8 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rutland: Bernie's Plumbing & Heating, CR Score 83/100; 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: A-1 Sewer & Drain Service Inc, 31 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 8 ranked after Bernie's Plumbing & Heating; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Rutland plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernie's Plumbing & Heating | 83 | 4.3★ (41) | Rutland | — | Overall |
| 2 | Alpine Plumbing & Heating Inc | 83 | 5.0★ (19) | Rutland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | M Mc Laughlin & Son Plumbing | 82 | 3.5★ (12) | Rutland | — | — |
| 4 | A-1 Sewer & Drain Service Inc | 79 | 3.9★ (31) | Rutland | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Paquette Plumbing | 76 | 4.4★ (25) | Rutland | — | — |
| 6 | Proctor Coal Co Inc | 75 | 4.3★ (6) | Rutland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Excel Plumbing & Heating | 71 | 3.2★ (10) | Rutland | — | — |
| 8 | Maniery Plumbing and Heating | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Rutland | — | — |
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: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (41).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
Ranked #8 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rutland. 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 |
In Vermont, Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Trade Licensing licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 8 Rutland 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 Rutland 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 |