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

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 937 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 27, 2026.

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7 plumbers near Lapeer, ranked by Referrally Score · 57% license-verified

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Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Lapeer · 5.4 mi from Lapeer

84OF 100
Very good
Referrally Plumber of the Year 2026Most Recommended 2026Fastest Growing 2026
  • 4.8 · 747 Google reviews
  • Licensed in Michigan · #8004513
  • Licensed since 2018
  • 150 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 30%
  • 8 reviews mention Lapeer, Metamora, Davison

“They were very knowledgeable, professional, and were able to get the job done in just a matter of a few hours.” — Heather lang

Friendly crew 337On time / fast 230Would recommend 15830 critical
Call (810) 664-8576Website
See why Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is #1
What customers say
Friendly crew 337On time / fast 230Would recommend 158Quality work 128Explained everything 86Communication 62Water heater 46Fair price 27

“They were very knowledgeable, professional, and were able to get the job done in just a matter of a few hours.”

Heather lang, December 5, 2022
Anything to know
  • 30 critical reviews out of 747, mentioning price / billing, warranty issues, still leaking / clogged. The owner replied to 40% of them.
Recent activity

150 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 30% of reviews, usually within 148 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 performance8.7 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.

  • Responsiveness1.5 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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Bruce M Johnson Plumbing Inc

Lapeer · 0.7 mi from Lapeer

69OF 100
Good
  • 4.8 · 58 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 7 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 33%

“He was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, polite, professional, a hard worker, and efficient and fast.” — William Meinz

Friendly crew 31Would recommend 23On time / fast 213 critical
Call (810) 664-4851Website
See why Bruce M Johnson Plumbing Inc is #2
What customers say
Friendly crew 31Would recommend 23On time / fast 21Quality work 13Fair price 12Explained everything 12No pressure 6Leak fixed 6

“He was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, polite, professional, a hard worker, and efficient and fast.”

William Meinz, March 24, 2024
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 58, mentioning flood / water damage. The owner replied to 33% of them.
Recent activity

7 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 33% of reviews, usually within 198 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation27.8 of 35

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

  • Review volume7.4 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3.3 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.3 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.

  • Longevity3.2 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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J.W. Bliss Plumbing

Lapeer · 1.9 mi from Lapeer

68OF 100
Good
Most Responsive 2026Longest Standing 2026

“Fast response on getting my new water heater installed and very polite knowledgeable and friendly company !” — Susanne Parent

Friendly crew 46On time / fast 43Would recommend 2920 critical
Call (810) 664-9433Website
See why J.W. Bliss Plumbing is #3
What customers say
Friendly crew 46On time / fast 43Would recommend 29Fair price 14Leak fixed 14Quality work 11Water heater 11Emergency / after hours 10

“Fast response on getting my new water heater installed and very polite knowledgeable and friendly company !”

Susanne Parent, November 3, 2025
Anything to know
  • 20 critical reviews out of 122, mentioning price / billing, still leaking / clogged, no-show / delays. The owner replied to 40% of them.
Recent activity

27 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 53% of reviews, usually within 32 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation20.9 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.

  • Momentum5.3 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance6.3 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.

  • Responsiveness2.5 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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Elite Plumbing Solutions

Lapeer · 4.8 mi from Lapeer

59OF 100
Fair

“Prompt in scheduling estimate visit and fitting me into their busy schedule for ther work.” — Robin LaFrance

On time / fast 4Fair price 4Friendly crew 4
Call (810) 956-4974Website
See why Elite Plumbing Solutions is #4
What customers say
On time / fast 4Fair price 4Friendly crew 4Quality work 2Would recommend 2Clean-up 1Water heater 1Leak fixed 1

“Prompt in scheduling estimate visit and fitting me into their busy schedule for ther work.”

Robin LaFrance, November 12, 2020
Anything to know

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

Recent activity

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

How the score adds up
  • Reputation24.5 of 35

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

  • Review volume3.8 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum1.8 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance7.2 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.

  • 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.

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5

Kobelle Plumbing

Serves the area · 5.7 mi from Lapeer

52OF 100
Fair
  • 4.5 · 34 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2020
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 9%
  • 2 reviews mention Lapeer

“I appreciate the quality of the workmanship and I am pleased with the professionalism of the staff.” — Steve Helms

Friendly crew 19On time / fast 16Would recommend 105 critical
Call (810) 728-7020Website
See why Kobelle Plumbing is #5
What customers say
Friendly crew 19On time / fast 16Would recommend 10Quality work 9Communication 6Fair price 3No pressure 3Fixtures 3

“I appreciate the quality of the workmanship and I am pleased with the professionalism of the staff.”

Steve Helms, February 22, 2024
Anything to know
  • 5 critical reviews out of 34, mentioning price / billing, poor communication, workmanship. The owner replied to 20% of them.
Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 9% of reviews, usually within 323 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation22.2 of 35

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

  • Review volume6.4 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance6.2 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.

  • Longevity2.2 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.
Reviews read October 27, 2026 · license checked October 27, 2026Something wrong? Tell us
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G R Davis Plumbing & Heating

Davison · 9.2 mi from Lapeer

48OF 100
Fair

“The owner was very thorough when explaining and answering my questions.” — Dustin Kennedy

Quality work 3Friendly crew 3On time / fast 23 critical
Call (810) 653-6797
See why G R Davis Plumbing & Heating is #6
What customers say
Quality work 3Friendly crew 3On time / fast 2Explained everything 2Clean-up 1Fair price 1Communication 1Would recommend 1

“The owner was very thorough when explaining and answering my questions.”

Dustin Kennedy, May 8, 2022
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 7, mentioning price / billing, rude / unprofessional, no-show / delays. 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
  • Reputation15.7 of 35

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

  • Review volume3.5 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 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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Lon's Plumbing Services

Serves the area · 9.7 mi from Lapeer

47OF 100
Fair
  • 3.5 · 8 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2021
  • 4 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 50%

“The response for service is speedy, the service is always quick, professional and top notch quality!” — allana jones

Quality work 3Friendly crew 3On time / fast 23 critical
Website
See why Lon's Plumbing Services is #7
What customers say
Quality work 3Friendly crew 3On time / fast 2No pressure 2Explained everything 2Would recommend 2Fixtures 2Fair price 1

“The response for service is speedy, the service is always quick, professional and top notch quality!”

allana jones, September 5, 2023
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 8, mentioning no-show / delays, price / billing, warranty issues. The owner replied to 67% of them.
Recent activity

4 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 50% of reviews, usually within 418 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation14.5 of 35

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

  • Review volume3.8 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum2.6 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance7 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness2.9 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity1.8 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.
Reviews read October 27, 2026 · license checked October 27, 2026Something wrong? Tell us

Too new to score (6): First Rate Plumbing · Bob's Septic Services Inc · B&b contracting · Elmer's Plumbing & Heating · Al Woodley Plumbing Corporation · Sinks & Sewers. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (5): KD's Septic Services | Septic Pump, Septic Cleanout, Grease Trap (septic system service) · B.C. Lawn Care & Landscaping (landscaper) · Porter & Heckman Inc (hvac contractor) · Home Services at The Home Depot (general contractor) · Maeder Enterprises - Handyman Services & Home Repair Services (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 Lapeer

7 plumbers within 10 miles of Lapeer, Michigan made this list, led by Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing with a Referrally Score of 84, followed by Bruce M Johnson Plumbing Inc and J.W. Bliss Plumbing. Together they hold 937 Google reviews, and 4 of 7 have an active Michigan plumbing contractor license on file. Lapeer is in Lapeer County; the circle also takes in Lapeer Township, Elba Township, Mayfield Township, Oregon Township, Deerfield Township, Metamora.

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

Across 937 reviews, the praise clusters around friendly crew, on time / fast, would recommend. Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is recommended by name most often, in 158 reviews.

  • Friendly crew 443
  • On time / fast 318
  • Would recommend 225
  • Quality work 169
  • Explained everything 102
  • Communication 69

Questions about plumbers near Lapeer

Who is the top-rated plumber near Lapeer?

Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing ranks first with a Referrally Score of 84 out of 100, built from 747 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Bruce M Johnson Plumbing Inc and J.W. Bliss Plumbing round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

How many plumbers near Lapeer are licensed?

4 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 Lapeer 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 Lapeer, which includes Lapeer Township, Elba Township, Mayfield Township, Oregon Township, Deerfield Township, Metamora, Metamora Township, Hadley, Hadley Township, Columbiaville. 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.