64 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sylvan Lake: Drain Doctor, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 677 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Express Plumbing & Heating Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 64.
Most-reviewed: RT Heating & Air Conditioning, 1,646 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #8.
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64 Sylvan Lake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 64 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain Doctor | 92 | 4.9★ (677) | Red Deer, 16 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Express Plumbing & Heating Inc | 92 | 4.9★ (680) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fonda's Plumbing & Heating | 91 | 4.7★ (244) | Sylvan Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Gentlemen Pros Plumbing, Heating & Electrical | 89 | 4.9★ (1,445) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ty The Tank Guy & Services | 88 | 5.0★ (96) | Red Deer, 22 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fondas Plumbing & Heating | 88 | 4.9★ (94) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 88 | 4.8★ (797) | Red Deer, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RT Heating & Air Conditioning | 87 | 4.9★ (1,646) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | The Trenchless Guys | 87 | 5.0★ (31) | Red Deer, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Action Auger Plumbing Red Deer | 86 | 4.8★ (42) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 677 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 680 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 244 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,445 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 22 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 16 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 797 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,646 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,646).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 16 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 17 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 470 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 16 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 24 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 33 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #29 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 37 of 64 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Plumbing Experts Red Deer | 79 | 4.7★ (60) | 19 km |
| 32 | Epic Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 1.8★ (5) | 19 km |
| 33 | Crown Plumbing & HVAC | 78 | 4.8★ (6) | 19 km |
| 37 | Adams Bailey & Associates Inc. | 76 | 4.9★ (32) | In Sylvan Lake |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Sylvan Lake. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 64 Sylvan Lake plumbers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Sylvan Lake data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |