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
Best Plumbers in Redwood City, CA (2026)
686 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Redwood City: Handy Plumbing Man, LLC, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,314 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bayshore Plumbers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 686.
- 35
Most-reviewed: EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters, 3,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 686 ranked; ranked #35.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
686 Redwood City plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 282 are open 24/7, 519 open Saturdays and 415 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 686 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Redwood City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handy Plumbing Man, LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (1,314) | San Carlos, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bayshore Plumbers | 66 | 4.9★ (880) | Redwood City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Water Heaters Only, Inc | 65 | 5.0★ (402) | Redwood City | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bell Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (658) | San Carlos, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 64 | 4.8★ (1,239) | East Palo Alto, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Shoreway Plumbing, Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (253) | Redwood City | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wizard Plumbing and Drain | 63 | 4.8★ (1,648) | San Mateo, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Discount Plumbing Rooter Services | 63 | 4.9★ (2,670) | Daly City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Water Heater Specialists | 63 | 4.9★ (350) | Foster City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Caccia Home Services | 63 | 4.9★ (1,910) | Burlingame, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 686 best plumbers in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City
66/100CR ScoreRanked #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
Based in Redwood City
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 402 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3520 Haven Ave Unit K, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in San Carlos, 2 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
Based in East Palo Alto, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 Demeter St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Based in Redwood City
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 639 Bair Island Rd unit 605, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in San Mateo, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,648 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,648 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 2300 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Based in Daly City, 19 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,670 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 570 Sylvan St, Daly City, CA 94014
Based in Foster City, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1160 Chess Dr STE 1, Foster City, CA 94404
Based in Burlingame, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
Based in Menlo Park, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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
Based in Oakland, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 1,283 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, CA 94621
#13 Natan Plumbing
Based in Redwood City
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
#14 Pro Roto
Based in Redwood City
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
Based in Hayward, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2141 Commerce Pl, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in San Carlos, 1 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 926 Washington St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Based in Redwood City
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3209 Oak Knoll Dr, Redwood City, CA 94062
#18 BG Plumbing
Based in Redwood City
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3520 Haven Ave St L, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Redwood City
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 535 Standish St, Redwood City, CA 94063
#20 Pipex Plumbing
Based in Palo Alto, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
Based in Sunnyvale, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 781 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 781 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 510 Lawrence Expy Ste 206, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,482 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1915 O'Toole Way, San Jose, CA 95131
Based in Santa Clara, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,039 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,039 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2078 Walsh Ave c1, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Based in Santa Clara, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2175 Ronald St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
#25 Ivan's Plumbers
Based in Menlo Park, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 686 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Redwood City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 SERVICES | 5.0★ (1) | In Redwood City |
| All Pro Plumbing and Rooter | 4.6★ (93) | 5 mi |
| ASAP Plumbing & Water Heater | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cisneros & Sons Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (28) | In Redwood City |
| CPR Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Gafi Builders and Design, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Heise's Plumbing | 4.9★ (40) | 6 mi |
| JK Plumbing | 4.9★ (110) | 10 mi |
| Kratzer Plumbing Abco Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Mr Drain Plumbing of Redwood City | In Redwood City | |
| PAYSHOR PLUMBERS | In Redwood City | |
| Prestige Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Pumps & Works | 5.0★ (2) | In Redwood City |
| Redwood City Plumber Bros | In Redwood City | |
| Ron Williams Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (2) | In Redwood City |
| Science Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (52) | 4 mi |
| South Bay Water Filters | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Stanley S Plumbing Redwood City | In Redwood City | |
| The Plumbery | In Redwood City | |
| Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning | 4.8★ (106) | 9 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Redwood City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Redwood City. 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 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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 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 Redwood City plumbers
We scored 686 Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Redwood City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Redwood City, 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 Water Heaters Only, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 686 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Redwood City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 686 plumbers serving Redwood City, CA. 11 of them are based in Redwood City; 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 Redwood City are open 24/7?
282 ranked plumbers in Redwood City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Handy Plumbing Man, LLC (#1), Bayshore Plumbers (#2) and Water Heaters Only, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Redwood City work on weekends?
519 of 686 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 415 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Handy Plumbing Man, LLC (#1), Bayshore Plumbers (#2) and Water Heaters Only, Inc (#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 Redwood City?
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 Redwood City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Redwood City plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 686 rated plumbers in Redwood City is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters has the most, 3,719 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Redwood City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 686 plumbers serving Redwood City.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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