63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Colony St LL2, Meriden, CT 06451
Best Plumbers in Portland, CT (2026)
488 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Portland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 488.
- 48
Most-reviewed: HARP Home Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical, 4,138 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 488 ranked; ranked #48.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
488 Portland plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 112 are open 24/7, 223 open Saturdays and 153 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 488 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Portland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut | 61 | 4.8★ (495) | Wallingford, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | APB Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (171) | Bristol, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Central Connecticut | 61 | 4.9★ (742) | North Branford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Plumbums LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (127) | Farmington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Quality Plumbing & Drain Services, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (461) | Enfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Wind River Environmental of Monroe, CT | 60 | 4.9★ (311) | Easton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Express Water Heater and Plumbing, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (160) | Farmington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 60 | 4.7★ (2,408) | Glastonbury Center, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 488 best plumbers in Portland, 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 Hartford, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 750 Main St Ste 321, Hartford, CT 06103
Based in Wallingford, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 121 N Plains Industrial Rd Unit R, Wallingford, CT 06492
#4 APB Plumbing
Based in Bristol, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in North Branford, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 742 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 742 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Fowler Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
#6 Plumbums LLC
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 180 Deming Rd unit d, Berlin, CT 06037
Based in Enfield, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 461 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 461 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Easton, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Farmington, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Glastonbury Center, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 2,408 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 580 Lake Rd, Andover, CT 06232
Based in Newington, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 127 Fenn Rd Ste 121F, Newington, CT 06111
Based in East Haddam, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 88 Fernwood Dr, Colchester, CT 06415
Based in New Haven, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 East St UNIT 204, New Haven, CT 06511
Based in Waterbury, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 411 Highland Ave #2N, Waterbury, CT 06708
#15 Joe the Plumber
Based in South Windsor, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 518 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 518 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 350 Chapel Rd Unit 1, South Windsor, CT 06074
Based in East Haddam, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
#17 The Drain Medic
Based in Newington, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 144 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 108 Flagler St, Newington, CT 06111
Based in Meriden, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 930 Old Colony Rd, Meriden, CT 06451
Based in Glastonbury Center, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Glastonbury Center, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Newington, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 632 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 632 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 700 N Mountain Rd, Newington, CT 06111
#22 Nerotec LLC
Based in Bridgeport, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Bristol, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1019 Farmington Ave UNIT 4, Bristol, CT 06010
Based in East Hartford, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Middletown, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 46 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
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 488 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Portland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Sewer & Drain Services | 4.8★ (88) | 20 mi |
| B and G Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| CG Remodel LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Denicola Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Drain Wizard Plumbing | 5.0★ (146) | 19 mi |
| DuraSeal Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Express Water Heater And Plumbing, LLC - Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| FixItNow Services LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Flow On The Go Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (11) | 8 mi |
| High Rock Water Plumbing CT | 5.0★ (42) | 19 mi |
| Jarzabek James | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JJ JAC Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| N&J Plumbing LLC | 4.2★ (88) | 15 mi |
| PERFECTLY PLUMB LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Pyskaty Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Quality Craftsman LLC | In Portland | |
| SD&P waterworks | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Steve's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Wind River Environmental of Old Lyme, CT | 4.8★ (55) | 18 mi |
| Yellow Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (71) | 15 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Portland?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Portland. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Connecticut
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Portland plumbers
We scored 488 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Portland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Portland, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut (#3) follow. We ranked 488 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Portland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 488 plumbers serving Portland, CT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Portland are open 24/7?
112 ranked plumbers in Portland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Portland work on weekends?
223 of 488 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 153 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Central Connecticut (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Portland?
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 Portland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Portland plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 488 rated plumbers in Portland is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. HARP Home Services - Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical has the most, 4,138 reviews, and ranks #48. 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 Portland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 488 plumbers serving Portland.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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