65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Franklin St #407, Boston, MA 02110
Best Plumbers in Arlington, MA (2026)
903 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Arlington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rapid Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 903.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,377 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 903 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
903 Arlington plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 338 are open 24/7, 529 open Saturdays and 420 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 903 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Arlington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 65 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rapid Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 65 | 4.9★ (493) | Arlington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 64 | 4.9★ (796) | Woburn, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mystic Valley Home Services | 63 | 5.0★ (131) | Arlington | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Vaughan Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (773) | Brookline, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Accurate Baker Elman | 63 | 4.9★ (552) | Newton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Absolute Precision Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 62 | 5.0★ (255) | Wakefield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Handyman of South Essex County | 62 | 4.9★ (526) | Peabody, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | R-Chee Plumbing & Heating | 62 | 5.0★ (730) | Hull, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 903 best plumbers in Arlington, 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 Arlington
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 493 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 493 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Woburn, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 796 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 796 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4 Breed Ave, Woburn, MA 01801
Based in Arlington
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1507 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
Based in Brookline, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Newton, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 671 Saw Mill Brook Pkwy, Newton, MA 02459
Based in Wakefield, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 78 Foundry St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Wakefield, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 58 Aldrich Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Peabody, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 179 Lake St, Peabody, MA 01960
Based in Hull, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 730 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 730 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 822 Nantasket Ave, Hull, MA 02045
Based in Burlington, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 111 Middlesex Turnpike #1103, Burlington, MA 01803
Based in Stoughton, 19 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 175 Maple St, Stoughton, MA 02072
Based in Stoneham, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews, the most in Arlington.
- 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 12 Oakland Ave #4, Stoneham, MA 02180
Based in Chelmsford, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Chevron Plumbing
Based in Burlington, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Grant Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
Based in Watertown, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,625 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 1,625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 586 Pleasant St #4, Watertown, MA 02472
Based in Arlington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lowell, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 97 Central St Suite 400, Lowell, MA 01852
Based in Lynn, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12 Essex St, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Tewksbury, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1501 Main St #43, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Based in Wakefield, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 80 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
#23 Sewer Bros.
Based in Andover, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chelmsford, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 619 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 145 Stedman St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Based in Wakefield, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 225 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9 Broadway St, Wakefield, MA 01880
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 903 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avantel Plumber of Boston MA | 5.0★ (31) | 5 mi |
| Button Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (1) | In Arlington |
| Dargon Plumbing, LLC | In Arlington | |
| Drain Doctor Inc. | 4.2★ (88) | 3 mi |
| Executive Plumbing, Heating & Contracting, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Arlington |
| Ferraro Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Arlington |
| Green Tech Plumbing & Heating | 4.8★ (451) | 4 mi |
| Gutter Flow | In Arlington | |
| Izzy Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (19) | In Arlington |
| McDonald Contracting, LLC | 4.9★ (139) | In Arlington |
| McMahon Plumbing & Heating | 4.6★ (530) | 11 mi |
| Monteiro Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Overlook Mechanical Services | In Arlington | |
| Panza Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Paul W. Gerzon Handyman & Carpentry Services | 4.3★ (6) | In Arlington |
| RJ Donnelly Plumbing and Heating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Arlington |
| S & H Plumbing Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Snake It Away INC | 4.5★ (21) | In Arlington |
| Van Drain | In Arlington | |
| William F Fitzmaurice Inc | 4.4★ (7) | In Arlington |
How much do plumbers cost in Arlington?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arlington. 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 to check a plumber's license in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Arlington plumbers
We scored 903 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Arlington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Arlington, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rapid Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#3) follow. We ranked 903 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Arlington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 903 plumbers serving Arlington, MA. 9 of them are based in Arlington; 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 Arlington are open 24/7?
338 ranked plumbers in Arlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rapid Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Arlington work on weekends?
529 of 903 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 420 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rapid Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Arlington?
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 Arlington. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Arlington plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 903 rated plumbers in Arlington is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 4,377 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Arlington
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 903 plumbers serving Arlington.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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