10 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ruidoso: Mountain Top, Inc. SEPTIC SERVICES, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:39 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Alto Plumbing Heating & Air, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Ruidoso Services, 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked after Mountain Top, Inc. SEPTIC SERVICES; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Ruidoso plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Top, Inc. SEPTIC SERVICES | 89 | 4.9★ (155) | Ruidoso | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Alto Plumbing Heating & Air, LLC | 84 | 4.8★ (19) | Ruidoso | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Haynes Plumbing Co. | 82 | 4.5★ (11) | Ruidoso | — | — |
| 4 | Herrera Plumbing | 82 | 3.9★ (22) | Ruidoso | — | — |
| 5 | Ruidoso Services | 80 | 4.7★ (26) | Ruidoso | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Ruidoso Septic Services | 79 | 4.3★ (24) | Ruidoso | Sat | — |
| 7 | Diamond Heart Plumbing & Heating / Cooling | 74 | 4.3★ (15) | Ruidoso | — | — |
| 8 | Alpine Plumbing, Heating & Air | 72 | 5.0★ (10) | Ruidoso | — | — |
| 9 | Bison Mechanical | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | Ruidoso | — | — |
| 10 | David's Quick Pump Service | 66 | 5.0★ (12) | Alamogordo, 12 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (155).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ruidoso
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alamogordo, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Septic Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
| Advanced Plumbing & Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Ruidoso |
| All American Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | In Ruidoso |
| Bonito River Services Inc. | In Ruidoso | |
| C R's Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
| Cannon Industries LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
| Charles Shook Construction INC | 4.6★ (14) | In Ruidoso |
| D.O. Plumbing & Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Ruidoso |
| High Country Mechanical Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
| Mr new mexico home Improvement and repair | 4.9★ (69) | In Ruidoso |
| Ordorica Miguel | 1.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
| Plumb Krazy | 4.0★ (1) | In Ruidoso |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ruidoso. 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 10 Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso 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 |