51 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Richmond: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Climate Control Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
Most-reviewed: Climate Control Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, 2,421 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #2.
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51 Richmond plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Climate Control Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 58 | 4.8★ (2,421) | Liberty, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (64) | Kearney, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Trav's Drain Works | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Richmond | Sat | — |
| 5 | MLE Plumbing | 56 | 4.8★ (60) | Blue Springs, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Buckner's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (255) | Blue Springs, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Drain Cleaners LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (29) | Kearney, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Harmon Plumbing Heating & AC | 54 | 4.9★ (15) | Kearney, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Total Plumbing, LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (111) | Excelsior Springs, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Streamline Plumbing | 53 | 5.0★ (82) | Excelsior Springs, 21 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,421 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrensburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 51 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 Bright Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Angel Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| Big Country Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Big Country Plumbing | In Richmond | |
| Blade Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Blue Springs Sewer Service & Plumbing Repair | 24 mi | |
| Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection | 24 mi | |
| JLL Contracting | In Richmond | |
| Loveall Plumbing & Rooter Guys | 24 mi | |
| Mortan Man Heating Cooling Plumbing & Rooter | 23 mi | |
| Oliphants Heating & Cooling | 4.6★ (36) | In Richmond |
| One Shot Water Heaters of Grain Valley | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| One Shot Water Heaters of Independence | 24 mi | |
| R & B Heating & Air, LLC | 5.0★ (40) | In Richmond |
| RAL Mechanical LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Remodel 4 Less | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Reynaldo Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Royal Renovations LLC | 20 mi | |
| Selby Excavating, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Sewer Scout | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Richmond. 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 |
We scored 51 Richmond plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Richmond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |