--- title: The 3 Best Plumbers in Ankeny (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/ankeny/plumbers/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Ankeny](https://thelocalthree.com/ankeny/) - [Plumbers](https://thelocalthree.com/plumbers/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Ankeny](https://thelocalthree.com/ankeny/) 4. Plumbers Ankeny · Plumbers # The 3 Best Plumbers in Ankeny 2027 Edition Three plumbers in Ankeny worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 4 plumbers we reviewed in Ankeny, these three had the strongest records: 1,350 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Reader Favorite ## [Des Moines Drain & Sewer](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f6bbdd3fb9e774a0/) **4.4** from 68 reviews Based in Des Moines Coverage Based in Ankeny ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 68 public reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-289-2837](tel:+15152892837)[Website](http://www.desmoinesdrainandsewer.com/) Editor's Pick ## [Lazer Home Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-aef9a7ff29186a8e/) **4.8** from 1268 reviews Based in Ankeny Coverage Based in Ankeny ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 4 plumbers we reviewed in Ankeny: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-758-7797](tel:+15157587797) Selection 03 ## [Priority Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-6f571020f04cb33e/) **4.5** from 14 reviews Based in Ankeny Coverage Based in Ankeny ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.5 from 14 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-243-3509](tel:+15152433509)[Website](https://priorityplumbingco.com) Beyond the three ## More plumbers in Ankeny Other Ankeny companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work. - Premier Plumbing Inc. 4.1 · 38 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected plumbers in Ankeny | | 01 Des Moines Drain & Sewer | 02 Lazer Home Services | 03 Priority Plumbing | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick | – | | Rating | 4.4 · 68 reviews | 4.8 · 1268 reviews | 4.5 · 14 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Des Moines | Ankeny | Ankeny | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 4 plumbers in Ankeny, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Polk ## Ankeny, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 2,383 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 32.7 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Ankeny residents 77,833 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 68,102 (April 2020 base) +14.3% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring plumbers in Ankeny: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Ankeny cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/plumbers-cost-ankeny/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about plumbers in Ankeny How did the editors choose these plumbers in Ankeny? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 plumbers for Ankeny. Which of these plumbers in Ankeny has the best reviews? Lazer Home Services has a 4.8 rating from 1268 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these plumbers licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for plumbers in Ankeny? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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