Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
28 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buena Vista: All American Plumbing, LLC, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AHR, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Drains R' Us Inc. Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, 447 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Buena Vista plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All American Plumbing, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (41) | Forest, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AHR | 84 | 5.0★ (27) | Aquia Harbour, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Drains R' Us Inc. Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 84 | 4.9★ (447) | Forest, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Humphreys & Sons Plumbing | 81 | 4.1★ (24) | Buena Vista | — | — |
| 5 | GB PLUMBING. INC | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Great Falls, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J C Plumbing | 79 | 4.4★ (85) | Cave Spring, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Anthony Tisdale Plumbing | 78 | 4.2★ (5) | Forest, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Foxhill Plumbing Heating And Air | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Hampton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Beau Knick Elec & Plumbing Excavating | 78 | 2.6★ (5) | Buena Vista | — | — |
| 10 | Frank Construction & Plumbing | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Annandale, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aquia Harbour, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 447 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (447).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buena Vista
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Great Falls, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buena Vista
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Annandale, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fishersville, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Adelphi, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Riding, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 23 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Great Falls, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Handyman Principal | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Finly Corporation | 63 | 4.5★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Raindrop Irrigation Inc | 62 | 4.1★ (19) | 19 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Construction Services | 19 mi | |
| Blue Ridge Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Clyde A Smith Plumbing & Heat | 25 mi | |
| Dante Professional plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| District Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19 mi | |
| Huntley Painting, Power Washing And General Repairs | 19 mi | |
| JBs Plumbing LLC | 19 mi | |
| Lee B | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Mark C Eavers Plumbing | 2.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mills Plumbing and Repair | 4 mi | |
| O F Hooper Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| Problem Assassin's LLC | 19 mi | |
| Solimar Builders | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Southern Air | 24 mi | |
| Speedy Rooter Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Stelly's Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sunnyvale Plumbing | 19 mi | |
| The Plumbing Co. | 19 mi | |
| Virginia Drain & Wall Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Wolfe Brothers Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buena Vista. 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 |
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with a plumbing specialty; plumbers hold tradesman licenses.
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
We scored 28 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 |