29 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chowchilla: Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E & J Elite Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Johnson Plumbing Inc., 464 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Chowchilla plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 59 | 4.8★ (201) | Madera, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Johnson Plumbing Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (464) | Merced, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Valley Plumbing Pros | 58 | 4.9★ (183) | Merced, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Next Plumbing & Heating | 58 | 5.0★ (39) | Madera, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | E & J Elite Plumbing | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Merced, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Dutchman Drains & Plumbing | 56 | 4.8★ (129) | Atwater, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | C&A PLUMBING | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Madera, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Q's Quality Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Merced, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Garza Plumbing & Building Contractor Inc. | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Madera, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Silver Hawk Drain Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Madera, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 464 Google reviews, the most in Chowchilla.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | B&B PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION INC. | 48 | 3.8★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Phil's Plumbing | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Central Valley Pro Plumbing | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 29 | AJC Property Maintenance LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A’s Plumbing & Drains | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| AA Guaranteed Electric Mobile Home Electrical | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Brilliant Building Builders | 1.0★ (1) | In Chowchilla |
| DCS plumbing and drywall repair | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Discount Plumbing Merced | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Drc Plumbing, Inc | In Chowchilla | |
| Emergency Plumbers 911 of Merced | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| EXPRESS PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION | 2 mi | |
| Home Remodeling 4 U | In Chowchilla | |
| Isaiah's Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JG Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Jim's Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JTM Plumbing & General Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Lingley Enterprises | In Chowchilla | |
| Mapa Plumbing Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Chowchilla |
| Mays & Son | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mc Avoy Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rocky Rooter | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| The Water Connection Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Wilcox Plumbing | In Chowchilla |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chowchilla. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 29 Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla 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 |