12 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Golden Hills: Major Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sharp Excavation and Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Solo Plumbing Inc, 74 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Major Plumbing; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Golden Hills plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (181) | Tehachapi, 1 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Tehachapi Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (49) | Golden Hills | — | — |
| 3 | Solo Plumbing Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (74) | California City, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roemer's Septic Service | 58 | 4.6★ (9) | Tehachapi, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Louie's Plumbing | 58 | 4.4★ (35) | Golden Hills | — | — |
| 6 | Old Town Plumbing (Tehachapi) | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Golden Hills | Sat | — |
| 7 | K3 Plumbing Co | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Golden Hills | — | — |
| 8 | Sharp Excavation and Septic Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Tehachapi, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | RND Plumbing Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Golden Hills | — | — |
| 10 | Mr. & Mrs. Fix It by RC | 50 | 4.8★ (68) | California City, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, the most in Golden Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Hills
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tehachapi, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Golden Hills
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Hills
Ranked #6 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 Golden Hills
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tehachapi, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Hills
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvin, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in California City, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C&K Heating & Air | 5.0★ (36) | In Golden Hills |
| Do It Right Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 13 mi | |
| Innovative Homes | 2 mi | |
| John The Plumber (Tehachapi CA) | 3 mi | |
| Shelby Pumps & Well Service | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Tehachapi Rooter Services | 2 mi | |
| Top Gunz Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Vasquez Handy Services | In Golden Hills |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Golden Hills. 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 12 Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills 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 |