100 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Back Mountain: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain-Flo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 100.
Most-reviewed: Quality Electric Inc., 374 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 100 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
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100 Back Mountain plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 100 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,592) | Scranton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Drain-Flo | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Exeter, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC | 57 | 4.7★ (203) | Kingston, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Top Shelf Plumbing & Heating | 57 | 5.0★ (57) | Archbald, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Quality Electric Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (374) | Exeter, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Ez Flow Sewer & Drain Clng Services | 57 | 4.1★ (52) | Pittston, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mighty Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | G Ritsick & Sons Inc. Mechanical Contractors | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Wilkes-Barre, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Talbot Plumbing Solutions LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (32) | Kingston, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Joshua's Home Remodeling | 55 | 5.0★ (85) | Camden, 7 mi away | 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews, the most in Back Mountain.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 374 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 276 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blakely, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunmore, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mountain Top, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dunmore, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 100 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hufford Plumbing & Heating, Inc | 4.3★ (12) | 18 mi |
| Bob's Reliable Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Dapsis Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| Edward Fabri Plumbing & Heating | 4.1★ (10) | 24 mi |
| GEV Heating & Plumbing & AC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Herrs Plumbing and Heating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Hill Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| JAGS PLUMBING | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Keith Dodgson Plumbing Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mackin Plumbing, Heating And A/C | 4.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| Mc Gettigan Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Meredick Plumbing Heating & Air | 4.2★ (5) | 16 mi |
| Mountain Top Plumber | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| PICA HVAC | 4.5★ (78) | 17 mi |
| Precision Plumbing & HVAC | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| Preferred Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning LLC. | 4.7★ (30) | 18 mi |
| R De Melfi Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| Thoma Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Total Maintenance and Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Voelkers' Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Back Mountain. 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 |
We scored 100 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 |