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Fostoria, Tuscola County, Michigan
2 plumbers with a Fostoria address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring plumber in Fostoria, MI on TownAnswer is Fostoria Drain, with a score of 28 out of 100 (4.0 stars from 1 Google review). Next are C Oliver Septic Services (27). We scored 2 plumbers with a Fostoria address. If review count matters most, C Oliver Septic Services has the most Google reviews (8).
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 2 plumbers with a Fostoria mailing address. 0 list a website, 1 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed plumber in Fostoria is C Oliver Septic Services with 8 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
★ 4.0 1 Google review
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Fostoria Drain lists Fostoria without a street address. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central Fostoria. Google files it under "Canal". After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.45.
★ 2.1 8 Google reviews
You will find C Oliver Septic Services at 815 W Burnside Rd, Fostoria, MI 48435. It sits about 3.6 miles south of central Fostoria. Google files it under "Plumber". After we adjust for review count, its 2.1 stars count as 3.65. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fostoria Drain | 28 | C- | 4.0 | 1 | not listed |
| 2 | C Oliver Septic Services | 27 | C- | 2.1 | 8 | 815 W Burnside Rd |
Fostoria has 1,050 residents and 375 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Fostoria CDP). 77.1 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,955.
90.7 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $123,300. 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 2 plumbers with a Fostoria mailing address: 19.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township | 3.8 mi northeast | 1 | n/a |
| Marathon Township | 4.5 mi southwest | 1 | 61 |
| Columbiaville | 7.2 mi south | 2 | n/a |
| Millington | 8.3 mi west | 1 | 26 |
| North Branch | 8.7 mi east | 3 | 58 |
| Burlington Township | 9.8 mi east | 4 | n/a |
| Forest Township | 9.9 mi southwest | 1 | 60 |
| North Branch Township | 9.9 mi southeast | 1 | 25 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 2 plumbers with a Fostoria mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Fostoria Drain has the highest TownAnswer score in Fostoria: 28 out of 100, from 4.0 stars and 1 Google review. 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: Rich Township (3.8 miles), Marathon Township (4.5 miles), Columbiaville (7.2 miles), Millington (8.3 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?
Fostoria is in Tuscola County. See every plumber in the county on the Tuscola 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.
