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Best Plumbers in Athens, AL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Athens: Bowers Plumbing Co Inc, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 919 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stone Valley Plumbing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 117.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 3,273 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #13.

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

117 Athens plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 69 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 117 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Athens at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Athens at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bowers Plumbing Co Inc955.0★ (919)Athens24/7Overall
2Stone Valley Plumbing LLC925.0★ (179)Athens24/7Emergencies
3Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service914.9★ (145)Athens24/7—
4Around the Clock Plumbing915.0★ (2,068)Huntsville, 22 mi away24/7—
5PlumbX Plumbing915.0★ (84)Athens24/7—
6Old Town Plumbing LLC | Plumbers Huntsville AL915.0★ (487)AthensSat · Sun—
7Mr. Drains Plumbing904.9★ (200)Athens24/7—
8Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville904.9★ (2,803)Huntsville, 22 mi away24/7—
91-Tom-Plumber895.0★ (624)Huntsville, 20 mi away24/7—
10A Plumber894.9★ (496)Decatur, 15 mi away24/7—

The 117 best plumbers in Athens, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  9. #9 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Huntsville, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 624 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 624 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1920 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(256) 274-5488

  10. #10 A Plumber

    Based in Decatur, 15 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2250 Old Moulton Rd, Decatur, AL 35601
    View profile for A Plumber(256) 355-6130

  17. #17 George Plumbing

    Based in Hartselle, 23 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 801 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 801 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2090 US-31, Hartselle, AL 35640
    View profile for George Plumbing(256) 262-8804

  19. #19 Morris plumbing

    Based in Athens

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1377 Old Hwy 24, Trinity, AL 35673
    View profile for Morris plumbing(256) 301-5529

  22. #22 DrainPro Express

    Based in Decatur, 20 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4515 Hwy 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603
    View profile for DrainPro Express(256) 410-8344

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 117 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Athens, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26North Alabama Plumbing Company845.0★ (407)23 mi
27CRJ Excavation and Drainage845.0★ (15)In Athens
28Rocket City Plumbing LLC844.9★ (516)22 mi
29J. Henry Plumbing, LLC844.8★ (220)In Athens
30Ala-Ten Plumbing LLC845.0★ (23)11 mi
31Diamond Tree Service844.9★ (102)In Athens
32Madison Plumbing Service Inc.844.3★ (193)12 mi
33Sure Flow Plumbing and Drain LLC845.0★ (3)In Athens
34Dean Plumbing Company Inc.844.6★ (208)23 mi
35Acme Plumbing834.7★ (27)17 mi
36Huntsville Plumbing Inc834.4★ (45)15 mi
37Agee Plumbing & Piping835.0★ (9)15 mi
38Scott Plumbing LLC824.8★ (1,220)17 mi
39Lee Company824.7★ (803)13 mi
40Muddy Buddy's Plumbing824.9★ (376)In Athens
41One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical814.8★ (60)15 mi
42AJ Plumbing815.0★ (22)In Athens
43Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup814.7★ (357)18 mi
44Dirty south plumbing815.0★ (4)16 mi
45Reliable Plumbing & Heating805.0★ (17)15 mi
46Drain Go Plumbing804.6★ (667)18 mi
47Alpha One Plumbing, LLC805.0★ (21)18 mi
48Elgin Environmental & Septic794.0★ (4)In Athens
49Tillman Plumbing & Gas794.5★ (11)17 mi
50ABD Plumbing LLC795.0★ (30)In Athens

Also serving Athens

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Athens
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1st Call Plumbing1.0★ (1)19 mi
Ace Lawn Care3.9★ (7)23 mi
Alabama Water Heater5.0★ (1)19 mi
Baine Services1.0★ (1)In Athens
Bates Septic Services Inc4.2★ (50)23 mi
Bobby Terry Company, Inc.4.7★ (119)In Athens
C D Plumbing4.6★ (10)12 mi
Diversified Plumbing3.9★ (7)14 mi
Green Plumbing & Electric CoIn Athens
GW Construction5.0★ (2)17 mi
Hepler Plumbing3.5★ (2)15 mi
Hill Brothers Plumbing and Drain5.0★ (5)21 mi
Out of business1.0★ (1)In Athens
Rapid Rooter5.0★ (7)17 mi
Roberts Plumbing5.0★ (4)13 mi
Rocket City Home Repair3.0★ (2)17 mi
Rooter ProIn Athens
Vest Plumbing and Gas2.0★ (2)16 mi
W E Estes & SonIn Athens
Wilbanks Services LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Athens?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Athens?
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 Alabama

In Alabama, Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Athens plumbers

We scored 117 Athens plumbers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Athens data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Athens: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Athens?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Athens, AL is Bowers Plumbing Co Inc with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 5.0★ from 919 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stone Valley Plumbing LLC (#2) and Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 117 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Athens?

ContractorsRanked ranks 117 plumbers serving Athens, AL. 22 of them are based in Athens; 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 Athens are open 24/7?

41 ranked plumbers in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bowers Plumbing Co Inc (#1), Stone Valley Plumbing LLC (#2) and Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Athens work on weekends?

69 of 117 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 55 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bowers Plumbing Co Inc (#1), Stone Valley Plumbing LLC (#2) and Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Alabama, Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Athens?

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

What Google rating do Athens plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 117 rated plumbers in Athens is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has the most, 3,273 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Athens

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 117 plumbers serving Athens.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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