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 repair
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Hot Water Guys882
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric803
Atlantis Plumbing804
Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, Inc805
Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers796
Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical LLC787
The Aussie Plumber788
Simon's Plumbing78Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair” (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 repair
Max was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable and competent. He worked quickly and cleaned up as if he was never here.
It's was a warranty job service tech was on time quick and polite thanks for the help
Metro-Flow really came through for us and helped us out of a real bind. We were just about to go on a long trip out of the country when, the night before, our water heater sprung a leak. I called them and got an immediate response, even though it was late at night, and they got me scheduled for the next day. Daryl…
Sean did an excellent job of keeping us informed on what was needed to be done and of any potential issues. He resolved the issue we had. We also discussed several options to replace the kitchen faucet. Sean was easy to work with.
Can’t say enough good things about Brian Miller with Atlantis Plumbing! Have had a few situations on my hands that required their expertise and Brian delivered every time. Super nice guy, extremely skilled and knowledgeable and always does high quality clean work! Bonus points for cleaning up after completion as…
Sam was great - on time and efficient. Was able to identify issue quickly and resolved. Would 100% call again and recommend.
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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Price verdicts by year
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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.