Referrally Awards 2026

The 2026 awards for plumbers near Orchard Lake, Michigan.

Five awards, each decided by the record: 2,723 Google reviews read, state licenses checked with Michigan LARA, and the same formula for all 31 companies. Only companies with an active state license are eligible. Nobody can buy one. Based on data as of October 27, 2026.

Plumber of the Year 2026

Highest Referrally Score

Universal Plumbing And Sewer, Inc.

Waterford Township · ranked #1 of 31

  • 4.9 · 457 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2022
  • 146 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 99%
  • 2 reviews mention Pontiac, Waterford

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Referrally Plumber of the Year 2026 badge
85OF 100
Excellent
Most Recommended 2026

Most reviews that say they'd recommend

Steve's Waterworks Plumbing

Waterford Township · ranked #2 of 31

  • 4.7 · 937 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2022
  • 449 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 98%
  • 6 reviews mention Waterford, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield

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83OF 100
Very good
Most Responsive 2026

Best reply rate and speed

Steve's Waterworks Plumbing

Waterford Township · ranked #2 of 31

  • 4.7 · 937 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2022
  • 449 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 98%
  • 6 reviews mention Waterford, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield

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83OF 100
Very good
Fastest Growing 2026

Most new reviews in 12 months

Steve's Waterworks Plumbing

Waterford Township · ranked #2 of 31

  • 4.7 · 937 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2022
  • 449 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 98%
  • 6 reviews mention Waterford, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield

See Steve's Waterworks Plumbing on the list · Award badge

83OF 100
Very good

How winners are chosen: Plumber of the Year is the highest Referrally Score. Most Recommended counts reviews that say they'd recommend the company. Most Responsive uses reply rate and speed. Fastest Growing counts new reviews in the last 12 months. Longest Standing uses the state license issue date. Companies need at least 15 reviews for the last four. Read how we rank.