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Best Plumbers in Elkton, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elkton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 151.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical, 9,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 151 ranked; ranked #5.

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

151 Elkton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 151 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Elkton at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Elkton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,956)Newark, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE914.9★ (3,042)Wilmington, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE894.9★ (2,030)Newark, 4 mi away24/7—
4Cooper Septic llc885.0★ (38)Elkton24/7—
5Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical884.8★ (9,075)Wilmington, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Priority Plumbing & Drain875.0★ (96)Bear, 13 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup864.8★ (871)Wilmington, 21 mi away24/7—
8Service Today Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical864.8★ (1,090)Bear, 8 mi away24/7—
9The Plumber Guys864.9★ (479)Aberdeen, 21 mi away24/7—
10Zoom Drain864.9★ (334)Bear, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 151 best plumbers in Elkton, 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.

  9. #9 The Plumber Guys

    Based in Aberdeen, 21 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1205 Loflin Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
    View profile for The Plumber Guys(410) 698-7863

  10. #10 Zoom Drain

    Based in Bear, 8 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    110 Carson Dr, Bear, DE 19701
    View profile for Zoom Drain(302) 200-4266

  12. #12 Boulden Brothers

    Based in Newark, 4 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,510 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 2,510 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    107 Sandy Dr Building 700, Newark, DE 19713
    View profile for Boulden Brothers(302) 246-7878

  13. #13 Sobieski Inc.

    Based in Newark, 6 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,666 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 5,666 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1325 Old Cooch's Bridge, Newark, DE 19713
    View profile for Sobieski Inc.(877) 707-1358

  18. #18 Done Right Today

    Based in Wilmington, 16 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 2,228 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 2,228 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19 Germay Dr, Wilmington, DE 19804
    View profile for Done Right Today(302) 433-6273

  22. #22 Plumbing First

    Based in Middletown, 16 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    110 Sycamore Ln, Townsend, DE 19734
    View profile for Plumbing First(302) 497-5862

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

plumbers in Elkton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sawyer Plumbing LLC844.9★ (142)25 mi
27SEPA Backflow LLC835.0★ (350)22 mi
28The Water Heater Company- Plumber in Newark, DE835.0★ (61)10 mi
29Triton Services835.0★ (466)13 mi
30Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical834.7★ (1,573)20 mi
31Maichle's Heating and Air Conditioning834.9★ (642)12 mi
32Noble Home Services & Plumbing835.0★ (90)16 mi
33Castle Plumbing Services824.4★ (13)13 mi
34One Way Service LLC825.0★ (5)12 mi
35JDM #1 Plumbing, LLC824.9★ (333)22 mi
36Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical824.5★ (299)9 mi
37Skyes Plumbing LLC813.9★ (7)1 mi
38SUPREME PLUMBING SERVICES815.0★ (6)16 mi
39Drip Plumbing Services, LLC815.0★ (5)16 mi
40Pro Install Services815.0★ (17)24 mi
41Chesapeake Plumbing and Heating803.4★ (7)14 mi
42Watson's Plumbing & Heating804.2★ (36)19 mi
43Wrench Plumbing803.7★ (3)14 mi
44T.A Cochran and Son, Inc - HVAC and Plumbing in Newark, DE.804.5★ (43)10 mi
45Budget Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning804.5★ (74)13 mi
46Chadds Ford Climate Control794.8★ (480)19 mi
47William Del Campo Mechanical Services794.0★ (5)13 mi
48Joe the Plumber794.5★ (17)8 mi
49Grassroots Plumbing795.0★ (6)18 mi
50K C Weaver & Sons795.0★ (31)4 mi

Also serving Elkton

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 Elkton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ada Carpentry & Plumbing LLC5.0★ (1)18 mi
Almark Services LLC5.0★ (2)18 mi
Bella Casa HVAC-R & Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (25)13 mi
Christiana Mechanical, Inc.3.5★ (2)12 mi
De Barr & Sons Home Improvement LLC4.4★ (7)5 mi
Griffin Plumbing & Excavation5.0★ (1)6 mi
Home Services at The Home Depot4.0★ (2)19 mi
Howell Edward P Inc3.0★ (2)In Elkton
Jim E. Malin's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.5.0★ (1)13 mi
Kokoszka & Sons5.0★ (2)12 mi
Madison Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Michael Cullen Plumbing3.0★ (1)15 mi
New Age Plumbing and Mechanical LLC5.0★ (1)22 mi
Penns Grove Plumbing Supply Co., Ox5.0★ (2)21 mi
Restaneo Brothers Plumbing5.0★ (2)23 mi
Shields & Sons Inc1.0★ (2)15 mi
Stan Perkoski's Home Services4.8★ (510)22 mi
Watson Plumbing & Heating Inc.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Woodrow Services4.8★ (32)14 mi
Working Pipes Plumbing3.0★ (2)In Elkton

How much do plumbers cost in Elkton?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Elkton?
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 Maryland

In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Elkton plumbers

We scored 151 Elkton 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 Elkton 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 Elkton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Elkton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Elkton, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE (#2) and Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE (#3) follow. We ranked 151 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Elkton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 151 plumbers serving Elkton, MD. 1 of them is based in Elkton; 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 Elkton are open 24/7?

55 ranked plumbers in Elkton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE (#2) and Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Elkton work on weekends?

81 of 151 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Wilmington DE (#2) and Air Temp Solutions - AC Repair, Heating Repair, Water Heater Repair & Plumbing Newark DE (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Elkton?

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

What Google rating do Elkton plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 151 rated plumbers in Elkton is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Horizon Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical has the most, 9,075 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Elkton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 151 plumbers serving Elkton.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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