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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Best plumbers for water heater installation
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Hot Water Guys872
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric843
Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, Inc844
Springs Plumbing835
Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical LLC826
Bill Frusco Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning827
Blue Skies Atlanta Plumbing818
Sewer Studs® Plumbing & Drain81Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about water heater installation
Replaced my old tank unit with a marvelous tankless unit! I love it! Hot Water Guys are fantastic, knowledgeable and spot on for installation, service and warranty! Best decision ever!
Tyler and his partner were terrific - very efficiently installed my new hot water heater and told me about it, left my basement super clean as well. I like that you can schedule the work online, too. I'll reach out to them again for sure for future plumbing needs.
We discovered our water heater leaking at 6 AM, with our garage full of water. I found Springs Plumbing on Google and called them—they arrived within minutes! They quickly shut off the water and connected a garden hose to drain the heater, preventing more water from flooding the garage. The next day, they returned…
A big shout out to Jeremiah and Desiree from Blue Skies, she took my call right away, got me all setup and got Jeremiah to me quickly. From there he did a fantastic job. He quoted me a fair price and was at my house within 30 minutes to fix hot water leak. He was very nice, explained the process well, as he…
Outstanding service! They came quickly and were absolutely friendly and professional. I highly recommend Baker Brothers.
service was excellent, professional ,friendly. gave a quotes on three choices for me to decide and clean. well definitley recommend them and also trust worthy. thank you.
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% |
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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.