94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 518 Running Pump Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Best Plumbers in Columbia, PA (2026)
214 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain King Plumbing And Drain Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 214.
- 17
Most-reviewed: HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC, 4,616 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 214 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
214 Columbia plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 64 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 214 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster | 94 | 4.8★ (4,447) | Lancaster, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Drain King Plumbing And Drain Services LLC | 90 | 4.8★ (173) | East York, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Advanced Plumbing Solutions | 89 | 4.9★ (369) | Shiloh, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services | 89 | 4.8★ (3,829) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 88 | 4.8★ (251) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | M&M Plumbing and HVAC LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (748) | East York, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Emergency Rooter Services | 88 | 4.7★ (299) | York, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Anthony & Sons Plumbing | 87 | 4.9★ (176) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Good Faith Plumbing LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (72) | Willow Street, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation | 87 | 4.8★ (930) | Lancaster, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 214 best plumbers in Columbia, 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 East York, 1 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Shiloh, 13 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,829 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,829 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1208 Harrisburg Pike Suite 101, Lancaster, PA 17603
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 313 W Liberty St Ste 255, Lancaster, PA 17603
Based in East York, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 748 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 748 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in York, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 299 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 299 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2679 Fairway Dr, York, PA 17402
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 272 Granite Run Dr #1081, Lancaster, PA 17601
Based in Willow Street, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2541 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
Based in Palmyra, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1308 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
Based in Red Lion, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 58 E Broadway Suite #2, Red Lion, PA 17356
Based in Palmyra, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 W Main St, Annville, PA 17003
Based in York, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2422 Cape Horn Rd #4650, York, PA 17402
Based in Harrisburg, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 320 E Liberty St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Based in Harrisburg, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,616 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,616).
- 4.8★ from 4,616 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2259 Woodlawn St, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,005 Google reviews, 3,005 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 3,005 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1184 Enterprise Rd, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Based in Lancaster, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#20 JK Mechanical
Based in Willow Street, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 202 W Kendig Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584
Based in Harrisburg, 19 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,284 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,284 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 643 Old York Rd, Etters, PA 17319
Based in New Cumberland, 20 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 322 Thorley Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17319
Based in York, 12 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,711 Google reviews, 2,711 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 2,711 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 149 S Tremont St, York, PA 17403
Based in York, 14 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,011 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,011 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 801 Loucks Rd #1927, York, PA 17404
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1653 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
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 214 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acadian Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| B & B Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Barton's Heating Air & Plumbing | 4.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Doug Faith Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dr Rooter Plumbing /Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| Ferguson Plumbing & Hvac | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Fryman's Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| J & C Home Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| JAMES K ALLWEIN, INC | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Just In Case Mechanical, LLC | 4.6★ (164) | 13 mi |
| Let It Flow Drains | 3.1★ (15) | 20 mi |
| Lowry Electric Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Martin’s Electric & Plumbing Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| MV Plumbing and HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Reliant Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (29) | 11 mi |
| Robert Felty Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Sam Mummert Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Superior Emergency Plumber Elizabethtown PA | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Triangle Refrigeration Co. | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Twin Pine Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Columbia?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia. 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 we ranked Columbia plumbers
We scored 214 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Columbia, PA is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Drain King Plumbing And Drain Services LLC (#2) and Advanced Plumbing Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 214 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 214 plumbers serving Columbia, PA. 1 of them is based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?
64 ranked plumbers in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster (#1), Drain King Plumbing And Drain Services LLC (#2) and Advanced Plumbing Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Columbia work on weekends?
100 of 214 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster (#1), Drain King Plumbing And Drain Services LLC (#2) and Advanced Plumbing Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Columbia?
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 Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Columbia plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 214 rated plumbers in Columbia is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. HL Bowman Inc Plumbing Heating & AC has the most, 4,616 reviews, and ranks #17. 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.
Do plumbers outside Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 214 plumbers serving Columbia.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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