32 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winterset: Zippy Drain, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paysen Pipe Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Quality Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, 620 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Winterset plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zippy Drain | 87 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Paysen Pipe Cleaning | 83 | 5.0★ (46) | Clive, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Iowa Drain Cleaning | 81 | 4.7★ (25) | Ankeny, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Total Comfort Group | 81 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Chew Plumbing Company, LLC | 81 | 4.3★ (10) | Indianola, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rhiner Wayne Plumbing LLC | 80 | 4.0★ (88) | West Des Moines, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Water Treatments Des Moines, LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (60) | West Des Moines, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Home Run Plumbing | 80 | 4.8★ (285) | Waukee, 15 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mark's Drain & Plumbing Repair | 79 | 4.7★ (48) | Waukee, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Herr Plumbing | 78 | 4.7★ (32) | Winterset | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (620).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 311 Google reviews, 311 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bendon Plumbing Heating and AC | 68 | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Noble Plumbing | 67 | 4.6★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 67 | 3.9★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Roto-Rooter Corporation | 65 | 2.4★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Vanderpool Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 64 | 3.9★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Vision Electric & Plumbing LLC | 63 | 3.2★ (9) | 23 mi |
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Iowa Sewer & Drain | 18 mi | |
| Bill Jensen Heating & Cooling, LLC | 4.4★ (14) | In Winterset |
| Cook Plumbing Corporation | 22 mi | |
| Golden Rule Plumbing | 20 mi | |
| JetSurge an Affordable Drain Company | 24 mi | |
| Jorgensen Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Kriens Plumbing & Mechanical Corporation | 24 mi | |
| M&P Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| Madison County Plumbing Heating | In Winterset | |
| McCuddin Plumbing LLC | 21 mi | |
| Miner Heating & Cooling, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (10) | In Winterset |
| MPT Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| New Way Services | 21 mi | |
| Nick's Hvac and Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Plumb Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rays Plumbing & Heating & AC | 24 mi | |
| Schlievert Plumbing, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Shirley City Plumbing Experts | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Winterset. 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 |
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.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 32 Winterset 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 Winterset 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 |