50 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
14 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 South Lake Tahoe: Bighorn Plumbing, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bighorn Plumbing | 62 | 4.8★ (156) | Gardnerville, 12 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Bighorn Plumbing | 62 | 4.8★ (560) | Carson City, 23 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor | 62 | 4.5★ (42) | South Lake Tahoe | 24/7 |
| 4 | TRUJILLO PLUMBING | 62 | 4.9★ (25) | South Lake Tahoe | 24/7 |
| 5 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 62 | 5.0★ (22) | South Lake Tahoe | 24/7 |
| 6 | Newwrx Plumbing - South Lake Tahoe | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | South Lake Tahoe | 24/7 |
| 7 | Rooter Man Plumbing of Carson City | 60 | 4.7★ (150) | Carson City, 21 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Millennium Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Gardnerville, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Travis & Sons Plumbing | 59 | 4.7★ (90) | Carson City, 20 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Hoffman Plumbing | 58 | 4.7★ (380) | Carson City, 19 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 156 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 560 Google reviews
#3All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 42 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 25 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 22 Google reviews
#6Newwrx Plumbing - South Lake Tahoe
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 11 Google reviews
#7Rooter Man Plumbing of Carson City
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 150 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 39 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 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 560 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Novato, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Incline Village, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lucas plumbing and heating | 41 | 4.1★ (13) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 27 | Clark Plumbing Heating & Air | 41 | 3.2★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Potts Plumbing | 40 | 4.1★ (9) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 29 | Summit Plumbing Co LLC | 40 | 3.1★ (10) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 30 | Big Dog Plumbing LLC | 40 | 5.0★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Petersen Plumbing Services | 38 | 5.0★ (19) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Lake Tahoe Plumbing & Heating | 38 | 3.3★ (70) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 33 | York Plumbing Inc | 38 | 5.0★ (10) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Everclear Hydro-Jetting | 38 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 35 | American Leak Detection of Northern Nevada | 37 | 3.9★ (11) | 14 mi |
| 36 | Clark Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 37 | 3.3★ (18) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 37 | MB Plumbing | 37 | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Precision Plumbing | 36 | 4.5★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 39 | Pro Plumbing | 36 | 4.2★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Tech Plumbing & Heating Inc | 36 | 4.4★ (127) | 21 mi |
| 41 | All Seasons Plumbing & Heating | 36 | 4.3★ (6) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 42 | Nixon Heating Air Conditioning | 36 | 3.8★ (53) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| 43 | Helwig Plumbing Company | 35 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Hart Plumbing Services | 35 | 4.6★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 45 | Jackrabbit Plumbing | 35 | 4.3★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 46 | Joe's Plumbing & Rooter Services | 34 | 4.4★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 47 | Don Weston Plumbing | 34 | 4.6★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 48 | Simerson | 30 | 4.1★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 49 | Resort Builders, Plumbing & Heating | 29 | 2.3★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 50 | Fluid Dynamics LLC | 29 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
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 |