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Best Plumbers in El Cerrito, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Cerrito: Discount Plumbing Rooter Services, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 2,670 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 654.

  3. 49

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 5,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 654 ranked; ranked #49.

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

654 El Cerrito plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 216 are open 24/7, 423 open Saturdays and 292 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 654 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in El Cerrito at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in El Cerrito at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Discount Plumbing Rooter Services914.9★ (2,670)Daly City, 18 mi away24/7Overall
2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area904.9★ (1,283)Oakland, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Advanced Plumbing & Drain904.9★ (666)San Francisco, 12 mi away24/7—
4Lifesaver Plumbing And Rooter905.0★ (88)Richmond, 1 mi away24/7—
5Discount Plumbing San Francisco905.0★ (465)San Francisco, 13 mi away24/7—
6Fast Water Heater Company904.9★ (1,240)Richmond, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez904.8★ (1,092)Martinez, 12 mi away24/7—
8Service Pros Plumbers, Inc.905.0★ (499)Concord, 15 mi away24/7—
9Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services904.9★ (127)Richmond, 3 mi away24/7—
10Water Heaters Only, Inc905.0★ (514)Concord, 15 mi away24/7—

The 654 best plumbers in El Cerrito, 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.

  12. #12 Plumbing Care Inc

    Based in San Ramon, 21 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,948 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,948 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd UNIT 312, San Ramon, CA 94583
    View profile for Plumbing Care Inc(925) 255-6352

  13. #13 Pipe Spy, Inc.

    Based in Oakland, 7 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1108 26th St, Oakland, CA 94607
    View profile for Pipe Spy, Inc.(510) 465-3000

  15. #15 Marin Roto-Rooter

    Based in Novato, 19 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,033 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,033 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    885 Olive Ave Suite D, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Marin Roto-Rooter(415) 898-2700

  16. #16 Roto-Rooter

    Based in San Francisco, 13 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    60 29th St #428, San Francisco, CA 94110
    View profile for Roto-Rooter(415) 964-3302

  23. #23 The Plumbing Two

    Based in San Pablo, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    107 Buena Ventura St Apt 80, San Pablo, CA 94806
    View profile for The Plumbing Two(510) 992-9474

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

plumbers in El Cerrito, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roto-Rooter884.9★ (407)17 mi
27SplashFix Plumbing885.0★ (375)20 mi
28EO Plumbing Service884.9★ (171)12 mi
29Genteel Plumbers884.8★ (345)14 mi
30Local Plumbing885.0★ (87)11 mi
31O'Grady Plumbing884.9★ (173)13 mi
32Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Francisco874.8★ (261)13 mi
33Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.874.9★ (931)11 mi
34Nelson Family Plumbing & Water Heaters874.7★ (113)7 mi
35Water Heaters Only, Inc874.9★ (531)22 mi
36Isackson Plumbing875.0★ (74)12 mi
37Sharky Plumbing 510 & Rooter LLC - Plumbing Service in Oakland Ca875.0★ (62)11 mi
38El Sobrante Sewer Repair875.0★ (118)3 mi
39Hydro Plumbing & Rooter875.0★ (67)13 mi
40LemonTree Plumbing875.0★ (27)6 mi
41Oak Plumbing875.0★ (80)14 mi
42Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning874.8★ (631)21 mi
43Heise's Plumbing864.9★ (1,454)15 mi
44Munoz services864.9★ (52)5 mi
45Phast rooter & plumbing865.0★ (127)18 mi
46Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air864.9★ (966)13 mi
47Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup864.8★ (313)4 mi
48Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup864.9★ (339)22 mi
49Service Champions864.9★ (5,220)14 mi
50Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter864.9★ (520)13 mi

Also serving El Cerrito

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 El Cerrito
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alameda Plumbing Contractors5.0★ (2)11 mi
All Plumbing5.0★ (2)14 mi
Bay Area Plumbing Inc3.0★ (2)9 mi
Bay Plumbing5.0★ (2)10 mi
Beyond Plumbing5.0★ (2)14 mi
Big Brothers Plumbing Inc5.0★ (150)11 mi
Chosen Rooter & Plumbing Inc.4.8★ (297)10 mi
Complete Plumbing Works5.0★ (2)13 mi
Cruz & Companies4.9★ (56)12 mi
Erwyn's Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
JNJ Rooter and Plumbing LLC5.0★ (261)18 mi
MG Bay Area Construction5.0★ (2)11 mi
One Step Plumbing5.0★ (2)5 mi
Pacific Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
Paul's Plumbing2.0★ (2)6 mi
Plumbing Heroes: Oakland5.0★ (2)10 mi
Plumbing Walnut Creek3.0★ (2)14 mi
Rooterman Drain & Sewer Service5.0★ (2)14 mi
Ros Plumbing5.0★ (2)13 mi
Total Works General Contractors5.0★ (2)15 mi

How much do plumbers cost in El Cerrito?

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

How much do plumbers cost in El Cerrito?
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 El Cerrito plumbers

We scored 654 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in El Cerrito?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in El Cerrito, CA is Discount Plumbing Rooter Services with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,670 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area (#2) and Advanced Plumbing & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 654 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in El Cerrito?

ContractorsRanked ranks 654 plumbers serving El Cerrito, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in El Cerrito are open 24/7?

216 ranked plumbers in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Discount Plumbing Rooter Services (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area (#2) and Advanced Plumbing & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in El Cerrito work on weekends?

423 of 654 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 292 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Discount Plumbing Rooter Services (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area (#2) and Advanced Plumbing & Drain (#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 El Cerrito?

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

What Google rating do El Cerrito plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 654 rated plumbers in El Cerrito is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Service Champions has the most, 5,220 reviews, and ranks #49. 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 El Cerrito

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 654 plumbers serving El Cerrito.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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