94 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Shelbyville: Stewart's Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 365 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shelby Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 94.
Most-reviewed: Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric, 21,447 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #4.
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94 Shelbyville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 94 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewart's Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (365) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Shelby Septic Service | 63 | 4.9★ (258) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (2,357) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric | 62 | 4.8★ (21,447) | Louisville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Anderson Plumbing llc | 60 | 5.0★ (81) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Vessels Plumbing & Services Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (404) | Louisville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric | 58 | 4.8★ (1,156) | Frankfort, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Plumbing | 58 | 4.8★ (864) | Charlestown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Shelly Toles Plumbing Inc. | 57 | 4.7★ (121) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | R and R Septic Services | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 365 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,357 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21,447 Google reviews, the most in Shelbyville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 864 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,991 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highview, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglass Hills, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersonville, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 94 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Able Electrical Services | 3.7★ (9) | In Shelbyville |
| Able Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Shelbyville |
| American Leak Detection | 4.2★ (48) | 9 mi |
| ASAP Drainage and Foundation | 7 mi | |
| Bee's Plumbing | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| Best Plumbing Bobby Best Plumbing | 2.8★ (4) | 21 mi |
| Bobby Hyatt Plumbing & HVAC | 4.6★ (9) | 22 mi |
| Call Mr.G home improvement | 11 mi | |
| Drain Line Services Inc | 15 mi | |
| Exemplary Plumbing Services, LLC | 4.5★ (6) | 25 mi |
| Gorilla Remodeling, LLC | 13 mi | |
| Jay's Plumbing | In Shelbyville | |
| K C Quality Services Water leak | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Matherly Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Nick Hooper Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| Rl Plumbing Repairs | 2.1★ (18) | 23 mi |
| Terry Paige Plumbing | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| Troy Breeden Plumbing Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Watts Plumbing Co | 4.3★ (3) | 21 mi |
| Weber Plumbing | 4.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shelbyville. 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 94 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 |