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Best Plumbers in Gonzales, TX (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gonzales: First Shot Plumbing and Drain, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Marty's Plumbing and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Welch’s Plumbing, 27 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Gonzales plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 plumbers in Gonzales at a glance

Top 9 plumbers in Gonzales at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1First Shot Plumbing and Drain925.0★ (17)Gonzales24/7Overall
2Marty's Plumbing and Drain875.0★ (20)Lockhart, 22 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Stevens Plumbing Co804.9★ (16)Yoakum, 23 mi away——
4Meitler Plumbing794.7★ (14)Lockhart, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
5MBD Plumbing-Septic Services Llc763.5★ (8)Luling, 17 mi away——
6Welch’s Plumbing754.6★ (27)Luling, 18 mi away—Most reviews
7Walker Plumbing and Septic Tanks752.9★ (7)Gonzales——
8Turk & Pavlock Plumbing732.3★ (6)Gonzales——
9Advantage Plumbing694.5★ (8)Seguin, 23 mi away——

The 9 best plumbers in Gonzales, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Stevens Plumbing Co

    Based in Yoakum, 23 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    510 Cecilia St, Yoakum, TX 77995
    View profile for Stevens Plumbing Co(361) 293-5171

  4. #4 Meitler Plumbing

    Based in Lockhart, 24 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    Address
    Seawillow Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644
    View profile for Meitler Plumbing(512) 398-3146

  6. #6 Welch’s Plumbing

    Based in Luling, 18 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 N Magnolia Ave, Luling, TX 78648
    View profile for Welch’s Plumbing(830) 351-5415

  8. #8 Turk & Pavlock Plumbing

    Based in Gonzales

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    533 St Andrew St, Gonzales, TX 78629
    View profile for Turk & Pavlock Plumbing(830) 672-2059

  9. #9 Advantage Plumbing

    Based in Seguin, 23 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1025 Anderson Hill, Seguin, TX 78155
    View profile for Advantage Plumbing(830) 303-5442

How much do plumbers cost in Gonzales?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gonzales. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Gonzales?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Texas

In Texas, Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses Master, journeyman and tradesman plumber licenses; plumbing companies operate under a Responsible Master Plumber.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Gonzales plumbers

We scored 9 Gonzales 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gonzales data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Gonzales: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Gonzales?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Gonzales, TX is First Shot Plumbing and Drain with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Marty's Plumbing and Drain (#2) and Stevens Plumbing Co (#3) follow. We ranked 9 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Gonzales?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 plumbers serving Gonzales, TX. 3 of them are based in Gonzales; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Gonzales are open 24/7?

2 ranked plumbers in Gonzales post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are First Shot Plumbing and Drain (#1) and Marty's Plumbing and Drain (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Gonzales work on weekends?

3 of 9 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Shot Plumbing and Drain (#1), Marty's Plumbing and Drain (#2) and Meitler Plumbing (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Texas?

In Texas, Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners handles licensing and covers Master, journeyman and tradesman plumber licenses; plumbing companies operate under a Responsible Master Plumber.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Gonzales?

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 Gonzales. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Gonzales plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated plumbers in Gonzales is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Welch’s Plumbing has the most, 27 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Gonzales

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 plumbers serving Gonzales.

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