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Best Plumbers in Isla Vista, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Isla Vista: Express Rooter Inc., CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lewis Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Coast Plumbing Solutions, 423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #4.

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

103 Isla Vista plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 56 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 103 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 plumbers in Isla Vista at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Isla Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Express Rooter Inc.935.0★ (292)Carpinteria, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Lewis Plumbing914.7★ (181)Santa Barbara, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Elite Rooter Plumbers904.7★ (180)Santa Barbara, 9 mi away24/7—
4Coast Plumbing Solutions904.9★ (423)Buellton, 24 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Coast Plumbing Solutions904.8★ (96)Santa Barbara, 9 mi away24/7—
6Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.894.9★ (208)Carpinteria, 20 mi away24/7—
7Mr Rooter Plumbing of Santa Barbara894.5★ (104)Santa Barbara, 4 mi away24/7—
8Rooter Solutions Plumbers894.5★ (182)Santa Barbara, 9 mi away24/7—
9The Rooter Man Santa Barbara894.9★ (54)Goleta, 9 mi away24/7—
10Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air884.7★ (418)Santa Barbara, 9 mi away24/7—

The 103 best plumbers in Isla Vista, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Isla Vista

    #1 Express Rooter Inc.

    Based in Carpinteria, 10 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Express Rooter Inc.(805) 684-2277

  2. #2 Lewis Plumbing

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    113 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Lewis Plumbing(805) 516-5590

  3. #3 Elite Rooter Plumbers

    Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7 W Figueroa St Suite 213, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Elite Rooter Plumbers(805) 576-9959

  4. #4 Coast Plumbing Solutions

    Based in Buellton, 24 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (423).

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

    • 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    198 W Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
    View profile for Coast Plumbing Solutions(805) 973-6066

  5. #5 Coast Plumbing Solutions

    Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    827 State St #23, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Coast Plumbing Solutions(805) 556-7091

  8. #8 Rooter Solutions Plumbers

    Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 182 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.5★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    836 Anacapa St #537, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
    View profile for Rooter Solutions Plumbers(805) 212-9422

  15. #15 Drain Masters

    Based in Santa Barbara, 3 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5276 Hollister Ave Suite 357, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    View profile for Drain Masters(805) 896-0946

  20. #20 Oneal Brothers Plumbers

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    Address
    222 E Cota St #5440, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Oneal Brothers Plumbers(805) 243-3319

  21. #21 Lopez Plumbing Systems

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1426 Gillespie St unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Lopez Plumbing Systems(805) 708-0027

  22. #22 Riviera Plumbing LLC

    Based in Goleta, 3 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    55 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Riviera Plumbing LLC(805) 705-5913

  24. #24 Next Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Goleta, 6 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    4141 State St #109, Goleta, CA 93110
    View profile for Next Plumbing & Heating(805) 918-8331

Plumbers ranked #27 to #34

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 34 of 103 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Isla Vista, ranks 27 to 34
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Martin's Rooter & Plumbing834.6★ (34)23 mi
28SENIOR PLUMBING825.0★ (4)10 mi
29William's Plumbing825.0★ (17)23 mi
31Aaron's Plumbing825.0★ (15)24 mi
32Sartain Emergency Plumbing814.7★ (15)9 mi
33RC Plumbing Solutions815.0★ (5)12 mi
34Jr Plumbing815.0★ (3)8 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Isla Vista?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Isla Vista?
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 Isla Vista plumbers

We scored 103 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Isla Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Isla Vista, CA is Express Rooter Inc. with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lewis Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter Plumbers (#3) follow. We ranked 103 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which plumbers in Isla Vista are open 24/7?

31 ranked plumbers in Isla Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Express Rooter Inc. (#1), Lewis Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter Plumbers (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Isla Vista work on weekends?

56 of 103 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Express Rooter Inc. (#1), Lewis Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter Plumbers (#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 Isla Vista?

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

What Google rating do Isla Vista plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 103 rated plumbers in Isla Vista is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Coast Plumbing Solutions has the most, 423 reviews, and ranks #4. 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.

Do plumbers outside Isla Vista count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Isla Vista city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Isla Vista

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 plumbers serving Isla Vista.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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