28 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Van Wert: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CREPS Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Precision Plumbing Sewer - Lima, Ohio, 102 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 28 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
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28 Van Wert plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 89 | 4.8★ (140) | Celina, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wallace Plumbing LLC | 77 | 4.4★ (25) | Van Wert | — | — |
| 3 | Andrews Plumbing | 75 | 4.5★ (62) | Decatur, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Peacock Water | 75 | 4.8★ (55) | Lima, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Precision Plumbing Sewer - Lima, Ohio | 74 | 4.5★ (102) | Lima, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Weitzel Septic & Excavation | 74 | 5.0★ (10) | Celina, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ayers Mechanical Group | 73 | 4.5★ (70) | Van Wert | — | — |
| 8 | Grothouse Plumbing and Heating | 73 | 4.0★ (43) | Delphos, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | CREPS Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 72 | 3.2★ (6) | Lima, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Hoffman Plumbing & Heating, ltd. | 72 | 4.0★ (8) | Van Wert | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (140).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Wert
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Wert
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Wert
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Wert
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Sundays until 8 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Saint Marys, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews, 74 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC 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 #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Endi's All Around | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | In Van Wert |
| 27 | ATR Contractors / All Temp Refrigeration | 61 | 4.4★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Smith Boughan Inc | 61 | 4.4★ (8) | 23 mi |
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Howell Plumbing Heating & AC | 22 mi | |
| Jones Farm Drainage | 4.0★ (1) | In Van Wert |
| Kahlig Excavation & Drainage | 25 mi | |
| Shaffer-Contracting | 25 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Van Wert. 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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We scored 28 Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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 |