16 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winslow: Stanley's Septic & Construction, CR Score 86/100; 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JD Mechanical LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc., 381 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Winslow plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley's Septic & Construction | 86 | 4.4★ (49) | Waterville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JD Mechanical LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | Augusta, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 81 | 4.9★ (381) | Winslow | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Bob The Plumber Inc | 81 | 4.3★ (12) | Turner, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bob Talley Plumbing Heating & Construction | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Winslow | — | — |
| 6 | RJC Plumbing LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (52) | Augusta, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Marcoux Plumbing & Heating | 73 | 3.0★ (8) | Waterville, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Brian Bickford Plumbing & Heating LLC | 72 | 3.8★ (13) | Waterville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Garand Plumbing | 71 | 4.9★ (34) | Augusta, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Houle's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 71 | 3.9★ (103) | Waterville, 1 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (381).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Waterville, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 103 Google reviews, 103 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Skowhegan, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews, 155 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Water | 3.0★ (1) | In Winslow |
| Beales Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Boudreau's Heating | 4.2★ (13) | In Winslow |
| Jerry and Son Plumbing | 3 mi | |
| Larrabee Plumbing & Heating | 21 mi | |
| Nicholas Electrical Company | 4.9★ (41) | In Winslow |
| Nickerson Yard Maintenance Landscape Supply & Hardware | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Paul Gamache Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Winslow |
| Richards Merton Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Winslow |
| Waterville Maine Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Winslow. 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 16 Winslow 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 Winslow 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 |