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Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan
9 plumbers with a Alpena address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring plumber in Alpena, MI on TownAnswer is Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 595 Google reviews). Next are Ferguson's Alpena Excavating and Septic, LLC. (51) and Zolnierek Heating & Cooling Co (49). We scored 7 plumbers with a Alpena address and list 2 more with no Google rating yet.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 9 plumbers with a Alpena mailing address. 4 list a website, 7 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
1 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 8 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed plumber in Alpena is Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling with 595 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.1 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every plumber here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Claimed on Google595 reviews
Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling lists its address as 1411 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 2.0 miles southwest of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Plumber", with Air conditioning contractor, Air conditioning repair service, Heating contractor as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 595 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
Ferguson's Alpena Excavating and Septic, LLC. is at 5281 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 3.4 miles north of central Alpena. Google files it under "Excavating contractor" and also Septic system service, Snow removal service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.25.
★ 4.4 23 Google reviews
Claimed on Google
Zolnierek Heating & Cooling Co is at 1374 Jesse Rd, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 3.7 miles southwest of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Plumber", with Air conditioning contractor, Heating contractor as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.43.
Claimed on Google
Great Lakes Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc is at 1268 U.S. 23 N, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.5 miles northwest of central Alpena. Google files it under "Plumber" and also Air conditioning contractor, Heating contractor, HVAC contractor. Its 3.7 stars rest on 6 reviews, which our method reads as 4.26 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Home Services at The Home Depot lists its address as 1348 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.9 miles southwest of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Plumber" and also Bathroom remodeler, Countertop contractor, Electrician. After we adjust for review count, its 2.5 stars count as 4.06. Home Services at The Home Depot has 31 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 5.0 1 Google review
Open 24 hoursWeekend hours
Bob's Plumbing lists its address as 8556 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 6.8 miles north of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Plumber". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.51 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.1 62 Google reviews
You will find Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating at 1587 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.2 miles southwest of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Air conditioning contractor", with Construction, Professional services as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 62 reviews, which our method reads as 4.17 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Alpena address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
Claimed on Google
1348 M-32 Plumbing, Kitchen & Bath is at 1348 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.9 miles southwest of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Area".
No Google rating yet
Claimed on Google
You will find 1348 M-32 Plumbing, Kitchen & Bath at 1348 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.9 miles west of central Alpena. Google files it under "Area".
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 73 | B | 4.8 | 595 | 1411 M-32 |
| 2 | Ferguson's Alpena Excavating and Septic, LLC. | 51 | C | 4.1 | 23 | 5281 US-23 |
| 3 | Zolnierek Heating & Cooling Co | 49 | C- | 4.4 | 23 | 1374 Jesse Rd |
| 4 | Great Lakes Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc | 48 | C- | 3.7 | 6 | 1268 U.S. 23 N |
| 5 | Home Services at The Home Depot | 47 | C- | 2.5 | 4 | 1348 M-32 |
| 6 | Bob's Plumbing | 41 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 8556 US-23 |
| 7 | Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating | 38 | C- | 4.1 | 62 | 1587 M-32 |
Alpena has 10,154 residents and 5,088 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Alpena city). 83.5 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,955.
66.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $118,700. Older housing stock tends to need more plumbing, roofing, electrical and water damage work, so these figures help explain local demand. They do not measure it.
Our October 2026 data has 9 plumbers with a Alpena mailing address: 8.9 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Plumbing work in Michigan needs a licence from LARA, the Bureau of Construction Codes. A licensed master plumber or a plumbing contractor must be responsible for the work. You can check any licence for free on LARA Verify a License.
Ask how the job is priced before the plumber starts. Some shops charge a flat price per task. Others charge by the hour plus parts. Ask about a trip or diagnostic fee too.
A water heater replacement, a new gas line or a sewer repair often needs a permit from the city or township. The plumber usually pulls it. Ask.
In older homes, ask about the main shutoff valve and the sewer line material. Many homes built before 1980 have clay or cast iron sewer lines.
Get the warranty in writing. Parts and labor often have different terms.
| City | Distance | Plumbers | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herron | 11.2 mi west | 1 | 52 |
| Lachine | 12.5 mi west | 1 | 42 |
| Spruce | 15.5 mi south | 2 | 67 |
| Presque Isle Harbor | 17.4 mi north | 1 | n/a |
| Posen | 18.0 mi northwest | 1 | 65 |
| Lost Lake Woods | 19.1 mi south | 1 | 59 |
| Rogers City | 29.5 mi northwest | 2 | 45 |
| Harrisville | 29.7 mi south | 1 | 31 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 10Water Damage Restoration Companies 3Mold Remediation Companies 3Roofers 6HVAC Companies 14Electricians 16Dentists 35Med Spas 3Pilates and Fitness Studios 7Photographers 14Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 8Cafés and Coffee Shops 19Restaurants 44Real Estate Brokerages 21Dance Studios 2Everything in AlpenaPlumbers in Alpena County
Our October 2026 data lists 9 plumbers with a Alpena mailing address. 7 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Weinkauf Plumbing Heating and Cooling has the highest TownAnswer score in Alpena: 73 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 595 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Herron (11.2 miles), Lachine (12.5 miles), Spruce (15.5 miles), Presque Isle Harbor (17.4 miles).
Is the plumber licensed in Michigan? Check the name on LARA Verify a License. Is the price flat-rate or hourly, and is there a trip fee? Does the job need a permit, and who pulls it?
Alpena is in Alpena County. See every plumber in the county on the Alpena County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
