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Best Plumbers in East Haven, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Haven: Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc., CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 1,157 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 406.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 406 ranked; ranked #2.

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

406 East Haven plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 115 are open 24/7, 214 open Saturdays and 157 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 406 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in East Haven at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in East Haven at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc.945.0★ (1,157)Milford, 11 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup944.7★ (1,345)New Haven, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Central Connecticut934.9★ (742)North Branford, 7 mi away24/7—
4Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County914.9★ (722)Shelton, 15 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,306)Stratford, 16 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (421)Ansonia, 12 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup905.0★ (115)Hamden, 7 mi away24/7—
8Bertola Plumbing & Heating905.0★ (570)Trumbull, 21 mi away24/7—
9bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut904.8★ (495)Wallingford, 14 mi away24/7—
10Wind River Environmental of Monroe, CT894.9★ (311)Easton, 16 mi away24/7—

The 406 best plumbers in East Haven, 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.

  21. #21 Rooter-Man

    Based in City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Rooter-Man(203) 874-1811

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

plumbers in East Haven, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Al's Plumbing LLC874.7★ (131)13 mi
27J Rooter Sewer and Drain Cleaning875.0★ (167)23 mi
28Drain Pro874.9★ (30)8 mi
29Murph’s Drainage Solutions Inc. | Cesspool Service865.0★ (159)25 mi
30Pro Plumbing and Drain Service865.0★ (18)7 mi
31Aiello Home Services- Plumbing, Heating, AC, Electrical & Drain Cleaning864.8★ (601)15 mi
32Payless Cesspool Sewer & Drain864.7★ (342)24 mi
33Rob Rozz Well & Pump Service865.0★ (540)24 mi
34Rose Plumbing & Heating LLC864.6★ (19)1 mi
35Yellow Plumbing LLC855.0★ (71)9 mi
36TJ Plumbing and Heating855.0★ (37)5 mi
37Generation Plumbing Services LLC855.0★ (34)17 mi
38Nerotec LLC855.0★ (30)17 mi
39Waterbender Plumbing Services LLC855.0★ (22)14 mi
40Available rooter plumbing LLC855.0★ (8)7 mi
41Freddy's Sewer & Drain Cleaning854.6★ (35)12 mi
42Raps Plumbing & Heating854.9★ (481)9 mi
43Rapid Plumbing Service Inc.854.7★ (27)In East Haven
44Water Warrior Plumbing Solutions855.0★ (26)17 mi
45Master Rooter: Sewer and Drain Cleaning Service845.0★ (56)23 mi
46Griffin Plumbing Services LLC845.0★ (25)17 mi
47Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup844.8★ (414)19 mi
48Affordable Drain Cleaning845.0★ (23)17 mi
49Hope Plumbing844.8★ (32)17 mi
50Nate The Snake Drain Cleaning844.3★ (27)6 mi

Also serving East Haven

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 East Haven
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aqualogic Inc5.0★ (2)7 mi
Authentic Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
Best Connections5.0★ (2)4 mi
Can Vacuum & Jet5.0★ (2)5 mi
Cavallaro Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
Denicola Plumbing5.0★ (2)13 mi
Devine Design Contractors PLLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Drain Wizard Plumbing5.0★ (146)9 mi
Fitzgerald & Wood Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
J C Kleinkauf Heating & Plumbing Inc3.0★ (2)9 mi
J T Collins Plumbing4.0★ (39)4 mi
John J Tratnyek Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)3 mi
Just In Time Mechanical LLCIn East Haven
MORE THAN QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC.5.0★ (3)In East Haven
North Haven Mechanical Contractors5.0★ (2)6 mi
Plumbing HVAC and Electrical ServiceIn East Haven
POLO Plumbing & Heating LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Pyskaty Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (2)12 mi
Royal Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)In East Haven
Total Plumbing & HeatingIn East Haven

How much do plumbers cost in East Haven?

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

How much do plumbers cost in East Haven?
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 Connecticut

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 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 Haven plumbers

We scored 406 East Haven 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 Haven 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 Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in East Haven?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in East Haven, CT is Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,157 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Central Connecticut (#3) follow. We ranked 406 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in East Haven?

ContractorsRanked ranks 406 plumbers serving East Haven, CT. 1 of them is based in East Haven; 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 East Haven are open 24/7?

115 ranked plumbers in East Haven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Central Connecticut (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in East Haven work on weekends?

214 of 406 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 157 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Central Connecticut (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.

How much does water heater replacement cost in East Haven?

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

What Google rating do East Haven plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 406 rated plumbers in East Haven is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 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 East Haven

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 406 plumbers serving East Haven.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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