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Best Plumbers in Covington, KY (2026)

306 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Covington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 306.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Apollo Home, 15,569 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 306 ranked; ranked #14.

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

306 Covington plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 89 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 117 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 306 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Covington at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Covington at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup934.8★ (2,265)Cincinnati, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.8★ (5,123)Cincinnati, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
31-Tom-Plumber925.0★ (6,247)Milford, 14 mi away24/7—
4A+ Plumbing924.9★ (1,066)Cold Spring, 2 mi away24/7—
5Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air924.8★ (3,482)Cold Spring, 5 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.8★ (1,061)Covington24/7—
71-Tom-Plumber925.0★ (913)Erlanger, 7 mi away24/7—
8Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning904.9★ (3,415)Covington24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.8★ (2,120)Florence, 10 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.8★ (873)Norwood, 7 mi away24/7—

The 306 best plumbers in Covington, 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.

  3. #3 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Milford, 14 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(513) 286-2060

  4. #4 A+ Plumbing

    Based in Cold Spring, 2 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    View profile for A+ Plumbing(859) 212-9512

  7. #7 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Erlanger, 7 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(859) 592-1834

  14. #14 Apollo Home

    Based in Cincinnati, 7 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #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
    View profile for Apollo Home(513) 223-3957

  18. #18 The Drain Smith

    Based in Cincinnati, 4 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for The Drain Smith(513) 402-0242

  19. #19 Topshell Plumbing

    Based in Fort Wright, 2 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1717 Dixie Hwy #431, Fort Wright, KY 41011
    View profile for Topshell Plumbing(859) 577-9917

  23. #23 Exnil Grease

    Based in Cincinnati, 3 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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
    View profile for Exnil Grease(513) 440-4388

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 306 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Covington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Pembroke Plumbing864.9★ (160)14 mi
27Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup864.8★ (1,106)22 mi
28Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric864.8★ (1,247)9 mi
29Elite Plumbing Services864.9★ (179)17 mi
30H C Dunbar Plumbing864.9★ (56)10 mi
31Just Water Heaters865.0★ (81)15 mi
32Plumb Tite Plumbing & Drains864.8★ (842)9 mi
33Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians854.9★ (3,250)18 mi
34Preston & Sons Plumbers854.8★ (129)8 mi
35Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical854.7★ (6,967)16 mi
36Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning854.9★ (1,601)16 mi
37McGuire Plumbing855.0★ (142)8 mi
38Cody's drain cleaning and repair LLC854.9★ (48)7 mi
39AMG Plumbing855.0★ (71)17 mi
40Plumb Tite Plumbing & Drains854.8★ (610)11 mi
41Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical854.8★ (1,740)14 mi
42Calla Plumbing854.8★ (130)6 mi
43Salt Dog Plumbing LLC855.0★ (57)16 mi
44Handyman - Electrician - Plumber - Painting - Drywall - Concrete - Tile844.9★ (75)4 mi
45Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Butler and Warren Counties844.8★ (109)17 mi
46Precision Plumbing & Construction845.0★ (25)12 mi
47SAFE Plumbing845.0★ (93)21 mi
48Roberson Brothers Plumbing844.8★ (145)14 mi
49Swafford Plumbing845.0★ (32)9 mi
50Allied Reddi-Rooter844.3★ (105)7 mi

Also serving Covington

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Covington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bill Case Plumbing1.5★ (2)10 mi
Blue Chip Plumbing4.9★ (747)14 mi
Brian Prudeaux Pools & Handyman Service5.0★ (2)1 mi
Durable Plumbing4.8★ (25)7 mi
Feldman Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)In Covington
Jim Neltner Plumbing5.0★ (2)4 mi
Joe of All Trades & Company LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
John E Carrigan Plumbing Co5.0★ (2)3 mi
Midwestern Plumbing5.0★ (2)5 mi
Mike Hensley Plumbing & Sewer5.0★ (2)11 mi
Mike Yaden Plumbing5.0★ (6)5 mi
Newhall Brothers Plumbing5.0★ (2)8 mi
NKY Drain CleanerIn Covington
NKY Property Solutions LLC.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Oncall Craftsman5.0★ (2)7 mi
RTC Plumbing5.0★ (2)7 mi
Rusk Heating and Cooling4.8★ (388)In Covington
S W Neiheisel Plumbing5.0★ (2)8 mi
Sherrill's Drain Cleaning Service3.0★ (2)4 mi
Signature Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Covington?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Covington?
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 Kentucky

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Covington plumbers

We scored 306 Covington 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Covington data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Covington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Covington?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Covington, KY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3) follow. We ranked 306 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Covington?

ContractorsRanked ranks 306 plumbers serving Covington, KY. 3 of them are based in Covington; 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 Covington are open 24/7?

89 ranked plumbers in Covington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Covington work on weekends?

159 of 306 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 117 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Covington?

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

What Google rating do Covington plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 306 rated plumbers in Covington 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 Covington

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 306 plumbers serving Covington.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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