146 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nicholasville: Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 146.
Most-reviewed: Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, 4,841 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
146 Nicholasville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 52 are open 24/7, 76 open Saturdays and 61 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 146 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY | 90 | 4.8★ (1,118) | Lexington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.7★ (208) | Nicholasville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Zoom Drain | 90 | 4.9★ (130) | Lexington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kentucky Plumbing (KYPD) | 89 | 4.9★ (371) | Nicholasville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Elite Performance Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and Water Heaters | 89 | 5.0★ (525) | Richmond, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 88 | 4.8★ (265) | Lexington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 88 | 4.8★ (4,841) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Sunnys Plumbing Solutions | 88 | 5.0★ (29) | Nicholasville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 88 | 4.8★ (4,041) | Lexington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pipe Surgeon Plumbing | 88 | 4.8★ (350) | Lexington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 525 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,841 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,841).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,041 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 522 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 728 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 688 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 255 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,344 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrodsburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 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 146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Plumbing Express- Lexington, KY | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ALL-PRO Plumbing | 4.0★ (14) | 21 mi |
| Around the Clock Service | 4.6★ (11) | 9 mi |
| Bobby Hyatt Plumbing & HVAC | 4.6★ (9) | 21 mi |
| David Wiseman Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Gibson Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Greg Bussell Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| Hager Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| HMC Service Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jackie Barnes & Son | In Nicholasville | |
| Kentucky Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| Lilly Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| Medyna Plumbing | In Nicholasville | |
| Mr Rooter | 3.9★ (7) | 24 mi |
| Not Your Ordinary Handyman | In Nicholasville | |
| Plumbing Perfection | 3.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| surgeon plumbing heating and cooling and sewer drain cleaning | In Nicholasville | |
| Timberlake Plumbing | 3.8★ (11) | 20 mi |
| Total Flow Drains | 5.0★ (1) | In Nicholasville |
| Toth's Plumbing Repair, LLC. | In Nicholasville |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Nicholasville. 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 Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 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 146 Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville 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 |