34 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Española: Agua Fria Plumbing Inc, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM, 834 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Española plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agua Fria Plumbing Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Fe, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical | 56 | 4.7★ (545) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM | 56 | 4.8★ (834) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings · Emergency | Most reviews |
| 4 | Any Hour Plumbing | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Albuquerque, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Los Alamos Plumbing | 55 | 4.8★ (120) | Los Alamos, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | American Leak Detection of New Mexico | 54 | 4.6★ (25) | Santa Fe, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 54 | 4.1★ (58) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cartwright's Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 54 | 4.3★ (425) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AK Septic Pumping & Installation | 53 | 4.3★ (12) | Santa Fe, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | CaitCo Drainworks | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | Santa Fe, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 834 Google reviews, the most in Española.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Alamos, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 425 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 605 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Alamos, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trinidad, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 294 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Española. 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 |
In New Mexico, New Mexico Construction Industries Division licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 34 Española 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 Española 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 |