Top 50 of 631 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
24 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.
#1 for emergency plumbing in La Mesa: Elite Rooter Plumbers, open 24/7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 93 | 4.8★ (2,541) | San Diego, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air | 93 | 4.9★ (1,546) | San Diego, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | PERRY PLUMBING & PIPELINING | 92 | 4.9★ (771) | El Cajon, 4 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 92 | 4.9★ (307) | La Mesa | 24/7 |
| 5 | All American Plumbing Inc. | 92 | 5.0★ (1,470) | Poway, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | ARS / Rescue Rooter | 91 | 4.7★ (4,875) | San Diego, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Water Heaters Only, Inc | 91 | 4.9★ (546) | Santee, 5 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Core Plumbing | 91 | 4.8★ (1,351) | San Diego, 9 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Drain Masters Plumbing Company | 91 | 4.9★ (307) | Spring Valley, 3 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | E-Drains, Inc. | 91 | 4.7★ (387) | La Mesa | 24/7 |
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.
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 2,541 Google reviews
#2Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 1,546 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 771 Google reviews
#4John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 307 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 1,470 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 4,875 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 546 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 1,351 Google reviews
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 631 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,541 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 771 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poway, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,470 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 4,875 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 546 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,351 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 387 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 294 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 405 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poway, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,443 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,710 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bostonia, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in National City, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 228 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,875 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |