Reader Favorite
Bob's Sewerooter Services
- Based in
- Des Moines
- Coverage
- Based in Des Moines
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 65 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Des Moines · Plumbers
The 3 Best Plumbers in Des Moines
2027 Edition
Three plumbers in Des Moines worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
- Based in
- Carlisle
- Coverage
- Based in Des Moines
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 4 plumbers we reviewed in Des Moines: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Selection 03
Kriens Plumbing & Mechanical Corporation
- Based in
- Des Moines
- Coverage
- Based in Des Moines
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.9 from 18 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More plumbers in Des Moines
Other Des Moines companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work.
- Thrasher Service Corp4.2 · 66
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Bob's Sewerooter Services | 02Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing | 03Kriens Plumbing & Mechanical Corporation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick | – |
| Rating | 4.8 · 65 reviews | 4.9 · 135 reviews | 4.9 · 18 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Des Moines | Carlisle | Des Moines |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.4 plumbers in Des Moines, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Polk
Des Moines, 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
- 2,406
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Des Moines residents
- 212,086
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 214,032 (April 2020 base)
- -0.9%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring plumbers in Des Moines: 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 Des Moines cost guide.
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.
Questions
Questions about plumbers in Des Moines
- How did the editors choose these plumbers in Des Moines?
- 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 Des Moines.
- Which of these plumbers in Des Moines has the best reviews?
- Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing has a 4.9 rating from 135 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 Des Moines?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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