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Best Plumbers in Hercules, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hercules: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,092 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Service Pros Plumbers, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 565.

  3. 35

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 5,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 565 ranked; ranked #35.

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

565 Hercules plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 170 are open 24/7, 345 open Saturdays and 229 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 565 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Hercules at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Hercules at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez634.8★ (1,092)Martinez, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Fast Water Heater Company634.9★ (1,240)Richmond, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Service Pros Plumbers, Inc.625.0★ (499)Concord, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Water Heaters Only, Inc625.0★ (514)Concord, 14 mi away24/7—
5Marin Roto-Rooter624.9★ (1,033)Novato, 17 mi away24/7—
6Nelson Family Plumbing & Water Heaters624.7★ (113)Hercules24/7—
7Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services614.9★ (127)Richmond, 6 mi away24/7—
8Discount Plumbing Rooter Services614.9★ (2,670)Daly City, 25 mi away24/7—
9Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area614.9★ (1,283)Oakland, 20 mi away24/7—
10Bay Area Plumbing BAP Inc.615.0★ (244)Concord, 14 mi away24/7—

The 565 best plumbers in Hercules, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Marin Roto-Rooter

    Based in Novato, 17 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,033 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,033 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    885 Olive Ave Suite D, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Marin Roto-Rooter(415) 898-2700

  12. #12 Plumbing Care Inc

    Based in San Ramon, 24 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,948 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,948 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd UNIT 312, San Ramon, CA 94583
    View profile for Plumbing Care Inc(925) 255-6352

  14. #14 Munoz services

    Based in El Sobrante, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1272 Kilcrease Cir, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    View profile for Munoz services(510) 712-4289

  20. #20 The Plumbing Two

    Based in San Pablo, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    107 Buena Ventura St Apt 80, San Pablo, CA 94806
    View profile for The Plumbing Two(510) 992-9474

  23. #23 Pipe Spy, Inc.

    Based in Oakland, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1108 26th St, Oakland, CA 94607
    View profile for Pipe Spy, Inc.(510) 465-3000

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

plumbers in Hercules, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Big Blue Plumbing604.7★ (575)17 mi
27Madden Brothers Plumbing & Water Heaters604.7★ (113)8 mi
28Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling604.7★ (3,311)12 mi
29Kelly Plumbing605.0★ (35)5 mi
30Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.604.9★ (931)18 mi
31Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Contra Costa County594.8★ (265)15 mi
32Local Plumbing595.0★ (87)12 mi
33EO Plumbing Service594.9★ (171)16 mi
34Roto-Rooter594.9★ (391)20 mi
35Service Champions594.9★ (5,220)11 mi
3624/7 Rooter & Plumbing594.7★ (848)21 mi
37Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (2,560)15 mi
38Oak Plumbing595.0★ (80)14 mi
39Phast rooter & plumbing595.0★ (127)17 mi
40Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - Concord594.8★ (374)13 mi
41Big Smile Plumbing595.0★ (91)15 mi
42Genteel Plumbers584.8★ (345)21 mi
43Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter584.9★ (520)19 mi
44Absolute Plumbing And Drain584.8★ (512)10 mi
45Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Solano County584.5★ (57)7 mi
46Roto-Rooter584.9★ (407)24 mi
47Smart Rooter & Plumbing585.0★ (26)3 mi
48Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Francisco584.8★ (261)20 mi
49O'Grady Plumbing584.9★ (173)20 mi
50JNJ Rooter and Plumbing LLC585.0★ (261)18 mi

Also serving Hercules

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 Hercules
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All Plumbing5.0★ (2)7 mi
Bay Area Plumbing Inc3.0★ (2)13 mi
Big Brothers Plumbing Inc5.0★ (150)18 mi
Blue Sky Plumbing LLCIn Hercules
BLUE SKY PLUMBING LLCIn Hercules
Chosen Rooter & Plumbing Inc.4.8★ (297)17 mi
Ed Home Repairs5.0★ (1)In Hercules
Independent Leak Detection5.0★ (2)14 mi
Jacob & Sons Plumbing4.9★ (75)15 mi
Javier Plumbing - Professional Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Repair, Hydro Jetting, Repiping Specialist5.0★ (5)In Hercules
Larios and Sons Concrete5.0★ (1)In Hercules
MG Bay Area Construction5.0★ (2)13 mi
Pacific Plumbing3.0★ (2)In Hercules
Planet Home Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Hercules
Plumbing Walnut Creek3.0★ (2)15 mi
Prestigious PlumbingIn Hercules
RMB Plumbing4.8★ (58)11 mi
Rooterman Drain & Sewer Service5.0★ (2)7 mi
Sharky Plumbing 510 & Rooter LLC - Plumbing Service in Oakland Ca5.0★ (62)15 mi
Wilson Plumbing DesignIn Hercules

How much do plumbers cost in Hercules?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Hercules?
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 California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Hercules plumbers

We scored 565 Hercules 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hercules data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Hercules: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Hercules?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Hercules, CA is Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,092 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fast Water Heater Company (#2) and Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 565 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Hercules?

ContractorsRanked ranks 565 plumbers serving Hercules, CA. 2 of them are based in Hercules; 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 Hercules are open 24/7?

170 ranked plumbers in Hercules post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez (#1), Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. (#3) and Water Heaters Only, Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Hercules work on weekends?

345 of 565 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 229 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Martinez (#1), Fast Water Heater Company (#2) and Service Pros Plumbers, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in Hercules?

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

What Google rating do Hercules plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 565 rated plumbers in Hercules is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Service Champions has the most, 5,220 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Hercules

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 565 plumbers serving Hercules.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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