41 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Powell River: Shorefront plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eli & Sons Plumbing and Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.
Most-reviewed: Climatec Mechanical, 323 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #10.
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41 Powell River plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shorefront plumbing | 63 | 5.0★ (31) | Powell River | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SBC Plumbing and Gas | 62 | 5.0★ (31) | Powell River | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | D.J's Plumbing | 60 | 4.8★ (27) | Powell River | — | — |
| 4 | Eli & Sons Plumbing and Heating | 60 | 4.9★ (73) | Courtenay, 35 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Magic Plumbing PR | 59 | 4.6★ (30) | Powell River | Sat | — |
| 6 | Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 58 | 4.8★ (45) | Courtenay, 35 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | SKYMAX Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Courtenay, 34 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ascend Plumbing & Heating | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Courtenay, 36 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CM Plumbing and Gas | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Courtenay, 36 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Climatec Mechanical | 57 | 5.0★ (323) | Courtenay, 37 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell River
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell River
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 35 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell River
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 35 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 34 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 36 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 36 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 37 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews, the most in Powell River.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell River
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 33 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Powell River
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 37 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 40 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 34 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 35 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 33 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 36 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 40 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 35 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Complete Plumbing Ltd | 51 | 3.7★ (6) | 33 km |
| 27 | Rhino Excavating & Concrete | 51 | 4.9★ (17) | In Powell River |
| 28 | Jaygreen Plumbing | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | 38 km |
| 29 | JYD Plumbing & Gas Ltd - Comox Valley's Quick Repair Specialists | 50 | 4.9★ (13) | 40 km |
| 30 | Steven Jones Plumbing Services | 50 | 4.3★ (6) | 40 km |
| 31 | Paramount Plumbing and Gas | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 36 km |
| 32 | Heron Plumbing & Gas Ltd. | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 40 km |
| 33 | Courtenay Plumbing | 49 | 4.1★ (15) | 38 km |
| 34 | Apex Plumbing & Heating | 49 | 4.4★ (14) | 40 km |
| 35 | Concentric Plumbing & Gas | 49 | 5.0★ (32) | 36 km |
| 36 | Coastal Pacific Mechanical | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 34 km |
| 37 | Coastal Kraken Contracting | 48 | 4.8★ (16) | 34 km |
| 38 | Doug The Plumber | 48 | 4.6★ (5) | 39 km |
| 39 | Remarkable Plumbing & Heating | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 33 km |
| 40 | Inglis Plumbing and Heating Ltd. | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 km |
| 41 | North Island Heating | 44 | 4.7★ (10) | 35 km |
17 more plumbers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berard's Plumbing & Service Work Ltd | 37 km | |
| Black Creek Plumbing and Heating | 40 km | |
| Bob's Plumbing | 2.0★ (1) | 37 km |
| Bryce Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Powell River |
| Bryce Plumbing | In Powell River | |
| Courtenay Plumbing | 38 km | |
| D J's Plumbing | In Powell River | |
| Honest Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Powell River |
| JYD Plumbing & Gas | 34 km | |
| Laminar Flow Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 40 km |
| McColl Designs Co. LTD | 5.0★ (1) | 35 km |
| Mr. Land Clearing & Septic LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 34 km |
| Powell River Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd | 4.8★ (11) | In Powell River |
| Proflame Contracting Ltd. Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (2) | In Powell River |
| Target Installations | In Powell River | |
| Target Installations | In Powell River | |
| Tempco Heating & Cooling Specialists | 4.9★ (208) | In Powell River |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Powell River. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 41 Powell River 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 Powell River 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 |