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Best Plumbers in Helena, AL (2026)

212 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Helena: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 1,819 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 212.

  3. 48

    Most-reviewed: OnTime Service, 8,308 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 212 ranked; ranked #48.

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

212 Helena plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 62 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 212 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Helena at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Helena at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Benjamin Franklin Plumbing924.8★ (1,819)Bessemer, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,229)Pelham, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL914.9★ (1,410)Birmingham, 10 mi away24/7—
4Madden Plumbing Services, Inc914.9★ (403)Bessemer, 5 mi away24/7—
5Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Hoover, AL904.9★ (480)Hoover, 7 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.8★ (2,876)Birmingham, 16 mi away24/7—
7DrainGo Plumbing904.5★ (1,439)Pelham, 2 mi away24/7—
8Skelton's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing895.0★ (2,961)Birmingham, 12 mi away24/7—
9Brown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing884.9★ (3,134)Hueytown, 13 mi away24/7—
10Alabama Plumbing Services, LLC874.9★ (97)Bessemer, 9 mi away24/7—

The 212 best plumbers in Helena, 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.

  3. #3 Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL

    Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,410 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,410 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    137 W Oxmoor Rd ste 405, Birmingham, AL 35209
    View profile for Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL(205) 236-0125

  5. #5 Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Hoover, AL

    Based in Hoover, 7 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3411 Lorna Ln, Hoover, AL 35216
    View profile for Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Hoover, AL(205) 946-0337

  7. #7 DrainGo Plumbing

    Based in Pelham, 2 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 1,439 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.5★ from 1,439 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2793 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
    View profile for DrainGo Plumbing(205) 791-7983

  21. #21 Drain Werks

    Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    508 Springdale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
    View profile for Drain Werks(205) 994-8443

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 212 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Helena, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical844.9★ (432)14 mi
27Innovative Plumbing Solutions LLC844.8★ (81)17 mi
28Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Birmingham845.0★ (24)14 mi
29Streamline Plumbing and drain LLC845.0★ (20)14 mi
30Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical844.7★ (382)10 mi
31Bespoke Plumbing Solutions LLC835.0★ (126)15 mi
32Funky Plumbing834.8★ (17)In Helena
33Coleson Plumbing834.7★ (160)23 mi
34Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical834.9★ (1,882)4 mi
35Certified Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc835.0★ (3)8 mi
36Wilbur's Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing824.8★ (1,124)23 mi
37Engle Services Heating & Air - Electrical - Plumbing824.9★ (95)13 mi
38Autumn Air Home Services824.9★ (966)4 mi
39Dogwood Plumbing Service824.9★ (81)15 mi
40Ethridge Heating and Air824.9★ (979)18 mi
41Always Plumbing 24/7814.2★ (5)12 mi
42Skyward Heating Air Plumbing814.9★ (240)21 mi
43Elite Plumbing LLC815.0★ (5)15 mi
44One Stop Plumbing and Drain Cleaning815.0★ (10)13 mi
45Pro Plumbing Birmingham Co.814.8★ (26)18 mi
46Central Fire Protection814.3★ (11)11 mi
47Birmingham Plumbing and Drainworks814.3★ (6)15 mi
48OnTime Service814.9★ (8,308)9 mi
49Funky Plumbing813.7★ (6)14 mi
50Pro Services LLC814.8★ (428)15 mi

Also serving Helena

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Helena
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
America's Best Services LLC3.0★ (2)8 mi
Aux Home Services4.7★ (1,581)13 mi
Birmingham French Drain5.0★ (1)7 mi
Caffee Plumbing Co5.0★ (2)14 mi
Cahaba Valley Plumbing5.0★ (1)9 mi
Drain Right Plumbing5.0★ (2)12 mi
Green Again5.0★ (2)16 mi
Hardy Services5.0★ (2)16 mi
Jon Knight Plumbing3.6★ (25)12 mi
Kree’s Plumbing Solutions5.0★ (28)17 mi
Lanco Services LLCIn Helena
One Stop Plumbing Heating & Air4.1★ (32)14 mi
Reed's Plumbing Services3.0★ (2)12 mi
Service Experts Birmingham4.7★ (3,209)23 mi
Southern Bath & Kitchen5.0★ (2)16 mi
Southern Home Plumbing5.0★ (2)23 mi
Southern Leak Detection3.0★ (2)19 mi
Southland Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)19 mi
Squirrel's Plumbing LLC5.0★ (1)9 mi
Willowbridge Construction LLC3.0★ (2)17 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Helena?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Helena?
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 Alabama

In Alabama, Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  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 Helena plumbers

We scored 212 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Helena?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Helena, AL is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,819 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL (#3) follow. We ranked 212 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Helena?

ContractorsRanked ranks 212 plumbers serving Helena, AL. 1 of them is based in Helena; 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 Helena are open 24/7?

62 ranked plumbers in Helena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Helena work on weekends?

100 of 212 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Alabama, Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Helena?

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

What Google rating do Helena plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 212 rated plumbers in Helena is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. OnTime Service has the most, 8,308 reviews, and ranks #48. 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 Helena

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 212 plumbers serving Helena.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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