Hiring Plumbers in West Des Moines: Costs and Checks

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Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.

• People per square mile1,562Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
• Land area47.5 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
• West Des Moines residents74,224Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
• Population change since 2020+8.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 68,727 (April 2020 base)

Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.

Questions to ask before you hire

1. Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
2. Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
3. What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
4. What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.

Highest Local Scores in West Des Moines

1. 01

   68.0Local Score

   Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical

   Grimes · ★ 4.8 · 3,866 reviews

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2. 02

   60.9Local Score

   Zippy Drain

   Clive · ★ 4.9 · 87 reviews

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3. 03

   56.6Local Score

   AM PM Plumbing

   West Des Moines · ★ 4.8 · 48 reviews

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4. 04
   Roto-rooter Des MoinesGrimes · ★ 4.4 · 208 reviews
   55.4
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5. 05
   Total Comfort GroupClive · ★ 4.2 · 58 reviews
   48.6
   –no trend yet