66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Carpinteria, CA (2026)
173 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carpinteria: Express Rooter Inc., CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 173.
- 26
Most-reviewed: Gallegos Plumbing, 1,005 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 173 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
173 Carpinteria plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 64 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 173 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Carpinteria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express Rooter Inc. | 66 | 5.0★ (292) | Carpinteria | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. | 65 | 4.9★ (208) | Carpinteria | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.4★ (339) | Carpinteria | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing, Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (238) | Bonita, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 24/7 Leak Detection & Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (30) | San Fernando, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains | 61 | 5.0★ (334) | El Rio, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 61 | 4.7★ (180) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lewis Plumbing | 61 | 4.7★ (181) | Santa Barbara, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ojai Rooter & Plumbing Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (40) | Mira Monte, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Coast Plumbing Solutions | 61 | 4.8★ (96) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 173 best plumbers in Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4869 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Based in Carpinteria
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4209 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Based in Bonita, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Fernando, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
Based in El Rio, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 W Figueroa St Suite 213, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in Santa Barbara, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in Mira Monte, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 827 State St #23, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in Ventura, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 565 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4893 McGrath St Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Ventura, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2686 Johnson Dr Ste. 203, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Ventura, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2646 Palma Dr #300, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 182 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 836 Anacapa St #537, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 668 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 668 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3989 Market St, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Ventura, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 315 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3445 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Goleta, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2261 Palma Dr #5, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1645 Donlon St #106, Ventura, CA 93003
Based in Oxnard, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1221 Indigo Pl, Oxnard, CA 93036
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 220 W Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 629 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in El Rio, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Paula, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 277 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2186 Eastman Ave Unit 111, Ventura, CA 93003
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 173 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carpinteria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agoura Hills Water Damage | Emergency Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Am-Pm Rooter & Plumbing | 5.0★ (15) | 20 mi |
| Apollo Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Coastline Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (10) | 17 mi |
| Dan Gruetzmacher Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Dan Wiseman Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Delgado's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Drain Masters | 4.0★ (59) | 23 mi |
| Eldon H Smith & Son Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Everett Keene Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| EZ Flow Drain and Sewer Services | 5.0★ (14) | 18 mi |
| MB Remodeling - Plumbing & Rooter | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Noyes Plumbing Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Purcell Plumbing & Drain | 4.8★ (25) | 23 mi |
| Quality Plumbing-Ventura Plumber specializing in residential and commercial | 4.4★ (25) | 21 mi |
| Rex Plumbing & Rooter | 5.0★ (20) | 19 mi |
| Sartain Emergency Plumbing | 4.7★ (15) | 11 mi |
| Service Now | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Solid Plumbing & Drain | 5.0★ (15) | 20 mi |
| Trades United Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Carpinteria?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carpinteria. 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 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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 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 Carpinteria plumbers
We scored 173 Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Carpinteria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Carpinteria, CA is Express Rooter Inc. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 173 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Carpinteria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 173 plumbers serving Carpinteria, CA. 5 of them are based in Carpinteria; 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 Carpinteria are open 24/7?
64 ranked plumbers in Carpinteria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Express Rooter Inc. (#1), Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Carpinteria work on weekends?
104 of 173 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Express Rooter Inc. (#1), Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#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 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 Carpinteria?
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 Carpinteria. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Carpinteria plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 173 rated plumbers in Carpinteria is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Gallegos Plumbing has the most, 1,005 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Carpinteria
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 173 plumbers serving Carpinteria.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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