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Best Plumbers in Palmetto, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palmetto: Sleuth Leak Detection, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 3,764 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Armstrong Bros Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 321.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, 12,628 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 321 ranked; ranked #5.

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

321 Palmetto plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 123 are open 24/7, 190 open Saturdays and 149 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 321 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Palmetto at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Palmetto at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sleuth Leak Detection955.0★ (3,764)Bradenton, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Armstrong Bros Plumbing914.8★ (382)Palmetto24/7Emergencies
3Benjamin Franklin Plumbing904.7★ (962)Bradenton, 3 mi away24/7—
4Redemption Plumbing904.8★ (340)Bradenton, 3 mi away24/7—
5Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical894.8★ (12,628)Sarasota, 8 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Local Plumber of Sarasota894.9★ (257)Bradenton, 6 mi away24/7—
7Plumbing Today894.8★ (3,689)Sarasota, 19 mi away24/7—
8Same Day Plumbing & Air895.0★ (134)Memphis, 6 mi away24/7—
9Flow Pros Plumbing894.9★ (1,943)St. Petersburg, 20 mi away24/7—
10James Hafke Plumbing884.9★ (1,814)St. Petersburg, 20 mi away24/7—

The 321 best plumbers in Palmetto, 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.

  7. #7 Plumbing Today

    Based in Sarasota, 19 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,689 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 3,689 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6143 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
    View profile for Plumbing Today(941) 210-0768

  9. #9 Flow Pros Plumbing

    Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,943 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,943 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2770 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
    View profile for Flow Pros Plumbing(727) 265-9639

  14. #14 New Life Plumbing

    Based in Sarasota, 16 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 378 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 378 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1265 Porter Rd Bldg 3-2, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for New Life Plumbing(941) 504-4617

  15. #15 Premier Plumbers

    Based in Sarasota, 18 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 924 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 924 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6026 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Premier Plumbers(941) 233-6776

  22. #22 Clog Kings, LLC

    Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,295 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,295 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5001 49th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
    View profile for Clog Kings, LLC(727) 479-4028

  24. #24 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Sarasota, 16 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1949 Barber Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(941) 218-1859

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

plumbers in Palmetto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Quality Plumbing864.6★ (115)4 mi
27Aqua Plumbing & Air Downtown Sarasota864.9★ (2,021)13 mi
28All Aspects Plumbing865.0★ (373)22 mi
29Griggs Plumbing Co864.4★ (242)2 mi
30Peace of Mind Plumbing864.9★ (257)12 mi
311-Tom-Plumber864.9★ (387)21 mi
32Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Bradenton864.5★ (153)5 mi
33Prestige Plumbing & Restoration864.8★ (229)15 mi
34Gulfview Plumbing & Water Treatment864.9★ (500)23 mi
35Drain Clean Heroes865.0★ (105)16 mi
36Veteran Air Heating & Air Conditioning864.7★ (9,780)8 mi
37JW3 Drain Cleaning855.0★ (12)3 mi
38The Clean Plumbers - Pinellas Park854.8★ (277)18 mi
39Ackerman Plumbing LLC854.7★ (43)7 mi
40Badger Bob's Services854.9★ (8,763)15 mi
41THS Plumbing855.0★ (80)16 mi
42Rescue Plumbing, LLC854.9★ (126)18 mi
43Trust EB Plumbing Services, LLC854.8★ (149)17 mi
44Home-Tech854.8★ (341)9 mi
45North River Plumbing Solutions, LLC845.0★ (264)In Palmetto
46Johnson Family Plumbing & Drain Cleaning845.0★ (209)13 mi
47AC Warehouse844.7★ (2,757)6 mi
48Damm Good Plumbing & Air844.9★ (1,015)19 mi
49Wolf Plumbing & Construction844.8★ (84)16 mi
50Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric844.7★ (452)8 mi

Also serving Palmetto

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 Palmetto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aldrich Pipeline, LLC3.0★ (2)17 mi
Anthony's Cooling-Heating-Electrical4.9★ (2,554)In Palmetto
Aqua Duck Plumbing LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi
Clog Kings Manatee5.0★ (2)10 mi
Curtis Plumbing4.9★ (319)23 mi
Drain Team Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
J&L home improvement and maintenance4.5★ (2)21 mi
K G R Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)In Palmetto
Latite Roofing3.0★ (1)In Palmetto
Leak Locators of Bradenton5.0★ (2)9 mi
Leak Locators of Brandon1.0★ (2)25 mi
Mako Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)9 mi
Packwood Home & Plumbing Repair5.0★ (2)16 mi
Professional Plumbing & DesignIn Palmetto
Rooter-Man2.0★ (2)17 mi
Safe Choice Plumbing3.0★ (2)23 mi
Siesta Key Plumbing5.0★ (10)4 mi
Unclog plumbing Sarasota FL4.9★ (88)11 mi
Unique Services4.5★ (4,564)5 mi
Wimauma Plumbing & Piping5.0★ (2)20 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Palmetto?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Palmetto?
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 Florida

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered plumbing contractors (CFC, RF).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) 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 Palmetto plumbers

We scored 321 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Palmetto?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Palmetto, FL is Sleuth Leak Detection with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 5.0★ from 3,764 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Armstrong Bros Plumbing (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 321 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Palmetto?

ContractorsRanked ranks 321 plumbers serving Palmetto, FL. 2 of them are based in Palmetto; 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 Palmetto are open 24/7?

123 ranked plumbers in Palmetto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sleuth Leak Detection (#1), Armstrong Bros Plumbing (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Palmetto work on weekends?

190 of 321 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 149 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sleuth Leak Detection (#1), Armstrong Bros Plumbing (#2) and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered plumbing contractors (CFC, RF). Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Palmetto?

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

What Google rating do Palmetto plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 321 rated plumbers in Palmetto is 4.9★, with a median of 37 reviews. Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical has the most, 12,628 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 Palmetto

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 321 plumbers serving Palmetto.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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