66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 582 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 582 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1020 Thunderbird Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2N8
Best Plumbers in Nanaimo, BC (2026)
91 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nanaimo: Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter Ltd., CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 582 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, 3,111 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Nanaimo plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Nanaimo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter Ltd. | 66 | 4.9★ (582) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 64 | 4.9★ (3,111) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | The Super Plumber Nanaimo | 63 | 4.6★ (374) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bastion Plumbing and Heating | 63 | 5.0★ (74) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JWN Mechanical Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (53) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Horizon Mechanical Services LTD | 61 | 5.0★ (36) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Trident Plumbing and Heating | 61 | 5.0★ (30) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Gas | 61 | 4.9★ (301) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Holt Plumbing | 61 | 4.8★ (35) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 61 | 4.7★ (147) | Nanaimo | Sat · Sun | — |
The 91 best plumbers in Nanaimo, 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.
Based in Nanaimo
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.
- 4.9★ from 3,111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1940 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
Based in Nanaimo
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 374 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4385 Boban Dr Unit B, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V9
Based in Nanaimo
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3769 Marjorie Wy, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0K3
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 431 Silver Mountain Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0J5
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3362 Wavecrest Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M5
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 4259 Clubhouse Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4H8
Based in Nanaimo
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 549 Doreen Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4S1
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 303 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5C8
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2470 Myles Lake Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1E7
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,244 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 1,244 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4385 Boban Dr Unit A, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V9
Based in Nanaimo
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Boxwood Rd Unit A, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0C2
Based in Parksville, 32 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 353 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 353 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 817 Allsbrook Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2A9
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 430 Stewart Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4C6
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Nanaimo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 Gava Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H9
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3241 Poppleton Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T4
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5320 Entwhistle Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1H2
#25 250 Plumber
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11 Cliff St UNIT L, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E6
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 91 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Nanaimo
20 more plumbers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 250 Plumber | 3.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
| Art's Plumbing & Heating | In Nanaimo | |
| Blue Flame | 4.7★ (146) | In Nanaimo |
| Bryan's Mechanical | 4.9★ (176) | In Nanaimo |
| Coastline Electrical Ltd. | 5.0★ (17) | In Nanaimo |
| Davies Installations | 5.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
| DHC Plumbing & Heating | 4.1★ (15) | 38 km |
| Diamond Joe's Plumbing | 4.0★ (3) | 34 km |
| Fairwinds Plumbing & Heating Ltd | In Nanaimo | |
| Gerrits Services Ltd. - Plumbing and Piping | 5.0★ (49) | 40 km |
| Holt Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanaimo |
| Hot Tanks | In Nanaimo | |
| Island Electric Company | 4.9★ (91) | In Nanaimo |
| Marshall Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanaimo |
| Miller Plumbing Services | 3.7★ (6) | 38 km |
| Plumb Right Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanaimo |
| Scotty's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Nanaimo |
| Target Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | In Nanaimo | |
| Westwind Mechanical | In Nanaimo | |
| Wicked Wrench Plumbing | 4.4★ (7) | 37 km |
How much do plumbers cost in Nanaimo?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Nanaimo plumbers
We scored 91 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 |
Plumbers in Nanaimo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Nanaimo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Nanaimo, BC is Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter Ltd. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 582 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and The Super Plumber Nanaimo (#3) follow. We ranked 91 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Nanaimo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 plumbers serving Nanaimo, BC. 40 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Nanaimo are open 24/7?
29 ranked plumbers in Nanaimo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter Ltd. (#1), Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and The Super Plumber Nanaimo (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Nanaimo work on weekends?
46 of 91 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter Ltd. (#1), Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (#2) and The Super Plumber Nanaimo (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Nanaimo?
Water heater replacement typically costs CA$1,240 to CA$2,570, with CA$1,890 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Nanaimo plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated plumbers in Nanaimo is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 3,111 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 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.
Do plumbers outside Nanaimo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Nanaimo city centre, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Nanaimo
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 plumbers serving Nanaimo.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
More plumbers and Nanaimo pages
Plumbers near Nanaimo
- Plumbers in Ladysmith, BC100 ranked
- Plumbers in Parksville, BC77 ranked
- Plumbers in Sechelt, BC57 ranked
- Plumbers in Gibsons, BC244 ranked
- Plumbers in North Cowichan, BC86 ranked
- Plumbers in Duncan, BC87 ranked
- Plumbers in Ganges, BC87 ranked
- Plumbers in Salt Spring Island, BC90 ranked
- Plumbers in Richmond, BC661 ranked
- Plumbers in West End, BC644 ranked
Other trades in Nanaimo
- Roofers in Nanaimo140 ranked
- Electricians in Nanaimo42 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Nanaimo73 ranked
- General contractors in Nanaimo85 ranked
- Painters in Nanaimo48 ranked
- Landscapers in Nanaimo60 ranked
- Handymen in Nanaimo17 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Nanaimo47 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Nanaimo45 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Nanaimo34 ranked
- Tile installers in Nanaimo15 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Nanaimo8 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Nanaimo27 ranked
- Fence contractors in Nanaimo30 ranked
- Deck builders in Nanaimo31 ranked
- Siding contractors in Nanaimo53 ranked
- Window installers in Nanaimo75 ranked
- Gutter installers in Nanaimo59 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Nanaimo14 ranked
- Solar installers in Nanaimo33 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Nanaimo8 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Nanaimo25 ranked
- Tree services in Nanaimo47 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Nanaimo18 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Nanaimo86 ranked
- Home builders in Nanaimo222 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Nanaimo21 ranked
- All contractors in Nanaimo