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Best Plumbers in El Rio, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Rio: Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hansen's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 250.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Dutton Plumbing, Cooling & Heating, 2,766 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 250 ranked; ranked #18.

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

250 El Rio plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 116 are open 24/7, 175 open Saturdays and 134 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 250 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in El Rio at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in El Rio at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains945.0★ (334)El Rio24/7Overall
2Hansen's Plumbing925.0★ (222)Ventura, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3THE Water Heater Company924.9★ (1,006)Camarillo, 9 mi away24/7—
4Genuine Plumbing and Rooter Inc.914.9★ (182)Oxnard, 2 mi away24/7—
5Ben's Plumbing Service, Inc914.9★ (226)Ventura, 4 mi away24/7—
6Elite Rooter Plumbers904.6★ (565)Ventura, 4 mi away24/7—
7Absolute Plumbing And Rooting, Inc.895.0★ (127)Ventura, 4 mi away24/7—
8Maxx Grip Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc.895.0★ (63)Oxnard, 4 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.5★ (668)Ventura, 5 mi away24/7—
10Rob's Plumbing894.6★ (240)Oxnard, 3 mi away24/7—

The 250 best plumbers in El Rio, 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 Hansen's Plumbing

    Based in Ventura, 2 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2686 Johnson Dr Ste. 203, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Hansen's Plumbing(805) 647-0113

  10. #10 Rob's Plumbing

    Based in Oxnard, 3 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    114 S H St, Oxnard, CA 93030
    View profile for Rob's Plumbing(805) 223-5588

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

plumbers in El Rio, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rex Plumbing & Rooter875.0★ (20)4 mi
27Dutton Plumbing, Cooling & Heating874.8★ (2,247)17 mi
28Donlon Plumbing Inc.874.4★ (108)4 mi
29Solid Plumbing & Drain875.0★ (15)3 mi
30Purcell Plumbing & Drain864.8★ (25)5 mi
31Rooter Solutions Plumbers864.7★ (277)4 mi
32Midtown Plumbing Company865.0★ (20)6 mi
33Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air864.8★ (371)22 mi
34Rooter Man Plumbing of Ventura County864.8★ (354)9 mi
35Above and Beyond Drains & Plumbing, Inc864.9★ (238)23 mi
36COR Plumbing864.8★ (36)9 mi
37Quality Plumbing-Ventura Plumber specializing in residential and commercial864.4★ (25)3 mi
38Team Rooter Plumbing Ventura864.9★ (169)22 mi
39Fix-All 123865.0★ (223)1 mi
40Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.864.9★ (208)23 mi
41WHRP Plumbing864.9★ (208)23 mi
42Conejo Emergency Plumbing865.0★ (84)20 mi
43CRC Plumbing854.9★ (54)16 mi
44All Pro Plumbing Of Camarillo854.9★ (34)7 mi
45Armor Hydro Jetting & Plumbing855.0★ (9)4 mi
46Coastline Plumbing Inc855.0★ (10)6 mi
47Perfection Plumbing854.3★ (6)In El Rio
48Stowell Plumbing855.0★ (10)6 mi
49Americas Best Plumbing Company855.0★ (14)9 mi
50Lloyds Plumbing, Inc.854.9★ (1,445)13 mi

Also serving El Rio

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 Rio
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AFC Plumbing & Solar5.0★ (2)9 mi
Agoura Hills Water Damage | Emergency Restoration5.0★ (2)3 mi
Angel's Backflow Service5.0★ (1)In El Rio
Apollo Plumbing5.0★ (2)In El Rio
C&M Backflow Plumbing INC.5.0★ (2)In El Rio
Carmona Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (2)14 mi
Dan Wiseman Plumbing5.0★ (2)12 mi
Drain Masters4.0★ (59)3 mi
Eubanks Plumbing5.0★ (2)4 mi
Everett Keene Plumbing5.0★ (2)3 mi
Favored Plumbing4.8★ (12)4 mi
Integrity Design Builders, Inc.In El Rio
J&h Home services5.0★ (2)6 mi
MB Remodeling - Plumbing & Rooter3.5★ (2)4 mi
Noyes Plumbing Company5.0★ (2)4 mi
Numero Uno Plumbing & Rooter4.4★ (7)5 mi
Oxnard Plumbing ProIn El Rio
Red Hat Plumbing4.5★ (2)15 mi
Trades United Construction1.0★ (2)4 mi
Twining, Inc. - Ventura3.0★ (2)4 mi

How much do plumbers cost in El Rio?

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

How much do plumbers cost in El Rio?
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 Rio plumbers

We scored 250 El Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in El Rio?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in El Rio, CA is Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hansen's Plumbing (#2) and THE Water Heater Company (#3) follow. We ranked 250 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in El Rio?

ContractorsRanked ranks 250 plumbers serving El Rio, CA. 3 of them are based in El Rio; 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 El Rio are open 24/7?

116 ranked plumbers in El Rio post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains (#1), Hansen's Plumbing (#2) and THE Water Heater Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in El Rio work on weekends?

175 of 250 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 134 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains (#1), Hansen's Plumbing (#2) and THE Water Heater Company (#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 Rio?

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

What Google rating do El Rio plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 250 rated plumbers in El Rio is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Dutton Plumbing, Cooling & Heating has the most, 2,766 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Rio

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 250 plumbers serving El Rio.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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