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Best Plumbers in Charlottesville, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charlottesville: The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 945 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Boyers 72 Degrees, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Albemarle Heating & Air, 2,102 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #6.

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

23 Charlottesville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Charlottesville at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Charlottesville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing654.9★ (945)CharlottesvilleSat · SunOverall
2Boyers 72 Degrees614.9★ (1,066)Stuarts Draft, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Robertson Electric604.8★ (1,118)Charlottesville24/7—
4Virginia Plumbing Systems, Ltd.594.9★ (42)Lake Monticello, 12 mi away24/7—
5Moore's Plumbing & Septic594.7★ (127)Lake Monticello, 16 mi away24/7—
6Albemarle Heating & Air594.9★ (2,102)CharlottesvilleSatMost reviews
7Fitch Services584.8★ (350)Charlottesville24/7—
8W.E. Brown, Inc544.8★ (539)Charlottesville——
9Advanced Plumbing Services533.7★ (47)Charlottesville——
10Fixed HVAC & Plumbing514.3★ (42)Charlottesville——

The 23 best plumbers in Charlottesville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charlottesville

    #1 The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing

    Based in Charlottesville

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 945 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 945 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1224 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing(434) 216-6166

  2. #2 Boyers 72 Degrees

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 25 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    75 Commonwealth Dr, Lyndhurst, VA 22952
    View profile for Boyers 72 Degrees(540) 949-7639

  3. #3 Robertson Electric

    Based in Charlottesville

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2131 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for Robertson Electric(434) 973-4348

  6. #6 Albemarle Heating & Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,102 Google reviews, the most in Charlottesville.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 2,102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    102 Keystone Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Albemarle Heating & Air(434) 205-0661

  7. #7 Fitch Services

    Based in Charlottesville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1325 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Fitch Services(434) 296-9980

  8. #8 W.E. Brown, Inc

    Based in Charlottesville

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    915 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for W.E. Brown, Inc(434) 202-4750

  9. #9 Advanced Plumbing Services

    Based in Charlottesville

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 Dale Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Advanced Plumbing Services(434) 977-7586

  10. #10 Fixed HVAC & Plumbing

    Based in Charlottesville

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Fixed HVAC & Plumbing(434) 280-3884

  11. #11 LMK HVAC & Plumbing, LLC

    Based in Charlottesville

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for LMK HVAC & Plumbing, LLC(434) 989-9914

  13. #13 Express Installation

    Based in Lake Monticello, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    31 Amethyst Rd, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Express Installation(888) 647-3945

  15. #15 Chilly Willy Mechanical Services

    Based in Lake Monticello, 17 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 7 AM–11 PM · Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    34A Workman Ct, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Chilly Willy Mechanical Services(434) 962-7732

  16. #16 Poseidon Plumbing

    Based in Fishersville, 18 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Poseidon Plumbing(540) 470-0416

  18. #18 Fixed HVAC & Plumbing

    Based in Waynesboro, 22 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    490 N Charlotte Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Fixed HVAC & Plumbing(540) 782-3429

  21. #21 D & M Construction LLC

    Based in Harrisonburg, 18 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for D & M Construction LLC(540) 216-2650

  22. #22 Butler Excavating and Septic

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 20 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7852 Rockfish Valley Hwy Suite C, Afton, VA 22920
    View profile for Butler Excavating and Septic(434) 241-8989

  23. #23 Ronnie Ritchie Service Co Inc.

    Based in Waynesboro, 23 mi away

    40/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1157 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Ronnie Ritchie Service Co Inc.(540) 942-1415

Also serving Charlottesville

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Virginia Drain & Wall Co.5.0★ (1)In Charlottesville
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How much do plumbers cost in Charlottesville?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Charlottesville. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville plumbers

We scored 23 Charlottesville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Charlottesville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Charlottesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Charlottesville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Charlottesville, VA is The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 945 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Boyers 72 Degrees (#2) and Robertson Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 23 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Charlottesville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 plumbers serving Charlottesville, VA. 9 of them are based in Charlottesville; 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 Charlottesville are open 24/7?

6 ranked plumbers in Charlottesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Boyers 72 Degrees (#2), Robertson Electric (#3) and Virginia Plumbing Systems, Ltd. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Charlottesville work on weekends?

9 of 23 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Otter Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (#1), Boyers 72 Degrees (#2) and Robertson Electric (#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 Charlottesville?

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 Charlottesville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Charlottesville plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated plumbers in Charlottesville is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Albemarle Heating & Air has the most, 2,102 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Charlottesville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 plumbers serving Charlottesville.

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