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Best Plumbers in Independence, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Independence: Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 3,482 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 230.

  3. 23

    Most-reviewed: Apollo Home, 15,569 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 230 ranked; ranked #23.

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

230 Independence plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 230 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Covington ranking. See Plumbers in Covington

Top 10 plumbers in Independence at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Independence at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air644.8★ (3,482)Cold Spring, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup634.8★ (2,120)Florence, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
31-Tom-Plumber635.0★ (913)Erlanger, 9 mi away24/7—
4A+ Plumbing634.9★ (1,066)Cold Spring, 8 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.8★ (5,123)Cincinnati, 15 mi away24/7—
61-Tom-Plumber625.0★ (6,247)Milford, 21 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.8★ (2,265)Cincinnati, 11 mi away24/7—
8Plumb Tite Plumbing & Drains624.8★ (610)IndependenceSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.8★ (1,061)Covington, 10 mi away24/7—
10Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning614.8★ (6,650)Erlanger, 6 mi away24/7—

The 230 best plumbers in Independence, 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.

  3. #3 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Erlanger, 9 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 913 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 913 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1840 Airport Exchange Blvd Suite 180, Erlanger, KY 41018
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(859) 592-1834

  4. #4 A+ Plumbing

    Based in Cold Spring, 8 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,066 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    23 E 32nd St Suite 100, Latonia, KY 41015
    View profile for A+ Plumbing(859) 212-9512

  6. #6 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Milford, 21 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6,247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 6,247 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    24 Whitney Dr Suite A, Milford, OH 45150
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(513) 286-2060

  19. #19 Calla Plumbing

    Based in Cincinnati, 11 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    223 Solarama Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45238
    View profile for Calla Plumbing(513) 451-9361

  21. #21 Midwestern Plumbing

    Based in Withamsville, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3986 Bach Buxton Rd, Amelia, OH 45102
    View profile for Midwestern Plumbing(513) 871-1103

  22. #22 Topshell Plumbing

    Based in Fort Wright, 8 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1717 Dixie Hwy #431, Fort Wright, KY 41011
    View profile for Topshell Plumbing(859) 577-9917

  23. #23 Apollo Home

    Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews, the most in Independence.

    • 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4538 Camberwell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
    View profile for Apollo Home(513) 223-3957

Plumbers ranked #38 to #38

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #38 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 38 of 230 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Independence, ranks 38 to 38
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
38McGuire Plumbing575.0★ (142)17 mi

Also serving Independence

1 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 Independence
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blue Chip Plumbing4.9★ (747)24 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Independence?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Independence?
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 Kentucky

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 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 Independence plumbers

We scored 230 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Independence?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Independence, KY is Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,482 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3) follow. We ranked 230 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Independence?

ContractorsRanked ranks 230 plumbers serving Independence, KY. 2 of them are based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Independence are open 24/7?

65 ranked plumbers in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Independence work on weekends?

119 of 230 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 1-Tom-Plumber (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Independence?

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

What Google rating do Independence plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 230 rated plumbers in Independence is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Apollo Home has the most, 15,569 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Independence

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 230 plumbers serving Independence.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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