31 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gainesville: Absolute Heat & Air, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 580 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dodson Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Texoma Appliance Repair, 123 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 31 ranked after Absolute Heat & Air; ranked #19.
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31 Gainesville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absolute Heat & Air | 61 | 4.8★ (580) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Water Heater Plumbing Pros | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
| 3 | Dodson Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (62) | Denison, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Sieger's Plumbing | 55 | 3.4★ (22) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 5 | Scott Terry Plumbing | 55 | 4.5★ (17) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 6 | Vineyard Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 7 | Helton Plumbing | 54 | 4.1★ (20) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 8 | Lane VL Plumbing, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (34) | Denton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A + Plumbing | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Sanger, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Tortuga Plumbing LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (50) | Celina, 18 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 580 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denison, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Hill, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Briar, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Denison, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sherman, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prosper, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sanger Plumbing | 48 | 4.2★ (21) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Red River Plumbing | 48 | 4.2★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 28 | True Integrity Plumbing LLC | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Good 'Ol' Boyz Plumbing | 47 | 2.4★ (19) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Luna's Landscape and Construction | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 31 | North Texas Excavation | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culpepper Plumbing & AC Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| Gainesville, TX Plumber | In Gainesville | |
| Just one Landstruction | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gainesville. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 31 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 |