36 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Augusta: JD Mechanical LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Caldwell Septic and Drains, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc., 381 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Augusta plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JD Mechanical LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Augusta | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Caldwell Septic and Drains | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | Paris, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | RJC Plumbing LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Augusta | — | — |
| 4 | Able Power Rooter | 58 | 4.9★ (135) | Lewiston, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Garand Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Augusta | — | — |
| 6 | Bob The Plumber Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (12) | Turner, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Stanley's Septic & Construction | 56 | 4.4★ (49) | Waterville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Fortin's Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Turner, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (381) | Winslow, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Toye Plumbing Co | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Turner, 11 mi away | — | — |
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 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paris, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Augusta
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, the most in Augusta.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardiner, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterville, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topsham, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Houle's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 47 | 3.9★ (103) | 18 mi |
| 27 | R P Benedix Plumbing & Heating | 47 | 3.5★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 28 | N Vaillancourt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 47 | 3.2★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Plumb Bobs Plumbing | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Mike Espinola Plumbing Heating Cooling | 46 | 4.3★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 31 | QuikServe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 45 | 4.5★ (24) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Forest Brooke Plumbing and Heating | 45 | 4.2★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Marcoux Plumbing & Heating | 45 | 3.0★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Robert Masse Plumbing & Heating | 44 | 4.5★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 35 | St. Laurent and Son Excavation, Inc. | 43 | 4.4★ (28) | 24 mi |
| 36 | L P Poirier & Son Inc | 41 | 2.1★ (7) | 22 mi |
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al Dulac Plumbing & Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Al's Plumbing & Heating | 22 mi | |
| American Water | 3.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Beales Plumbing | In Augusta | |
| Boston Backflow | 21 mi | |
| Clarkco | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Dave's World Augusta | 4.9★ (314) | In Augusta |
| HPA Service & Fuel Delivery | 4.8★ (35) | In Augusta |
| Jais Plumbing and Heating LLC | 21 mi | |
| Jerry and Son Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Larrabee Plumbing & Heating | In Augusta | |
| Norm & Don's Plumbing & Heating Inc | 24 mi | |
| Paul Gamache Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Peter J Lajoie Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Ray Goulet and Sons Excavation LLC | 21 mi | |
| Regency Mechanical | 21 mi | |
| Richards Merton Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Robert Dulac Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Waterville Maine Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Augusta. 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 36 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 |