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Best Plumbers in La Jolla, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Jolla: ARS / Rescue Rooter, CR Score 93/100; 4.7★ from 4,875 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 681.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, 6,056 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 681 ranked; ranked #11.

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

681 La Jolla plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 346 are open 24/7, 522 open Saturdays and 424 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 681 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in La Jolla at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in La Jolla at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ARS / Rescue Rooter934.7★ (4,875)San Diego, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air924.9★ (1,546)San Diego, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Quick Water Heater & Filtration Company925.0★ (312)San Diego, 3 mi away24/7—
4John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains914.8★ (886)San Diego, 3 mi away24/7—
5Core Plumbing914.8★ (1,351)San Diego, 7 mi away24/7—
6All American Plumbing Inc.915.0★ (1,470)Poway, 16 mi away24/7—
7Elite Rooter Plumbers914.8★ (2,541)San Diego, 13 mi away24/7—
8Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Diego904.8★ (1,109)San Diego, 10 mi away24/7—
9Trusted Water Systems905.0★ (261)Bonita, 9 mi away24/7—
10Payless Water Heaters904.8★ (507)San Diego, 8 mi away24/7—

The 681 best plumbers in La Jolla, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in La Jolla

    #1 ARS / Rescue Rooter

    Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 4,875 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 4,875 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9895 Olson Dr Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for ARS / Rescue Rooter(858) 522-9751

  5. #5 Core Plumbing

    Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,351 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 1,351 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7292 Opportunity Rd b, San Diego, CA 92111
    View profile for Core Plumbing(858) 295-7746

  23. #23 Plumbing Plus

    Based in Poway, 15 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 852 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 852 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12585 Kirkham Ct Ste B, Poway, CA 92064
    View profile for Plumbing Plus(858) 218-0011

  25. #25 Steele Plumbing

    Based in San Diego, 9 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8920 Activity Rd Suite O, San Diego, CA 92126
    View profile for Steele Plumbing(619) 254-7285

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

plumbers in La Jolla, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Restoration and Flood Services884.9★ (548)16 mi
27Colepepper Plumbing884.7★ (1,612)16 mi
28Premier Rooter & Plumbing884.9★ (434)16 mi
29Clear Vision Plumbing884.9★ (120)9 mi
30Water Heaters Only, Inc884.9★ (546)18 mi
31Zimmerman Plumbing Co.885.0★ (23)In La Jolla
32Remedy Rooter885.0★ (294)18 mi
33John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains874.9★ (307)16 mi
34Cable Pipe & Leak Detection874.9★ (4,296)20 mi
35Colepepper Plumbing874.8★ (176)10 mi
36CastleWorks Water Heaters874.9★ (80)8 mi
37Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical874.8★ (228)12 mi
38SAN DIEGO ROOTER DRAIN PLUMBING SERVICE AND REPAIR.875.0★ (17)In La Jolla
39Water Heaters Only, Inc875.0★ (366)21 mi
40Erling Rohde Plumbing875.0★ (16)In La Jolla
41Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc.874.9★ (55)7 mi
42Drain Masters Plumbing Company874.9★ (307)17 mi
43Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing874.8★ (1,658)9 mi
44Emory Plumbing874.6★ (89)4 mi
45Voyager Plumbing875.0★ (189)18 mi
46Chula Vista Rooter - Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services875.0★ (56)10 mi
47Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair874.9★ (626)8 mi
48Get Rooter & Plumbing874.8★ (279)15 mi
49Hassle Free Plumbing874.9★ (48)7 mi
50Quick Repair Quick Rooter875.0★ (118)15 mi

Also serving La Jolla

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 La Jolla
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aaron Kirkeby Backflow Testing & Services5.0★ (1)In La Jolla
Ace Contractors Plumbing Carmel Valley5.0★ (2)10 mi
Carmel Valley Plumbers5.0★ (195)7 mi
Collins Pacific Plumbing, Inc.4.9★ (340)7 mi
Drains4Less Plumbing4.9★ (219)14 mi
Estrada Plumbing3.0★ (2)9 mi
Express Water HeatersIn La Jolla
George Davis Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Handyman of La Jolla & Del Mar4.3★ (12)In La Jolla
kimr hot dogIn La Jolla
MD Plumbers4.8★ (36)In La Jolla
Plumbing Tree4.8★ (227)3 mi
Premier Home Remodeling5.0★ (2)10 mi
Productive Plumbing5.0★ (2)10 mi
Remodeling San Diego5.0★ (2)In La Jolla
Resurrection Plumbing La Jolla5.0★ (2)In La Jolla
Rooter Solutions Plumbers4.9★ (405)9 mi
Sears Handyman Solutions5.0★ (2)4 mi
University City Plumbers5.0★ (65)In La Jolla
Unlimited Drilling & FoundationsIn La Jolla

How much do plumbers cost in La Jolla?

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

How much do plumbers cost in La Jolla?
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 La Jolla plumbers

We scored 681 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in La Jolla?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in La Jolla, CA is ARS / Rescue Rooter with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.7★ from 4,875 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Quick Water Heater & Filtration Company (#3) follow. We ranked 681 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in La Jolla?

ContractorsRanked ranks 681 plumbers serving La Jolla, CA. 4 of them are based in La Jolla; 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 La Jolla are open 24/7?

346 ranked plumbers in La Jolla post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ARS / Rescue Rooter (#1), Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Quick Water Heater & Filtration Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in La Jolla work on weekends?

522 of 681 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 424 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ARS / Rescue Rooter (#1), Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air (#2) and Quick Water Heater & Filtration Company (#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 La Jolla?

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

What Google rating do La Jolla plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 681 rated plumbers in La Jolla is 5.0★, with a median of 22 reviews. Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has the most, 6,056 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 La Jolla

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 681 plumbers serving La Jolla.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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