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# What do plumbers cost in *West Des Moines*?

Prices depend on the job, the site and the business. The quickest way to a real number is to ask the people who do the work.

Updated November 4, 2026

## What to ask for in every quote

- A written price with materials and labour listed separately.
- Who pulls any permit, and whether its fee is included.
- How long the job takes and when it can start.
- The warranty on the work and on any equipment.

## Ask a local expert

These West Des Moines professionals can price your own project.

[Meet all 6](https://meetthelocalpros.com/west-des-moines/plumbers/)

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

 - **4.8** · 3866 business reviews
 - Grimes

 - Operating status checked

[View profile](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-25267ee6e0b6b221/)[Ask Golden](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-25267ee6e0b6b221/#ask)

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

 - **4.9** · 87 business reviews
 - Clive

 - Operating status checked

[View profile](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-7da7c685f007cea1/)[Ask Zippy](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-7da7c685f007cea1/#ask)

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

 - **4.8** · 48 business reviews
 - West Des Moines

 - Operating status checked

[View profile](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-83576324a72def57/)[Ask AM](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-83576324a72def57/#ask)

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

 - **4.4** · 208 business reviews
 - Grimes

 - Operating status checked

[View profile](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-71041e107e168202/)[Ask Roto-rooter](https://meetthelocalpros.com/experts/g-71041e107e168202/#ask)

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## What the public records say

Official figures and rules to check against what the experts tell you.

People per square mile

1,562 2025 · 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)

Land area

 47.5 sq mi 2025 · Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html)

West Des Moines residents

74,224 July 1, 2025 · 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)

Population change since 2020

+8.0% from 68,727 (April 2020 base) · 2020–2025 · 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)

## Cost questions answered

### How is the top 6 ranking of plumbers in West Des Moines calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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.

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