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Best Plumbers in North Fair Oaks, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Fair Oaks: Handy Plumbing Man, LLC, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,314 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bayshore Plumbers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 703.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters, 3,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 703 ranked; ranked #28.

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

703 North Fair Oaks plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 290 are open 24/7, 537 open Saturdays and 424 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 703 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in North Fair Oaks at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in North Fair Oaks at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Handy Plumbing Man, LLC664.9★ (1,314)San Carlos, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Bayshore Plumbers664.9★ (880)Redwood City, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup654.8★ (1,239)East Palo Alto, 3 mi away24/7—
4Water Heaters Only, Inc655.0★ (402)Redwood City, 1 mi away24/7—
5Bell Plumbing654.9★ (658)San Carlos, 4 mi away24/7—
6Shoreway Plumbing, Inc.634.9★ (253)Redwood City, 2 mi away24/7—
7Commando Plumbing634.9★ (150)Menlo Park, 1 mi away24/7—
8Wizard Plumbing and Drain634.8★ (1,648)San Mateo, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Water Heater Specialists634.9★ (350)Foster City, 8 mi away24/7—
10Discount Plumbing Rooter Services634.9★ (2,670)Daly City, 21 mi away24/7—

The 703 best plumbers in North Fair Oaks, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Fair Oaks

    #1 Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

    Based in San Carlos, 3 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,314 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1011 American St, San Carlos, CA 94070
    View profile for Handy Plumbing Man, LLC(650) 899-6495

  2. #2 Bayshore Plumbers

    Based in Redwood City, 1 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 880 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 880 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3158 Rolison Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Bayshore Plumbers(650) 523-7970

  5. #5 Bell Plumbing

    Based in San Carlos, 4 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    611 Industrial Rd #8, San Carlos, CA 94070
    View profile for Bell Plumbing(650) 525-2273

  7. #7 Commando Plumbing

    Based in Menlo Park, 1 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3521 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Commando Plumbing(650) 690-4868

  11. #11 Caccia Home Services

    Based in Burlingame, 13 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,910 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,910 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1660 Gilbreth Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
    View profile for Caccia Home Services(650) 342-5363

  15. #15 Pipex Plumbing

    Based in Palo Alto, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    530 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    View profile for Pipex Plumbing(650) 488-4444

  19. #19 Ivan's Plumbers

    Based in Menlo Park, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    900 Willow Rd #5610, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Ivan's Plumbers(650) 523-9173

  20. #20 Natan Plumbing

    Based in Redwood City, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    206 Orchard Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
    View profile for Natan Plumbing(650) 399-0403

  21. #21 Pro Roto

    Based in Redwood City, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1472 Oddstad Dr, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Pro Roto(650) 269-0190

  23. #23 Drain Doctor

    Based in San Jose, 18 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1277 N 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Drain Doctor(408) 281-0911

  25. #25 Plumbing Point, Inc.

    Based in Santa Clara, 13 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4701 Patrick Henry Dr Building 25 Suite 107, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    View profile for Plumbing Point, Inc.(408) 556-9132

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

plumbers in North Fair Oaks, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26BG Plumbing614.9★ (54)1 mi
27Plumbing Care Inc614.9★ (1,948)24 mi
28EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters614.9★ (3,719)15 mi
29Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co.614.8★ (88)3 mi
30Superior Plumbing614.9★ (433)15 mi
31Bay Water Plumbing & Water Systems614.9★ (185)10 mi
32Water Heaters Only, Inc614.9★ (552)17 mi
33Elite Rooter614.7★ (1,298)18 mi
34Monarch Plumbing and Rooter Inc614.9★ (248)13 mi
35MTZ Plumbing inc615.0★ (160)12 mi
36Oro Pro Plumbing Inc.614.7★ (84)2 mi
37J&K Emergency Plumbing Services614.9★ (55)4 mi
38SplashFix Plumbing615.0★ (375)19 mi
39Elite Rooter614.8★ (429)3 mi
40Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Mateo County604.8★ (84)6 mi
41Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (229)11 mi
42Dr. Drain Plumbing and Rooter605.0★ (200)15 mi
43Roto-Rooter604.9★ (407)18 mi
44Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air605.0★ (208)1 mi
45Heise's Plumbing604.9★ (40)4 mi
46Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (222)15 mi
47Handy Bay Plumbing605.0★ (131)1 mi
48Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning604.8★ (631)20 mi
49$15 Sewer & Drain Service604.8★ (609)20 mi
50Discount Plumbing San Francisco605.0★ (465)23 mi

Also serving North Fair Oaks

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 North Fair Oaks
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
24/7 Rooter & Plumbing4.7★ (848)20 mi
Airborne Plumbing5.0★ (2)13 mi
All Pro Plumbing and Rooter4.6★ (93)7 mi
Alpha Omega Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
ASAP Plumbing & Water Heater3.0★ (2)7 mi
CPR Plumbing5.0★ (2)4 mi
Frontline Plumbing5.0★ (2)13 mi
Gafi Builders and Design, Inc.5.0★ (2)2 mi
Kratzer Plumbing Abco Rooter5.0★ (2)7 mi
Lemus Plumbing5.0★ (29)4 mi
Manica Builders3.0★ (2)13 mi
Menlo Atherton PlumbingIn North Fair Oaks
mtz plumbing inc5.0★ (2)13 mi
Prestige Plumbing Solutions5.0★ (2)4 mi
Pumps & Works5.0★ (2)1 mi
Ron Williams Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (2)2 mi
Rooter Tec Plumbing and Drain5.0★ (2)12 mi
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup4.8★ (947)8 mi
Science Plumbing Inc5.0★ (52)2 mi
South Bay Water Filters5.0★ (2)5 mi

How much do plumbers cost in North Fair Oaks?

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

How much do plumbers cost in North Fair Oaks?
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 California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 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 North Fair Oaks plumbers

We scored 703 North Fair Oaks 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn North Fair Oaks data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in North Fair Oaks: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in North Fair Oaks?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in North Fair Oaks, CA is Handy Plumbing Man, LLC with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,314 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bayshore Plumbers (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 703 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in North Fair Oaks?

ContractorsRanked ranks 703 plumbers serving North Fair Oaks, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in North Fair Oaks are open 24/7?

290 ranked plumbers in North Fair Oaks post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Handy Plumbing Man, LLC (#1), Bayshore Plumbers (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in North Fair Oaks work on weekends?

537 of 703 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 424 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Handy Plumbing Man, LLC (#1), Bayshore Plumbers (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in North Fair Oaks?

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

What Google rating do North Fair Oaks plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 703 rated plumbers in North Fair Oaks is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters has the most, 3,719 reviews, and ranks #28. 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.

Update log for North Fair Oaks

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 703 plumbers serving North Fair Oaks.
  2. October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.

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