94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 452 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 452 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5715 Ross Creek Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
Best Plumbers in Lakeland, FL (2026)
220 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeland: 1-Tom-Plumber Lakeland, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 452 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 220.
- 48
Most-reviewed: Hawkins Service Co., 4,707 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 220 ranked; ranked #48.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
220 Lakeland plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 84 are open 24/7, 136 open Saturdays and 108 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 220 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Lakeland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-Tom-Plumber Lakeland | 94 | 5.0★ (452) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 93 | 4.8★ (930) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Robby's Septic Tank and Plumbing Service | 92 | 4.8★ (652) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 92 | 4.7★ (923) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | True Plumbers & AC | 91 | 4.8★ (694) | Plant City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Aqua Works Plumbing Co. | 90 | 5.0★ (225) | Greater Northdale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | True Plumbers & AC | 89 | 4.8★ (1,090) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AP Drain Service LLC Plumbing And Septic | 89 | 4.9★ (59) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Anytime Drains LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (110) | Kathleen, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Frank Gay Services | 89 | 4.8★ (4,518) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
The 220 best plumbers in Lakeland, 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.
Based in Lakeland
93/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 803 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
Based in Lakeland
92/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9158 Hall Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
Based in Lakeland
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 923 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 923 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2306 Old Combee Rd #101, Lakeland, FL 33805
Based in Plant City, 7 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4000 N Frontage Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Based in Greater Northdale, 8 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lakeland
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3705 Frontage Rd N, Lakeland, FL 33810
Based in Lakeland
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4856 S Dossey Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Based in Kathleen, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lakeland
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,518 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 4,518 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6810 New Tampa Hwy #200, Lakeland, FL 33815
Based in Brandon, 21 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 110 Lithia Pinecrest Rd ste i, Brandon, FL 33511
Based in Lakeland
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 513 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 513 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4030 Kidron Rd Suite 7, Lakeland, FL 33811
#13 Da Drain Fellas
Based in Lake Magdalene, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Memphis, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lakeland
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1103 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Based in Auburndale, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,744 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,744 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095-A US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823
Based in Valrico, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5221 Laurel Pointe Dr, Valrico, FL 33596
Based in Bloomingdale, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16132 Churchview Dr Suite 209B, Lithia, FL 33547
Based in Auburndale, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 167 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 167 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 49 E McLeod Ave, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
Based in Plant City, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4199 Drawdy Rd, Plant City, FL 33566
Based in Four Corners, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lakeland
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 3837 Progress Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811
Based in Seffner, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1103 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Seffner, FL 33584
Based in Lakeland
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 671 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 671 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3710 Airport Commerce Dr suite 2, Lakeland, FL 33811
Based in Keystone, 18 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 220 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakeland
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Step Above Plumbing Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| A1 Earthworks LLC | 4.8★ (61) | In Lakeland |
| AEI Electrical | 4.8★ (19) | In Lakeland |
| Affordable Service of Florida | 3.0★ (2) | In Lakeland |
| Floor 2 Ceiling Home Maintenance | In Lakeland | |
| Florida Plumbing Medic | 5.0★ (85) | 8 mi |
| Fore Electric & Energy LLC | 3.9★ (41) | In Lakeland |
| G.O.P Restorations LLC | 5.0★ (21) | In Lakeland |
| KC's Handyman And Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| McDonough Construction LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Lakeland |
| Merrick Plumbing Services | 4.5★ (17) | 12 mi |
| NewLeafPMC.LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Robby's Septic Tank - Plumbing & Drainfield Services | 4.3★ (16) | 1 mi |
| S&B Drain Rooter | In Lakeland | |
| Servios Lawn Care/Landscaping/Sod/Land cleaning/Stone/Mulch/Junk Removal/Excavation/French Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Shorty guy home solutions | In Lakeland | |
| Thomas Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Tri-Tech Mechanical, Inc | 2.7★ (14) | In Lakeland |
| Vanguard Plumbing | 4.9★ (64) | 12 mi |
| Verplanck Plumbing Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
How much do plumbers cost in Lakeland?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lakeland. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How to check a plumber's license in Florida
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered plumbing contractors (CFC, RF).
- Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Lakeland plumbers
We scored 220 Lakeland 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lakeland data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Plumbers in Lakeland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Lakeland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Lakeland, FL is 1-Tom-Plumber Lakeland with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 452 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#2) and Robby's Septic Tank and Plumbing Service (#3) follow. We ranked 220 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Lakeland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 220 plumbers serving Lakeland, FL. 16 of them are based in Lakeland; 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 Lakeland are open 24/7?
84 ranked plumbers in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 1-Tom-Plumber Lakeland (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#2) and Robby's Septic Tank and Plumbing Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Lakeland work on weekends?
136 of 220 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 108 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 1-Tom-Plumber Lakeland (#1), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#2) and Robby's Septic Tank and Plumbing Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Florida?
In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered plumbing contractors (CFC, RF). Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Lakeland?
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 Lakeland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lakeland plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 220 rated plumbers in Lakeland is 4.9★, with a median of 41 reviews. Hawkins Service Co. has the most, 4,707 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 Lakeland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 220 plumbers serving Lakeland.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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