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Plumbers · West Des Moines Guide

# 6 West Des Moines Plumbers Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding plumbers in 2027: 6 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 6 businesses considered

Ask around West Des Moines for plumbers and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 6 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 6 plumbers, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-25267ee6e0b6b221/)

Grimes · Based here

Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical holds a 4.8 average from 3866 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://goldenrulephc.com/)[+1 515-393-4899](tel:+15153934899) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-25267ee6e0b6b221/)

### [Zippy Drain](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7da7c685f007cea1/)

Clive · Based here

Zippy Drain holds a 4.9 average from 87 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://zippydrain.com)[+1 515-471-3334](tel:+15154713334) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7da7c685f007cea1/)

### [AM PM Plumbing](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83576324a72def57/)

West Des Moines · Based here

AM PM Plumbing holds a 4.8 average from 48 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://ampmplumbingdsm.com/)[+1 515-297-6584](tel:+15152976584) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83576324a72def57/)

Also on the list

#### [Roto-rooter Des Moines](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-71041e107e168202/)

 4.4 · 208 reviews

Reader Favorite Grimes

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.rotorooterdesmoines.com)[+1 515-278-5668](tel:+15152785668) Request a quote

#### [Total Comfort Group](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5b71bd17739527e5/)

 4.2 · 58 reviews

Clive

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://tcgiowa.com/)[+1 515-471-3333](tel:+15154713333) Request a quote

#### [Cook Plumbing Corporation](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cd68e0f703cbacd8/)

 4.2 · 48 reviews

West Des Moines

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.cookplumbing.com)[+1 515-225-9532](tel:+15152259532) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 6 at a glance

Plumbers, West Des Moines, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 3866 | – | – |
| Zippy Drain | – | 4.9 | 87 | – | – |
| AM PM Plumbing | – | 4.8 | 48 | – | – |
| Roto-rooter Des Moines | Reader Favorite | 4.4 | 208 | – | – |
| Total Comfort Group | – | 4.2 | 58 | – | – |
| Cook Plumbing Corporation | – | 4.2 | 48 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [West Des Moines cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/plumbers-cost-west-des-moines/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these plumbers in West 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 6 plumbers for West Des Moines.

### Which of these plumbers in West Des Moines has the best reviews?

Zippy Drain has a 4.9 rating from 87 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these plumbers has the most reviews?

Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical, with 3866 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these plumbers licensed?

6 of the 6 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 West Des Moines?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Plumbers: what it costs in West Des Moines](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/plumbers-cost-west-des-moines/)

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- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/west-des-moines/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/west-des-moines/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/west-des-moines/best-tire-shops/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,562 People per square mile Source: [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
- 47.5 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 74,224 West Des Moines residents Source: [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
- +8.0% Population change since 2020 (from 68,727 (April 2020 base)) Source: [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

In this guide

1. Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical*Editor’s Pick*
2. Zippy Drain*Clive*
3. AM PM Plumbing*West Des Moines*
4. Roto-rooter Des Moines*Reader Favorite*
5. Total Comfort Group*Clive*
6. Cook Plumbing Corporation*West Des Moines*

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