56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Plumbers in Storm Lake, IA (2026)
5 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Storm Lake: Hawk-I Plumbing, Inc., CR Score 56/100; 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Wiese Plumbing & Heating Inc, 15 Google reviews at 2.9★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Storm Lake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 plumbers in Storm Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawk-I Plumbing, Inc. | 56 | 3.9★ (14) | Storm Lake | — | Overall |
| 2 | Wiese Plumbing & Heating Inc | 55 | 2.9★ (15) | Storm Lake | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | JL Septic & Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | East Bethel, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Denny's Service Heating, Air conditioning, and Plumbing | 50 | 4.4★ (13) | Cherokee, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Keller Plumbing Heating & Air | 46 | 2.0★ (4) | Storm Lake | — | — |
The 5 best plumbers in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Storm Lake.
- 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1400 Michigan St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Based in East Bethel, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
Based in Cherokee, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.
- 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 217 W Maple St, Cherokee, IA 51012
Based in Storm Lake
46/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 215 E Railroad St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
How much do plumbers cost in Storm Lake?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Storm Lake. 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 Iowa
In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) 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 Storm Lake plumbers
We scored 5 Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Storm Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Storm Lake, IA is Hawk-I Plumbing, Inc. with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews. Wiese Plumbing & Heating Inc (#2) and JL Septic & Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 5 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Storm Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 plumbers serving Storm Lake, IA. 3 of them are based in Storm Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Storm Lake work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JL Septic & Excavating LLC (#3) and Denny's Service Heating, Air conditioning, and Plumbing (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Iowa?
In Iowa, Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Storm Lake?
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 Storm Lake. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Storm Lake plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated plumbers in Storm Lake is 3.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Wiese Plumbing & Heating Inc has the most, 15 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 Storm Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 plumbers serving Storm Lake.
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