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Best Plumbers in Montpelier, VT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Montpelier: Hartigan, A Wind River Company, CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lloyd Home Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Lloyd Home Service, 956 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #2.

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

7 Montpelier plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 plumbers in Montpelier at a glance

Top 7 plumbers in Montpelier at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hartigan, A Wind River Company944.8★ (420)Montpelier24/7Overall
2Lloyd Home Service904.9★ (956)Montpelier24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3M S Septic Services824.5★ (17)Montpelier——
4John Stead Plumbing734.2★ (6)Montpelier——
5Carlson Plumbing & Heating715.0★ (3)Saint Johnsbury, 24 mi away——
6County Plumbing & Heating714.4★ (45)Morristown, 21 mi away——
7Williamson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.635.0★ (3)Williston, 24 mi away——

The 7 best plumbers in Montpelier, ranked

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

  2. #2 Lloyd Home Service

    Based in Montpelier

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 956 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (956).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 956 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    26 Gallison Hill Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602
    View profile for Lloyd Home Service(802) 426-2092

  3. #3 M S Septic Services

    Based in Montpelier

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    Montpelier, VT 05602
    View profile for M S Septic Services(802) 229-5707

  4. #4 John Stead Plumbing

    Based in Montpelier

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 Marvin St, Montpelier, VT 05602
    View profile for John Stead Plumbing(802) 229-5218

  6. #6 County Plumbing & Heating

    Based in Morristown, 21 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Lepper Rd, Morristown, VT 05661
    View profile for County Plumbing & Heating(802) 888-6688

How much do plumbers cost in Montpelier?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Montpelier?
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 Vermont

In Vermont, Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Trade Licensing licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Montpelier plumbers

We scored 7 Montpelier 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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Montpelier?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Montpelier, VT is Hartigan, A Wind River Company with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lloyd Home Service (#2) and M S Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 7 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Montpelier?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 plumbers serving Montpelier, VT. 4 of them are based in Montpelier; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Montpelier are open 24/7?

2 ranked plumbers in Montpelier post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hartigan, A Wind River Company (#1) and Lloyd Home Service (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Montpelier work on weekends?

2 of 7 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hartigan, A Wind River Company (#1) and Lloyd Home Service (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Vermont, Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Trade Licensing handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Montpelier?

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

What Google rating do Montpelier plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated plumbers in Montpelier is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Lloyd Home Service has the most, 956 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Montpelier

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 plumbers serving Montpelier.

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