94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2125 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Best Plumbers in Cincinnati, OH (2026)
318 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cincinnati: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 318.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Apollo Home, 15,569 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 318 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
318 Cincinnati plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 93 are open 24/7, 165 open Saturdays and 122 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 318 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Cincinnati at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 94 | 4.8★ (5,123) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 93 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cincinnati | 93 | 4.8★ (1,933) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 92 | 5.0★ (6,247) | Milford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 92 | 4.8★ (1,067) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A+ Plumbing | 91 | 4.9★ (1,066) | Cold Spring, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air | 91 | 4.8★ (3,482) | Cold Spring, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 91 | 5.0★ (913) | Erlanger, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.8★ (1,061) | Covington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 91 | 4.9★ (4,953) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
The 318 best plumbers in Cincinnati, 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.
Based in Cincinnati
93/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 255 E 5th St #2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Based in Cincinnati
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,933 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,933 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 756 Old State Rte 74, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6,247 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6,247 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Whitney Dr Suite A, Milford, OH 45150
Based in Cincinnati
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095 Nimitzview Dr #404, Cincinnati, OH 45230
#6 A+ Plumbing
Based in Cold Spring, 5 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23 E 32nd St Suite 100, Latonia, KY 41015
Based in Cold Spring, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,482 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,482 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Beacon Dr #1, Wilder, KY 41076
Based in Erlanger, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 913 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 913 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1840 Airport Exchange Blvd Suite 180, Erlanger, KY 41018
Based in Covington, 3 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 E Rivercenter Blvd #460, Covington, KY 41011
Based in Cincinnati
91/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,953 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1079 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Based in Cincinnati
91/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 8,804 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 N Commerce Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Based in Cincinnati
91/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 819 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 819 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9772 Princeton Glendale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Based in Norwood, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3000 Harris Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
#14 Apollo Home
Based in Cincinnati
90/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (15,569).
- 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4538 Camberwell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Based in Florence, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7711 Ewing Blvd Ste A11, Florence, KY 41042
Based in Covington, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,415 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 615 W 9th St, Covington, KY 41011
Based in Cincinnati
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11575 Goldcoast Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Based in Cincinnati
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,753 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5179 Fishwick Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45216
#19 The Drain Smith
Based in Cincinnati
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2861 Sidney Ave Suite #102, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Based in Cincinnati
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8442 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Based in Sharonville, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 640 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 640 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11645 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241
Based in Erlanger, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 6,650 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 40 Cave Run Dr, Erlanger, KY 41018
Based in Cincinnati
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10900 Hamilton Ave #8100, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Based in Cincinnati
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5075 N Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
#25 Exnil Grease
Based in Cincinnati
87/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2160 Kindel Ave Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45214
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 318 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cincinnati
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Response Heating & Cooling | 4.4★ (1,100) | In Cincinnati |
| Henn Plumbing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| John E Carrigan Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| Jose Vigil Remodelation | 5.0★ (3) | In Cincinnati |
| Keller Tile | 5.0★ (33) | In Cincinnati |
| Kerlin Co | 4.6★ (9) | In Cincinnati |
| Midwestern Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| Midwestern Plumbing Service | 4.1★ (127) | In Cincinnati |
| Mr. Electric of Cincinnati Central | 5.0★ (14) | In Cincinnati |
| Mr. Handyman of Greater Cincinnati | 4.9★ (1,125) | In Cincinnati |
| Newhall Brothers Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| Oncall Craftsman | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| Recker and Boerger | 4.4★ (277) | In Cincinnati |
| RTC Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| S W Neiheisel Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| Sage Mechanical | 2.2★ (20) | In Cincinnati |
| SERVPRO of Downtown Cincinnati/Team Phillips & Smith | 5.0★ (21) | In Cincinnati |
| Sherrill's Drain Cleaning Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Cincinnati |
| The Service Pros HVAC | 4.4★ (7) | In Cincinnati |
| Virginia Air Distributors | 4.6★ (34) | In Cincinnati |
How much do plumbers cost in Cincinnati?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cincinnati. 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 Ohio
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial plumbing contractor licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board 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 Cincinnati plumbers
We scored 318 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 |
Plumbers in Cincinnati: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Cincinnati?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Cincinnati, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cincinnati (#3) follow. We ranked 318 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Cincinnati?
ContractorsRanked ranks 318 plumbers serving Cincinnati, OH. 22 of them are based in Cincinnati; 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 Cincinnati are open 24/7?
93 ranked plumbers in Cincinnati post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cincinnati (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Cincinnati work on weekends?
165 of 318 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 122 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cincinnati (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Ohio?
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial plumbing contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cincinnati plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 318 rated plumbers in Cincinnati is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Apollo Home has the most, 15,569 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Cincinnati
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 318 plumbers serving Cincinnati.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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