5 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saranac Lake: Nik’s Plumbing Service, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anthony's Plumbing & Contracting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.
Most-reviewed: Anthony's Plumbing & Contracting LLC, 106 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
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5 Saranac Lake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nik’s Plumbing Service | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | North Elba, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Anthony's Plumbing & Contracting LLC | 83 | 4.8★ (106) | North Elba, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Farrell & Storey Plumbing | 77 | 2.3★ (3) | Saranac Lake | — | — |
| 4 | G & S Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 4.6★ (12) | North Elba, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Mountain mechanical plumbing and heating | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Saranac Lake | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Elba, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saranac Lake
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Elba, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saranac Lake
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Saranac Lake. 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 5 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake 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 |