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The best plumbers near Ada, Michigan, ranked by the record.

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 418 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 27, 2026.

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8 plumbers near Ada, ranked by Referrally Score · 50% license-verified

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East End Plumbing

Kentwood · 6.6 mi from Ada

88OF 100
Excellent
Referrally Plumber of the Year 2026Most Recommended 2026Most Responsive 2026Fastest Growing 2026

“Christian and Cam were friendly, polite, professional and thorough.They kept us informed throughout the process.” — Ray Veneklase

Friendly crew 109On time / fast 83Would recommend 5013 critical
Call (616) 730-3675Website
See why East End Plumbing is #1
What customers say
Friendly crew 109On time / fast 83Would recommend 50Quality work 37Explained everything 37Communication 35Drain cleared 27Fixtures 27

“Christian and Cam were friendly, polite, professional and thorough.They kept us informed throughout the process.”

Ray Veneklase, January 27, 2025
Anything to know
  • 13 critical reviews out of 271, mentioning price / billing, no-show / delays, poor communication. The owner replied to 69% of them.
Recent activity

77 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 93% of reviews, usually within 96 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation29.5 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume12 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum8 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.6 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & record7 of 8

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 7 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness4.5 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity5 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

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Kentwood Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Grand Rapids · 5.9 mi from Ada

64OF 100
Fair
Longest Standing 2026

“He is always quick to respond to service requests and consistently offers sage advice regarding plumbing & heating issues.” — Benjamin Lane

On time / fast 15Friendly crew 15Would recommend 1010 critical
Call (616) 949-3695Website
See why Kentwood Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is #2
What customers say
On time / fast 15Friendly crew 15Would recommend 10Fixtures 6Fair price 5Quality work 5Leak fixed 5No pressure 3

“He is always quick to respond to service requests and consistently offers sage advice regarding plumbing & heating issues.”

Benjamin Lane, May 6, 2022
Anything to know
  • 10 critical reviews out of 63, mentioning no-show / delays, still leaking / clogged, poor communication. The owner replied to 20% of them.
Recent activity

4 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 11% of reviews, usually within 202 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation20.4 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume8.9 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance6.8 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & record8 of 8

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 7 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0.7 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity5 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

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Huisman Plumbing LLC

Serves the area · 6.5 mi from Ada

55OF 100
Fair
  • 4.8 · 15 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2016
  • 1 new review in the last 12 months · replies to 13%

“Affordable, was able to help me in short notice (less than 24 hours), and very friendly!” — Sarah Beth Buck

Fair price 3Friendly crew 3Would recommend 31 critical
Call (616) 318-0104Website
See why Huisman Plumbing LLC is #3
What customers say
Fair price 3Friendly crew 3Would recommend 3On time / fast 2Leak fixed 2Communication 1Quality work 1Explained everything 1

“Affordable, was able to help me in short notice (less than 24 hours), and very friendly!”

Sarah Beth Buck, March 14, 2019
Anything to know
  • 1 critical review out of 15, mentioning poor communication. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

1 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 13% of reviews, usually within 252 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation23.7 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume5.8 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum1.3 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance4.9 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0.6 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity3.5 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
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Sommerdyke Plumbing

Serves the area · 6.2 mi from Ada

54OF 100
Fair
  • 4.5 · 27 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 2 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

“Darrin is punctual, professional and personable.He does commercial work for us and we are always very satisfied!” — Tom Usakowski

Friendly crew 11Would recommend 8On time / fast 64 critical
Call (616) 243-3691Website
See why Sommerdyke Plumbing is #4
What customers say
Friendly crew 11Would recommend 8On time / fast 6Quality work 4Fixtures 4Fair price 3No pressure 2Explained everything 2

“Darrin is punctual, professional and personable.He does commercial work for us and we are always very satisfied!”

Tom Usakowski, May 6, 2026
Anything to know
  • 4 critical reviews out of 27, mentioning workmanship, rude / unprofessional. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

2 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation21.3 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume7.1 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance5.1 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity3.2 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
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5

Rapid Rooter Plumbing

Serves the area · 6.2 mi from Ada

50OF 100
Fair

“They have good customer service and the plumbers that came to do the work were friendly and the work was real nice.” — Matthew Vanderveen

Friendly crew 5On time / fast 3Communication 23 critical
Call (616) 532-3485
See why Rapid Rooter Plumbing is #5
What customers say
Friendly crew 5On time / fast 3Communication 2Quality work 2Fair price 1No pressure 1Explained everything 1Drain cleared 1

“They have good customer service and the plumbers that came to do the work were friendly and the work was real nice.”

Matthew Vanderveen, July 30, 2019
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 18, mentioning still leaking / clogged, damage / mess. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation17.6 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume6.2 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance5.3 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & record6 of 6

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 9 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity3.1 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

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Peter Somerdyke Plumbing Inc

Grand Rapids · 5.7 mi from Ada

48OF 100
Fair

“They were quick to respond, replaced the pump, put in a backup and alarm system if it were to die again.” — Michael O'Toole

On time / fast 3Communication 3Quality work 34 critical
Call (616) 977-3377Website
See why Peter Somerdyke Plumbing Inc is #6
What customers say
On time / fast 3Communication 3Quality work 3Friendly crew 3Sump pump 2Explained everything 1Would recommend 1Leak fixed 1

“They were quick to respond, replaced the pump, put in a backup and alarm system if it were to die again.”

Michael O'Toole, May 31, 2021
Anything to know
  • 4 critical reviews out of 17, mentioning no-show / delays, price / billing, workmanship. The owner replied to 0% of them.
  • 24% of reviews come from single-review accounts vs 6% typical for area roofers.
Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation15.5 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume6.1 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance5.8 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & record8 of 8

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 7 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity5 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns4 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

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7

A Plumber 4 U

Serves the area · 5.9 mi from Ada

41OF 100
Fair
  • 4.1 · 7 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2019
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

“I so appreciate his professionalism and responsiveness.” — Tabitha Cooper

Friendly crew 3Leak fixed 2On time / fast 12 critical
Call (574) 549-3852
See why A Plumber 4 U is #7
What customers say
Friendly crew 3Leak fixed 2On time / fast 1Fair price 1Communication 1

“I so appreciate his professionalism and responsiveness.”

Tabitha Cooper, October 30, 2022
Anything to know
  • 2 critical reviews out of 7, mentioning poor communication, rude / unprofessional. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation17.5 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume4.2 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance3.3 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity2.6 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
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Sheely Plumbing Inc.

Alto · 7 mi from Ada

37OF 100
Fair
  • 3.6 · 5 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%
Call (616) 868-2212Website
See why Sheely Plumbing Inc. is #8
What customers say

Not enough written reviews to summarize.

Anything to know

No critical reviews (3 stars or lower) on record, and the reviews look typical for this area.

Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation15.4 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume3.4 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance5.3 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: unclaimed
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
Reviews read October 27, 2026 · license checked October 27, 2026Something wrong? Tell us

Too new to score (4): Carrier Plumbing · Van Strien Heating & Plumbing · Thomas service &repair · Rooter1. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (4): Service Professor (hvac contractor) · One Stop Water Shop (water softening equipment supplier) · Home Services at The Home Depot (general contractor) · Ace Appliance & Plumbing Repair Services (appliance repair service). Google lists them under plumbing as a side trade; their main trade is in brackets. We only score companies whose main category on Google is plumbing; a company can change that on its Google profile.

About the plumbers near Ada

8 plumbers within 7 miles of Ada, Michigan made this list, led by East End Plumbing with a Referrally Score of 88, followed by Kentwood Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Huisman Plumbing LLC. Together they hold 418 Google reviews, and 4 of 8 have an active Michigan plumbing contractor license on file. Ada is in Kent County; the circle also takes in Ada Township, Cascade, Cascade Township, Cascade Charter Township, Cascade Twp, East Grand Rapids.

Looking for plumbing companies, plumbing contractors or drain cleaning and water heater services near Ada? They are all here. A company is listed as a plumber when Google lists that as its main trade; the same formula scores every one of them, and the full Michigan coverage is one click away.

What Ada homeowners say about local plumbers

Across 418 reviews, the praise clusters around friendly crew, on time / fast, would recommend. East End Plumbing is recommended by name most often, in 50 reviews.

  • Friendly crew 149
  • On time / fast 113
  • Would recommend 72
  • Quality work 52
  • Explained everything 42
  • Communication 42

Questions about plumbers near Ada

Who is the top-rated plumber near Ada?

East End Plumbing ranks first with a Referrally Score of 88 out of 100, built from 271 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Kentwood Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Huisman Plumbing LLC round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

How many plumbers near Ada are licensed?

4 of the 8 scored plumbers match an active Michigan plumbing contractor license by name or license number. Many companies hold their license under a different legal name; those show as pending rather than unlicensed until the match is confirmed.

How are plumbers near Ada ranked?

Every company gets a score out of 100 from the same seven public signals: Google rating adjusted for review count, review volume, new reviews in the last year, the rating over the last two years, Michigan license and record, how the owner responds to reviews, years in business, and review patterns. The full method is on the How we rank page. How we rank.

Which towns does this list cover?

The list takes in every plumber based within 7 miles of Ada, which includes Ada Township, Cascade, Cascade Township, Cascade Charter Township, Cascade Twp, East Grand Rapids, Lowell, Lowell Township, Lowell Charter Township, Vergennes Township. Companies based farther out are named below the list, not scored.

When was this list last updated?

This list was generated on October 27, 2026; reviews were read on October 27, 2026 and licenses checked on October 27, 2026. Every card shows its own dates.