11 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pendleton: A-1 Plumbing & Emergency Rooter, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 366 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Spot On Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Round-Up City Plumbing LLC, 94 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 11 ranked after A-1 Plumbing & Emergency Rooter; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Pendleton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-1 Plumbing & Emergency Rooter | 96 | 4.9★ (366) | Pendleton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Round-Up City Plumbing LLC | 90 | 4.8★ (94) | Pendleton | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Spot On Septic | 89 | 4.5★ (30) | Pendleton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Father Daughter Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (6) | Pendleton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rob Merriman Plumbing & Heating | 84 | 4.5★ (34) | Pendleton | — | — |
| 6 | Pendleton Home Services | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Pendleton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | M & L Sewer & Drain Services | 80 | 4.3★ (11) | Pendleton | — | — |
| 8 | Pnw Irrigation and Excavation, LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (21) | Richland, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Standard Plumbing & Hardware | 78 | 4.6★ (22) | Pendleton | Sat | — |
| 10 | Springhill Plumbing & HVAC | 76 | 4.2★ (10) | Hermiston, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 366 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (366).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richland, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermiston, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pendleton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Technologies Contracting LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Pendleton |
| Joe Robbins Construction & Plumbing LLC | In Pendleton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Pendleton. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 11 Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 |