Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Macomb & Oakland County, MI
The Macomb and Oakland plumbers whose reviews show real water-heater work — scored and licence-checked.
A failing water heater shows up as no hot water, rusty water, a leaking tank, or a relief valve that keeps discharging. In Michigan a water-heater replacement is plumbing work that a licensed contractor should permit and inspect. Below are the plumbers in Macomb and Oakland counties whose real Google reviews describe water-heater repairs and installs, ranked by our published 0–1,000 method.
20 plumbers whose reviews show water heater work
Each company below appears because its own Google reviews describe water heater work. We score every one on a published 0–1,000 method — real reviews, recent activity and readiness — and check it against the Michigan licence register. Nobody pays to rank.
| # | Plumber in Macomb & Oakland County, MI | Score /1000 | Google rating | MI licence | 24/7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Plumbing | 888 /1000 | 5.0 (280 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 2 | Triton Plumbing | 883 /1000 | 5.0 (385 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 3 | DNA Honest Plumbing | 873 /1000 | 4.9 (390 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 4 | Shelby Mechanical, LLC | 865 /1000 | 4.9 (608 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 5 | NSP Plumbing | 864 /1000 | 4.9 (1291 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 6 | Motor City Plumbing and Drain | 863 /1000 | 4.9 (3239 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 7 | Stadler Plumbing & Heating | 831 /1000 | 4.9 (218 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 8 | Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 831 /1000 | 4.9 (7151 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 9 | WaterWork Plumbing | 827 /1000 | 4.7 (2326 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 10 | Bison Plumbing | 819 /1000 | 4.9 (3521 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 11 | Thornton & Grooms | 813 /1000 | 4.9 (16188 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 12 | Nelson Bros. Sewer & Plumbing | 807 /1000 | 4.8 (1635 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 13 | Sam's Plumbing | 806 /1000 | 4.9 (96 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 14 | Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 805 /1000 | 4.8 (2841 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 15 | Mitten State Plumbing Co. | 804 /1000 | 4.9 (76 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 16 | K.C. Plumbing | 800 /1000 | 5.0 (74 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 17 | Elite Plumbing & Heating Inc | 792 /1000 | 4.8 (144 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 18 | Levine & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AC | 786 /1000 | 4.8 (5733 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 19 | Frost & Kretsch Plumbing | 783 /1000 | 4.7 (219 Google) | ✓ | — |
| 20 | AJ Danboise | 780 /1000 | 4.8 (2982 Google) | ✓ | — |
Score is Grade A Plumber's own 0–1,000 rating, computed from review quality and volume, recent activity, owner replies and a verified Michigan licence. Google ratings and counts are shown as reported by Google and are not this site's own rating. A green ✓ means we matched the company to a current Michigan plumbing licence; “verify” means it is not in our register extract yet — check the state record. A blank is not a claim that a company is unlicensed.
What to know about water heater work in Michigan
Replacing a water heater in Michigan is regulated plumbing work under the Michigan Plumbing Code, administered by the LARA Bureau of Construction Codes; most local jurisdictions require a permit and inspection for the swap. [LARA Bureau of Construction Codes]
Every storage water heater must have a temperature-and-pressure (T&P) relief valve with a discharge pipe run to a safe location; a valve that drips or is capped is a safety defect, not a nuisance. [Michigan Plumbing Code]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends a 120°F water-heater thermostat setting. This setting cuts the risk of a tap-water scald and lowers standby energy loss. [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]
An ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heater saves a family of four about $95 a year, or $1,800 over its lifetime, on gas bills compared with a standard gas storage water heater. [ENERGY STAR]
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Michigan?
In most Michigan jurisdictions, yes. Water-heater replacement is plumbing work under the state code and a licensed plumber pulls the permit and schedules the inspection. Ask your plumber to confirm the permit for your city. [LARA Bureau of Construction Codes]
Tank or tankless?
A tank unit costs less up front and is simpler to service. A tankless unit saves standby energy and never runs out, but needs correct gas and venting sizing. A licensed plumber should size either to your home. [ENERGY STAR]
See the full ranked directories for Macomb County and Oakland County, or every plumber we score. See how the score and licence check work. Facts read October 2026.