46 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 1,144 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rochester Drain Rite, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
Most-reviewed: K & S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,071 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Rochester plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains | 94 | 4.9★ (1,144) | Rochester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rochester Drain Rite | 94 | 5.0★ (423) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tonna Mechanical: Heating, A/C, Water Treatment, Plumbing & Duct Cleaning | 92 | 4.9★ (3,341) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rochester-MN | 92 | 4.7★ (739) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | K & S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical | 92 | 4.8★ (4,071) | Rochester | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Jetter Clean Inc | 90 | 4.8★ (95) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jetter Drain Solutions | 87 | 5.0★ (10) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hero: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains, Ducts & Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (144) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Action Plumbing & Heating | 86 | 4.2★ (45) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | TCC Mechanical | 86 | 5.0★ (25) | Kasson, 9 mi away | 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: 4.9★ from 1,144 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,341 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 739 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,071 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,071).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kasson, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 427 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,245 Google reviews, 1,245 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #19 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 Rochester
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
16 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 Around Repair | 4.5★ (17) | In Rochester |
| Bee's Plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Braun Plumbing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Bren Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Brothers Plumbing Company | 4.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Cardinal Pumping & Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Donald L Huntington Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Doug's Handyman Services | In Rochester | |
| Genesis Outdoor & Construction Services | In Rochester | |
| Midwest Maintenance | 9 mi | |
| Owners Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Paul Cassidy's Irish Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Proper Plumbing & Heating | In Rochester | |
| Rochester Sewer & Water LLC | In Rochester | |
| Water Heaters Now! | In Rochester | |
| Wolf Plumbing & Drainage Services | In Rochester |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rochester. 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 46 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |