64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9880 Waterman Rd #140, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Best Plumbers in Elk Grove, CA (2026)
371 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Elk Grove: Drain Time Plumbing, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 5 Star Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 371.
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Most-reviewed: Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air, 10,430 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 371 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
371 Elk Grove plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 142 are open 24/7, 267 open Saturdays and 199 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 371 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Elk Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain Time Plumbing | 64 | 4.8★ (699) | Elk Grove | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating, Air | 64 | 4.9★ (1,098) | Elk Grove | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | 5 Star Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (4,264) | North Highlands, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 62 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Armstrong Plumbing Inc | 62 | 4.8★ (1,665) | Sacramento, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Sacramento | 62 | 4.7★ (2,413) | Sacramento, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Trenchless Co. | 61 | 4.8★ (761) | Sacramento, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.6★ (5,747) | Sacramento, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air | 61 | 4.8★ (10,430) | Carmichael, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Sacramento Sewer & Drain | 61 | 4.9★ (59) | Elk Grove | 24/7 | — |
The 371 best plumbers in Elk Grove, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Elk Grove
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,098 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 1,098 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3:30 PM
- Address
- 9033 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Based in North Highlands, 17 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4616 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660
Based in Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
- Address
- 11101 Trade Center Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,665 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,665 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2551 Albatross Wy, Sacramento, CA 95815
Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 2,413 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 Capitol Mall Suite 2350A, Sacramento, CA 95814
Based in Sacramento, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6201 Elvas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95819
Based in Sacramento, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5,747 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 5,747 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3961 Pell Cir, Sacramento, CA 95838
Based in Carmichael, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 10,430 Google reviews, the most in Elk Grove.
- 4.8★ from 10,430 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10555 Norden Ave, Mather, CA 95655
Based in Elk Grove
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Lagos Plumbing
Based in Elk Grove
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#12 Best Plumbing
Based in Elk Grove
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Iggy's Plumbing
Based in Elk Grove
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9925 Grant Line Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Based in Antelope, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Elk Grove
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Arden-Arcade, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rancho Cordova, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2489 Mercantile Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Based in Sacramento, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4878 Pasadena Ave #4, Sacramento, CA 95841
Based in Sacramento, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8701 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826
Based in Lodi, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Sacramento, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5960 S Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Based in Antelope, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Elk Grove
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Elk Grove
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 456 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 456 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9245 Laguna Springs Dr Suite 200A, Elk Grove, CA 95758
#25 Mr. Drain
Based in Carmichael, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,064 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 1,064 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6217 Ross Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
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 371 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elk Grove
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.
How much do plumbers cost in Elk Grove?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elk Grove. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Elk Grove plumbers
We scored 371 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove 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 |
Plumbers in Elk Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Elk Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Elk Grove, CA is Drain Time Plumbing with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating, Air (#2) and 5 Star Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 371 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Elk Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 371 plumbers serving Elk Grove, CA. 14 of them are based in Elk Grove; 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 Elk Grove are open 24/7?
142 ranked plumbers in Elk Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain Time Plumbing (#1), 5 Star Plumbing (#3) and Armstrong Plumbing Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Elk Grove work on weekends?
267 of 371 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 199 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain Time Plumbing (#1), Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating, Air (#2) and 5 Star Plumbing (#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 Elk Grove?
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 Elk Grove. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Elk Grove plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 371 rated plumbers in Elk Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 33 reviews. Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air has the most, 10,430 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Elk Grove
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 371 plumbers serving Elk Grove.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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