64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 51162 Milano Dr, Macomb, MI 48042
Best Plumbers in Shelby, MI (2026)
443 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 443.
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Most-reviewed: Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 6,410 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 443 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
443 Shelby plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 154 are open 24/7, 274 open Saturdays and 215 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 443 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Troy ranking. See Plumbers in Troy
Top 10 plumbers in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit | 64 | 4.8★ (2,256) | Clinton Township, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 63 | 4.9★ (6,410) | Ferndale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Universal Plumbing and Sewer | 63 | 4.9★ (2,503) | Clinton Township, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kotz Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (5,035) | Auburn Hills, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | DNA Honest Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (288) | Clinton Township, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sigma Pro Plumbing LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (620) | Clinton Township, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Putman & Sons Plumbing Inc | 62 | 4.8★ (673) | Rochester Hills, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Birmingham Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company | 61 | 4.9★ (946) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Emergency Drain and Plumbing, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (346) | Troy, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings · Emergency | — |
| 10 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 61 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 443 best plumbers in Shelby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Ferndale, 15 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 6,410 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2335 Goodrich St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Based in Clinton Township, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,503 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 35640 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035
Based in Auburn Hills, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,035 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 5,035 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3460 Floradale St, Waterford Township, MI 48329
Based in Clinton Township, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clinton Township, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 620 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 620 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
- Address
- 46795 High Meadows Ct, Macomb, MI 48044
Based in Rochester Hills, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2175 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 946 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 655 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
Based in Troy, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews
- Emergency service
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1729 E 14 Mile Rd STE 200, Troy, MI 48083
Based in Fraser, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17560 Helro Dr, Fraser, MI 48026
#11 Z Plumberz
Based in Auburn Hills, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2142 Pontiac Rd # 102, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Based in Ferndale, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 500 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 500 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 910 E Drayton St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Based in Royal Oak, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 311 Charlotte Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Based in Sterling Heights, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 42301 Mound Rd Ste D, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Based in Warren, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25530 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Based in Auburn Hills, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 52118 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Based in Roseville, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,439 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 30367 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066
Based in Southfield, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,426 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 2,426 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 20992 Bridge St, Southfield, MI 48033
#19 Drain Detectives
Based in Fraser, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18260 Malyn Blvd, Fraser, MI 48026
Based in Clinton Township, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,178 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 3,178 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36611 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035
#21 Bison Plumbing
Based in Warren, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 25780 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI 48091
#22 Delta Plumbing
Based in Clinton Township, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 47833 Sandy Ridge Dr, Macomb, MI 48044
Based in Auburn Hills, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4266 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48329
#24 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 33757 Groesbeck Hwy, Fraser, MI 48026
Based in New Baltimore, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 235 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 47212 Jefferson Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48047
Plumbers ranked #29 to #46
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #29 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 46 of 443 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | MECA Drains & Plumbing | 59 | 4.7★ (290) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Vertex Plumbing | 59 | 4.9★ (58) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Thatcher & Son Services, Inc. | 58 | 4.6★ (183) | 10 mi |
| 46 | TNT Plumbing | 58 | 4.4★ (913) | 16 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Shelby?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shelby. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Michigan
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes licenses Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Shelby plumbers
We scored 443 Shelby plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Shelby data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Shelby, MI is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,256 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 443 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which plumbers in Shelby are open 24/7?
154 ranked plumbers in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit (#1), Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#3). Emergency Drain and Plumbing, LLC (#9) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Shelby work on weekends?
274 of 443 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 215 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit (#1), Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Michigan?
In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes handles licensing and covers Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Shelby?
Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Shelby. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shelby plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 443 rated plumbers in Shelby is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has the most, 6,410 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?
Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do plumbers outside Shelby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelby city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Shelby
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 443 plumbers serving Shelby.
- October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.
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