Plumber of the Year 2026
Highest Referrally Score
Buchman Plumbing
Chesterfield · ranked #1 of 12
- 5.0 · 216 Google reviews
- Licensed in Michigan · #8113491
- Licensed since 2022
- 85 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 38%
Excellent
Referrally Awards 2026
The 2026 awards for plumbers near Richmond, Michigan.
Five awards, each decided by the record: 968 Google reviews read, state licenses checked with Michigan LARA, and the same formula for all 12 companies. Only companies with an active state license are eligible. Nobody can buy one. Based on data as of October 27, 2026.
Most Recommended 2026
Most reviews that say they'd recommend
A&J Plumbing & Sewer Service
Ira Township · ranked #10 of 12
- 3.9 · 392 Google reviews
- Michigan license not confirmed yet
- On Google since 2013
- 48 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 28%
Fair
Most Responsive 2026
Best reply rate and speed
Waterdogs Plumbing
Casco · ranked #2 of 12
- 4.8 · 58 Google reviews
- Licensed in Michigan · #8112809
- Licensed since 2013
- 4 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%
Very good
Fastest Growing 2026
Most new reviews in 12 months
Buchman Plumbing
Chesterfield · ranked #1 of 12
- 5.0 · 216 Google reviews
- Licensed in Michigan · #8113491
- Licensed since 2022
- 85 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 38%
Excellent
Longest Standing 2026
Longest-held state license
Perfect Plumbing Sewer & Drain
Macomb · ranked #12 of 12
- 3.0 · 42 Google reviews
- Licensed in Michigan · #8109172
- Licensed since 1998
- 1 new review in the last 12 months · replies to 29%
See Perfect Plumbing Sewer & Drain on the list · Award badge
Fair
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.