Top 50 of 85 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 Monterey: After Hour Plumbing & Drain, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After Hour Plumbing & Drain | 66 | 4.8★ (362) | Monterey | 24/7 |
| 2 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Monterey | 66 | 4.8★ (296) | Monterey | 24/7 |
| 3 | Family Home Plumbing Services | 66 | 4.9★ (324) | Seaside, 4 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Landmark Plumbing | 66 | 5.0★ (167) | Monterey | 24/7 |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 64 | 4.7★ (877) | Salinas, 14 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | GP Piping. Monterey Plumbing Services/Sewer & Repipe Specialist | 64 | 4.8★ (86) | Monterey | 24/7 |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 5.0★ (53) | Monterey | 24/7 |
| 8 | Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc | 63 | 4.8★ (672) | Seaside, 3 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | My Plumber Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (181) | Salinas, 14 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Alvarez Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (204) | Salinas, 14 mi away | 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 362 Google reviews
#2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Monterey
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 296 Google reviews
#3Family Home Plumbing Services
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 324 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 167 Google reviews
#5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 877 Google reviews
#6GP Piping. Monterey Plumbing Services/Sewer & Repipe Specialist
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 86 Google reviews
#7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 53 Google reviews
#8Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 672 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 85 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 324 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 877 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 672 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 2 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 792 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 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: 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are |