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Best Plumbers in Clearlake, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Clearlake: Ryan Perez Plumbing, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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    Most-reviewed: McFly Plumbing, 54 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.

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

5 Clearlake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 plumbers in Clearlake at a glance

Top 5 plumbers in Clearlake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ryan Perez Plumbing644.9★ (37)ClearlakeSatOverall
2Elliott Plumbing624.5★ (31)ClearlakeSat · Evenings—
3McFly Plumbing575.0★ (54)Rohnert Park, 24 mi away—Most reviews
4Rob Land Plumbing Inc.555.0★ (3)Fairfield, 7 mi awaySat—
5AMT Plumbing514.2★ (5)Larkfield-Wikiup, 18 mi away——

The 5 best plumbers in Clearlake, 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.

  2. #2 Elliott Plumbing

    Based in Clearlake

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14510 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422
    View profile for Elliott Plumbing(707) 905-7056

  3. #3 McFly Plumbing

    Based in Rohnert Park, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, the most in Clearlake.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for McFly Plumbing(707) 655-3160

  5. #5 AMT Plumbing

    Based in Larkfield-Wikiup, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for AMT Plumbing(707) 657-3718

How much do plumbers cost in Clearlake?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Clearlake?
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 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).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 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 Clearlake plumbers

We scored 5 Clearlake 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 Clearlake 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 Clearlake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Clearlake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Clearlake, CA is Ryan Perez Plumbing with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Elliott Plumbing (#2) and McFly Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 5 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Clearlake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 plumbers serving Clearlake, CA. 2 of them are based in Clearlake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Clearlake work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ryan Perez Plumbing (#1), Elliott Plumbing (#2) and Rob Land Plumbing Inc. (#4). 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 Clearlake?

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

What Google rating do Clearlake plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated plumbers in Clearlake is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. McFly Plumbing has the most, 54 reviews, and ranks #3. 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.

Do plumbers outside Clearlake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clearlake city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Clearlake

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 plumbers serving Clearlake.

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