92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13007 Hyland Side Rd, Essex, ON N8M 2X6
Best Plumbers in Essex, ON (2026)
273 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Essex: RFG Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bubby's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 273.
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Most-reviewed: Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, 8,756 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 273 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
273 Essex plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 108 are open 24/7, 175 open Saturdays and 132 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 273 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFG Plumbing | 92 | 4.8★ (845) | Essex | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bubby's Plumbing | 91 | 5.0★ (1,190) | Windsor, 23 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 89 | 4.8★ (8,756) | Windsor, 14 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fowler Plumbing | 88 | 4.8★ (397) | Windsor, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Seasons Mechanical Services | 88 | 5.0★ (136) | Amherstburg, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ole’ Walkerville Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (207) | Windsor, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 87 | 4.6★ (1,269) | Detroit, 25 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Plumbing Now | 87 | 4.7★ (221) | Amherstburg, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Windsor Urgent Drainage & Electric EEL and Plumbing | 86 | 4.8★ (62) | Windsor, 15 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 85 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 37 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 273 best plumbers in Essex, 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.
Based in Windsor, 23 km away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1074 Crawford Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 5C9
Based in Windsor, 14 km away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (8,756).
- 4.8★ from 8,756 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1900 Blackacre Dr, Windsor, ON N0R 1L0
Based in Windsor, 16 km away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3215 Jefferson Blvd Unit 301, Windsor, ON N8T 2W7
Based in Amherstburg, 17 km away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1239 Huntwick Pl, LaSalle, ON N9H 2B4
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2666 Turner Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3L3
Based in Detroit, 25 km away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 422 W Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226
#8 Plumbing Now
Based in Amherstburg, 16 km away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 221 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 15 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1472 Stoneybrook Crescent, Windsor, ON N9G 2Z4
Based in Warren, 37 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25530 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Based in Amherstburg, 3 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1965 Ellis Side Rd, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Based in Essex
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5555 Walker Rd, Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0
Based in Amherstburg, 37 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Amherstburg, 38 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 28 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 18 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2979 Conservation Dr, Windsor, ON N8W 5J3
Based in Windsor, 39 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Amherstburg, 20 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 16 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12072 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8N 1M1
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1827 Norman Rd, Windsor, ON N8T 1R9
Based in Amherstburg, 20 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 18 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3194 Devon Dr, Windsor, ON N8X 4L2
#23 Plumb-O-Matic
Based in Dearborn Heights, 35 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19216 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Based in Windsor, 20 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Amherstburg, 21 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1740 Sprucewood Ave Unit#3, LaSalle, ON N9J 0E6
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 273 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
20 more plumbers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Plus Gary & Sons Plumbing / HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 km |
| A-1 D & E Electric Eel | 3.0★ (2) | 17 km |
| Affordable Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Drain Co. | 3.0★ (2) | 38 km |
| Best Plumbing Rooter Sewer Drain Co. | 4.8★ (80) | 35 km |
| Compass Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Essex |
| Dearborn Plumbers | 5.0★ (2) | 40 km |
| Drainman Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Mr. Drain | 4.5★ (2) | 30 km |
| Pauley's Sewer & Drain | 4.3★ (314) | 32 km |
| Platinum Plumbing Inc. | 4.7★ (14) | 14 km |
| Rapid Sewer Data | 5.0★ (1) | 9 km |
| Royal Flush Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| TM Plumbing | 4.0★ (2) | 21 km |
| Todder Plumbing Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | 10 km |
| Town & Country Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | 31 km |
| TRS Waterproofing & Drainage | 5.0★ (1) | In Essex |
| Tru-Flo Plumbing | 1.0★ (2) | 31 km |
| United Plumbing Co. Llc | 3.0★ (2) | 27 km |
| Wyandotte Plumber | 3.0★ (2) | 28 km |
How much do plumbers cost in Essex?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Essex. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Essex plumbers
We scored 273 Essex 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Essex data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Plumbers in Essex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Essex, ON is RFG Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bubby's Plumbing (#2) and Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 273 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 273 plumbers serving Essex, ON. 3 of them are based in Essex; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Essex are open 24/7?
108 ranked plumbers in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RFG Plumbing (#1), Bubby's Plumbing (#2) and Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Essex work on weekends?
175 of 273 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 132 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RFG Plumbing (#1), Bubby's Plumbing (#2) and Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Essex?
Water heater replacement typically costs CA$1,240 to CA$2,570, with CA$1,890 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Essex. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Essex plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 273 rated plumbers in Essex is 4.7★, with a median of 27 reviews. Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing has the most, 8,756 reviews, and ranks #3. 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.
Do plumbers outside Essex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Essex city centre, 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 Essex
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 273 plumbers serving Essex.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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