Ranked #1 in Greater Upper Marlboro
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro
90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD (2026)
564 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Greater Upper Marlboro: Essential Plumbing and Electric, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Carter Quality Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 564.
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Most-reviewed: Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC, 6,899 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 564 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
564 Greater Upper Marlboro plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 198 are open 24/7, 349 open Saturdays and 266 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 564 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essential Plumbing and Electric | 90 | 5.0★ (121) | Greater Upper Marlboro | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Carter Quality Plumbing | 89 | 5.0★ (68) | Greater Upper Marlboro | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc | 89 | 4.9★ (1,720) | Alexandria, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Drain Fighter - Jetting & Drain Cleaning | 89 | 4.9★ (484) | Washington, D.C., 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Brian B. Quick Plumbing | 89 | 4.9★ (1,368) | Beltsville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | James A. Douglas Plumbing & Gas Fitting LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (163) | Arnold, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Better Plumbing Co | 88 | 4.9★ (432) | St. Charles, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 88 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC | 88 | 4.7★ (6,899) | Alexandria, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Howard Plumbing | 87 | 4.9★ (521) | Annapolis, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 564 best plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Alexandria, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,720 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,720 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1727 King St Suite 123, Alexandria, VA 22314
Based in Washington, D.C., 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 809 Cedar Heights Dr Apt d, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Based in Beltsville, 16 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,368 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,368 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10739 Tucker St Suite 100-B, Beltsville, MD 20705
Based in Arnold, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in St. Charles, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Washington, D.C., 20 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5125 MacArthur Blvd NW Ste 13, Washington, DC 20016
Based in Alexandria, 22 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 6,899 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 6,899 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6598B Fleet Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
#10 Howard Plumbing
Based in Annapolis, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 521 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 521 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 42 Hudson St #212, Annapolis, MD 21401
#11 A Better Plumber
Based in California, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Alexandria, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8332 Richmond Hwy #207, Alexandria, VA 22309
Based in Annapolis, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 222 Severn Ave Ste 13, Annapolis, MD 21403
Based in Beltsville, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12000 Indian Creek Ct, Beltsville, MD 20705
Based in Annapolis, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 41 State Cir Ste 5, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9622 Cortland Ln, Dunkirk, MD 20754
Based in Washington, D.C., 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 125 L St SE, Washington, DC 20003
#18 John C. Flood
Based in Washington, D.C., 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4419 41st St, Brentwood, MD 20722
Based in Alexandria, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 671 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 671 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4508 Apple Tree Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14806 Pratt St Ste B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
#21 Prime Plumbing
Based in Glen Burnie, 24 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,323 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,323 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7617 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15881 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Based in Annapolis, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1125 West St Suite #609, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Bethesda, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4641 Montgomery Ave Ste 518, Bethesda, MD 20814
Based in Arlington, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2219 N Columbus St #204, Arlington, VA 22207
Plumbers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 564 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Greater Upper Marlboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACW Service Inc. | 5.0★ (491) | 18 mi |
| All Clear Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC | 4.8★ (547) | 19 mi |
| Alliance Trade Services | 5.0★ (24) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| Anderson Plumbing LLC | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| B&M Plumbing and Heating | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| BMB Plumbing Solutions Inc. | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| Complete Enhancement LLC | 3.5★ (21) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| Dave & Sons Plumbing | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| DSJ Plumbing | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| Ferguson | 3.0★ (2) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| Hermanstyne Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| Hermanstyne Plumbing & Heating | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| Hot Water Express | Water Heater Service, Repair NOW!, Installation and Replacement in the DMV | 4.9★ (62) | 7 mi |
| Joint Plumbing Apprentice | 4.5★ (2) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| New Look Kitchen Bath & Design | 1.0★ (1) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| SLO-FLO Plumbing | 5.0★ (213) | 21 mi |
| THE PLUMBING LEGENDS, LLC | In Greater Upper Marlboro | |
| W. A. Booth Plumbing Services llc | 5.0★ (204) | 20 mi |
| Welch & Rushe Inc | 4.2★ (10) | In Greater Upper Marlboro |
| YB MECHANICAL LLC | 4.8★ (108) | 9 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Greater Upper Marlboro?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Greater Upper Marlboro. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Greater Upper Marlboro plumbers
We scored 564 Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro 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 |
Plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Greater Upper Marlboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD is Essential Plumbing and Electric with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Carter Quality Plumbing (#2) and Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 564 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Greater Upper Marlboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 564 plumbers serving Greater Upper Marlboro, MD. 7 of them are based in Greater Upper Marlboro; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro are open 24/7?
198 ranked plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Essential Plumbing and Electric (#1), Carter Quality Plumbing (#2) and Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro work on weekends?
349 of 564 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 266 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Essential Plumbing and Electric (#1), Carter Quality Plumbing (#2) and Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Greater Upper Marlboro?
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 Greater Upper Marlboro. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Greater Upper Marlboro plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 564 rated plumbers in Greater Upper Marlboro is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC has the most, 6,899 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Greater Upper Marlboro
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 564 plumbers serving Greater Upper Marlboro.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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