51 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Blacksburg: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brother's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 51.
Most-reviewed: McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling, 8,100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Blacksburg plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 61 | 4.7★ (146) | Christiansburg, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | McAtee Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 59 | 4.9★ (8,100) | Goose Creek, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Brother's Plumbing | 59 | 4.3★ (47) | Blacksburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Quality Plumbing Services | 56 | 4.4★ (55) | Blacksburg | Sat | — |
| 5 | Christian's Pump Service, Inc. | 56 | 4.3★ (42) | Christiansburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical | 56 | 4.7★ (2,956) | Roanoke, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (620) | Salem, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | A & S Home Repair | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Christiansburg, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | David Stephens Plumbing and Electrical, Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (431) | Christiansburg, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Turdbusters | 55 | 4.8★ (64) | Cave Spring, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Blacksburg
Based in Christiansburg, 4 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goose Creek, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8,100 Google reviews, the most in Blacksburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,987 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Radford, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pulaski, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 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 51 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C & W Radford Plumbing | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| East Coast Lawns LLC | In Blacksburg | |
| Family Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Hoffman Hydronics | 24 mi | |
| JP Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Main Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (74) | 24 mi |
| Montgomery Sanitation | 7 mi | |
| Mr Everything | In Blacksburg | |
| NRV Mechanical LLC | 11 mi | |
| PENTAGON sewer drain cleaning & repair | 6 mi | |
| PipeCon | 20 mi | |
| Pipemasters Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Prestige Acres Landscaping, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pro Plumbing Pulaski | 23 mi | |
| Proffit Plumbing & Solar Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | In Blacksburg | |
| Schwab Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Blacksburg. 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 51 Blacksburg 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 23, 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 Blacksburg 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 |