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The best plumbers near Imlay City, Michigan, ranked by the record.

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 1,137 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 27, 2026.

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7 plumbers near Imlay City, ranked by Referrally Score

1

DW Drain Cleaning

Serves the area · 9.1 mi from Imlay City

85OF 100
Excellent
Referrally Plumber of the Year 2026Most Responsive 2026
  • 5.0 · 86 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2025
  • 80 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%

“They were knowledgeable, respectful of my home, and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving.” — Sarah Rhoads

Friendly crew 32Would recommend 32On time / fast 31
Call (734) 499-2210Website
See why DW Drain Cleaning is #1
What customers say
Friendly crew 32Would recommend 32On time / fast 31Quality work 16Fair price 15Drain cleared 14Explained everything 9No pressure 6

“They were knowledgeable, respectful of my home, and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving.”

Sarah Rhoads, November 23, 2025
Anything to know

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

Recent activity

80 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 100% of reviews, usually within 15 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.9 of 35

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

  • Review volume8.5 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum7.9 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.

  • Responsiveness6 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.3 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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America's Choice Sewer and Drain

Serves the area · 3.7 mi from Imlay City

81OF 100
Very good
  • 4.9 · 102 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2021
  • 25 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%

“Joe came out on new Year's to snake our sewer line very professional we would highly recommend this business.” — country prims

Friendly crew 45Would recommend 37On time / fast 301 critical
Call (810) 357-6074Website
See why America's Choice Sewer and Drain is #2
What customers say
Friendly crew 45Would recommend 37On time / fast 30Drain cleared 21Quality work 14Explained everything 10Fair price 9No pressure 7

“Joe came out on new Year's to snake our sewer line very professional we would highly recommend this business.”

country prims, January 2, 2025
Anything to know
  • 1 critical review out of 102, mentioning no-show / delays, price / billing. The owner replied to 100% of them.
Recent activity

25 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 100% of reviews, usually within 191 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation31.2 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.

  • Momentum5.9 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9 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.

  • Longevity1.6 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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French Drain Man

Almont · 5.3 mi from Imlay City

80OF 100
Very good
Most Recommended 2026Fastest Growing 2026
  • 4.8 · 519 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2018
  • 84 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%
  • 3 reviews mention Almont

“The French Drain Man had a team at our home today to run a sump line extension and solve our muddy yard issue.” — Nicholas Giacalone

Drain cleared 244Quality work 173On time / fast 14326 critical
Call (248) 505-3065Website
See why French Drain Man is #3
What customers say
Drain cleared 244Quality work 173On time / fast 143Friendly crew 95Would recommend 87Leak fixed 64Fixtures 62Communication 27

“The French Drain Man had a team at our home today to run a sump line extension and solve our muddy yard issue.”

Nicholas Giacalone, May 30, 2026
Anything to know
  • 26 critical reviews out of 519, mentioning price / billing, no-show / delays, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

84 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews, usually within 46 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation30.1 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 performance7.9 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 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity2.7 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
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
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L.S. Walker Co. Plumbing Repairs & Drains

Almont · 3.7 mi from Imlay City

67OF 100
Good
  • 4.9 · 45 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 6 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%
  • 1 review mention Almont

“Lloyd was professional, courteous and prompt for the service call the next day.” — Shawna Cuda

Friendly crew 10Would recommend 7On time / fast 61 critical
Call (586) 713-5316Website
See why L.S. Walker Co. Plumbing Repairs & Drains is #4
What customers say
Friendly crew 10Would recommend 7On time / fast 6Quality work 5Explained everything 4Fair price 3Water heater 3Honest diagnosis 3

“Lloyd was professional, courteous and prompt for the service call the next day.”

Shawna Cuda, November 1, 2017
Anything to know
  • 1 critical review out of 45, mentioning poor communication, price / billing, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 0% of them.
  • 21 of 45 reviews landed in one 7-day window.
Recent activity

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

How the score adds up
  • Reputation29.9 of 35

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

  • Review volume7.3 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3.5 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8 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 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns5 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

The Pipe Doctor 247

Serves the area · 6.4 mi from Imlay City

54OF 100
Fair
  • 4.0 · 358 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2019
  • 42 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 1%

“Blair was very professional, explained everything he was doing, did a great job, and cleaned up after himself.” — sha0lin1

Friendly crew 110On time / fast 102Leak fixed 6391 critical
Call (833) 747-3377Website
See why The Pipe Doctor 247 is #5
What customers say
Friendly crew 110On time / fast 102Leak fixed 63Explained everything 33Would recommend 32Quality work 29Fixtures 19Water heater 18

“Blair was very professional, explained everything he was doing, did a great job, and cleaned up after himself.”

sha0lin1, January 3, 2025
Anything to know
  • 91 critical reviews out of 358, mentioning warranty issues, price / billing, rude / unprofessional. The owner replied to 2% of them.
Recent activity

42 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 1% of reviews, usually within 27 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation12.3 of 35

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

  • Review volume11.3 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum6.8 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.

  • Responsiveness1.1 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity2.4 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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Tri-County Plumbing & Heating

Almont · 6.9 mi from Imlay City

44OF 100
Fair
  • 3.7 · 6 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

“Richard was always quick to respond if we had questions about our systems.” — Damian Kudej

On time / fast 2Fair price 1Friendly crew 12 critical
Call (810) 798-8713
See why Tri-County Plumbing & Heating is #6
What customers say
On time / fast 2Fair price 1Friendly crew 1

“Richard was always quick to respond if we had questions about our systems.”

Damian Kudej, June 3, 2023
Anything to know
  • 2 critical reviews out of 6, mentioning poor communication, 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
  • Reputation19.3 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 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.

  • Longevity3 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.
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Fuerst Plumbing Inc.

Imlay City · 1.3 mi from Imlay City

58OF 100
Fair
  • 4.3 · 27 Google reviews
  • Michigan license status: Hold
  • Licensed since 2003
  • 1 new review in the last 12 months · replies to 93%
  • 1 review mention Imlay City

“From plumbing my personal home to my business (Imlay City Ford) they are always very prompt and worth the money.” — Alexander LaFontaine

On time / fast 7Friendly crew 7Fair price 66 critical

Not top-10 eligible: the State of Michigan lists this license as "Hold", not Issued.

Call (810) 724-6861Website
See why Fuerst Plumbing Inc. is #7
What customers say
On time / fast 7Friendly crew 7Fair price 6Quality work 6Would recommend 5Emergency / after hours 4Fixtures 3Drain cleared 2

“From plumbing my personal home to my business (Imlay City Ford) they are always very prompt and worth the money.”

Alexander LaFontaine, October 13, 2022
Anything to know
  • 6 critical reviews out of 27, mentioning no-show / delays, price / billing, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 67% of them.
Recent activity

1 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 93% of reviews, usually within 1292 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation20.8 of 35

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

  • Review volume6.3 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum1.2 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance7.7 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & record2 of 8

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

  • Responsiveness4.2 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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Too new to score (3): Kapron Plumbing · Bob's Septic Services Inc · Wagner Plumbing. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (2): KD septic services | Septic Pump | Septic Cleanout, Grease Trap (septic system service) · FastTrack Excavation (excavating contractor). 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 Imlay City

7 plumbers within 10 miles of Imlay City, Michigan made this list, led by DW Drain Cleaning with a Referrally Score of 85, followed by America's Choice Sewer and Drain and French Drain Man. Together they hold 1,137 Google reviews, and 0 of 7 have an active Michigan plumbing contractor license on file. Imlay City is in Lapeer County; the circle also takes in Imlay Township, Attica, Attica Township, Goodland Township, Arcadia Township, Dryden.

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

Across 1,137 reviews, the praise clusters around on time / fast, friendly crew, drain cleared. French Drain Man is recommended by name most often, in 87 reviews.

  • On time / fast 321
  • Friendly crew 300
  • Drain cleared 281
  • Quality work 243
  • Would recommend 200
  • Leak fixed 127

Questions about plumbers near Imlay City

Who is the top-rated plumber near Imlay City?

DW Drain Cleaning ranks first with a Referrally Score of 85 out of 100, built from 86 Google reviews averaging 5 stars. America's Choice Sewer and Drain and French Drain Man round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

How many plumbers near Imlay City are licensed?

0 of the 7 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 Imlay City 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 Imlay City, which includes Imlay Township, Attica, Attica Township, Goodland Township, Arcadia Township, Dryden, Dryden Township, Almont, Almont Township, Capac. 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.