94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4480 Bridgeway Ave STE B, Columbus, OH 43219
Best Plumbers in Columbus, OH (2026)
316 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbus: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 316.
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Most-reviewed: Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, 19,870 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 316 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
316 Columbus plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 128 are open 24/7, 190 open Saturdays and 154 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 316 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 94 | 4.8★ (6,799) | Columbus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians | 94 | 4.9★ (19,870) | Hilliard, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Rescue Rooter | 93 | 4.7★ (5,126) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus | 92 | 4.7★ (3,678) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Parson Plumbing and Drains | 92 | 5.0★ (492) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 92 | 4.8★ (1,532) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair | 92 | 4.9★ (741) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling | 92 | 4.7★ (2,138) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Plumbing & Drain Professionals | 91 | 4.9★ (518) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 91 | 4.9★ (479) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
The 316 best plumbers in Columbus, 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 Hilliard, 9 mi away
94/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19,870 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (19,870).
- 4.9★ from 19,870 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4691 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026
Based in Columbus
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7890 Corporate Blvd Suite A, Plain City, OH 43064
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3,678 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 3,678 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 405 Brice Rd N, Blacklick, OH 43004
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 492 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 492 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2889 Johnstown Rd Suite C, Columbus, OH 43219
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,532 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,532 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 455 Industrial Mile Rd # D4, Columbus, OH 43228
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 741 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 741 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4696 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,138 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 550 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Based in Columbus
91/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 518 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 518 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 374 Morrison Rd Suite A, Columbus, OH 43213
#10 1-Tom-Plumber
Based in Columbus
91/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2967 E 6th Ave Suite 102, Columbus, OH 43219
Based in Columbus
90/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6635 Singletree Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
Based in Gahanna, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 428 Beecher Rd Suite C, Gahanna, OH 43230
Based in Columbus
90/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Columbus
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,218 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 4,218 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3601 Interchange Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
Based in Grove City, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1999 Longwood Ave, Grove City, OH 43123
Based in Columbus
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 7,771 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 7,771 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4849 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
Based in Dublin, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,520 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,520 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5650 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017
Based in Gahanna, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 809 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 809 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 834 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Based in Columbus
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,825 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 5,825 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6663 Huntley Rd M, Columbus, OH 43229
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1340 Emig Rd, Columbus, OH 43223
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 TRANSIT & FLOW
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 875 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#24 Gunther Plumbing
Based in Hilliard, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 765 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 765 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 3080 Scioto Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,044 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,044 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2582 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
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 316 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbus
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 Sterling Plumbing Sewer & Drain | 4.4★ (41) | In Columbus |
| Central Ohio Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Columbus Plumbing Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Creative Bath Renovations | 4.9★ (60) | In Columbus |
| Drain Brains LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Freedom Utilities | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbus |
| Freeland Contracting Co. | 3.8★ (6) | In Columbus |
| Gahanna Gutter Guys | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Hesson Plumbing and Drains | 4.9★ (814) | 8 mi |
| HSP Home Warranty | 4.7★ (115) | In Columbus |
| Jason Frey Plumbing Heating | In Columbus | |
| MB Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Mc Daniel Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| ohio state association of plumbers | In Columbus | |
| Peterman Brothers | 4.8★ (439) | In Columbus |
| Renu Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Sali Plumbing & Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| SPS Gutters & Drains | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Stonecrest Countertops | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbus |
| Ward Custom Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
How much do plumbers cost in Columbus?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 Columbus plumbers
We scored 316 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Columbus, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#2) and Rescue Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 316 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 316 plumbers serving Columbus, OH. 29 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?
128 ranked plumbers in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#2) and Rescue Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Columbus work on weekends?
190 of 316 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 154 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#2) and Rescue Rooter (#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 Columbus?
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 Columbus. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Columbus plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 316 rated plumbers in Columbus is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians has the most, 19,870 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Columbus
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 316 plumbers serving Columbus.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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