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Best Plumbers in Bristol, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bristol: Austin's Plumbing LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stateline Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air, 3,498 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #4.

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

112 Bristol plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 112 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Bristol at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Bristol at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Austin's Plumbing LLC884.9★ (157)Bristol, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Stateline Services874.9★ (855)Bristol, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service874.7★ (754)Johnson City, 21 mi away24/7—
4Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air874.8★ (3,498)Kingsport, 18 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Marc Francis Plumbing, LLC864.8★ (332)Johnson City, 20 mi away24/7—
6Joes plumbing LLC864.9★ (262)Kingsport, 24 mi away24/7—
7ZV Plumbing Solutions855.0★ (104)Kingsport, 18 mi away24/7—
8Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC854.8★ (1,503)Kingsport, 21 mi away24/7—
9Frazier Plumbing,INC844.5★ (30)Bristol, 8 mi away24/7—
10Absolute Water Conditioning & Plumbing LLC845.0★ (13)Bristol, 12 mi away24/7—

The 112 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.

  11. #11 HEP Plumbing

    Based in Kingsport, 21 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #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
    View profile for HEP Plumbing(423) 724-7771

  20. #20 FlowFix

    Based in Elizabethton, 13 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    View profile for FlowFix(423) 895-5459

  25. #25 A + Plumbing

    Based in Bristol, 4 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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
    View profile for A + Plumbing(423) 797-0151

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 112 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Bristol, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Paragon Plumbing and HVAC805.0★ (3)18 mi
27Mountain Empire Piping and Mechanical795.0★ (3)3 mi
28Grisenti Plumbing Co795.0★ (31)9 mi
29Hutson Plumbing783.7★ (92)19 mi
30Johnson City Water Heater Services775.0★ (11)21 mi
31Affordable Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Inc.773.1★ (28)12 mi
32A1 Discount Plumbing773.3★ (9)19 mi
33Woodby’s Electric774.5★ (8)In Bristol
34Johnson City Plumbing and Gas775.0★ (95)21 mi
35Tennessee Plumbing Inc774.8★ (698)20 mi
36A-1 Plumbing773.4★ (11)4 mi
37Trivett Plumbing Co774.0★ (4)5 mi
38Collins Plumbing, LLC774.9★ (252)16 mi
39The Rooter Guys Plumbing765.0★ (19)17 mi
40Rooter Guy Plumbing & Septic763.4★ (24)21 mi
41Pink Duck Plumbing764.9★ (215)18 mi
42Barr's Plumbing764.6★ (14)4 mi
43Wolf Hills Plumbing Experts764.4★ (30)14 mi
44Southern Plumbing763.2★ (9)16 mi
45Cut Rate Plumbing & Septic Tank Service754.1★ (52)19 mi
46Bralley's Plumbing Services754.1★ (26)14 mi
47The Drain Surgeon755.0★ (3)16 mi
48Cornett Service Group754.8★ (5)14 mi
49Abc plumbing755.0★ (5)20 mi
50American Water Heater Co742.6★ (5)20 mi

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Bristol
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Pro Plumbing & Sewer Services5.0★ (1)9 mi
A1 Mister Sewer5.0★ (1)14 mi
Affordable Drains & More1.0★ (1)In Bristol
Aurawood Plumbing4.5★ (2)19 mi
B&H Construction3.6★ (5)19 mi
Blaylock Plumbing3.0★ (2)In Bristol
Bob Marshall Plumbing1.0★ (1)6 mi
Booher Plumbing Co4.5★ (2)19 mi
Carter's handyman services and lawncare5.0★ (5)19 mi
Carter's Plumbing3.0★ (2)21 mi
Danny Churchill Plumbing4.0★ (6)16 mi
David Hutson Plumbing3.1★ (9)20 mi
Ed's Plumbing3.0★ (4)20 mi
Gerald Welch's Septic Services5.0★ (1)9 mi
J H Self Plumbing2.3★ (6)11 mi
James Mckay Plumbing5.0★ (3)15 mi
Martin's Plumbing and Contracting, LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Michael's Plumbing5.0★ (2)14 mi
Pinkston Plumbing3.4★ (15)18 mi
Vintage Plumbing4.0★ (2)25 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.

How much do plumbers cost in Bristol?
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 Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with a plumbing specialty; plumbers hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) 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 Bristol plumbers

We scored 112 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bristol data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%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, VA 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 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 112 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Bristol?

ContractorsRanked ranks 112 plumbers serving Bristol, VA. 1 of them is 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?

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

Which plumbers in Bristol work on weekends?

54 of 112 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Austin's Plumbing LLC (#1), Stateline Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Virginia?

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with a plumbing specialty; plumbers hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.

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 112 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 #4. 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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 plumbers serving Bristol.

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