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Best Plumbers in Ephrata, PA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ephrata: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 162.

  3. 29

    Most-reviewed: Essig Plumbing & Heating, 3,841 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 162 ranked after Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster; ranked #29.

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

162 Ephrata plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 162 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Ephrata at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Ephrata at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster644.8★ (4,447)Lancaster, 14 mi away24/7Overall
2Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation614.8★ (54)Ephrata24/7Emergencies
3Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services614.8★ (3,829)Lancaster, 12 mi away24/7—
4Anthony & Sons Plumbing614.9★ (176)Lancaster, 11 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (251)Lancaster, 11 mi away24/7—
6Good Faith Plumbing LLC595.0★ (72)Willow Street, 13 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (574)Palmyra, 23 mi away24/7—
8Lancaster Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical594.8★ (3,005)Lancaster, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
924/7 Drain Cleaning and plumbing585.0★ (146)Palmyra, 21 mi away24/7—
10Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation584.8★ (930)Lancaster, 14 mi away24/7—

The 162 best plumbers in Ephrata, 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.

  11. #11 Nolt Companies, LLC

    Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    Address
    320 E Liberty St, Lancaster, PA 17602
    View profile for Nolt Companies, LLC(717) 278-9018

  14. #14 Horst Plumbing

    Based in Ephrata

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    131 Cherry St, Ephrata, PA 17522
    View profile for Horst Plumbing(717) 587-0271

  15. #15 Sawyer Plumbing LLC

    Based in Coatesville, 23 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    380 Doe Run Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
    View profile for Sawyer Plumbing LLC(484) 267-1945

  17. #17 HQ Water Solutions

    Based in Lancaster, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 S Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
    View profile for HQ Water Solutions(717) 820-7997

  19. #19 Ray's Plumbing LLC

    Based in Ephrata

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1098 Martindale Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
    View profile for Ray's Plumbing LLC(717) 445-5519

  22. #22 JK Mechanical

    Based in Willow Street, 15 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    202 W Kendig Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584
    View profile for JK Mechanical(717) 464-0111

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

plumbers in Ephrata, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kline's Services, a Wind River Company564.1★ (93)14 mi
27Plumbing Plus564.8★ (34)20 mi
28Gill's Plumbing & Mechanical564.8★ (199)17 mi
29Essig Plumbing & Heating554.9★ (3,841)22 mi
30JB Plumbing HVAC & Construction Division555.0★ (179)20 mi
31Mervin Zimmerman Plumbing Heating & AC554.8★ (251)6 mi
32Joe The Plumber554.4★ (59)10 mi
33DiEgidio Plumbing Solutions LLC545.0★ (11)19 mi
34Mike's Drain Service545.0★ (11)20 mi
35PTP Plumbing LLC.545.0★ (21)13 mi
36Close Comfort Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC544.9★ (87)18 mi
37Just In Case Mechanical, LLC544.6★ (164)7 mi
38The Witmer Company544.7★ (110)7 mi
39Gotwals Sanitation545.0★ (15)24 mi
40Service 360 Group544.9★ (239)16 mi
41Aztecas Plumbing And Heating533.7★ (3)14 mi
42Badinger Plumbing Inc535.0★ (8)22 mi
43Axcess Industries Inc535.0★ (10)24 mi
44American Leak Detection534.8★ (4)7 mi
45Walters Services533.7★ (3)17 mi
46JB Plumbing HVAC535.0★ (19)14 mi
47Mr Rooter523.3★ (3)17 mi
48Express Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning525.0★ (46)24 mi
49Reliant Heating & Cooling525.0★ (29)11 mi
50Terry E Gingrich & Sons HVAC & Water Heaters515.0★ (103)22 mi

Also serving Ephrata

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 Ephrata
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bennis Plumbing and Drain Cleaning4.1★ (13)24 mi
Berks Drain Services3.0★ (2)19 mi
Berkshire Mechanical/Denny's Electric Service4.3★ (39)18 mi
Compleat Restorations4.6★ (148)In Ephrata
Ferguson Plumbing & Hvac3.0★ (2)10 mi
Fryman's Services5.0★ (2)16 mi
Haller Enterprises Inc2.3★ (6)In Ephrata
J & C Home Improvements5.0★ (1)13 mi
JAMES K ALLWEIN, INC3.0★ (2)17 mi
Jay Rusden Handyman Service5.0★ (2)23 mi
Kale Services LLC5.0★ (2)15 mi
M D Farrell Inc5.0★ (2)20 mi
Mark's Plumbing & Heating3.0★ (2)13 mi
Martin’s Electric & Plumbing Service LLC5.0★ (1)12 mi
N.S. Johnson, Inc4.9★ (74)24 mi
Penn Mechanical Company5.0★ (29)15 mi
Schells Excavating5.0★ (1)17 mi
Sure Fire Maintenance & Cleaning1.0★ (1)15 mi
The Don Mechanical5.0★ (1)In Ephrata
Triangle Refrigeration Co.4.5★ (2)4 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Ephrata?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Ephrata?
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 we ranked Ephrata plumbers

We scored 162 Ephrata 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ephrata data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Ephrata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Ephrata?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Ephrata, PA is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,447 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services (#3) follow. We ranked 162 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Ephrata?

ContractorsRanked ranks 162 plumbers serving Ephrata, PA. 4 of them are based in Ephrata; 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 Ephrata are open 24/7?

48 ranked plumbers in Ephrata post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Ephrata work on weekends?

73 of 162 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Ephrata?

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

What Google rating do Ephrata plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 162 rated plumbers in Ephrata is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lancaster has the most, 4,447 reviews, and ranks #1. 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.

Do plumbers outside Ephrata count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ephrata city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Ephrata

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 162 plumbers serving Ephrata.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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