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Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan
8 plumbers with a Big Rapids address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring plumber in Big Rapids, MI on TownAnswer is Routley's Septic Services, with a score of 78 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 560 Google reviews). Next are Advanced Drain Line Solutions (67) and Drain Doctor The (59). We scored 7 plumbers with a Big Rapids address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Menards has the most Google reviews (1,113).
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 8 plumbers with a Big Rapids mailing address. 4 list a website, 4 have claimed their Google listing and 1 take online bookings.
2 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 6 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 Big Rapids is Menards with 1,113 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.0 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
Books onlineClaimed on Google560 reviews
Routley's Septic Services lists its address as 19925 12 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 4.0 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Septic system service". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.89.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Advanced Drain Line Solutions at 430 N State St A, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Its Google category is "Plumber". Its 4.9 stars rest on 53 reviews, which our method reads as 4.81 after the review-count adjustment.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Drain Doctor The is at 516 Rose Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 0.4 miles northwest of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Plumber". Its 4.7 stars rest on 31 reviews, which our method reads as 4.63 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,113 reviews
Menards lists its address as 14777 215th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 2.1 miles southwest of central Big Rapids. Google files it under "Home improvement store" and also Appliance store, Building materials store, Building materials supplier. Its 4.0 stars rest on 1,113 reviews, which our method reads as 4.01 after the review-count adjustment. Menards has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 1.0 1 Google review
Bob's Plumbing Services is at 6921 9 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 7.4 miles west of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Plumber". Its 1.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.26 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 1.0 2 Google reviews
Cascade Plumbing lists Big Rapids without a street address. Its Google category is "Plumber". After we adjust for review count, its 1.0 stars count as 4.07. Cascade Plumbing has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 1.0 3 Google reviews
Copper Wolf is at 15669 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 4.3 miles east of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Plumber". Its 1.0 stars rest on 3 reviews, which our method reads as 3.90 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Big Rapids address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
Perdue Susan C MD lists Big Rapids without a street address. Its Google category is "Plumber". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Routley's Septic Services | 78 | B+ | 4.9 | 560 | 19925 12 Mile Rd |
| 2 | Advanced Drain Line Solutions | 67 | B- | 4.9 | 53 | 430 N State St A |
| 3 | Drain Doctor The | 59 | C | 4.7 | 31 | 516 Rose Ave |
| 4 | Menards | 56 | C | 4.0 | 1,113 | 14777 215th Ave |
| 5 | Bob's Plumbing Services | 33 | C- | 1.0 | 1 | 6921 9 Mile Rd |
| 6 | Cascade Plumbing | 31 | C- | 1.0 | 2 | not listed |
| 7 | Copper Wolf | 29 | C- | 1.0 | 3 | 15669 15 Mile Rd |
Big Rapids has 8,477 residents and 3,133 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Big Rapids city). 69.9 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,965.
41.5 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $156,400. 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 8 plumbers with a Big Rapids mailing address: 9.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 5.8 mi north | 2 | 65 |
| Norwich Township | 7.7 mi west | 1 | 51 |
| Austin Township | 8.8 mi southeast | 1 | 56 |
| Rodney | 9.8 mi east | 1 | 54 |
| Hersey | 10.7 mi north | 1 | 42 |
| Reed City | 12.0 mi north | 3 | 51 |
| Wilcox Township | 14.3 mi southwest | 1 | 61 |
| Sears | 17.1 mi northeast | 1 | n/a |
Personal Injury Attorneys 5Water Damage Restoration Companies 2Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Roofers 10HVAC Companies 6Electricians 10Dentists 25Med Spas 2Pilates and Fitness Studios 12Photographers 11Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 12Cafés and Coffee Shops 16Restaurants 41Real Estate Brokerages 32Everything in Big RapidsPlumbers in Mecosta County
Our October 2026 data lists 8 plumbers with a Big Rapids mailing address. 7 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Routley's Septic Services has the highest TownAnswer score in Big Rapids: 78 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 560 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: Paris (5.8 miles), Norwich Township (7.7 miles), Austin Township (8.8 miles), Rodney (9.8 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?
Big Rapids is in Mecosta County. See every plumber in the county on the Mecosta 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.
