52 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Seward: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.
Most-reviewed: John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical, 5,590 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #2.
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52 Seward plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 88 | 4.8★ (865) | Lincoln, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (5,590) | Lincoln, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (2,344) | Lincoln, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dunrite Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (82) | Lincoln, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Benton Family Water Heaters | 82 | 4.8★ (79) | Lincoln, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Matt's Sewer & Drain | 82 | 4.5★ (96) | Lincoln, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Codr Plumbing & Excavation | 82 | 5.0★ (260) | Seward | — | — |
| 8 | Marlin's Plumbing & Heating | 80 | 4.1★ (13) | Seward | — | — |
| 9 | The Drain Specialist-Bethany Repair Plumbing and Rooter | 79 | 4.8★ (19) | Lincoln, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lincoln | 77 | 2.8★ (5) | Lincoln, 22 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: 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,590 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (5,590).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,344 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seward
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seward
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Lincoln, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,193 Google reviews, 1,193 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 78 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 32 of 52 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ron Bouwens Plumbing Inc | 72 | 4.8★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 27 | H & S Plumbing Heating & AC | 71 | 4.6★ (62) | In Seward |
| 29 | Hawk's Plumbing & Heating L.L.C. | 71 | 5.0★ (116) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Simmons Plumbing | 70 | 4.5★ (53) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Seward. 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 52 Seward 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 Seward 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 |