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The best plumbers near North Branch, Michigan, ranked by the record.

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 789 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 27, 2026.

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6 plumbers near North Branch, ranked by Referrally Score · 50% license-verified

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Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Lapeer · 9 mi from North Branch

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%
  • 1 review mention North Branch

“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
  • Reputation30.3 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 performance8.8 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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RB Plumbing LLC

North Branch · 1.1 mi from North Branch

76OF 100
Very good
Longest Standing 2026

“Very pleasant and professional people both visits, and we would definitely use their services again!” — Jean Cowan

Friendly crew 17Would recommend 14On time / fast 122 critical
Call (810) 656-3080
See why RB Plumbing LLC is #2
What customers say
Friendly crew 17Would recommend 14On time / fast 12Communication 6Quality work 6Leak fixed 6No pressure 4Fixtures 4

“Very pleasant and professional people both visits, and we would definitely use their services again!”

Jean Cowan, February 11, 2021
Anything to know
  • 2 critical reviews out of 47, mentioning workmanship. The owner replied to 0% of them.
Recent activity

6 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 57% of reviews, usually within 135 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation30.2 of 35

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

  • Review volume7 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3.1 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.1 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.

  • Responsiveness2.6 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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Crystal Clear Drain Cleaning

North Branch · 4.6 mi from North Branch

70OF 100
Good
Most Responsive 2026
  • 5.0 · 16 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2020
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 88%

“Mr Martin was very professional he showed up on time, and had my drains cleaned out quickly without leaving mess.” — Alishia Zentgraf

On time / fast 8Friendly crew 7Would recommend 6
Call (810) 627-8077
See why Crystal Clear Drain Cleaning is #3
What customers say
On time / fast 8Friendly crew 7Would recommend 6Drain cleared 4Fair price 3Clean-up 2Communication 2Explained everything 2

“Mr Martin was very professional he showed up on time, and had my drains cleaned out quickly without leaving mess.”

Alishia Zentgraf, October 27, 2020
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 88% of reviews, usually within 258 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.2 of 35

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

  • Review volume5 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.6 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness4.4 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity2 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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Elite Plumbing Solutions

Lapeer · 9.2 mi from North Branch

68OF 100
Good

“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
  • Reputation31.4 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 performance9 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

Rooter Guys Plumbers & Drain Services of Allen Park

Serves the area · 9.1 mi from North Branch

65OF 100
Good
  • 5.0 · 17 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2024
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 80%

“They came out for a diagnosis and were able to find the problem quickly and schedule for the work to be completed.” — Ka’Niquia Williams

On time / fast 7Friendly crew 5Would recommend 5
Call (313) 406-0724Website
See why Rooter Guys Plumbers & Drain Services of Allen Park is #5
What customers say
On time / fast 7Friendly crew 5Would recommend 5Quality work 4Fair price 2Drain cleared 2Fixtures 2Water heater 1

“They came out for a diagnosis and were able to find the problem quickly and schedule for the work to be completed.”

Ka’Niquia Williams, April 2, 2024
Anything to know
  • 30% 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 80% of reviews, usually within 189 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.3 of 35

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

  • Review volume5.1 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.6 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

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

  • Responsiveness4 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.9 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
  • 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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Foster Plumbing Heating Electrical

North Branch · 3.3 mi from North Branch

63OF 100
Fair
  • 4.1 · 8 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2018
  • 1 new review in the last 12 months · replies to 100%

“My husband was in there with them asking all sorts of questions, so not only where they knowledgeable but also super friendly when it came to answering all questions.” — Amanda Cassar

Friendly crew 2On time / fast 1Quality work 12 critical
Call (810) 688-3121
See why Foster Plumbing Heating Electrical is #6
What customers say
Friendly crew 2On time / fast 1Quality work 1No pressure 1Explained everything 1Would recommend 1Water heater 1

“My husband was in there with them asking all sorts of questions, so not only where they knowledgeable but also super friendly when it came to answering all questions.”

Amanda Cassar, July 23, 2025
Anything to know
  • 2 critical reviews out of 8, mentioning no-show / delays. The owner replied to 100% of them.
Recent activity

1 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 100% of reviews, usually within 130 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation25.4 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.

  • Momentum1.1 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.

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

Too new to score (2): Ford Plumbing · Schlaud Plumbing. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (1): Porter & Heckman Inc (hvac 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 North Branch

6 plumbers within 10 miles of North Branch, Michigan made this list, led by Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing with a Referrally Score of 84, followed by RB Plumbing LLC and Crystal Clear Drain Cleaning. Together they hold 789 Google reviews, and 3 of 6 have an active Michigan plumbing contractor license on file. North Branch is in Lapeer County; the circle also takes in North Branch Township, Burnside Township, Clifford, Rich Township, Brown City, Burlington Township.

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

Across 789 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 372
  • On time / fast 262
  • Would recommend 186
  • Quality work 141
  • Explained everything 89
  • Communication 70

Questions about plumbers near North Branch

Who is the top-rated plumber near North Branch?

Michigan Heating, Cooling & Plumbing ranks first with a Referrally Score of 84 out of 100, built from 747 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. RB Plumbing LLC and Crystal Clear Drain Cleaning round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

How many plumbers near North Branch are licensed?

3 of the 6 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 North Branch 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 North Branch, which includes North Branch Township, Burnside Township, Clifford, Rich Township, Brown City, Burlington 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.

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