30 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
11 of the 30 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 Port Alberni: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 60 | 4.8★ (353) | Parksville, 35 km away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Alberni Valley Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Port Alberni | 24/7 |
| 3 | The Super Plumber - Parksville | 58 | 4.4★ (235) | Parksville, 37 km away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Pope and Sons | 57 | 4.9★ (1,583) | Parksville, 35 km away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Matinee Mechanical | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Nanaimo, 31 km away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Godek Plumbing and Gas | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Parksville, 34 km away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Parksville Qualicum Plumbing and Heating | 56 | 4.8★ (29) | Parksville, 37 km away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Baillie's Plumbing & Drains Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Parksville, 40 km away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Wicked Wrench Plumbing | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | Parksville, 33 km away | 24/7 |
| 10 | A V Digger & Hauler ltd | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Port Alberni | 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 & Drain Cleaning
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 353 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 3 Google reviews
#3The Super Plumber - Parksville
Open 24/7 · 4.4 from 235 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 1,583 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 22 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 21 Google reviews
#7Parksville Qualicum Plumbing and Heating
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 29 Google reviews
#8Baillie's Plumbing & Drains Inc.
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 20 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 353 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #2 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 Parksville, 37 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 35 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 31 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 34 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 37 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 40 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 33 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 37 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 17 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 36 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Alberni
Ranked #20 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 Colwood, 23 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 32 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 34 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 34 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 36 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | P&H Plumbing Inc | 35 | 4.0★ (8) | 36 km |
| 27 | Bowerman Construction Ltd | 34 | 4.6★ (10) | In Port Alberni |
| 28 | Armoured Septic | 34 | 5.0★ (3) | 32 km |
| 29 | Swanlawns contracting | 32 | 4.7★ (27) | 28 km |
| 30 | Hydrologic Mechanical Solutions | 30 | 5.0★ (13) | 35 km |
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 |