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Emergency Plumbers in Columbus, OH (2026)

Top 50 of 316 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 50 plumbers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.

Burst pipe or major leak: shut off the main water valve first. If water reaches outlets or the panel, stay clear and call 911.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency plumbing in Columbus: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in Columbus at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in Columbus at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup674.8★ (6,799)Columbus24/7
2Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians664.9★ (19,870)Hilliard, 9 mi away24/7
3Rescue Rooter664.7★ (5,126)Columbus24/7
4Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus664.7★ (3,678)Columbus24/7
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup654.8★ (1,532)Columbus24/7
6The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling654.7★ (2,138)Columbus24/7
7DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair644.9★ (741)Columbus24/7
8Parson Plumbing and Drains645.0★ (492)Columbus24/7
9Plumbing & Drain Professionals644.9★ (518)Columbus24/7
101-Tom-Plumber644.9★ (479)Columbus24/7

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24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.

The 50 emergency plumbers in Columbus, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 316 is on the plumbers page.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Rescue Rooter

    Based in Columbus

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7890 Corporate Blvd Suite A, Plain City, OH 43064
    View profile for Rescue Rooter(614) 965-6130

  10. #10 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Columbus

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2967 E 6th Ave Suite 102, Columbus, OH 43219
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(614) 634-9955

Top 50 of 316 plumbers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in Columbus, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TRANSIT & FLOW605.0★ (38)In Columbus
27Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Columbus604.5★ (299)6 mi
28Chuck's Septic Tank Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc.604.6★ (131)4 mi
29Shorty's Plumbing LLC605.0★ (33)In Columbus
30Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical604.4★ (81)In Columbus
31Rescue Rooter604.4★ (75)In Columbus
32A 3 Aces Plumbing & Drain Cleaning604.6★ (244)8 mi
33Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Discount Drains)604.7★ (987)16 mi
34Royal Plumbing Pros605.0★ (26)In Columbus
35The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling604.8★ (451)13 mi
36Ericson Environmental Services604.6★ (54)2 mi
37Fire & Ice Heating and Air Conditioning604.8★ (4,105)In Columbus
38Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical604.7★ (745)In Columbus
39Ohio Water Heaters604.8★ (420)14 mi
40Custom Care Plumbing, Drains and Construction604.4★ (50)In Columbus
41Plumbing Columbus & Drainage Clean605.0★ (22)In Columbus
42A Sterling Plumbing Sewer & Drain604.4★ (41)In Columbus
43Amanda Plumbing604.8★ (1,072)19 mi
44Ohio plumbing, home repair, and maintenance604.7★ (25)In Columbus
45Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing594.8★ (2,568)9 mi
46Gahanna Plumbing & Drain594.4★ (33)In Columbus
47PTI Electric, Plumbing, & HVAC594.8★ (19)In Columbus
48Bravo Plumbing594.9★ (21)2 mi
49Only Water Heaters594.9★ (66)8 mi
50A Better Drain594.3★ (27)In Columbus

How we ranked emergency plumbers in Columbus

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency plumbers in Columbus: questions

Which plumbers in Columbus are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, Rescue Rooter, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency plumbing in Columbus, OH?

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is #1, with a CR Score of 67 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in Columbus ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the plumber arrives?

Burst pipe or major leak: shut off the main water valve first. If water reaches outlets or the panel, stay clear and call 911.

How many emergency plumbers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Columbus

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 316 plumbers serving Columbus.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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