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Emergency Plumbers in Franklin, VA (2026)

13 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

6 of the 13 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 Franklin: CNS Plumbing Drain and Water Heaters, open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in Franklin at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in Franklin at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1CNS Plumbing Drain and Water Heaters605.0★ (33)Suffolk, 15 mi away24/7
2Drake Plumbing585.0★ (25)Suffolk, 20 mi away24/7
3The Drain Fighters585.0★ (21)Suffolk, 19 mi away24/7
4ASAP Sewer & Drain564.9★ (7)Suffolk, 16 mi away24/7
5Willette Plumbing555.0★ (8)Suffolk, 23 mi away24/7
6Kemp’s Plumbing544.8★ (4)Suffolk, 20 mi away24/7
7Lanthorn Plumbing434.6★ (177)Suffolk, 21 mi away—
8Wilbur R Drewry Electrical & Plumbing Contractor, Inc433.6★ (25)Franklin—
9Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC435.0★ (56)Suffolk, 16 mi away—
10Fitch Specialties, LLC414.5★ (29)Suffolk, 12 mi away—

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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 13 emergency plumbers in Franklin, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.

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 The Drain Fighters

    Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 E Washington St #2, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for The Drain Fighters(757) 809-2333

  4. #4 ASAP Sewer & Drain

    Based in Suffolk, 16 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    355 Turlington Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for ASAP Sewer & Drain(757) 971-8050

  6. #6 Kemp’s Plumbing

    Based in Suffolk, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1201 River Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Kemp’s Plumbing(757) 663-1425

  7. #7 Lanthorn Plumbing

    Based in Suffolk, 21 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 177 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Virginia Ham Dr Ste 205, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Lanthorn Plumbing(757) 384-0021

How we ranked emergency plumbers in Franklin

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 Franklin: questions

Which plumbers in Franklin are open 24/7?

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including CNS Plumbing Drain and Water Heaters, Drake Plumbing, The Drain Fighters, ASAP Sewer & Drain and Willette Plumbing.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency plumbing in Franklin, VA?

CNS Plumbing Drain and Water Heaters is #1, with a CR Score of 60 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in Franklin 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?

13 of the 13 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Franklin

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 plumbers serving Franklin.

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