30 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durango: M&R Service, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Element Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Element Plumbing, 391 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 30 ranked after M&R Service; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Durango plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&R Service | 68 | 4.9★ (1,148) | Durango | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Element Plumbing | 66 | 4.9★ (391) | Durango | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Ball Septic Service | 66 | 4.9★ (376) | Durango | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | VIP Plumbing | 63 | 5.0★ (58) | Durango | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 60 | 4.6★ (22) | Durango | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Paramount Plumbing & Heating | 60 | 4.7★ (17) | Durango | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rooter Guys LLC | 60 | 4.5★ (15) | Durango | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Southwest Septic | 60 | 5.0★ (53) | Durango | Sat | — |
| 9 | Solid Plumbing and Heating LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (88) | Durango | — | — |
| 10 | Avalanche Plumbing & Boiler | 59 | 5.0★ (116) | Cortez, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews, the most in Durango.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 376 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortez, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durango
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LandEx Earthworks | 49 | 5.0★ (16) | In Durango |
| 27 | Roseberry's Plumbing & Heating | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | In Durango |
| 28 | Veracity Construction | 46 | 2.5★ (4) | In Durango |
| 29 | Matthews Plumbing/Heating/AC | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Taylor Plumbing & Heating INC | 45 | 4.1★ (20) | 24 mi |
10 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 J Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Durango |
| Earth Art Landscape Excavation | In Durango | |
| Hydronic Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Durango |
| L&L Plumbing and Drain | In Durango | |
| Lux construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| M&R Electric | 5.0★ (52) | In Durango |
| Plumbing Durango | In Durango | |
| Plumbing Guy | In Durango | |
| SERVPRO of Durango | 4.9★ (257) | In Durango |
| Timberland Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Durango |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durango. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 30 Durango 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Durango data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |