26 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Tell City: Star Plumbing & Mechanical, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precision Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: The Honey Do Service, Inc Owensboro, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Star Plumbing & Mechanical; ranked #13.
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26 Tell City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Plumbing & Mechanical | 88 | 4.7★ (106) | Owensboro, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Tell City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Total Plumbing | 83 | 5.0★ (30) | Owensboro, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Braun Plumbing & Heating | 82 | 4.7★ (13) | Tell City | — | — |
| 5 | Henry's Plumbing, Heating & Air | 81 | 4.2★ (98) | Owensboro, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bud's Plumbing & Repair Service | 78 | 4.5★ (6) | Owensboro, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jesse Hayman Plumbing Drain Service & Repair | 76 | 4.6★ (25) | Owensboro, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Expert plumbing services | 73 | 3.7★ (3) | Owensboro, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Gengelbach Plumbing | 73 | 4.3★ (20) | Tell City | — | — |
| 10 | Walsh Plumbing Inc | 73 | 4.2★ (10) | Tell City | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tell City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tell City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tell City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tell City
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntingburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, 105 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tell City
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 94 Google reviews, 94 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews, 65 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 93 Google reviews, 93 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ernie Davis & Sons Mechanical Inc | 60 | 3.7★ (6) | 22 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Plumbing Services | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bub's Septic Tank Cleaning | 25 mi | |
| Haire's Plumbing | 25 mi | |
| Jay’s Specialty Services LLC | 22 mi | |
| Kinison Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 2.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Martin & Mattingly Sewer | 3.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Mc Roy's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Mills Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Morris & James Construction | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Tell City. 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 26 Tell City 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 Tell City 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 |