19 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Cantrell Plumbing & Hydro Jetting, CR Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Mars Plumbing, Heating, Cooling , Sewer & Septic, 207 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Salem plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cantrell Plumbing & Hydro Jetting | 83 | 4.8★ (23) | Salem | — | Overall |
| 2 | Mars Plumbing, Heating, Cooling , Sewer & Septic | 77 | 4.7★ (207) | Vandalia, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | T & S Plumbing and Contracting, LLC | 76 | 4.1★ (51) | Salem | — | — |
| 4 | Centralia Sewer Septic & Drain | 75 | 4.0★ (10) | Centralia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | 9 To 5 Plumbing | 75 | 4.1★ (9) | Centralia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Montgomery Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 4.7★ (32) | Vandalia, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Goff Plumbing & Hydro Jetting Service | 74 | 4.6★ (18) | Salem | — | — |
| 8 | Southern Illinois Plumbing | 73 | 3.6★ (5) | Centralia, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kidd's Plumbing, Heating, Septic & Excavating | 71 | 4.8★ (25) | Vandalia, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Depew Plumbing & Heating | 70 | 3.6★ (15) | Centralia, 9 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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 207 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (207).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Salem
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copple Plum | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Herks Mechanical Inc | 21 mi | |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 653 | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pudge Perkins Plumbing | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 19 Salem 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 Salem 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 |