10 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in London: Rite-Way Plumbing & Drains, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ground Breakers Septic Services & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Busy Bee Plumbing & Septic Service, 152 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 London plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rite-Way Plumbing & Drains | 84 | 5.0★ (90) | London | — | Overall |
| 2 | Blevins and Sons Plumbing | 84 | 4.4★ (27) | London | — | — |
| 3 | Busy Bee Plumbing & Septic Service | 83 | 4.6★ (152) | London | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Zack's Remodeling & Repairs | 81 | 3.5★ (4) | London | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Colwell's Plumbing | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | London | — | — |
| 6 | Ground Breakers Septic Services & Excavation | 79 | 4.4★ (16) | Corbin, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Platinum Plumbing, LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (15) | Williamsburg, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Final Grade Excavation LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | Berea, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jack Roaden Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 73 | 4.1★ (49) | Corbin, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bryants Plumbing&HVAC | 70 | 4.1★ (11) | Corbin, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 152 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (152).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corbin, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corbin, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corbin, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dugger's Septic Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | In London |
| G & G Drain Cleaning & Pipe | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Platinum Plumbing | 10 mi | |
| RKC Plumbing | In London | |
| State Plumbing Inspector | 5.0★ (1) | In London |
| Vanhook Cooling Heating & Plumbing | In London |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for London. 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 10 London 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 London 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 |