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Best Plumbers in Lima, OH (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lima: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Quality Mechanical Services, 168 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 34 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #7.

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

34 Lima plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 34 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Lima at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Lima at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup684.8★ (1,568)Lima24/7Overall
2Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals614.8★ (101)Saint Marys, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Peacock Water564.8★ (55)Lima——
4Precision Plumbing Sewer - Lima, Ohio564.5★ (102)Lima——
5Aqua Plumbing564.6★ (18)LimaSat · Evenings—
6Steady Does It Mechanical Services, LLC554.9★ (32)Lima——
7Quality Mechanical Services544.1★ (168)Lima24/7Most reviews
8S&R plumbing&Home Remodeling535.0★ (3)LimaSat—
9Washam Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, INC.523.7★ (30)Lima——
10CREPS Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning LLC523.2★ (6)Lima24/7—

The 34 best plumbers in Lima, 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 Peacock Water

    Based in Lima

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3818 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45807
    View profile for Peacock Water(800) 333-6312

  5. #5 Aqua Plumbing

    Based in Lima

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1714 Findlay Rd, Lima, OH 45801
    View profile for Aqua Plumbing(419) 378-1591

  12. #12 ABC Plumbing

    Based in Lima

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3515 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45807
    View profile for ABC Plumbing(419) 692-5016

  14. #14 Saga Remodeling

    Based in Lima

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2280 Baty Rd, Lima, OH 45807
    View profile for Saga Remodeling(419) 296-5316

  20. #20 Weitzel Septic & Excavation

    Based in Celina, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 6 AM–7 PM · Wed 6 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 6 AM–7 PM · Fri 6:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7616 Riley Rd, Celina, OH 45822
    View profile for Weitzel Septic & Excavation(419) 953-4807

All 34 plumbers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in Lima, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Quality Plumbing Heating & AC474.0★ (8)12 mi
27Houston Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning464.5★ (16)13 mi
28ATR Contractors / All Temp Refrigeration464.4★ (9)In Lima
29Smith Boughan Inc464.4★ (8)In Lima
30Reliable Plumbing & Heating463.4★ (32)14 mi
31Schnippel Electric Plumbing & Heating464.9★ (7)11 mi
32T & M Svc LLC453.7★ (6)24 mi
33Kogge Inc Plumbing Heating454.1★ (74)21 mi
34Quality Plumbing & Heating444.2★ (16)21 mi

Also serving Lima

11 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 Lima
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Mechanical Plus Inc2.5★ (8)In Lima
Affordable Anytime Repair & Cleaning Services25 mi
Beach Outdoor Services, LLC5.0★ (2)25 mi
Eisert Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (1)13 mi
Holmes ImprovementsIn Lima
Jiffy Plumbing & DrainsIn Lima
Mr Comfort Water Heat Inc4.7★ (3)In Lima
Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage4.5★ (2)25 mi
Premier Mechanical Services Inc3.0★ (10)In Lima
Shaffer-Contracting20 mi
Techmaster Plumbing & Heating, LLCIn Lima

How much do plumbers cost in Lima?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Lima?
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 Ohio

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial plumbing contractor licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board 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 Lima plumbers

We scored 34 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Lima?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Lima, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals (#2) and Peacock Water (#3) follow. We ranked 34 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Lima?

ContractorsRanked ranks 34 plumbers serving Lima, OH. 20 of them are based in Lima; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Lima are open 24/7?

6 ranked plumbers in Lima post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals (#2) and Quality Mechanical Services (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Lima work on weekends?

11 of 34 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals (#2) and Aqua Plumbing (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial plumbing contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Lima?

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

What Google rating do Lima plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated plumbers in Lima is 4.5★, with a median of 29 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,568 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lima

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 plumbers serving Lima.

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