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

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 1,600 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 27, 2026.

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10 plumbers near Chelsea, ranked by Referrally Score · 40% license-verified

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CGC Home Services

Ann Arbor · 8.1 mi from Chelsea

91OF 100
Excellent
Referrally Plumber of the Year 2026

“Brennen was knowledgeable , helpful, honest quotes, friendly James was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient.” — Cherie Major

Friendly crew 204On time / fast 106Quality work 9515 critical
Call (810) 255-1892Website
See why CGC Home Services is #1
What customers say
Friendly crew 204On time / fast 106Quality work 95Explained everything 83Would recommend 74Communication 37No pressure 20Water heater 15

“Brennen was knowledgeable , helpful, honest quotes, friendly James was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient.”

Cherie Major, September 4, 2026
Anything to know
  • 15 critical reviews out of 601, mentioning price / billing, no-show / delays, pushy sales. The owner replied to 60% of them.
Recent activity

166 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 69% of reviews, usually within 88 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.5 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.

  • Momentum7.6 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.2 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.

  • Responsiveness3.4 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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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor · 7.9 mi from Chelsea

88OF 100
Excellent
Fastest Growing 2026
  • 4.9 · 476 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2024
  • 220 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%
  • 1 review mention Dexter

“They were friendly, professional, and crystal clear about what we were experiencing and options to resolve it.” — Matt Nelson

Friendly crew 224On time / fast 167Would recommend 1155 critical
Call (734) 369-9995Website
See why Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ann Arbor is #2
What customers say
Friendly crew 224On time / fast 167Would recommend 115Explained everything 82Quality work 77Fixtures 64Communication 53Leak fixed 43

“They were friendly, professional, and crystal clear about what we were experiencing and options to resolve it.”

Matt Nelson, May 6, 2026
Anything to know
  • 5 critical reviews out of 476, mentioning price / billing, damage / mess, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 80% of them.
Recent activity

220 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 100% of reviews, usually within 35 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.4 of 35

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

  • Review volume11.6 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum8 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.6 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness5 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.9 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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Pinckney Plumbing

Pinckney · 9.7 mi from Chelsea

88OF 100
Excellent
Most Responsive 2026

“From my first call to the finished product, everything was handled professionally and in a very timely manner.” — Thalia Adams

Friendly crew 59On time / fast 53Would recommend 451 critical
Call (517) 861-7490Website
See why Pinckney Plumbing is #3
What customers say
Friendly crew 59On time / fast 53Would recommend 45Quality work 21Fixtures 18Fair price 17Water heater 14Communication 13

“From my first call to the finished product, everything was handled professionally and in a very timely manner.”

Thalia Adams, June 16, 2025
Anything to know
  • 1 critical review out of 105, mentioning poor communication, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 100% of them.
Recent activity

54 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 99% of reviews, usually within 21 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation33.7 of 35

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

  • Review volume8.7 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum5.9 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.3 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.

  • Responsiveness6 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity2.9 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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Velocity Master Plumbing And Trenchless Solutions

Serves the area · 6.9 mi from Chelsea

83OF 100
Very good
Most Recommended 2026
  • 5.0 · 359 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2015
  • 11 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 32%
  • 6 reviews mention Chelsea, Dexter

“The install went quick, they were professional they charged the price that was initially quoted the night before.” — Shawn Paszkiewicz

Friendly crew 192On time / fast 181Would recommend 172
Call (734) 564-5285Website
See why Velocity Master Plumbing And Trenchless Solutions is #4
What customers say
Friendly crew 192On time / fast 181Would recommend 172Quality work 70Fair price 69Leak fixed 56Fixtures 55Communication 54

“The install went quick, they were professional they charged the price that was initially quoted the night before.”

Shawn Paszkiewicz, November 24, 2020
Anything to know

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

Recent activity

11 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 32% of reviews, usually within 1557 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation34.6 of 35

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

  • Review volume11 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3.7 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.3 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness1.6 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity3.7 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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5

Arrow Plumbing

Serves the area · 5.3 mi from Chelsea

68OF 100
Good
  • 5.0 · 10 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2025
  • 4 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%

“This included taking the plumbing from an old Jacuzzi tub and turning it into the right configuration for a beautiful new custom shower.” — David Fulkerson

Quality work 3Would recommend 3On time / fast 2
Call (517) 446-4060Website
See why Arrow Plumbing is #5
What customers say
Quality work 3Would recommend 3On time / fast 2Friendly crew 2Explained everything 2Fixtures 2Clean-up 1Communication 1

“This included taking the plumbing from an old Jacuzzi tub and turning it into the right configuration for a beautiful new custom shower.”

David Fulkerson, September 30, 2026
Anything to know

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

Recent activity

4 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 100% of reviews, usually within 456 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation29.4 of 35

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

  • Review volume4.3 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2.4 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.8 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness5 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.6 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
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Chelsea Plumbing Inc

Chelsea · 2.4 mi from Chelsea

67OF 100
Good
Longest Standing 2026

“They are professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and took the time to make sure everything was done right.” — Natalie GRUBBS

Friendly crew 7On time / fast 5Quality work 52 critical
Call (734) 475-1037
See why Chelsea Plumbing Inc is #6
What customers say
Friendly crew 7On time / fast 5Quality work 5Would recommend 5Fixtures 4Remodel / repipe 4No pressure 3Emergency / after hours 3

“They are professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and took the time to make sure everything was done right.”

Natalie GRUBBS, January 31, 2026
Anything to know
  • 2 critical reviews out of 21, mentioning price / billing, workmanship. The owner replied to 50% of them.
Recent activity

5 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 5% of reviews, usually within 152 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation24.9 of 35

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

  • Review volume5.7 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2.7 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.5 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.

  • Responsiveness0.6 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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Gareth's Septic and Sewer

Dexter · 8.8 mi from Chelsea

65OF 100
Good
  • 5.0 · 18 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2025
  • 4 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%
  • 1 review mention Dexter

“I recommend Gareth's Septic and Sewer to all my friends and family because of his fair rates and because we know the job will be done right!” — Julie Vanderhoeven

Fair price 11On time / fast 7Friendly crew 7
Call (734) 585-4363
See why Gareth's Septic and Sewer is #7
What customers say
Fair price 11On time / fast 7Friendly crew 7No pressure 6Drain cleared 5Would recommend 4Leak fixed 3Emergency / after hours 3

“I recommend Gareth's Septic and Sewer to all my friends and family because of his fair rates and because we know the job will be done right!”

Julie Vanderhoeven, April 7, 2025
Anything to know

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

Recent activity

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

How the score adds up
  • Reputation30.6 of 35

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

  • Review volume5.4 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2.4 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.1 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.

  • Longevity0.5 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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Jeff's Sewer And Drain Cleaning

Serves the area · 8.8 mi from Chelsea

57OF 100
Fair
  • 5.0 · 6 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2016
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 17%

“Jeff was prompt and maintained excellent communication throughout the day to let me know when he'd be arriving.” — Russell Rowe

On time / fast 4Communication 4Would recommend 4
Call (517) 917-0503Website
See why Jeff's Sewer And Drain Cleaning is #8
What customers say
On time / fast 4Communication 4Would recommend 4Fair price 3Drain cleared 3Quality work 2Friendly crew 2

“Jeff was prompt and maintained excellent communication throughout the day to let me know when he'd be arriving.”

Russell Rowe, October 10, 2020
Anything to know
  • 33% of reviews come from single-review accounts vs 14% typical for area roofers.
Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 17% of reviews, usually within 17 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation28.5 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 performance7.6 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness1.8 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity3.3 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.

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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Diggit Contracting, Inc

Serves the area · 9.6 mi from Chelsea

54OF 100
Fair

“We were so impressed with Jeff's promptness, professionalism and quality work and we would recommend Diggit to anyone dealing with a septic issue.” — Kathryn Patterson

Quality work 3Would recommend 3On time / fast 23 critical
Call (734) 216-2675Website
See why Diggit Contracting, Inc is #9
What customers say
Quality work 3Would recommend 3On time / fast 2Fair price 1Communication 1Friendly crew 1Leak fixed 1Honest diagnosis 1

“We were so impressed with Jeff's promptness, professionalism and quality work and we would recommend Diggit to anyone dealing with a septic issue.”

Kathryn Patterson, January 23, 2020
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 9, mentioning price / billing, 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
  • Reputation19.8 of 35

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

  • Review volume4.1 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance7.6 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.

  • Responsiveness0 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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ADS Drain Cleaning, Excavating and Plumbing LLC

Serves the area · 9.2 mi from Chelsea

42OF 100
Fair
  • 3.4 · 12 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2024
  • 6 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

“They did a great job fixing the well line, getting it done quickly and preventing more damage to our yard.” — Damon Edwards

On time / fast 4Friendly crew 3Would recommend 35 critical
Call (734) 864-2174Website
See why ADS Drain Cleaning, Excavating and Plumbing LLC is #10
What customers say
On time / fast 4Friendly crew 3Would recommend 3Quality work 2Drain cleared 2Leak fixed 2Clean-up 1Fair price 1

“They did a great job fixing the well line, getting it done quickly and preventing more damage to our yard.”

Damon Edwards, June 15, 2026
Anything to know
  • 5 critical reviews out of 12, mentioning no-show / delays, price / billing, damage / mess. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

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

How the score adds up
  • Reputation15.8 of 35

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

  • Review volume4.7 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2.9 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance4.6 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.

  • Longevity0.9 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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Too new to score (4): Rork Plumbing & Piping Service Inc · Michael Gross Contractor · Wenzel Plumbing · Rick Owen Plumbing. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (3): Haley Mechanical - Dexter (hvac contractor) · MULTI-MAINTENANCE LLC (handyman/handywoman/handyperson) · Farmington Maintenance (handyman/handywoman/handyperson). 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 Chelsea

10 plumbers within 10 miles of Chelsea, Michigan made this list, led by CGC Home Services with a Referrally Score of 91, followed by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ann Arbor and Pinckney Plumbing. Together they hold 1,600 Google reviews, and 4 of 10 have an active Michigan plumbing contractor license on file. Chelsea is in Washtenaw County; the circle also takes in Sylvan Township, Lima Township, Lyndon Township, Dexter, Dexter Township, Webster Township.

Looking for plumbing companies, plumbing contractors or drain cleaning and water heater services near Chelsea? 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 Chelsea homeowners say about local plumbers

Across 1,600 reviews, the praise clusters around friendly crew, on time / fast, would recommend. Velocity Master Plumbing And Trenchless Solutions is recommended by name most often, in 172 reviews.

  • Friendly crew 701
  • On time / fast 531
  • Would recommend 428
  • Quality work 278
  • Explained everything 167
  • Communication 163

Questions about plumbers near Chelsea

Who is the top-rated plumber near Chelsea?

CGC Home Services ranks first with a Referrally Score of 91 out of 100, built from 601 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Ann Arbor and Pinckney Plumbing round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

How many plumbers near Chelsea are licensed?

4 of the 10 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 Chelsea 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 10 miles of Chelsea, which includes Sylvan Township, Lima Township, Lyndon Township, Dexter, Dexter Township, Webster 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.