113 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,063 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Josh's Ground Effects, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 113.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus, 3,678 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 113 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
113 Lancaster plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 113 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 66 | 4.9★ (1,063) | Lancaster | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Josh's Ground Effects | 64 | 5.0★ (194) | Lancaster | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Joe's Drain Cleaning, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (396) | Lancaster | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lancaster Plumbing & Drain | 61 | 4.7★ (85) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus | 61 | 4.7★ (3,678) | Columbus, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air | 61 | 4.8★ (501) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Force Plumbing Services | 61 | 5.0★ (29) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RH plumbing and drains LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (24) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ohio Water Heaters | 60 | 4.8★ (420) | Pickerington, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air | 59 | 4.8★ (809) | Gahanna, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,063 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 396 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 3,678 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 501 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gahanna, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 809 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 518 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Circleville, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groveport, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 814 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,234 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 113 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB Choice Construction | Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair | 4.3★ (16) | 17 mi |
| Alpha Omega | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Barthelmas Plumbing & Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Compton Drains, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| FJ Handyman Services | 4.6★ (10) | 19 mi |
| Handshake Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hubbs Heating & Air | 4.8★ (728) | In Lancaster |
| Lancaster Sales Hardware Plumbing Electrical Camping | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mcdaniel Plumbing Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ohio Leak Locators | 4.5★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Ohio Plumbing Plus Heating | 3.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Quality Breeze Heating, Air Conditioning And Plumbing | 3.9★ (11) | 23 mi |
| Quality Plus Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| Residential Aspects Gutter Cleaning Services | 3.2★ (13) | 21 mi |
| Rogers And Son Excavating LLC | 3.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Steve Enderle Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| TJ Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Univera Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (18) | 23 mi |
| Waterworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Wolfe Plumbing & Heating | 4.5★ (17) | In Lancaster |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lancaster. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 113 Lancaster 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lancaster data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |