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Best Plumbers in August, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in August: Discount Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 135.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc., 2,293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 135 ranked; ranked #17.

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

135 August plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 57 are open 24/7, 99 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 135 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in August at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in August at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Discount Plumbing654.8★ (979)Stockton, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service644.9★ (357)Stockton, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup634.7★ (1,664)Manteca, 13 mi away24/7—
4Knights Plumbing and Drain634.9★ (737)Country Club, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5JC SEWER & DRAIN PLUMBING LIC#845004634.9★ (443)Stockton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Tony's Plumbing - Stockton634.9★ (109)Stockton, 2 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.9★ (1,175)Tracy, 19 mi away24/7—
8Superdrain Inc.624.9★ (109)Stockton, 3 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.5★ (111)Stockton, 1 mi away24/7—
10Mike's 24 hr Plumbing & Drain Cleaning and hydro jetting605.0★ (21)August24/7—

The 135 best plumbers in August, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in August

    #1 Discount Plumbing

    Based in Stockton, 6 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    202 Val Dervin Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95206
    View profile for Discount Plumbing(209) 227-3113

  8. #8 Superdrain Inc.

    Based in Stockton, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1221 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203
    View profile for Superdrain Inc.(209) 473-2121

  15. #15 Flow Pro Plumbing

    Based in Brentwood, 24 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 879 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 879 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    103 Technology Ct Suite H, Brentwood, CA 94513
    View profile for Flow Pro Plumbing(925) 435-1081

  20. #20 Power Plumbin

    Based in Ceres, 23 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Power Plumbin(209) 996-0421

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

plumbers in August, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Phil & Paul's Plumbing, Inc574.8★ (111)10 mi
27Bullseye Leak Detection: Central Valley575.0★ (61)1 mi
28Emergency Plumbers 911 of Stockton575.0★ (3)2 mi
29Angel’s Plumbing575.0★ (16)In August
30P&M Prestigious Plumbing574.5★ (28)6 mi
31Orlando Plumbing of Manteca564.3★ (6)6 mi
32Just Drains564.5★ (8)8 mi
33Oasis Plumber's Byron565.0★ (41)21 mi
34209 plumbing565.0★ (24)11 mi
35In Demand Plumbing565.0★ (280)23 mi
36Discount Plumbing564.6★ (253)12 mi
37Tracy Plumbing & Drain565.0★ (17)16 mi
38Lester's Plumbing565.0★ (3)6 mi
39Preferred Plumbing & Drain564.1★ (38)13 mi
40Tony's Plumbing - Manteca565.0★ (9)13 mi
41Ameripro Handyman565.0★ (34)3 mi
42E&G PLUMBING AND DRAIN CLEANING564.4★ (10)In August
43Tokay Heating & Air Conditioning Repair564.7★ (304)1 mi
44Aqua Pro Plumbing and Rooter, INC564.8★ (77)20 mi
45Mainline Plumbing Inc.564.9★ (149)20 mi
46M&CA PLUMBING INC- stockton565.0★ (8)In August
47Simpson Plumbing564.9★ (362)18 mi
48AAA Septic Inc.564.7★ (28)8 mi
49Davis Plumbing and Irrigation555.0★ (8)In August
50Discount Plumbing554.5★ (58)22 mi

Also serving August

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 August
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Castle care water heaters and plumbing inc3.0★ (10)24 mi
County Plumbing1.6★ (29)4 mi
DM DOBKIN COMPANY5.0★ (3)20 mi
Emergency Plumbers 911 Lodi3.0★ (2)10 mi
J B Home Solutions5.0★ (8)In August
Joe Bryson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning4.3★ (23)2 mi
Johnny's Plumbing3.3★ (14)18 mi
Lingley Enterprises2.0★ (2)8 mi
McNulty Mechanical, Inc.5.0★ (2)22 mi
Pacific Coast Leak Detection, Inc.5.0★ (2)14 mi
Plumbers911 Stockton5.0★ (1)In August
Rooter Dr.In August
Royal Plumbing Sewer & Drain5.0★ (7)20 mi
RUFF PLUMBING5.0★ (2)11 mi
SC Plumbing4.2★ (5)19 mi
Stockton Plumbing ProsIn August
The Righteous Drain Cleaners and Plumbing Co.5.0★ (2)3 mi
TJS Design Build a Construction Company5.0★ (24)In August
Tracy Rooter4.4★ (7)20 mi
water heaters 4 less5.0★ (4)20 mi

How much do plumbers cost in August?

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

How much do plumbers cost in August?
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 California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 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 August plumbers

We scored 135 August 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 August 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 August: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in August?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in August, CA is Discount Plumbing with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 135 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in August?

ContractorsRanked ranks 135 plumbers serving August, CA. 7 of them are based in August; 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 August are open 24/7?

57 ranked plumbers in August post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Discount Plumbing (#1), Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service (#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 August work on weekends?

99 of 135 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Discount Plumbing (#1), Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service (#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 California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in August?

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

What Google rating do August plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 135 rated plumbers in August is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. has the most, 2,293 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 August

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 135 plumbers serving August.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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