6 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Whitecourt: Hydro Plumbing & Mechanical, CR Score 91/100; 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Hanlyman Mechanical & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
Most-reviewed: The Hanlyman Mechanical & Plumbing, 76 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 6 ranked after Hydro Plumbing & Mechanical; ranked #2.
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6 Whitecourt plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydro Plumbing & Mechanical | 91 | 4.7★ (143) | Whitecourt | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | The Hanlyman Mechanical & Plumbing | 89 | 4.8★ (76) | Whitecourt | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Wheat King Mechanical | 89 | 4.4★ (29) | Whitecourt | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DCJ Plumbing and Heating | 83 | 3.1★ (21) | Whitecourt | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Dymax Developments | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Whitecourt | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Wildcat Water Solutions Ltd | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | Red Deer, 35 km away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (143).
Based in Whitecourt
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Whitecourt
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Whitecourt
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Whitecourt
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Red Deer, 35 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Whitecourt. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 6 Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt 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 |