Top 50 of 133 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 Middletown: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.8★ (1,956) | Newark, 14 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Middletown | 90 | 4.9★ (88) | Middletown | 24/7 |
| 3 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE | 90 | 4.9★ (3,042) | Wilmington, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Priority Plumbing & Drain | 88 | 5.0★ (96) | Bear, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE | 87 | 4.9★ (2,030) | Newark, 12 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dover | 87 | 4.8★ (407) | Dover, 18 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical | 87 | 4.8★ (9,075) | Wilmington, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Clark's Plumbing | 86 | 4.3★ (28) | Middletown | 24/7 |
| 9 | Service Today Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (1,090) | Bear, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Spangler Plumbing | 86 | 4.8★ (8) | Middletown | 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.
#1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 1,956 Google reviews
#2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Middletown
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 88 Google reviews
#3Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 3,042 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 96 Google reviews
#5Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 2,030 Google reviews
#6Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dover
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 407 Google reviews
#7Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 9,075 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 28 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 133 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,042 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,030 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 407 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,075 Google reviews, 9,075 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,115 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,753 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,666 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,573 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havre de Grace, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,282 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,510 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 466 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 333 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) |