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Best Plumbers in Lincoln, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lincoln: 5 Star Plumbing, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 345.

  3. 46

    Most-reviewed: Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air, 10,430 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 345 ranked; ranked #46.

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

345 Lincoln plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 130 are open 24/7, 242 open Saturdays and 182 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 345 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Lincoln at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Lincoln at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
15 Star Plumbing644.9★ (622)Lincoln24/7Overall
2HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company635.0★ (461)Auburn, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
35 Star Plumbing634.9★ (4,264)North Highlands, 17 mi away24/7—
4Mach 1 Plumbing Roseville615.0★ (238)Roseville, 9 mi away24/7—
5Top Rank Plumbing615.0★ (516)Antelope, 14 mi away24/7—
6Elliott Plumbing615.0★ (57)Lincoln24/7—
7Acknowledge Plumbing614.9★ (332)Auburn, 10 mi away24/7—
8Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air614.8★ (9,342)Rancho Cordova, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9New Flow Plumbing614.9★ (367)Roseville, 12 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.6★ (5,747)Sacramento, 20 mi away24/7—

The 345 best plumbers in Lincoln, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lincoln

    #1 5 Star Plumbing

    Based in Lincoln

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1136 Kensington Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648
    View profile for 5 Star Plumbing(669) 322-1899

  3. #3 5 Star Plumbing

    Based in North Highlands, 17 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4616 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660
    View profile for 5 Star Plumbing(916) 796-1233

  9. #9 New Flow Plumbing

    Based in Roseville, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 367 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 367 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    622 Whyte Ave, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for New Flow Plumbing(916) 527-8885

  19. #19 The Plumbing Pros

    Based in Roseville, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 677 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 677 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1973 Frensham Dr, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for The Plumbing Pros(916) 778-7384

  23. #23 Mr. Drain

    Based in Carmichael, 18 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,064 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,064 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6217 Ross Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
    View profile for Mr. Drain(530) 658-0972

  25. #25 Budget Plumbing

    Based in Roseville, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1461 Kingswood Dr, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Budget Plumbing(916) 532-2898

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

plumbers in Lincoln, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Water Heater Specialists595.0★ (170)16 mi
27Save 2day Plumbing595.0★ (84)5 mi
28Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air594.9★ (412)20 mi
29Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Sacramento594.7★ (2,413)24 mi
30Service Champions594.9★ (3,816)7 mi
31Domco Plumbing594.8★ (314)17 mi
32Dependable Rooter and Plumbing594.8★ (507)7 mi
33Whest Koast Plumbing595.0★ (25)5 mi
34Armoured Plumbing, Inc.594.9★ (538)10 mi
35Roseville Plumbing Solutions595.0★ (231)9 mi
36Aaron's Plumbing585.0★ (10)In Lincoln
37Plumbers Roseville585.0★ (121)16 mi
38Shields Plumbing585.0★ (106)15 mi
39Water Heaters Only, Inc585.0★ (123)16 mi
40Evans Plumbing and Sewer Inc585.0★ (109)16 mi
41United Plumbing & Water Heaters584.9★ (196)11 mi
42HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company Citrus Heights584.9★ (111)14 mi
43Beyond cool plumbing585.0★ (54)11 mi
44Plumbing Care Inc584.9★ (657)18 mi
45Executive Plumbing585.0★ (24)In Lincoln
46Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air584.8★ (10,430)23 mi
47Drain Pros Plumbing and Sewer Inc.584.8★ (182)16 mi
48Earl's Performance Plumbing584.8★ (901)25 mi
49The Trenchless Co.584.8★ (761)24 mi
50Boyd Plumbing, Inc.584.9★ (329)16 mi

Also serving Lincoln

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 Lincoln
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABT Plumbing, Electric, Heat & Air of Rocklin3.0★ (2)7 mi
Chuck's Handyman Service5.0★ (2)13 mi
Crystal Blue Plumbing Heating & Air4.8★ (398)7 mi
Deco Kitchen and Bath Remodeling5.0★ (2)15 mi
DL Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Lincoln
Duarte's Plumbing5.0★ (2)18 mi
Ellis Construction3.0★ (2)13 mi
H & L Plumbing Inc3.0★ (2)11 mi
HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company Roseville5.0★ (17)7 mi
KC Construction3.0★ (2)In Lincoln
L & J Plumbing4.0★ (2)12 mi
Longo Plumbing5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Mac's RemodelingIn Lincoln
McBride plumbing works5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Plumbing Care Inc4.8★ (401)21 mi
Preferred Plumbing & Drain4.6★ (223)17 mi
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air4.8★ (1,320)13 mi
Services By Rocky5.0★ (2)17 mi
Specialized Plumbing and Sewer Repair4.9★ (73)7 mi
WATER HEATERS 4 LESS3.0★ (2)18 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Lincoln?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln plumbers

We scored 345 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Lincoln?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Lincoln, CA is 5 Star Plumbing with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 622 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company (#2) and 5 Star Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 345 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Lincoln?

ContractorsRanked ranks 345 plumbers serving Lincoln, CA. 6 of them are based in Lincoln; 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 Lincoln are open 24/7?

130 ranked plumbers in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 5 Star Plumbing (#1), HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company (#2) and 5 Star Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Lincoln work on weekends?

242 of 345 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 182 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 5 Star Plumbing (#1), HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company (#2) and 5 Star Plumbing (#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 Lincoln?

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

What Google rating do Lincoln plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 345 rated plumbers in Lincoln is 4.9★, with a median of 32 reviews. Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air has the most, 10,430 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Lincoln

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 345 plumbers serving Lincoln.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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