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Best Plumbers in Urbandale, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Urbandale: Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 84.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,136 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #10.

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

84 Urbandale plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 84 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Des Moines ranking. See Plumbers in Des Moines

Top 10 plumbers in Urbandale at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Urbandale at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair924.9★ (2,641)Des Moines, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling924.9★ (8,128)Johnston, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing904.9★ (3,734)Des Moines, 5 mi away24/7—
4Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical904.9★ (5,373)Des Moines, 7 mi away24/7—
5True Comfort Heating, Cooling and Plumbing895.0★ (983)Des Moines, 5 mi away24/7—
6Smith's Sewer Service Inc.894.6★ (483)Johnston, 4 mi away24/7—
71-Tom-Plumber894.9★ (633)Clive, 15 mi away24/7—
8Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.894.8★ (3,343)Des Moines, 6 mi away24/7—
9Zippy Drain884.8★ (260)Clive, 10 mi away24/7—
10Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical874.9★ (9,136)Grimes, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews

The 84 best plumbers in Urbandale, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Clive, 15 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 633 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    550 S 2nd St, Carlisle, IA 50047
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(515) 978-8388

  9. #9 Zippy Drain

    Based in Clive, 10 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
    View profile for Zippy Drain(515) 471-3334

  12. #12 Rooter Ranger

    Based in Grimes, 4 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3400 SE Crossroads Dr Suite 400, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Rooter Ranger(515) 325-1768

  15. #15 Read Plumbing LLC

    Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    1450 NE 69th Pl Suite 57, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Read Plumbing LLC(515) 450-4132

Plumbers ranked #27 to #43

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 43 of 84 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Urbandale, ranks 27 to 43
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Scott's Heating, Cooling, Plumbing804.5★ (23)7 mi
34Sims Plumbing Co784.0★ (4)11 mi
37Prestige Plumbing Services775.0★ (4)19 mi
43Marick Mechanical763.7★ (24)5 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Urbandale?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Urbandale?
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 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.

  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 Urbandale plumbers

We scored 84 Urbandale 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Urbandale?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Urbandale, IA is Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,641 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 84 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which plumbers in Urbandale are open 24/7?

27 ranked plumbers in Urbandale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Urbandale work on weekends?

40 of 84 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair (#1), Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#2) and Bell Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (#3). 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 Urbandale?

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

What Google rating do Urbandale plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 84 rated plumbers in Urbandale is 4.7★, with a median of 33 reviews. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has the most, 9,136 reviews, and ranks #10. 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.

Do plumbers outside Urbandale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Urbandale 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 Urbandale

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 plumbers serving Urbandale.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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