68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,948 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
- 4.8★ from 5,948 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25 Industrial Park Rd, Albany, NY 12206
Best Plumbers in Albany, NY (2026)
122 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Albany: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 5,948 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 122.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, 2,580 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 122 ranked after Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc.; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
122 Albany plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 122 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. | 68 | 4.8★ (5,948) | Albany | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany | 65 | 4.9★ (882) | Albany | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling | 65 | 4.9★ (900) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (377) | Troy, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rotor-Matic Sewer & Drain Solutions - Drain Cleaning | 61 | 4.8★ (94) | Watervliet, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | THE PLUMBING GOD | 61 | 4.9★ (362) | Schenectady, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fullerton Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (31) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North Albany, NY | 59 | 4.3★ (35) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Quest Plumbing & Heating | 59 | 5.0★ (58) | Troy, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Apex Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.4★ (235) | Latham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 122 best plumbers in Albany, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Albany
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 882 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 882 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Simmons Ln, Albany, NY 12204
Based in Albany
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 900 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 900 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 126 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Based in Troy, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2087 NY-7, Troy, NY 12180
Based in Watervliet, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 720 4th St, Watervliet, NY 12189
Based in Schenectady, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1358 Lark St, Schenectady, NY 12306
Based in Albany
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Albany
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Troy, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Sweetmilk Creek Rd, Troy, NY 12180
Based in Latham, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.4★ from 235 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 872 Albany Shaker Rd #1416, Latham, NY 12110
Based in East Glenville, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,580 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 2,580 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 44 Berwyn St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Based in Albany
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 372 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 692 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 66 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4 G Vatrano Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#19 Power Rooter
Based in Latham, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10 Pine St, Latham, NY 12110
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.7★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 388 Elk St, Albany, NY 12206
Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 703 Hampshire Seat, Niskayuna, NY 12309
Based in Rotterdam, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#24 Life’s Draining
Based in Cohoes, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cohoes, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 225 Middletown Rd, Waterford, NY 12188
Plumbers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 122 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Albany
20 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany HVAC | 5.0★ (8) | In Albany |
| Apollo Brothers Contracting LLC | 4.8★ (23) | 14 mi |
| Beliveau Mechanical | 4.9★ (40) | In Albany |
| Bennett Contracting, LLC | 4.8★ (282) | In Albany |
| Capital District NY Contractors – Handyman & Remodeling | 4.9★ (29) | In Albany |
| Catalano Excavating | In Albany | |
| Drain-O-Matic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| Erno Enterprises Inc. | 3.4★ (5) | In Albany |
| Family Danz Heating and Cooling | 4.7★ (1,968) | In Albany |
| KARNER Mechanical, Inc. | 4.8★ (17) | In Albany |
| M.J.R & Son Plumbing/pipe fitting | 1.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| MVF Sewer And Drain | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Northway Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.4★ (5) | 17 mi |
| Platinum Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Pro Tech Lawn Sprinklers, Inc | 4.6★ (117) | In Albany |
| Sweet Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| T Lemme Mechanical Inc | In Albany | |
| Tri City Plumbing & HVAC | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| Veritas Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (17) | 2 mi |
| Yankee Home | 4.9★ (270) | In Albany |
How much do plumbers cost in Albany?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albany. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How we ranked Albany plumbers
We scored 122 Albany plumbers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
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 | In Albany data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Albany: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Albany?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Albany, NY is Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,948 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany (#2) and E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 122 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Albany?
ContractorsRanked ranks 122 plumbers serving Albany, NY. 15 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Albany are open 24/7?
48 ranked plumbers in Albany post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany (#2) and E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Albany work on weekends?
71 of 122 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 55 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany (#2) and E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Albany?
Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Albany. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Albany plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 122 rated plumbers in Albany is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has the most, 5,948 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?
Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do plumbers outside Albany count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albany city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Albany
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 122 plumbers serving Albany.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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