38 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Athens: Fitzgerald’s Plumbing Repair, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jj Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Grizzly Plumbing, 246 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Athens plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitzgerald’s Plumbing Repair | 63 | 5.0★ (211) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jj Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (135) | Sweetwater, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Webbflow Plumbing Service LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (51) | Cleveland, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Absolute Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Cleveland, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | AwRite Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.8★ (52) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | James Upton Plumbing | 58 | 4.2★ (19) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Grizzly Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (246) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Magic Rooter | 58 | 4.7★ (15) | Sweetwater, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jackson's Pro Plumbing Service LLC | 58 | 4.5★ (16) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A1 Plumbing & Remodeling | 57 | 2.4★ (31) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sweetwater, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sweetwater, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Signal Mountain, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle Valley, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Athens
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Webb Plumbing Heating & Elec | 52 | 3.8★ (37) | In Athens |
| 27 | Emergency Plumber | 51 | 3.3★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 28 | GreenFrog LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (35) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Southern scapes lawn care | 51 | 4.7★ (14) | 8 mi |
| 30 | R&K Plumbing | 51 | 3.7★ (17) | 13 mi |
| 31 | American Trail Plumbing | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Patriot Services- Plumbing & HVAC Contractor | 51 | 4.7★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Nova Project Group, LLC. | 50 | 4.3★ (24) | 13 mi |
| 34 | RICK'S PLUMBING SERVICE | 50 | 3.6★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Jayde Of All Trades | 50 | 3.8★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 36 | Dry Ground Pros | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Stay Dry Waterproofing | 49 | 5.0★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 38 | HJ Construction Contractors | 49 | 4.3★ (18) | In Athens |
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A B Plumbing Services | 22 mi | |
| A&C Home Services | 24 mi | |
| Appalachian Electric & Plumbing | 11 mi | |
| Cross Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Crowe's Service Group | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| DynaMech Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing | 23 mi | |
| Edwards Appliance Installation | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Golden throne Plumbing | 22 mi | |
| H&H Land Clearing & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Iron Fjord Plumbing | In Athens | |
| Jim Bob Contracting, Inc. | 3.4★ (14) | In Athens |
| JM PLUMBING LLC | 19 mi | |
| L & J Plumbing & Repair | 18 mi | |
| LIANA PLUMBING & DRAINS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 8 mi | |
| LML Services | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Mikes Plumbing & Handyman | 22 mi | |
| Tactical Plumbing Inc | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athens. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 38 Athens 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 Athens 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 |