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Best Plumbers in Webster City, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Webster City: Roto-Rooter-Webster City, CR Score 86/100; 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.

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    Most-reviewed: Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating, 78 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.

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

10 Webster City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 10 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Fort Dodge ranking. See Plumbers in Fort Dodge

Top 10 plumbers in Webster City at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Webster City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter-Webster City863.4★ (16)Webster City24/7Overall
2Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating834.3★ (78)Fort Dodge, 18 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Bergman Plumbing754.7★ (33)Fort Dodge, 18 mi away——
4Stein Heating & Cooling Inc.745.0★ (31)Webster City——
5Ball Plumbing Inc724.5★ (21)Fort Dodge, 21 mi away——
6Orres & Gailey Plumbing Heating & AC724.8★ (50)Fort Dodge, 17 mi away——
7Matthew's Drain & Sewer Cleaning724.2★ (5)Webster City——
8Dan Riley Plumbing, LLC714.3★ (20)Fort Dodge, 19 mi away——
9Midstate Plumbing & Heating Inc.694.8★ (16)Fort Dodge, 18 mi away——
10Park Plumbing694.4★ (7)Fort Dodge, 19 mi away——

The 10 best plumbers in Webster City, 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.

  1. Based in Fort Dodge, 18 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2021 6th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  2. Based in Fort Dodge, 21 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1896 Kountry Ln, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  3. Based in Fort Dodge, 19 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2517 N 15th Pl, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

How much do plumbers cost in Webster City?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Webster 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 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 Webster City plumbers

We scored 10 Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Webster City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Webster City, IA is Roto-Rooter-Webster City with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating (#2) and Bergman Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 10 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Webster City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 10 plumbers serving Webster City, IA. 3 of them are based in Webster City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Webster City are open 24/7?

2 ranked plumbers in Webster City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter-Webster City (#1) and Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Webster City work on weekends?

2 of 10 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter-Webster City (#1) and Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating (#2). 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 Webster 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 Webster City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Webster City plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 10 rated plumbers in Webster City is 4.5★, with a median of 21 reviews. Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating has the most, 78 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Webster City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 plumbers serving Webster City.