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Best Plumbers in Cranston, RI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cranston: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rhode Island, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 464.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: GEM Plumbing and Heating, 6,353 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 464 ranked; ranked #21.

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

464 Cranston plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 136 are open 24/7, 253 open Saturdays and 169 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 464 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Providence ranking. See Plumbers in Providence

Top 10 plumbers in Cranston at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Cranston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup944.8★ (3,084)Providence, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rhode Island934.9★ (1,027)Warwick, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Quahog Plumbing904.9★ (479)Swansea, 9 mi away24/7—
4SOS Plumbing & Heating894.8★ (244)West Warwick, 6 mi away24/7—
5Sureflow Rooter Service And Drain Cleaning894.9★ (80)Providence, 2 mi away24/7—
6STP Plumbing895.0★ (484)Blackstone, 17 mi away24/7—
7Shamrock Well and Pump LLC894.9★ (354)Cumberland, 12 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.9★ (1,471)Narragansett, 22 mi away24/7—
9Mr. Sewer & Pipe LLC885.0★ (43)Providence, 2 mi away24/7—
10United Sewer And Drain885.0★ (77)Pawtucket, 6 mi away24/7—

The 464 best plumbers in Cranston, 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 Quahog Plumbing

    Based in Swansea, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    2135 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Swansea, MA 02777
    View profile for Quahog Plumbing(401) 246-7221

  6. #6 STP Plumbing

    Based in Blackstone, 17 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    544 Summer Pl, Blackstone, MA 01504
    View profile for STP Plumbing(508) 257-1407

  14. #14 Wicked Plumbing

    Based in Somerset, 14 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 349 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 349 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    228 Lepes Rd, Somerset, MA 02726
    View profile for Wicked Plumbing(508) 272-1196

  15. #15 Thumbs Up Plumbing

    Based in Smithfield, 11 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 Industrial Dr Unit 3E Unit 3E, Smithfield, RI 02917
    View profile for Thumbs Up Plumbing(401) 369-9020

  22. #22 ProSeptic

    Based in East Greenwich, 16 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ProSeptic(401) 569-3763

Plumbers ranked #27 to #27

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 27 of 464 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Cranston, ranks 27 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27J&O Plumbing864.5★ (48)4 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Cranston?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Cranston?
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 Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation 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 Cranston plumbers

We scored 464 Cranston 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 Cranston 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 Cranston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Cranston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Cranston, RI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rhode Island (#2) and Quahog Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 464 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Cranston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 464 plumbers serving Cranston, RI. 1 of them is based in Cranston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Cranston are open 24/7?

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

Which plumbers in Cranston work on weekends?

253 of 464 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 169 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rhode Island (#2) and Quahog Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Cranston?

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

What Google rating do Cranston plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 464 rated plumbers in Cranston is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. GEM Plumbing and Heating has the most, 6,353 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Cranston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 464 plumbers serving Cranston.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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