855 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Melrose: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 855.
Most-reviewed: Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,377 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 855 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
855 Melrose plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 321 are open 24/7, 502 open Saturdays and 396 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 855 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 65 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 64 | 4.9★ (796) | Woburn, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 64 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman of South Essex County | 64 | 4.9★ (526) | Peabody, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Absolute Precision Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 63 | 5.0★ (255) | Wakefield, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Vaughan Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.9★ (773) | Brookline, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | R-Chee Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 5.0★ (730) | Hull, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Waldman Plumbing & Heating | 62 | 4.8★ (450) | Lynn, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical | 62 | 4.9★ (4,377) | Stoneham, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | JLB Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (143) | Wakefield, 4 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: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woburn, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 796 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peabody, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 773 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hull, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 730 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoneham, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,377 Google reviews, the most in Melrose.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 493 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 620 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malden, 2 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 855 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argos Plumbing and Heating | In Melrose | |
| B & M Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Bellrock Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Century Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Crombie Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Cronin J | 5.0★ (1) | In Melrose |
| F & F Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Greenwood & Sons | 5.0★ (1) | In Melrose |
| J. Griffin Heating & Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (643) | 8 mi |
| John Cacciatore Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Maffei Services | 4.7★ (848) | 21 mi |
| Mc Grath Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| McMahon Plumbing & Heating | 4.6★ (530) | 15 mi |
| Monteiro Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| S & H Plumbing Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| S & S Mechanical Contractors | In Melrose | |
| Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical | 4.7★ (483) | 3 mi |
| T&J Reliable Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Ted Hunt Plumbing & Heating | In Melrose | |
| Wrench It Plumbing & Heating | In Melrose |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Melrose. 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 |
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 855 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 |