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Best Plumbers in Milford, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Milford: Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc., CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 1,157 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 491.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 491 ranked; ranked #5.

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

491 Milford plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 159 are open 24/7, 275 open Saturdays and 207 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 491 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Milford at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Milford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc.965.0★ (1,157)Milford24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup934.8★ (1,306)Stratford, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County924.9★ (722)Shelton, 9 mi away24/7—
4Bertola Plumbing & Heating925.0★ (570)Trumbull, 12 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.7★ (1,345)New Haven, 9 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (421)Ansonia, 9 mi away24/7—
7Kelly's Pump Service LLC915.0★ (130)Stratford, 4 mi away24/7—
8Duranko Plumbing LLC914.9★ (209)Stratford, 5 mi away24/7—
9Backflow Joe's915.0★ (329)Greenburgh, 12 mi away24/7—
10Connecticut Sewer Rooter & Drain Cleaning904.9★ (171)Stratford, 5 mi away24/7—

The 491 best plumbers in Milford, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  11. #11 Rooter-Man

    Based in City of Milford (balance), 1 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Rooter-Man(203) 874-1811

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

plumbers in Milford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut874.8★ (495)22 mi
27Certified Cesspool Service Suffolk County | Cesspool Pumping Suffolk NY864.8★ (411)23 mi
28Murph’s Drainage Solutions Inc. | Cesspool Service865.0★ (159)22 mi
29Raps Plumbing & Heating864.9★ (481)In Milford
30Waterbender Plumbing Services LLC865.0★ (22)7 mi
31Rob Rozz Well & Pump Service865.0★ (540)19 mi
32Payless Cesspool Sewer & Drain864.7★ (342)21 mi
33High Rock Water Plumbing CT865.0★ (42)14 mi
34Freddy's Sewer & Drain Cleaning854.6★ (35)8 mi
35FC Waterworks LLC855.0★ (58)18 mi
36Kintech Heating, Cooling & Plumbing855.0★ (633)22 mi
37APB Plumbing854.9★ (171)25 mi
38Housatonic Valley Well Pump Services, LLC854.9★ (56)18 mi
39A-Right Plumbing854.2★ (5)In Milford
40Leak Off Plumbing & Heating855.0★ (86)8 mi
41Denton Plumbing & Cleaning854.6★ (10)In Milford
42Benjamin Franklin Plumbing855.0★ (7)5 mi
43Z Plumberz of New Haven854.9★ (134)25 mi
44J&B Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Service854.9★ (93)23 mi
45The Clog Dr. Plumbing and Rooter Services845.0★ (272)5 mi
46All Star Rooter844.9★ (53)19 mi
47Pro Plumbing and Drain Service845.0★ (18)14 mi
48Drain Pro844.9★ (30)17 mi
49Johnny's Plumbing844.9★ (12)11 mi
50Badaracco Plumbing & Heating LLC844.8★ (53)20 mi

Also serving Milford

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 Milford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Authentic Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Brown Plumbing & HeatingIn Milford
C.R Plumbing llc5.0★ (9)7 mi
Cavoto Plumbing & Heating4.4★ (7)4 mi
DDS Drain Services5.0★ (1)In Milford
Drain Wizard Plumbing5.0★ (146)14 mi
Fairfield County Plumbing Service and Repair5.0★ (2)8 mi
Frank E Agvent JrIn Milford
Grimm’s Plumbing Services LLC5.0★ (51)20 mi
Jacob Plumbing Heating & Drains5.0★ (1)In Milford
Lone Wolf Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi
Mennillo PlumbingIn Milford
Miller Plumbing & Heating Inc5.0★ (1)In Milford
Phillip's Home Repair5.0★ (2)8 mi
Renz Heating & Air Conditioning LLC5.0★ (2)In Milford
Steve Mate Plumbing Services, LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
The Plumbing Source5.0★ (2)In Milford
We Improve For You LLC4.8★ (53)In Milford
Wolf Plumbing & Heating5.0★ (1)In Milford
Yellow Plumbing LLC5.0★ (71)18 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Milford?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Milford?
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 Connecticut

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 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 Milford plumbers

We scored 491 Milford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Milford data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Milford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Milford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Milford, CT is Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. with a CR Score of 96/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,157 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County (#3) follow. We ranked 491 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Milford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 491 plumbers serving Milford, CT. 5 of them are based in Milford; 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 Milford are open 24/7?

159 ranked plumbers in Milford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Milford work on weekends?

275 of 491 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 207 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Milford?

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

What Google rating do Milford plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 491 rated plumbers in Milford is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Milford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 491 plumbers serving Milford.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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