The Best Plumbers
We graded 90 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of plumbers).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sewer Studs® Plumbing & DrainTampa, FL | A 86 | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $1.3k |
| 2 |  Springs PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | A 82 | AABACDC | 5.00 | $325 |
| 3 |  Turbo PlumbingTampa, FL | A 81 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $379 |
| 4 |  Plumbing UnitDallas, TX | B 79 | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 |
| 5 |  Simon's PlumbingPhoenix, AZ | B 79 | ABAADCB | 4.99 | $466 |
| 6 |  Somers Plumbers - Phoenix Plumbing CompanyPhoenix, AZ | B 79 | AACABDB | 4.98 | $250 |
| 7 |  Reliant Plumbing & RooterPhoenix, AZ | B 77 | AA–ADFB | 4.98 | $57 |
| 8 |  Westside Plumbing Inc.Phoenix, AZ | B 76 | AA–ABDD | 4.95 | $227 |
| 9 | B 76 | ABAAFCB | 4.99 | $493 | |
| 10 |  Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, IncPhiladelphia, PA | B 74 | BBBBCCA | 4.95 | $430 |
| 11 |  Lifetime PlumbingHouston, TX | B 73 | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 |
| 12 |  All Hours PlumberTampa, FL | B 73 | AA–DCFC | 4.99 | $443 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $176 | $351 | $580 | 94% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $366 | $656 | $1.2k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $322 | $656 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $366 | $618 | 94% |
| A/C system maintenance | $27 | $124 | $454 | 96% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.8k | $2.4k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $295 | $542 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $208 | $366 | $611 | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $83 | $248 | 97% |
| Water heater repair | $135 | $305 | $580 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $382 | $786 | $1.5k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $321 | $517 | $1.1k | 95% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.