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Best Plumbers in East Foothills, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Foothills: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain Doctor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 479.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 479 ranked after Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose; ranked #9.

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

479 East Foothills plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 209 are open 24/7, 384 open Saturdays and 304 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 479 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 plumbers in East Foothills at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in East Foothills at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose934.8★ (3,216)San Jose, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Drain Doctor934.9★ (875)San Jose, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter924.8★ (1,482)San Jose, 5 mi away24/7—
4Water Heaters Only, Inc924.9★ (552)San Jose, 5 mi away24/7—
5Elite Rooter914.7★ (1,298)San Jose, 5 mi away24/7—
6Gogo Rooter914.9★ (459)San Jose, 5 mi away24/7—
7Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters914.8★ (1,167)Santa Clara, 8 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,039)Santa Clara, 8 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,657)San Jose, 11 mi away24/7Most reviews
10$15 Sewer & Drain Service914.8★ (609)San Jose, 6 mi away24/7—

The 479 best plumbers in East Foothills, 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.

  2. #2 Drain Doctor

    Based in San Jose, 4 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1277 N 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Drain Doctor(408) 281-0911

  5. #5 Elite Rooter

    Based in San Jose, 5 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    245 Kinney Dr, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Elite Rooter(408) 827-1315

  6. #6 Gogo Rooter

    Based in San Jose, 5 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Phelan Ave #B, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Gogo Rooter(408) 882-1576

  12. #12 Plumbing Point, Inc.

    Based in Santa Clara, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4701 Patrick Henry Dr Building 25 Suite 107, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    View profile for Plumbing Point, Inc.(408) 556-9132

  17. #17 Allstar Plumbing

    Based in San Jose, 5 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Phelan Ave # A, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Allstar Plumbing(408) 282-7020

Also serving East Foothills

3 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 East Foothills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing4.9★ (274)7 mi
JM Water Heaters & Drains5.0★ (221)7 mi
Rooter Solutions Plumbers4.9★ (157)5 mi

How much do plumbers cost in East Foothills?

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

How much do plumbers cost in East Foothills?
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 California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 East Foothills plumbers

We scored 479 East Foothills 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 East Foothills 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 East Foothills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in East Foothills?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in East Foothills, CA is Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Drain Doctor (#2) and Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 479 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in East Foothills?

ContractorsRanked ranks 479 plumbers serving East Foothills, CA. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in East Foothills are open 24/7?

209 ranked plumbers in East Foothills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Drain Doctor (#2) and Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in East Foothills work on weekends?

384 of 479 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 304 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Drain Doctor (#2) and Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in East Foothills?

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

What Google rating do East Foothills plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 479 rated plumbers in East Foothills is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose has the most, 3,216 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 East Foothills

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 479 plumbers serving East Foothills.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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