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Best overall in Gardnerville Ranchos: Bighorn Plumbing, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bighorn Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
Most-reviewed: Bighorn Plumbing, 560 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #2.
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47 Gardnerville Ranchos plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 47 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bighorn Plumbing | 91 | 4.8★ (156) | Gardnerville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bighorn Plumbing | 90 | 4.8★ (560) | Carson City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Millennium Plumbing | 89 | 5.0★ (39) | Gardnerville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hoffman Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (147) | Gardnerville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rooter Man Plumbing of Carson City | 86 | 4.7★ (150) | Carson City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sagebrush Plumbing | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Gardnerville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | TRUJILLO PLUMBING | 85 | 4.9★ (25) | South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 85 | 5.0★ (22) | South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hoffman Plumbing | 85 | 4.7★ (380) | Carson City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Summit Plumbing Co. LLC | 83 | 4.0★ (21) | Gardnerville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 560 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (560).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 380 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville Ranchos
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 14 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | American Leak Detection of Northern Nevada | 73 | 3.9★ (11) | 3 mi |
| 27 | Clark Plumbing Heating & Air | 72 | 3.2★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Chavez Plumbing | 71 | 4.7★ (26) | 15 mi |
| 29 | MB Plumbing | 71 | 5.0★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Big Dog Plumbing LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Pro Plumbing | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Precision Plumbing | 69 | 4.5★ (16) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Hart Plumbing Services | 69 | 4.6★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 34 | Tech Plumbing & Heating Inc | 69 | 4.4★ (127) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Helwig Plumbing Company | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Joe's Plumbing & Rooter Services | 68 | 4.4★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Summit Plumbing Co LLC | 68 | 3.1★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Lucas plumbing and heating | 67 | 4.1★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 39 | All Seasons Plumbing & Heating | 66 | 4.3★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Jackrabbit Plumbing | 66 | 4.3★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 41 | Everclear Hydro-Jetting | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 42 | Clark Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 3.3★ (18) | 14 mi |
| 43 | Lake Tahoe Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 3.3★ (70) | 15 mi |
| 44 | Nixon Heating Air Conditioning | 63 | 3.8★ (53) | 14 mi |
| 45 | Fluid Dynamics LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 46 | Simerson | 62 | 4.1★ (21) | 22 mi |
| 47 | Cruz Construction Co., Inc. | 61 | 4.1★ (13) | 24 mi |
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 | 1 mi | |
| Chavez Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Easy Rooter Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Evolve Plumbing | 4 mi | |
| Foster's home improvement | 13 mi | |
| Gore Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Hi desert plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| New Pioneer Plumbing and Heating - Plumbing Repair Service, Plumbing Contractor Minden NV | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Nixon's Heating A/C & Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Nixons Heating AC & Plumbing | 4 mi | |
| Northwest plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville Ranchos |
| Pro plumbing & drain | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pure Value Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Rep Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Rick's Plumbing, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Robert Sandy Plumbing Inc - Plumbing Repair Services, Water Heater Replacement | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Sierra Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Sierra Nevada Backflow | 13 mi | |
| Summit Septic Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| York Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gardnerville Ranchos. 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 47 Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Gardnerville Ranchos 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 |