88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 111 17 Th St, Bristol, TN 37620
Best Plumbers in Bristol, TN (2026)
106 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bristol: Austin's Plumbing LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stateline Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 106.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air, 3,498 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 106 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
106 Bristol plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 106 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Bristol at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin's Plumbing LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (157) | Bristol | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stateline Services | 87 | 4.9★ (855) | Bristol | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Absolute Water Conditioning & Plumbing LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (13) | Bristol | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 87 | 4.7★ (754) | Johnson City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air | 87 | 4.8★ (3,498) | Kingsport, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Frazier Plumbing,INC | 87 | 4.5★ (30) | Bristol | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Marc Francis Plumbing, LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (332) | Johnson City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Joes plumbing LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (262) | Kingsport, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ZV Plumbing Solutions | 85 | 5.0★ (104) | Kingsport, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC | 85 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Kingsport, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 106 best plumbers in Bristol, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bristol
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 855 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 855 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Spruce St, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Bristol
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Johnson City, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 754 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 754 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3B Charter Ct, Johnson City, TN 37604
Based in Kingsport, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,498 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,498).
- 4.8★ from 3,498 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 Witherspoon Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
Based in Bristol
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 123 Dail St Ste B, Blountville, TN 37617
Based in Johnson City, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1019 Quality Cir, Johnson City, TN 37615
Based in Kingsport, 24 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 262 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 262 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kingsport, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kingsport, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 172 Mohler Rd, Gray, TN 37615
#11 HEP Plumbing
Based in Kingsport, 21 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 223 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Based in Johnson City, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Elizabethton, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 146 butterfly ln, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Based in Abingdon, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27036 Wichita Ln, Abingdon, VA 24211
#15 Cox Plumbing
Based in Bloomingdale, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#16 Gibson Plumbing
Based in Colonial Heights, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bristol
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Elizabethton, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Elizabethton, 17 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#20 Jeb’s Plumbing
Based in Kingsport, 25 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#21 FlowFix
Based in Elizabethton, 13 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 A + Plumbing
Based in Bristol
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 449 Bristol Caverns Hwy, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Bristol
81/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 1.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 1.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 20 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Bristol
80/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.1★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.1★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bloomingdale, 18 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 106 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aurawood Plumbing | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| B&H Construction | 3.6★ (5) | 19 mi |
| Blaylock Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bob Marshall Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Booher Plumbing Co | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Carter's handyman services and lawncare | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| Carter's Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Danny Churchill Plumbing | 4.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| David Hutson Plumbing | 3.1★ (9) | 20 mi |
| Early Bird Services | In Bristol | |
| J H Self Plumbing | 2.3★ (6) | 11 mi |
| James Mckay Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| Lineout Plumbing | In Bristol | |
| Martin's Plumbing and Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Michael's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| New World Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Reed Booher Electric & heating and air | 3.6★ (9) | In Bristol |
| Richard A Myers Plumbing & Heating | In Bristol | |
| The Honey Do Service Inc. Kingsport & Johnson City | In Bristol | |
| W.R. Granger | 5.0★ (34) | In Bristol |
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 Tennessee
In Tennessee, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors licenses Contractor licenses (plumbing) and limited licensed plumber (LLP) licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 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 106 Bristol plumbers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Plumbers in Bristol: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Bristol?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Bristol, TN is Austin's Plumbing LLC with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stateline Services (#2) and Absolute Water Conditioning & Plumbing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 106 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Bristol?
ContractorsRanked ranks 106 plumbers serving Bristol, TN. 12 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?
34 ranked plumbers in Bristol post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Austin's Plumbing LLC (#1), Stateline Services (#2) and Absolute Water Conditioning & Plumbing LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Bristol work on weekends?
52 of 106 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Austin's Plumbing LLC (#1), Stateline Services (#2) and Absolute Water Conditioning & Plumbing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors handles licensing and covers Contractor licenses (plumbing) and limited licensed plumber (LLP) licenses. Search the business or license number at https://verify.tn.gov/.
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 106 rated plumbers in Bristol is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air has the most, 3,498 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. 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 106 plumbers serving Bristol.
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