63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Bristol, CT (2026)
444 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bristol: APB Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 444.
- 37
Most-reviewed: HARP Home Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical, 4,138 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 444 ranked; ranked #37.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
444 Bristol plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 104 are open 24/7, 216 open Saturdays and 146 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 444 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Bristol at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APB Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (171) | Bristol | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.8★ (159) | Bristol | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (662) | Waterbury, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | American Rooter | 61 | 4.8★ (280) | Plymouth, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Escape Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (267) | New Milford, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Wind River Environmental of Monroe, CT | 61 | 4.9★ (311) | Easton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Quality Plumbing & Drain Services, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (461) | Enfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut | 61 | 4.8★ (495) | Wallingford, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 444 best plumbers in Bristol, 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.
Based in Bristol
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1019 Farmington Ave UNIT 4, Bristol, CT 06010
Based in Waterbury, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 411 Highland Ave #2N, Waterbury, CT 06708
Based in Meriden, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Colony St LL2, Meriden, CT 06451
Based in Hartford, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 750 Main St Ste 321, Hartford, CT 06103
Based in Plymouth, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 755 Thomaston Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Based in New Milford, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8 West St, Morris, CT 06763
Based in Easton, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Enfield, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 461 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 461 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wallingford, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 121 N Plains Industrial Rd Unit R, Wallingford, CT 06492
Based in Naugatuck, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Pine St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
#12 Plumbums LLC
Based in Farmington, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 180 Deming Rd unit d, Berlin, CT 06037
Based in Newington, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 127 Fenn Rd Ste 121F, Newington, CT 06111
Based in Farmington, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waterbury, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 92 Brookside Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708
Based in Torrington, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 491 Bantam Rd # C, Bantam, CT 06750
#17 Call The Bee
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,959 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 2,959 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Eastview Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
Based in Plainville, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,607 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 2,607 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 74 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT 06062
Based in Ansonia, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 421 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 421 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Kingston Dr Ste 5, Ansonia, CT 06401
#20 ESR PLUMBING LLC
Based in Simsbury Center, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Torrington, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 Marvin St, Torrington, CT 06790
Based in East Haddam, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
Based in West Hartford, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 15 Shadow Ln, West Hartford, CT 06110
Based in Bethel, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 540 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 540 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 156 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Based in Terryville, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Emergency service
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 194 E Main St Unit F, Thomaston, CT 06787
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 444 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Sewer & Drain Services | 4.8★ (88) | 17 mi |
| Apex Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Big Dog Mechanical LLC | 4.9★ (46) | In Bristol |
| CG Remodel LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| CT Mechanical Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Delfino Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Depco Mechanical LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ferati Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| FixItNow Services LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Frank The Tank's Plumbing | 5.0★ (41) | 17 mi |
| JCV Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JoPete Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Bristol |
| LoSchiavo Plumbing & Piping Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| N&J Plumbing LLC | 4.2★ (88) | 7 mi |
| River Valley Construction Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Shaffer Beacon Mechanical LLC | 4.6★ (79) | In Bristol |
| UnderHill Home Improvement | In Bristol | |
| Unlock Them | In Bristol | |
| Vallee Plumbing Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Yellow Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (71) | 20 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Bristol?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bristol. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Connecticut
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Bristol plumbers
We scored 444 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 |
Plumbers in Bristol: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Bristol?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Bristol, CT is APB Plumbing with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 444 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Bristol?
ContractorsRanked ranks 444 plumbers serving Bristol, CT. 4 of them are based in Bristol; 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 Bristol are open 24/7?
104 ranked plumbers in Bristol post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are APB Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Macary’s Plumbing & Drain Services | Emergency Plumbing - Drain Cleaning and more (#25) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Bristol work on weekends?
216 of 444 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 146 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are APB Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Connecticut?
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Bristol?
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 Bristol. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Bristol plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 444 rated plumbers in Bristol is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. HARP Home Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical has the most, 4,138 reviews, and ranks #37. 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 Bristol
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 444 plumbers serving Bristol.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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