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Best Plumbers in Escalon, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Escalon: Tony's Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Noble Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 179.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc., 2,293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 179 ranked; ranked #6.

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

179 Escalon plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 85 are open 24/7, 127 open Saturdays and 102 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 179 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Riverbank ranking. See Plumbers in Riverbank

Top 10 plumbers in Escalon at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Escalon at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tony's Plumbing654.9★ (1,173)Modesto, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Noble Plumbing644.9★ (866)Modesto, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services644.8★ (1,000)Modesto, 10 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup634.7★ (1,664)Manteca, 12 mi away24/7—
5City Water Conservation635.0★ (744)Modesto, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.634.9★ (2,293)Modesto, 6 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Top Tier Plumbing Inc.635.0★ (346)Modesto, 12 mi away24/7—
8Discount Plumbing624.8★ (979)Stockton, 17 mi away24/7—
9Knights Plumbing and Drain624.9★ (690)Ceres, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.9★ (1,175)Tracy, 24 mi away24/7—

The 179 best plumbers in Escalon, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Escalon

    #1 Tony's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 10 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1234 Woodland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Tony's Plumbing(209) 778-3229

  2. #2 Noble Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 11 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1219 Kansas Ave Ste #1, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Noble Plumbing(209) 566-5420

  8. #8 Discount Plumbing

    Based in Stockton, 17 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 979 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    202 Val Dervin Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95206
    View profile for Discount Plumbing(209) 227-3113

  12. #12 Herk's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1010 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Herk's Plumbing(209) 496-1388

  13. #13 Power Plumbin

    Based in Ceres, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Power Plumbin(209) 996-0421

  17. #17 Andrade's Plumbing

    Based in Ceres, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1816 Richland Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    View profile for Andrade's Plumbing(209) 828-6600

  22. #22 Discount Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 8 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3900 Pelandale Ave Suite 160, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for Discount Plumbing(209) 214-7731

Plumbers ranked #26 to #31

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 31 of 179 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Escalon, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Excellence Rooter and Plumbing Inc585.0★ (28)10 mi
27Smith Plumbing585.0★ (15)6 mi
28Martin Plumbing584.8★ (32)10 mi
31Ave Maria Plumbing585.0★ (82)14 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Escalon?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Escalon?
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 Escalon plumbers

We scored 179 Escalon 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 Escalon 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 Escalon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Escalon?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Escalon, CA is Tony's Plumbing with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 179 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Escalon?

ContractorsRanked ranks 179 plumbers serving Escalon, CA. 1 of them is based in Escalon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Escalon are open 24/7?

85 ranked plumbers in Escalon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Escalon work on weekends?

127 of 179 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 102 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Noble Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#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 Escalon?

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

What Google rating do Escalon plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 179 rated plumbers in Escalon is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. has the most, 2,293 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Escalon

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 179 plumbers serving Escalon.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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