63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1706 W 6th St, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Best Plumbers in South Bend, IN (2026)
107 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Bend: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Church Plumbing & Heating, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 107.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Home Comfort Experts, 6,076 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
107 South Bend plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 107 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in South Bend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Church Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 61 | 4.7★ (1,436) | Elkhart, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Bend | 61 | 4.9★ (50) | South Bend | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ASAP POOP Company LLC | 61 | 4.7★ (217) | Mishawaka, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Abe's Complete Plumbing Service | 60 | 4.9★ (90) | Mishawaka, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Huff Septic Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (691) | South Bend | — | — |
| 7 | BW/Cook Service Experts | 60 | 4.9★ (4,632) | Mishawaka, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Home Comfort Experts | 60 | 4.8★ (6,076) | Mishawaka, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Tyler's Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.8★ (922) | Mishawaka, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 1-2-3 Septic Services | 59 | 5.0★ (77) | Mishawaka, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 107 best plumbers in South Bend, 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 Elkhart, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,436 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 1,436 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2924 Oakland Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
Based in South Bend
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1002 S Lafayette Blvd ste 3, South Bend, IN 46601
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 217 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 55811 Elder Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Based in Mishawaka, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 226 S Elder St, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Based in South Bend
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 23186 W Ireland Rd Suite B, South Bend, IN 46614
Based in Mishawaka, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,632 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 4,632 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12746 McKinley Hwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Based in Mishawaka, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,076 Google reviews, the most in South Bend.
- 4.8★ from 6,076 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 56848 Ferrettie Ct, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 922 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 922 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2802 N Home St, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Based in Mishawaka, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Niles, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2634 Detroit Rd, Niles, MI 49120
Based in South Bend
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 331 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1126 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46601
Based in South Bend
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 51591 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637
Based in Granger, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in South Bend
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 3570 Blackthorn Ct #104, South Bend, IN 46628
Based in Elkhart, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 51546 Co Rd 109, Elkhart, IN 46514
Based in Elkhart, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27991 Co Rd 10, Elkhart, IN 46514
Based in Elkhart, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1846 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN 46514
Based in Mishawaka, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Granger, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13697 Brick Rd, Granger, IN 46530
Based in Granger, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Granger, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 104 N Dixie Way, Roseland, IN 46637
Based in Mishawaka, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 200 N Church St Suite 200, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Based in Elkhart, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,944 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 2,944 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4902 Elkhart E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
Based in South Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 19792 Palisade Ave, South Bend, IN 46637
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 107 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pro Services | In South Bend | |
| Allegiant Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| Best Drain | In South Bend | |
| BFS Plumbing | In South Bend | |
| Bob's Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services | In South Bend | |
| Elkhart Heating & AC | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| Emergency Drain Services | 5.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| Everdry Waterproofing: Serving Michigan & Indiana | 4.7★ (1,464) | In South Bend |
| F & J Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| Gorilla Custom Builders LLC | In South Bend | |
| Great Lakes Heating And Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (1,443) | In South Bend |
| H & H Plumbing Heating AC | 4.0★ (9) | In South Bend |
| Kimble's Plumbing Services | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Paluzzi Plumbing, LTD. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Pro Plumbing Services | 3.9★ (7) | 10 mi |
| Reliable Roofing & Construction | 4.7★ (116) | In South Bend |
| Repairs Inc | In South Bend | |
| Royal Flush Sewer & Drain Services | 3.7★ (6) | 8 mi |
| Schrock Plumbing | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| Thornton Plumbing Services, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in South Bend?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Bend. 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 Indiana
In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- 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 South Bend plumbers
We scored 107 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in South Bend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in South Bend, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Church Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Bend (#3) follow. We ranked 107 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in South Bend?
ContractorsRanked ranks 107 plumbers serving South Bend, IN. 13 of them are based in South Bend; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in South Bend are open 24/7?
31 ranked plumbers in South Bend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Church Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Bend (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in South Bend work on weekends?
46 of 107 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Church Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Bend (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Indiana?
In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in South Bend?
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 South Bend. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Bend plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 107 rated plumbers in South Bend is 4.6★, with a median of 26 reviews. Home Comfort Experts has the most, 6,076 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 South Bend
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 107 plumbers serving South Bend.
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