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Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan
6 plumbers with a Manistee address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring plumber in Manistee, MI on TownAnswer is Northlake Mechanical, with a score of 69 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 132 Google reviews). Next are Forbes Sanitation & Excavating (57) and Micro Service (42). We scored 6 plumbers with a Manistee address. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Forbes Sanitation & Excavating (4.9 stars).
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 6 plumbers with a Manistee mailing address. 2 list a website, 2 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 Manistee is Northlake Mechanical with 132 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.8 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
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google132 reviews
You will find Northlake Mechanical at 237 River St, Manistee, MI 49660. That is 0.7 miles northeast of the Manistee city center. Its Google category is "Plumber", with Heating contractor, HVAC contractor, Septic system service as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 132 reviews, which our method reads as 4.77 after the review-count adjustment.
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Forbes Sanitation & Excavating lists its address as 1878 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI 49660. That is 3.8 miles northeast of the Manistee city center. Its Google category is "Excavating contractor", with Septic system service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.76.
★ 4.6 9 Google reviews
You will find Micro Service at 1489 Red Apple Rd, Manistee, MI 49660. That is 1.7 miles south of the Manistee city center. Its Google category is "Plumber". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.53. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.4 9 Google reviews
Manistee Plumbing is at 79 Poplar St, Manistee, MI 49660. Its Google category is "Plumber". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.45. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 1 Google review
Richard Polcyn Plumbing & Heating LLC is at 1513 Anthony Rd, Manistee, MI 49660. That is 2.0 miles south of the Manistee 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.
★ 3.0 4 Google reviews
Hogan Plumbing & Heating lists its address as 144 Washington St, Manistee, MI 49660. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Manistee city center. Its Google category is "Plumber". After we adjust for review count, its 3.0 stars count as 4.17. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northlake Mechanical | 69 | B- | 4.8 | 132 | 237 River St |
| 2 | Forbes Sanitation & Excavating | 57 | C | 4.9 | 29 | 1878 E Parkdale Ave |
| 3 | Micro Service | 42 | C- | 4.6 | 9 | 1489 Red Apple Rd |
| 4 | Manistee Plumbing | 41 | C- | 4.4 | 9 | 79 Poplar St |
| 5 | Richard Polcyn Plumbing & Heating LLC | 38 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 1513 Anthony Rd |
| 6 | Hogan Plumbing & Heating | 34 | C- | 3.0 | 4 | 144 Washington St |
Manistee has 6,275 residents and 2,880 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Manistee city). 78.6 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,953.
73.2 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $164,100. 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 6 plumbers with a Manistee mailing address: 9.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stronach | 3.5 mi southeast | 1 | n/a |
| Victory Township | 14.3 mi south | 1 | 60 |
| Bear Lake | 15.1 mi northeast | 1 | 49 |
| Fountain | 15.4 mi southeast | 2 | 59 |
| Kaleva | 17.8 mi northeast | 1 | 36 |
| Irons | 18.9 mi southeast | 1 | 41 |
| Scottville | 20.5 mi south | 2 | 59 |
| Ludington | 20.7 mi south | 8 | 65 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 6 plumbers with a Manistee mailing address. 6 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Northlake Mechanical has the highest TownAnswer score in Manistee: 69 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 132 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: Stronach (3.5 miles), Victory Township (14.3 miles), Bear Lake (15.1 miles), Fountain (15.4 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?
Manistee is in Manistee County. See every plumber in the county on the Manistee 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.
