60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Exeter, NH (2026)
205 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Exeter: A-List Drains Inc, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Dog Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 205.
- 27
Most-reviewed: Heritage Home Service, 7,956 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 205 ranked; ranked #27.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
205 Exeter plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 64 are open 24/7, 101 open Saturdays and 80 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 205 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Exeter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-List Drains Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (142) | Andover, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Dog Sewer & Drain | 60 | 4.9★ (58) | Chester, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SRV Plumbing and Heating | 60 | 5.0★ (58) | Haverhill, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rooter-Man | 60 | 4.8★ (23) | Exeter | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Maffei Services | 59 | 4.7★ (848) | Haverhill, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Seacoast Sewer & Drain, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (156) | Eliot, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Heritage Home Service | 59 | 4.9★ (2,248) | Hampton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | St Pierre Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (77) | Chester, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | The Drain Surgeon | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Barnstable, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | All American Plumbing and Heating | 58 | 4.9★ (58) | Eliot, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 205 best plumbers in Exeter, 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.
Based in Chester, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Haverhill, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#4 Rooter-Man
Based in Exeter
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12 Kingston Rd Suite D, Exeter, NH 03833
Based in Haverhill, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 848 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 848 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 383 Main St, Rowley, MA 01969
Based in Eliot, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hampton, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,248 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 2,248 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 179 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862
Based in Chester, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Barnstable, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Eliot, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Plumr
Based in North Andover, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8 Marblehead St B, North Andover, MA 01845
Based in Biddeford, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Jeff's Drains
Based in Haverhill, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 183 Orchard Hill Rd, Haverhill, MA 01835
#14 Rooter Man
Based in Lawrence, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 46 Portland St, Lawrence, MA 01843
Based in Exeter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 12 Folsom St, Exeter, NH 03833
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Derry, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Manchester, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 411 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 862 S Porter St, Manchester, NH 03103
Based in Exeter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Auburn, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hampton, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Eliot, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beverly, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Methuen, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Newmarket, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Riverbend Rd, Newmarket, NH 03857
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 205 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Exeter
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Clear Plumbing Solutions, LLC | 4.6★ (9) | 16 mi |
| Andrew plumbing and heating | 4.6★ (19) | 22 mi |
| Bruce P Hermenau Plumbing | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Dacare the Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Dan Rich Plumbing & Heating Co | 2.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| David Glover Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Drain King Inc | 4.7★ (14) | 22 mi |
| Extreme Plumbing | 4.7★ (51) | 16 mi |
| Fairbanks Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Farrell Contracting Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Exeter |
| Jim Tobey Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | In Exeter |
| Just Great Plumbing and Heating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Krafton plumbing and heating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mc Nally & Sons Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Merrimack Valley Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| P M Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (14) | 22 mi |
| Palmer and Sicard, Inc. | 3.9★ (20) | In Exeter |
| TAPS Decorative Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Twins Plumbing and Heating Inc. | 4.6★ (20) | 23 mi |
| Viper Drain Cleaning LLC | 4.1★ (13) | 22 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Exeter?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Exeter. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification licenses Plumber licenses (Mechanical Licensing Board).
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Exeter plumbers
We scored 205 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 |
Plumbers in Exeter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Exeter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Exeter, NH is A-List Drains Inc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Top Dog Sewer & Drain (#2) and SRV Plumbing and Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 205 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Exeter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 205 plumbers serving Exeter, NH. 4 of them are based in Exeter; 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 Exeter are open 24/7?
64 ranked plumbers in Exeter post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A-List Drains Inc (#1), Top Dog Sewer & Drain (#2) and SRV Plumbing and Heating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Exeter work on weekends?
101 of 205 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 80 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A-List Drains Inc (#1), Top Dog Sewer & Drain (#2) and SRV Plumbing and Heating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification handles licensing and covers Plumber licenses (Mechanical Licensing Board).
How much does water heater replacement cost in Exeter?
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 Exeter. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Exeter plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 205 rated plumbers in Exeter is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Heritage Home Service has the most, 7,956 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Exeter
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 205 plumbers serving Exeter.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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