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Best Plumbers in Bret Harte, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bret Harte: Tony's Plumbing, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Noble Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 147.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc., 2,293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 147 ranked; ranked #6.

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

147 Bret Harte plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 67 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 84 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 147 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Riverbank ranking. See Plumbers in Riverbank

Top 10 plumbers in Bret Harte at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Bret Harte at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tony's Plumbing664.9★ (1,173)Modesto, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Noble Plumbing664.9★ (866)Modesto, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services654.8★ (1,000)Modesto, 4 mi away24/7—
4Top Tier Plumbing Inc.645.0★ (346)Modesto, 5 mi away24/7—
5City Water Conservation645.0★ (744)Modesto, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.634.9★ (2,293)Modesto, 8 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Knights Plumbing and Drain634.9★ (690)Ceres, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.7★ (1,664)Manteca, 18 mi away24/7—
9Andrade's Plumbing624.9★ (75)Ceres, 2 mi away24/7—
10All American Plumbing Heating & Air624.8★ (396)Turlock, 12 mi away24/7—

The 147 best plumbers in Bret Harte, 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 Bret Harte

    #1 Tony's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 4 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1234 Woodland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Tony's Plumbing(209) 778-3229

  2. #2 Noble Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 3 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1219 Kansas Ave Ste #1, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Noble Plumbing(209) 566-5420

  9. #9 Andrade's Plumbing

    Based in Ceres, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1816 Richland Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    View profile for Andrade's Plumbing(209) 828-6600

  11. #11 Herk's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1010 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Herk's Plumbing(209) 496-1388

  14. #14 Power Plumbin

    Based in Ceres, 9 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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

  24. #24 Discount Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 8 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3900 Pelandale Ave Suite 160, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for Discount Plumbing(209) 214-7731

Plumbers ranked #26 to #36

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 36 of 147 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Bret Harte, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26I Q Plumbing & Rooter Inc595.0★ (23)2 mi
27Preferred Plumbing & Drain584.5★ (36)7 mi
28Pipe Tech585.0★ (7)1 mi
30Dohertys Plumbing & Rooter584.9★ (21)9 mi
36Action Plumbing and Rooter574.0★ (21)5 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Bret Harte?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Bret Harte?
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 Bret Harte plumbers

We scored 147 Bret Harte 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 Bret Harte 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 Bret Harte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Bret Harte?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Bret Harte, CA is Tony's Plumbing with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 147 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which plumbers in Bret Harte are open 24/7?

67 ranked plumbers in Bret Harte post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Bret Harte work on weekends?

100 of 147 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 84 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#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 Bret Harte?

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

What Google rating do Bret Harte plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 147 rated plumbers in Bret Harte is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. has the most, 2,293 reviews, and ranks #6. 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.

Do plumbers outside Bret Harte count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bret Harte city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Bret Harte

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 147 plumbers serving Bret Harte.

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