and Drain Kings Professional Service Corporation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Rensselaer work on weekends?

9 of 13 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Water Heater Express - West Lafayette (#1), Able 24/7 DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING (#2) and Drain Kings Professional Service Corporation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Indiana?

In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Rensselaer?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Rensselaer. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Rensselaer plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 13 rated plumbers in Rensselaer is 4.5★, with a median of 26 reviews. Rayburn Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc has the most, 68 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Rensselaer

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 plumbers serving Rensselaer.

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