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Best Plumbers in Amherst, OH (2026)

164 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Amherst: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reliable Basement and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 164.

  3. 27

    Most-reviewed: Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer, 4,598 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 164 ranked; ranked #27.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

164 Amherst plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 64 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 164 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Lorain ranking. See Plumbers in Lorain

Top 10 plumbers in Amherst at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Amherst at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup644.8★ (1,185)Elyria, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Reliable Basement and Drain644.8★ (892)Lorain, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup634.8★ (2,056)Avon, 13 mi away24/7—
4Semper Fi Plumbing624.9★ (237)Sheffield Lake, 8 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (3,493)Cleveland, 24 mi away24/7—
6Valu-Rooter614.6★ (203)Elyria, 4 mi away24/7—
7Great Lakes Plumbing Contractors615.0★ (74)Amherst24/7—
8Stack Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric614.9★ (2,036)Avon, 10 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (1,562)Parma Heights, 25 mi away24/7—
10Active Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning605.0★ (60)Amherst24/7—

The 164 best plumbers in Amherst, 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.

  4. #4 Semper Fi Plumbing

    Based in Sheffield Lake, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3601 E Lake Rd, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
    View profile for Semper Fi Plumbing(440) 616-7253

  6. #6 Valu-Rooter

    Based in Elyria, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 203 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    42343 N Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
    View profile for Valu-Rooter(440) 324-4321

  19. #19 Esser Plumbing

    Based in Elyria, 5 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 Walnut St #1, Elyria, OH 44035
    View profile for Esser Plumbing(440) 324-2018

  22. #22 Plumbing 911, Inc.

    Based in Medina, 23 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 267 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3416 Crosswind Ct, Medina, OH 44256
    View profile for Plumbing 911, Inc.(330) 952-1900

Plumbers ranked #26 to #35

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 164 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Amherst, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gene's Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical574.8★ (2,687)23 mi
27Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer574.7★ (4,598)24 mi
28The Alert Pioneer Plumbing Company LLC574.9★ (178)24 mi
35Avon Lake Plumbing564.4★ (81)14 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Amherst?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Amherst. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Amherst?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Ohio

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial plumbing contractor licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Amherst plumbers

We scored 164 Amherst 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Amherst data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Amherst: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Amherst?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Amherst, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reliable Basement and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 164 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Amherst?

ContractorsRanked ranks 164 plumbers serving Amherst, OH. 4 of them are based in Amherst; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Amherst are open 24/7?

64 ranked plumbers in Amherst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Reliable Basement and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Amherst work on weekends?

97 of 164 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 76 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Reliable Basement and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Ohio?

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial plumbing contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Amherst?

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 Amherst. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Amherst plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 164 rated plumbers in Amherst is 4.8★, with a median of 43 reviews. Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer has the most, 4,598 reviews, and ranks #27. 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.

Update log for Amherst

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 164 plumbers serving Amherst.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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