50 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gardnerville: Bighorn Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bighorn Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Bighorn Plumbing, 560 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Gardnerville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bighorn Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (156) | Gardnerville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bighorn Plumbing | 63 | 4.8★ (560) | Carson City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Millennium Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (39) | Gardnerville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hoffman Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (147) | Gardnerville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | High Quality Plumbing | 61 | 4.8★ (50) | Gardnerville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rooter Man Plumbing of Carson City | 60 | 4.7★ (150) | Carson City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sagebrush Plumbing | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Gardnerville | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Summit Plumbing Co. LLC | 59 | 4.0★ (21) | Gardnerville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hoffman Plumbing | 59 | 4.7★ (380) | Carson City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JackRabbit Plumbing Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (88) | Gardnerville | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 560 Google reviews, the most in Gardnerville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #5 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 Carson City, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 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 South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #21 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 Gardnerville
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Backflow | In Gardnerville | |
| Chavez Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Clark Plumbing Heating Air | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Easy Rooter Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Evolve Plumbing | In Gardnerville | |
| Gore Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Hi desert plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| New Pioneer Plumbing and Heating - Plumbing Repair Service, Plumbing Contractor Minden NV | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Nixon's Heating A/C & Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Nixons Heating AC & Plumbing | In Gardnerville | |
| Pro plumbing & drain | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pure Value Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Rep Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Rick's Plumbing, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Robert Sandy Plumbing Inc - Plumbing Repair Services, Water Heater Replacement | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Sagebrush Plumbing | In Gardnerville | |
| Sierra Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sierra Nevada Plumbing | In Gardnerville | |
| Summit Septic Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
| York Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gardnerville. 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 Nevada, Nevada State Contractors Board licenses C-1 plumbing and heating classification.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 50 Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville 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 |