65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, the most in Shields.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
Best Plumbers in Shields, MI (2026)
57 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shields: Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc., CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mid-State Sewer Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 57.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC, 249 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 57 ranked after Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc.; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 Shields plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Shields at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. | 65 | 4.8★ (306) | Bridgeport, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Mid-State Sewer Service | 64 | 5.0★ (106) | Freeland, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc | 62 | 4.5★ (106) | Saginaw, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bedford Plumbing & Heating LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (110) | Bridgeport, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Tri-Cities | 62 | 4.7★ (179) | Buena Vista, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Maximum Flush Sewer and Drain | 62 | 4.8★ (85) | Saginaw, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Halm's Septic Tank Cleaning | 62 | 5.0★ (26) | Saginaw, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Klenow & Sons Plumbing | 61 | 4.8★ (31) | Saginaw, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Harry's Sewer Cleaning | 61 | 4.9★ (107) | Midland, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Alert Sewer Cleaners | 59 | 4.6★ (61) | Bay City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 57 best plumbers in Shields, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Freeland, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8754 Cottonwood Dr, Freeland, MI 48623
Based in Saginaw, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1909 Lincoln Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
Based in Bridgeport, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Buena Vista, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Address
- 8105 Westlawn Ct, Saginaw, MI 48609
Based in Saginaw, 1 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8048 Gratiot Rd F, Saginaw, MI 48609
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2590 Sierra Dr, Saginaw, MI 48609
Based in Midland, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bay City, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Drain Surgeon
Based in Midland, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1909 E Lulu Ln, Midland, MI 48642
Based in Midland, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6210 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642
Based in Bridgeport, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bay City, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1511 Rose St, Bay City, MI 48708
Based in Saginaw, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Address
- 4674 Dixie Hwy, Saginaw, MI 48601
#16 Wesolek Plumbing
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1910 Midland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638
Based in Bridgeport, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
Based in Saginaw, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1746 Ring St, Saginaw, MI 48602
Based in Saginaw, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Address
- 1551 S River Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
#20 Aaron's Plumbing
Based in Saginaw Township North, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Midland, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2900 Valorie Ln, Midland, MI 48640
Based in Bay City, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Saginaw, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 5400 Lessandro St, Saginaw, MI 48603
Based in Barrie, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
Based in Bay City, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Plumbers ranked #26 to #50
#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 57 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shields
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & B Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc. | 3.9★ (38) | 17 mi |
| Accurate Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Acme Sewer Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Burt unique plumbing & handyman services llc | 6 mi | |
| chadshomeimprovements | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| D & E Mobile Home Repair Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Dusek Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| Laski & Sons Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| P J's Plumbing & Heating | 13 mi | |
| Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery | 18 mi | |
| Quality Heating Cooling & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Schultz Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Trinity Home Improvements & Handyman Services | 19 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Shields?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shields. 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 Shields plumbers
We scored 57 Shields 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 Shields 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 Shields: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Shields?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Shields, MI is Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mid-State Sewer Service (#2) and Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc (#3) follow. We ranked 57 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Shields?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 plumbers serving Shields, MI. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Shields are open 24/7?
16 ranked plumbers in Shields post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mid-State Sewer Service (#2), Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc (#3) and Bedford Plumbing & Heating LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Shields work on weekends?
27 of 57 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. (#1), Mid-State Sewer Service (#2) and Root Eaters Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services llc (#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 Shields?
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 Shields. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shields plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated plumbers in Shields is 4.6★, with a median of 26 reviews. Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. has the most, 306 reviews, and ranks #1. 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.
Update log for Shields
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 plumbers serving Shields.
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