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Best Plumbers in Traverse City, MI (2026)

12 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Traverse City: Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 3,192 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems, 2,127 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

12 Traverse City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 12 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Traverse City at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Traverse City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing924.9★ (3,192)Traverse City24/7Overall
2Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems924.9★ (2,127)Traverse City24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City884.6★ (47)Traverse City24/7—
4PIPE MASTERS PLUMBING & DRAIN865.0★ (5)Traverse City24/7—
5Grant Mechanical854.8★ (251)Traverse City24/7—
6Plumbing Works854.2★ (12)Traverse City24/7—
7Walt Steuer Pumping Service844.6★ (25)Traverse City——
8Long Lake Plumbing LLC804.4★ (7)Traverse City——
9Walters & Hemming, LLC744.9★ (143)Traverse City——
10Moore Mechanical734.7★ (190)Traverse City——

The 12 best plumbers in Traverse City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  5. #5 Grant Mechanical

    Based in Traverse City

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1427 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Grant Mechanical(231) 943-2066

  6. #6 Plumbing Works

    Based in Traverse City

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Plumbing Works(231) 933-4903

  8. #8 Long Lake Plumbing LLC

    Based in Traverse City

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Long Lake Plumbing LLC(231) 590-9628

  9. #9 Walters & Hemming, LLC

    Based in Traverse City

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, 143 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    233 E Twelfth St, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Walters & Hemming, LLC(231) 946-5212

  10. #10 Moore Mechanical

    Based in Traverse City

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews, 190 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1622 Northern Star Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696
    View profile for Moore Mechanical(855) 627-1401

  11. #11 Hurst Mechanical

    Based in Traverse City

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    885 Robinwood Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Hurst Mechanical(231) 947-2750

  12. #12 D & W Mechanical

    Based in Traverse City

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 63 Google reviews, 63 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1266 Industry Dr STE A, Traverse City, MI 49696
    View profile for D & W Mechanical(231) 941-1215

Also serving Traverse City

5 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Traverse City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AAM Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)In Traverse City
Aqua-Tek, IncIn Traverse City
Morrison's Plumbing & HeatingIn Traverse City
Parsons ExcavatingIn Traverse City
PRINCIPAL PLUMBING25 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Traverse City?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Traverse City. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Traverse City?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Michigan

In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes licenses Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Traverse City plumbers

We scored 12 Traverse 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Traverse City data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Traverse City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Traverse City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Traverse City, MI is Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,192 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems (#2) and Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#3) follow. We ranked 12 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Traverse City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 12 plumbers serving Traverse City, MI. 12 of them are based in Traverse City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Traverse City are open 24/7?

6 ranked plumbers in Traverse City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing (#1), Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems (#2) and Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Traverse City work on weekends?

6 of 12 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing (#1), Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems (#2) and Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#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 Traverse City?

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 Traverse City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Traverse City plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 12 rated plumbers in Traverse City is 4.7★, with a median of 55 reviews. Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing has the most, 3,192 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Traverse City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 plumbers serving Traverse City.

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